Literally they do. Not figuratively. The Vlad Putin thanked the people for re-electing him. It ws rigged and everyone knows it was rigged yet he had the cajones to "thank" them? Doofylucy lies. Kim Jung-Un lies. What despot dictator doesn't and survives? It goes with the job. To get there you hafta be a great liar and lie you up the ladder to success. Once at the top you gotta lie all the time to stay there. You can't let down your guard. It takes concentration and effort and stamina and energy and when people catch you in your lies you tell them they're wrong and keep telling them that. You NEVER admit the lie. You NEVER admit you did anything wrong. You NEVER apologize to anyone for anything at any time for any reason. SIGH.