DUPER'S DELIGHT | Have you heard of Duper’s Delight? It’s the quick smirk people show when they think they’ve successfully deceived someone, and yes, it appears in politics.
You’ll see it when a politician dodges a tough question, denies something implausible, or feels they’ve outplayed an interviewer or opponent. It doesn’t prove dishonesty, but it can reveal a moment of satisfaction at believing they’ve “gotten away with it.”
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