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Campaign Lies uh Promises – Burqa or Not

Campaign Lies uh Promises – Burqa or Not Politicians lie because there is no incentive to tell the truth Politicians are notorious for their ability to tell lies. Some might even say deception is part of their job, especially during an election campaign. And the federal party leaders were certainly not shy to point an accusatory finger during Thursday’s debate. But just how easy is it to spot lies on the campaign trail? David Skillicorn is a professor of computing at Queen’s University. He analyzed deception in political speeches during the 2012 U.S. presidential campaign. He spoke with Day 6… View Article