My preferred definition of lying is Aquinas’s: the knowing telling of an untruth with the intent to deceive. I sincerely believe that we need to return to that understanding or something that approximates it. Sadly, the currents seem to be flowing in the other direction.
Encouraging to hear Biden say what he believes the Republicans can and cannot deliver politically (votes). This is realistic and a good beginning towards reconciliation. Understanding expressed is the beginning.
Aquinas is headed for the scrap heap where anything produced by a white male (thus racist) is being taken with thunderous applause. Don’t be surprised to see all-new all-dancing Alien and Sedition Act and a Lèse-majesté statue.