This is a really clear take and seems pretty accurate but I thought that was kind of the definition of psychopath. I think it's likely the definition fits both Trump and Putin. These are not what we usually call rational actors, though each of them used to be I think.
This is a really clear take and seems pretty accurate but I thought that was kind of the definition of psychopath. I think it's likely the definition fits both Trump and Putin. These are not what we usually call rational actors, though each of them used to be I think.
I think what we see as irrational, is just Putin and Trump using the bully's playbook because that playbook has always worked in the past and they've never been held accountable. What's happening to Putin right now is the first time he's ever faced existentially negative consequences for his actions. Watching the whole world coming down on Putin's head, must have Trump terrified.
This is a really clear take and seems pretty accurate but I thought that was kind of the definition of psychopath. I think it's likely the definition fits both Trump and Putin. These are not what we usually call rational actors, though each of them used to be I think.
I think what we see as irrational, is just Putin and Trump using the bully's playbook because that playbook has always worked in the past and they've never been held accountable. What's happening to Putin right now is the first time he's ever faced existentially negative consequences for his actions. Watching the whole world coming down on Putin's head, must have Trump terrified.
Trump is now pretending he was against him from the beginning.