Silly Thinking

(1930-2004)

I have seen the debates and the television programs and the Bill O'Reilly and the Free Speech TV and the Amy Goodman. As I pass from one to the other, in a move that negates all oppositions, I would like to speak about the lie.

The lie is an intentional act, a series of statements that the liar knows to be false (in view of the addressee). This intentional act aims to deceive.

Consider:
"Lies have always been considered important tools in politics." - "It is only in our modernity that the lie [...] has become complete and finite."

For once I have spoken plainly. Thank you and good night.




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