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Irish_Dem

(47,555 posts)
22. Trump is very easy to manipulate.
Sat Feb 17, 2024, 08:50 AM
Feb 17

Because he is such a narcissist, flattery will go a long way with him.
You can manipulate him by telling him how wonderful, smart and handsome he is etc.
He is especially vulnerable when it comes to important and very rich people, powerful people flattering him.
It is apparent that both of Trump's parents thought Trump was worthless.
So he craves attention and praise by father figures.

Because he is a ruthless, greedy, sociopath with no moral core, you can get him to do all kinds of illegal and ethical things.
His greed means that he'll respond to cash gifts quite well.

He also delights in breaking the rules and the law. He thinks only suckers and losers follow the rules.
He is also a sadist and loves being cruel and hurting people.
Dividing the US, causing violence, causing deaths, is fun for him.
And also brings in more adoration, cash donations, votes.

So yes he is a perfect dream of a Russian asset from the Russian point of view.

I think it's been quite obvious for some time that Trump is a long time Russian asset. They've been giving him money for years. Even one of his sons some years back said they were getting a lot of Russian money when American banks would no longer give them loans.

Then if you ask who benefits the most from trumps behavior, the question is answered. Certainly America and American citizens do not benefit in any way by trumps behavior. His behavior benefits are enemies

Not a chance... WarGamer Feb 16 #1
He should move with all his followers Dave Bowman Feb 16 #2
He will, but domestic, within easy striking distance of mainland targets. Runningdawg Feb 17 #5
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Is he skilled enough to organize such a thing even if he wanted to? RockRaven Feb 16 #3
Letting him leave might be the best thing for all Kennah Feb 17 #6
I think he's planning to make FL the seat of the new Reich, and Mara Lago its capital. Runningdawg Feb 17 #4
No offense but I hope you're wrong! Deuxcents Feb 17 #8
I tend to agree. He has a lot of power and adoration in the US. Irish_Dem Feb 17 #16
You mentioned that bdamomma Feb 17 #20
Trump is very easy to manipulate. Irish_Dem Feb 17 #22
Thank you bdamomma Feb 17 #23
YW, you raised a good question about the narcissistic fix. Irish_Dem Feb 17 #24
If those bdamomma Feb 17 #21
I have always said that. nt Laffy Kat Feb 17 #7
Bet he's talked about it numerous times. But, he's not quite at brink. Carries cyanide capsules. Silent Type Feb 17 #9
He is too much of a coward to carry cyanide capsules. Irish_Dem Feb 17 #17
Not yet, but eventually. Mike Niendorff Feb 17 #10
Good point! PortTack Feb 17 #11
I agree, it's premature now Wednesdays Feb 17 #12
yup it's not only probable, it's highly possible the Con will fly the coop, and i don't doubt he & his ilk already have onetexan Feb 17 #18
His body will expire before his appeals do. n/t DFW Feb 17 #13
We should be so lucky nt cliffside Feb 17 #14
Is Idi Amin's old residence in Saudi Arabia available? ThoughtCriminal Feb 17 #15
He won't bdamomma Feb 17 #19
Asked multiple times. Answer is still "no". brooklynite Feb 17 #25
TSF will never reach a point where he recognizes reality bucolic_frolic Feb 17 #26
No. Takket Feb 17 #27
I'm not sure how he pulls it off and remains in control of his assets. I doubt anyone wants to babysit him brewens Feb 17 #28
As Chubby Hitler flees to the warm enbrace of Mother Russia and the welcoming arms of,... magicarpet Feb 17 #29
If Elon, Bonesaw or Vlad fail to purchase the Oval Office and Jarqui Feb 17 #30
No . Unfortunately he'll stay here and be even more livetohike Feb 17 #31
He has a chance to hold the world to ransom with Putin and be the greatest dictactor the world has ever seen. So no. Doodley Feb 17 #32
I don't think so Jilly_in_VA Feb 17 #33
I would not be suprised LetMyPeopleVote Feb 17 #34
He could end up in jail from EndlessWire Feb 17 #35
Right now our enemies like him disrupting America Alpeduez21 Feb 17 #36
Living in a van down by the river Johonny Feb 17 #37
Why would a criminal with the Supreme Court in his pocket flee over legal issues? Chainfire Feb 17 #38
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