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9. Believe the big lie

Reply to BumRushDaShow (Original post)

Tue Oct 28, 2025, 10:39 AM

Oct 28

A big lie is a gross distortion or misrepresentation of the truth primarily used as a political propaganda technique. Johnson wants Trump's cult to believe that Democrats have control of the House and Senate.

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'Playing dumb': Mike Johnson hammered after wild claim about who's running the government [View all] BumRushDaShow Oct 28 OP

🌞Good morning! Have you seen the video? ... littlemissmartypants Oct 28 #1

He's probably on some kind of tranquilizer. BumRushDaShow Oct 28 #4

He needs a really, really, really, strong one at a very high dosage. 😉 littlemissmartypants Oct 28 #5

Or beta blockers... slightlv Oct 28 #6

Xanex really helps liers IbogaProject Oct 28 #11

There is no "playing" dumb with johnson.......... joshdawg Oct 28 #2

You beat me to it. patphil Oct 28 #8

To some degree, I believe him. It's not just the Republicans running things. DFW Oct 28 #3

I think they are motivated by fear, not ignorance GusBob Oct 28 #7

Believe the big lie Owens Oct 28 #9

Well rump is correct on this one, republianmushroom Oct 28 #10

He walks a fine line with the dumb business Scalded Nun Oct 28 #12

The Art Of Playing Dumb gfarber Oct 28 #13

Holy Cow, that last stanza!!! calimary Oct 28 #14