Perhaps the leverage point is indeed "the gravitational pull of his own ego" -- rather than argue with him perhaps we should simply (unmercifully) judge him. Not insult him (e.g., fat orange moron with no curiosity) but critique him --his ego's Kryptonite is "BORING FAILURE". To the extent …
Perhaps the leverage point is indeed "the gravitational pull of his own ego" -- rather than argue with him perhaps we should simply (unmercifully) judge him. Not insult him (e.g., fat orange moron with no curiosity) but critique him --his ego's Kryptonite is "BORING FAILURE". To the extent that we can ignore him as boring and pity him as a failure (apart from resisting/thwarting his stupid initiatives and attacking his willing minions), we can deprive him of fuel.
It brings to mind the metabolic management of cancer wherein in addition to slash/burn/poison we try to starve a malignancy of the glucose it requires for fermentation-based energy. While we need to use all the other tools to fight the damage his administration will attempt, we need to starve the tumor in the Oval Office of anything that makes it worthwhile to get out of bed in the morning.
I concur that depriving Trump of the attention he craves can be an effective strategy. By labeling him as a "boring failure," we strike at the core of his ego, potentially diminishing his influence.
I think we should all do our best to ensure that our responses should be both conscientious and impactful. I wrote about my preferred way to fight back and the importance of deliberate action in countering our current state here: https://substack.com/home/post/p-152108087.
While I advocate for a particular approach, I recognize that everyone should/must find their own path to effect change. The key is to ensure that our actions are thoughtful and truly make a difference.
Your analogy to cancer treatment is particularly poignant. Just as starving a tumor of its energy source can impede its growth, denying Trump the attention he seeks can undermine his platform. By collectively focusing on meaningful resistance and constructive initiatives, we can work towards a more resilient society.
It is important to understand that this problem isn't Trump-specific; this problem is systemic and requires systemic change to solve. We may temporarily escape authoritarianism due to Trump's ineptness, but without systemic change that will require 30-40 years of effort, it's not if it is when a dictator pulls the reins of America.
Nice writing Patrick! I think you are on target.
Perhaps the leverage point is indeed "the gravitational pull of his own ego" -- rather than argue with him perhaps we should simply (unmercifully) judge him. Not insult him (e.g., fat orange moron with no curiosity) but critique him --his ego's Kryptonite is "BORING FAILURE". To the extent that we can ignore him as boring and pity him as a failure (apart from resisting/thwarting his stupid initiatives and attacking his willing minions), we can deprive him of fuel.
It brings to mind the metabolic management of cancer wherein in addition to slash/burn/poison we try to starve a malignancy of the glucose it requires for fermentation-based energy. While we need to use all the other tools to fight the damage his administration will attempt, we need to starve the tumor in the Oval Office of anything that makes it worthwhile to get out of bed in the morning.
Trump is a loser and I am bored of his schtick.
I concur that depriving Trump of the attention he craves can be an effective strategy. By labeling him as a "boring failure," we strike at the core of his ego, potentially diminishing his influence.
I think we should all do our best to ensure that our responses should be both conscientious and impactful. I wrote about my preferred way to fight back and the importance of deliberate action in countering our current state here: https://substack.com/home/post/p-152108087.
While I advocate for a particular approach, I recognize that everyone should/must find their own path to effect change. The key is to ensure that our actions are thoughtful and truly make a difference.
Your analogy to cancer treatment is particularly poignant. Just as starving a tumor of its energy source can impede its growth, denying Trump the attention he seeks can undermine his platform. By collectively focusing on meaningful resistance and constructive initiatives, we can work towards a more resilient society.
It is important to understand that this problem isn't Trump-specific; this problem is systemic and requires systemic change to solve. We may temporarily escape authoritarianism due to Trump's ineptness, but without systemic change that will require 30-40 years of effort, it's not if it is when a dictator pulls the reins of America.