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by joshuamcginnis 156 days ago
No. There is a distinct difference between lying and withholding information.
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Weasel words?

Being economical with the truth?

Squirrely?

what is that distinct difference if you care to elaborate?
It's a clear sunny day and you ask me, "is it raining?". I answer, "it's not snowing." Am I lying?
With your attitude to the truth, I wouldn't trust you an inch.

I'll choose to be charitable and assume you are arguing rhetorically. If not, your relationship with truth is "interesting".