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How trump operates and how he gets away with it (Original Post)
tomhagen
Jun 2017
OP
They frame it as "Comey's fault" for not scolding the President of the United States
tomhagen
Jun 2017
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vlyons
(10,252 posts)1. Pelosi made an interesting observation about Trump today
She said that Trump goes through 4 phases when dealing with people.
1. He tries to charm you. If that doesn't work,
2. He bullies you. If that doesn't work,
3. He abandons you. If that doesn't work,
4. He sues you.
luvMIdog
(2,533 posts)2. yes this is typical narcissist behavior.
tomhagen
(3,604 posts)4. Its how Criminals and Deceivers operate
FakeNoose
(32,579 posts)3. 5. Then he stiffs the lawyers
tomhagen
(3,604 posts)5. They frame it as "Comey's fault" for not scolding the President of the United States
A bit of an intimidating power differential; ya think?
0rganism
(23,927 posts)6. seems a bit like the "she didn't say no" defense
no accountability will be accepted
no responsibility will be assigned
nothing will be learned
but many outsiders will be blamed