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In reply to the discussion: Trump Lashes Out at Fauci Amid Criticism of Slow Virus Response [View all]Marcuse
(7,392 posts)4. The personnel policy of the Trump Administration, although he doesn't follow all of them himself:
LAW 4: ALWAYS SAY LESS THAN NECESSARY.
The more you say, the less impressive and in-control you seem to be and the higher the chance that youd say something foolish.
Powerful people tend to say little. This makes them impressive and intimidating; people cant guess what theyre thinking and hang on to their every word and reaction. Short answers and silences also put people on the defensive; when they try to fill the silence by talking, they give away useful information.
[link:https://readingraphics.com/book-summary-the-48-laws-of-power/|
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Not to derail your topic but where the hell did you get that bullshit "Law 1" graphic?
ZZenith
Apr 2020
#1
The personnel policy of the Trump Administration, although he doesn't follow all of them himself:
Marcuse
Apr 2020
#4
If indeed he doesn't take any responsibility, then why does it matter what Dr. Fauci says?
Blue Owl
Apr 2020
#2
Fauci is concerned about the American public more than his career, it seems to me. (nt)
klook
Apr 2020
#10
And lets not forget what happened last night on sixty minutes, with this Navaaro jerk.............
turbinetree
Apr 2020
#25
He's always been punking Trump, and if he fires him then all hell will break loose
turbinetree
Apr 2020
#28
Based on past experience, if trump fires Fauci, his zombie followers will turn on Fauci.
flibbitygiblets
Apr 2020
#29
I agree, they / we need that pandemic agency re-opened and staffed, and we need to get out and vote
turbinetree
Apr 2020
#31