A lie is a false statement with deliberate intent to deceive. Let's take a moment to consider both of our positions here.
I have made the claim that I enlisted (that word is significant as it makes it clear that was not commissioned) in the United States Marine Corps when I was 17 years old and that my mother had to sign permission for me to do so. My statement is internally consistent and also consistent with the known requirements for enlisting as a minor. I mentioned it not as necessary evidence for that previous argument but because it was simply how I happened to know that minors cannot enlist without parental consent.
Furthermore, my statement of military experience dates back more than three years on these forums. What you might not expect from my progressive politics is that I am a patriot. This is one of the sources of conflict between HBB and I. My father, my uncle, and my grandfather are all buried in a national cemetery and one day my mortal remains will lie beside them. I suspect you don't know what that means, so I'll clarify: my family has a history of service and those men were all veterans.
Now let us continue on to examine your position. For some reason, you find it suspicious that someone might have enlisted in the military to the point of leveling accusations of fraud. There is no obvious reason you would think such a thing. It is not difficult to enlist. I made no claims of rapid advancement or distinguished service. For that matter, I did not even claim that I was honorably discharged. My only claim was to have enlisted at 17 years old.
Unless I am suffering from significant mental illness, I have knowledge of whether or not this fact is true. You, on the other, have no knowledge of the truth or falsehood of my claim, yet you you adamantly state an opinion with no evidence. You are making your own claim without knowledge of its truth or falsehood. You are making a false statement with deliberate intent to deceive.
You, sir, are the liar.
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