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[–] saltnotsugar@lemmy.world 43 points 1 day ago (2 children)

Ah the government, my oldest and most trusted friend! -Nobody

[–] Signtist@bookwyr.me 14 points 1 day ago

My family: "Politicians are so full of hot air that we could use them to solve the energy crisis!"

Also my family: "Did you hear what that politician said? It's so great, I'm glad they've got their priorities straight!"

Of course liars are only lying when they're saying things I don't like! They're definitely telling the truth when I want them to!

[–] chocrates@piefed.world 4 points 21 hours ago (1 children)

Eh, people still trust the police in circles wider than piefed. Imo police are the armed wing of the government

[–] Jiggle_Physics@quokk.au 1 points 5 hours ago

They are the boot