I suspect we will not live long enough to see the day when Trump's frequent word salads are held to the same level of scrutiny as Biden's occasional flubs, or pretty much anyone else's. Because Trump enjoys the home field advantage of low expectations, such that whenever he talks and acts like a jackass, supporters and even media outlets…
I suspect we will not live long enough to see the day when Trump's frequent word salads are held to the same level of scrutiny as Biden's occasional flubs, or pretty much anyone else's. Because Trump enjoys the home field advantage of low expectations, such that whenever he talks and acts like a jackass, supporters and even media outlets respond, if at all, with overtones that essentially equate to "That's just Donald being Donald" and blow it off. It is grossly unfair, but it's how they roll, and if it hasn't changed by now, it likely isn't going to do so ever. Our lot is to fight through it and try to focus on actual messaging more than the messenger.
Trump is an idiot with a very limited vocabulary. I swear to god, the man only knows two adjectives, strong and powerful. He rambles and is illogical. But without rose-colored glasses on, Biden looks confused (not saying he is confused, but that’s how he appears.) He looks tired. Unsteady, like a stiff breeze would knock him over. Nothing about Trump seems weak—except his intellect, of course, but the average voter is not particularly bright, either. Right or wrong, perception, appearances matter. Another 14 months before the election. God help us.
You forgot Trump’s favourite adjective for ant woman who doesn’t worship the ground he walks on - nasty. To him, every strong woman with a mind of her own is nasty. Talk about projection...
In the early days I thought the former president was using "code" that only he and his loyal followers understand. The rest of the world doesn't count so there is no need to be clear and precise. It was a speaking style I noted comes from New Yorkers of a certain time. I have relatives who were New Yorkers of a certain class and born 20 years before Trump who had a similar style of talking...a phrase, wink wink, nudge nudge...and everyone understood if they were of the same origin. I was an in law raised in a different part of the country and didn't recognize the code. The former president's followers who shared his grievances recognized the code.
Yes, and the corollary is that whenever Trump manages not to use the F-bomb, we're treated to 3 articles about how he's learning to be Presidential. It is what it is. We all know the media moguls are hoping and praying for another Trump term. The last one was so profitable!
I suspect we will not live long enough to see the day when Trump's frequent word salads are held to the same level of scrutiny as Biden's occasional flubs, or pretty much anyone else's. Because Trump enjoys the home field advantage of low expectations, such that whenever he talks and acts like a jackass, supporters and even media outlets respond, if at all, with overtones that essentially equate to "That's just Donald being Donald" and blow it off. It is grossly unfair, but it's how they roll, and if it hasn't changed by now, it likely isn't going to do so ever. Our lot is to fight through it and try to focus on actual messaging more than the messenger.
Trump is an idiot with a very limited vocabulary. I swear to god, the man only knows two adjectives, strong and powerful. He rambles and is illogical. But without rose-colored glasses on, Biden looks confused (not saying he is confused, but that’s how he appears.) He looks tired. Unsteady, like a stiff breeze would knock him over. Nothing about Trump seems weak—except his intellect, of course, but the average voter is not particularly bright, either. Right or wrong, perception, appearances matter. Another 14 months before the election. God help us.
You forgot Trump’s favourite adjective for ant woman who doesn’t worship the ground he walks on - nasty. To him, every strong woman with a mind of her own is nasty. Talk about projection...
OK, you got me. And I suppose I should have included crooked and rigged, too.
What about "huge" and " perfect"
You mean “yuge”. And perfect, as in every call he’s ever made. OK that’s 7. He’s still a moron.
In the early days I thought the former president was using "code" that only he and his loyal followers understand. The rest of the world doesn't count so there is no need to be clear and precise. It was a speaking style I noted comes from New Yorkers of a certain time. I have relatives who were New Yorkers of a certain class and born 20 years before Trump who had a similar style of talking...a phrase, wink wink, nudge nudge...and everyone understood if they were of the same origin. I was an in law raised in a different part of the country and didn't recognize the code. The former president's followers who shared his grievances recognized the code.
Yes, and the corollary is that whenever Trump manages not to use the F-bomb, we're treated to 3 articles about how he's learning to be Presidential. It is what it is. We all know the media moguls are hoping and praying for another Trump term. The last one was so profitable!