The GOP made the same bargain the Prussian generals made in 1933 — and the consequence is their total destruction

  • Viking_Hippie@lemmy.world
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    10 months ago

    No, he’s a malignant narcissist idiot savant self promoter.

    Having the combination of a constant need for self-promotion, no self-awareness and absolute shamelessness is ideal for a cult leader, but it doesn’t make him smart.

    To quote one of the people who know his level of intelligence and understanding best, he’s a fucking moron.

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      10 months ago

      We aren’t saying he is smart, just that he understands media, especially compared to other Republican presidential candidates.

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          10 months ago

          That would be a good analogy. It isn’t a great higher level understanding, but it is effective.

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        10 months ago

        Understanding requires conscious reflection and analysis. He hasn’t done either since the 80s at the latest.

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      10 months ago

      No, he’s a malignant narcissist idiot savant self promoter.

      That’s what understanding media is, though.

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        10 months ago

        No. There’s no “understanding” about it. It’s as instinctive as a fish swimming or a wasp (either kind) ruining someone’s day.