Well, if we go back a little, it's supposed to be an unforgivable crime to lie while holding a governmental position. This would be a one way ticket to exile and zero benefits afterwards.
I seem to remember reading that if convicted of treasonous activities you would swing from a rope. Of course, this was back when people had a much stronger moral fiber.
The progressive and liberal left have no shame, no morals, no qualms about lying right to your face and saying "so what?!?" when proven to be liars. It's almost a badge of honor. Much of what they do make no sense. Therefore, it shouldn't make any sense what you're asking about. I don't really have an answer other than "this is normal now". I don't know how to fix a rogue government party other than to keep opposing them. It worked this round, but be ready for a bunch more crap next round.
Disgusting.
They are making an ever growing bunch of extremely pissed off Americans. It's going to be the city folk vs the country folk, basically. I know which I am and I also know which will win. There might be more city folk, I'm not sure, but hell - have you seen them? It takes 4 city boys to equal one of us country boys. They don't know anything, they can't do anything, they WON'T do anything unless prodded.