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In reply to the discussion: Did you notice how pitch-perfect and appropriate Trump was in Las Vegas? [View all]wishstar
(5,830 posts)13. Absolutely correct analysis of his deliberate malignancy
He is worse than just a mean vindictive unhinged loose cannon because he (assisted by his policymaker and speech writer Stephen Miller) is maliciously calculating and manipulative depending on situation and how he thinks his behavior will appeal to his base. He showed respect and constraint in Las Vegas because he wasn't object of criticism and believes the victims represent his uncritical adoring supporters. He didn't hesitate to insult the mayor and people of Puerto Rico after he faced criticism over the disaster since he knew his deplorable behavior blaming Puerto Ricans would strike a chord of approval with his base and deflect any criticism against him.
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Did you notice how pitch-perfect and appropriate Trump was in Las Vegas? [View all]
misanthrope
Oct 2017
OP
His base has been mostly quiet about P.R. except to blame the victims and the mayor.
Bernardo de La Paz
Oct 2017
#10
Exactly. He was sucking up to the police to which he has had lots of
politicaljunkie41910
Oct 2017
#46