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In reply to the discussion: We must face reality. Trump is not a stupid man. Far from it. [View all]Nasruddin
(798 posts)HIs stupidity and inability to read, learn, empathize, or understand have resulted in incompetence, which is the only thing that has saved us - so far.
He has many skills including a type of charisma that helped him slide into a successful tv career after his incompetence (see above) pretty much wiped out his ability to progress in real estate development. Together these were a big part of his successful campaign for president. I could be wrong, but I think this combo distinguishes him - a lot of other people tried to peddle his flavors of nonsense back in the mid 2010's but none came anywhere near his success.
Pundits claim he has a whole new team of pro-tiger-riders this time that are way better than the hacks and low-lifes he depended on in 2016 - 2020. Could be. That's a real danger. On the other hand, the tiger gets awfully hungry quickly. On the third hand, his narcissism and general incompetence lead him to elevate hacks and low-lifes that can't the job done, so I'm skeptical.
But I think your advice is actually a good strategy, as long as we don't overthink it.