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returnee

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3. I frequently have ideas for laws...

Reply to rzemanfl (Original post)

Fri Sep 26, 2025, 11:51 AM

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…really just fantasies. One of my favorites is a law that makes it a crime for any elected or appointed government official to lie in public statements, i.e., presumed to be under oath when speaking publicly. Not holding my breath.

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The police can lie while interrogating a suspect. [View all] rzemanfl Friday OP

As much as they want. greatauntoftriplets Friday #1

We just saw Senator Markwayne Mullins(R-OK) lie to a witness in a hearing. Midnight Writer Friday #2

I frequently have ideas for laws... returnee Friday #3