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This is a somewhat different take on how to deal with Trump's fucked-up personality.
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During the primaries, Trump had pledged to open up our libel laws so when [journalists] write purposely negative and horrible and false articles, we can sue them and win lots of money. But in his meeting with the Times, Trump said someone had later warned him, Its a great idea, softening up those laws, but you may get sued a lot more. Youre right, I never thought about that, Trump recalled telling this person. And that reflection led Trump to assure the Times that on the question of libel laws, Youre going to be fine.
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Thats how you move Trump. You dont talk about ethics. You play the toughness card. You appeal to the art of the deal. You make him feel smart, powerful, and loved. You dont forget how unmoored and volatile he is, but you set aside your fear and your anger. You thank God that youre dealing with a narcissist, not a cold-blooded killer. And until you can get him safely out of the White House, you work with what you have. People in other countries have dealt with presidents like Trump for a long time. Can we handle it? Yes, we can.
Lots more here: http://www.slate.com/articles/news_and_politics/politics/2016/11/how_to_manipulate_donald_trump.html
bravenak
(34,648 posts)Sounds about right
Dustlawyer
(10,494 posts)played the NY Times who admired his place and his demeanor and "tempered" his stances on issues like Climate Change. He claimed to have an "open mind" except then he cites the hottest day was in 1898 in the next breath. He confuses weather with climate and no follow up question.
Moyers main point is that our journalist and media failed us for profit.
The Velveteen Ocelot
(115,576 posts)Both have good points, I think.
regnaD kciN
(26,044 posts)...so, while someone like Obama may be able to momentarily influence him when they're able to talk to him, his own cabinet officers as well as the Republican congressional leadership will be able to talk to him almost nonstop. And, when he tells them what they want to hear, it will turn into bills and policy.
The Velveteen Ocelot
(115,576 posts)or sucking up to whichever person he wants to impress, so the result is not consistent policy but chaos. I expect Trump's administration to be a non-stop revolving door, with people going in and out who pleased him one day and angered him the next.
Tommy_Carcetti
(43,145 posts)So he'll do whatever they say just because they flatter him.
One of the reasons I'm skeptical we'll see a "more moderate" Trump.
He's not super-partisan but incredibly egotistical. And that's every bit as dangerous as super-partisan.
The Velveteen Ocelot
(115,576 posts)But his administration will be chaotic because there almost certainly will be nonstop infighting. My hope is that, because his "management" depends entirely on who pleases him the most on any particular day, he won't be able to get as much done as someone who had an agenda besides self-aggrandizement.