Words have meaning. However, what we say may not be what we mean.
The art of rhetoric is apparently lost to many, as is a good debate. Too many times people (media) have challenged the veracity of statements made by politicians not meant as fact but as a figure of speech. The lies reported during the debate are likely more akin to common rhetoric expected by good speakers or politicians.
When you are not looking for lies, you find the words to be proper and efficient use of figures of speech. When you're looking for errors in the opponent, you find all sorts of lies. These lies, for the most part, are various types of figures of speech used in rhetoric to strengthen your point. Both sides use them.
Hyperbole is commonly used by both Biden and Trump. Biden might say that 'no one' is telling him that he is slipping and needs to exit the race and 'everyone' thinks he is doing a great job. Trump would respond with 'everyone' knows Biden's cognitive abilities are not what they need to be and the 'whole' country is for Trump. Both are great at using hyperbole.
Biden likes the use of understatement when it comes to the economy while Trump excels at using puns.
Throughout history rhetoric using figures of speech has been the standard in politics. Learn the meanings. Understand the rhetoric. Don't be dismayed when the media on either side points out the facts because they may just be using a figure of speech.
