Often well connected high status people are telling lies, and almost everyone, especially the government believes the lies, to give government jobs to the liars. Why do most people blindly believe some liars?
People believe some liars because they believe the liar has their best interests in mind and is acting with good intentions. Additionally, some people may be swayed by a liar's charisma and charm, believing them to be trustworthy and reliable. Additionally, some people may be influenced by a liar's credentials, believing that they must have some special knowledge or skill that makes them trustworthy. Finally, some may believe lies simply because they feel they have nothing to lose by doing so.