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salin

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3. 2-fold:

Reply to imanamerican63 (Original post)

Thu Sep 7, 2017, 01:32 PM

Sep 2017

Last edited Thu Sep 7, 2017, 02:26 PM - Edit history (1)

as said elsewhere to show he can "cut deals" and get a "win".

But also, to take a swipe at McConnell in light of the story that just came out that says McConnell gave him the silent treatment during conversations in the KillObamacare period when Trump would get off track with "banter" (read: "banter = bragging" ). Part of his impulsive need to lash out and attempt to dominate.

In short: motivation = impulsive + pathological.

Sure later he will do things to try to rough up the Dem Leadership. But it won't be part of a strategic plan. Just more impulsive + pathological.

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You have to wonder what Trumps motive is? [View all] imanamerican63 Sep 2017 OP

His motive is to get a win, on something, on anything, so he can brag about it. SharonClark Sep 2017 #1

Bad faith certainly wouldn't be out of character for him.. sandensea Sep 2017 #2

2-fold: salin Sep 2017 #3

Not really. H2O Man Sep 2017 #4

Trump will ally with anyone to make himeself look good. He is a totally cynical sociopathic person. Lint Head Sep 2017 #5

a win. he's had none. spanone Sep 2017 #6