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Mary Trump tells Lawrence O'Donnell that Donald Trump is "prolonging his own agony" by refusing to concede the election because he will be irrelevant, which is "a fate worse than death for him." Aired on 11/09/2020.
Duppers
(28,127 posts)She's always on target regarding her sick-o uncle.
Rhiannon12866
(206,275 posts)Reliving parts of her childhood - and telling about her Dad. I have her book on audio, have listened to it in my car and I think it's well done. Plus, she's also a psychologist.
Silver Gaia
(4,547 posts)I haven't read it yet, but may do so soon. (Reading has been difficult for me in the age of Trump, but I'm feeling better about trying it again. I have always been a prolific reader, but have been unable to focus on anything longer than an article.)
I really love listening to Mary talk, and I agree with all you said. Her insights are so valuable when trying to understand what has and is going on. Like tonight, on Don Lemon's CNN show, she said that "Donald" is the only person she's ever met who can "gaslight himself."
She asserted that this is what he is doing, and is the only way he can deal with this. He has to convince himself that he won, because he simply cannot conceive of himself as a "loser." She said he is broken, and that it is her grandfather who broke him. This was not to elicit pity, but to warn, because he is a dangerous monster.
She also said that most dangerous of all are the Republicans who are encouraging this behavior hoping to gain from it. If they had an ounce of ethics or patriotism, they would find a way to "25th" him, but they themselves are so corrupt that they would rather exploit the situation for personal and party gain, and all else be damned.
Sounds about right to me. She's very good at cutting through the BS to the underlying truth. I think she is a true patriot.
Rhiannon12866
(206,275 posts)But she did this country a great service by exposing so many truths - for those willing to hear them. I have trouble concentrating on reading these days, as well, and I used to be a prolific reader. But she reads her book herself which is a good thing - and I listen to it in my car when I have to drive any distance. When she talked about losing her Dad, I had to sit in my driveway and listen to the end. It was obvious that his promising life turned out badly due to his father's expectations and actions. And Mary made a very effective case using her training and background. I recommend it highly, it was a very "good read."
Silver Gaia
(4,547 posts)Now I'm considering getting the audiobook. If she reads it, that might be a better way to experience it. Thanks!
samnsara
(17,650 posts)Illumination
(2,458 posts)suffer! He needs to suffer a whole lot more! Bring it on!...