The 'frame' around leaking

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2. (a) donnie won't really listen to anyone except fakesnews and

(b) donnie manages people by image and reputation, he doesn't know how to evaluate actual merit. so it pays to undermine co-workers you don't like by leaking against them. you move up the ladder that way, just like on the apprentice.

he creates an environment where leaking is an important and necessary tool for the people around him.