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ARandomPerson

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7. Never get in the way of your enemy when he is in the process of destroying himself.

Reply to Uncle Joe (Original post)

Fri Jul 5, 2024, 10:27 PM

Jul 5

The source of this statement is uncertain, usually people credit Napoleon but sometimes Sun Tzu.

I think it captures the Republican strategy. They can see that some Democrats (Warner, Ryan, Healey, Grijalva, Polis etc.) are panicked and in the midst of eating their own. Why interfere? TCF is a dumbass but even he is not so stupid to not realize that getting in the way -- making himself part of the story -- at this point would be a mistake.

So he stays mum.

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Why do you believe *rump refused the interview regarding his debate performance with George Stephanopoulos? [View all] Uncle Joe Jul 5 OP

So "refuse" means, move along nothing to see here UTUSN Jul 5 #1

Your poll needs an "All of the above" choice... regnaD kciN Jul 5 #2

I just added that choice Uncle Joe Jul 5 #3

Because there was no risk/reward benefit in it... WarGamer Jul 5 #4

I'm wondering if that's because the corporate media doesn't deem being a dictator, serial liar, convicted felon or Uncle Joe Jul 5 #6

is that the job of the media? Or the voter? WarGamer Jul 5 #8

It's the job of the free press to the keep the people informed in a democracy, that's why I believe Uncle Joe Jul 5 #9

Thank you for this response and the original post n/t Just_Vote_Dem Jul 5 #10

OTHER: He didn't want to risk being asked about 'Katie Johnson', DemocraticPatriot Jul 5 #5

Never get in the way of your enemy when he is in the process of destroying himself. ARandomPerson Jul 5 #7