Points for honesty. I think this is absolutely true and reveals why so many of the 4D chess theories about his otherwise idiotic or inexplicable moves and statements are so preposterous. Kiss his ass and you’re good. Don’t and you’re bad. It’s not strategic, it’s lizard brained.
This goes for both pro and anti Trump theories. For instance, Putin’s flattery doesn’t explain everything but it explains more than some supposed bribes or blackmail.
@CelticsTheis the problem is you want it both ways. you're not clever or funny enough to be a true parody account. just don't be a prick and @ a reporter, pretty simple.
@AGHamilton29 the fact that you "weren't expecting" this feels a bit disingenuous because a) you're smarter than that and b) it was the most transparently obvious outcome even just as a passive observer of how this particular human operates
Did Speaker Johnson think something was wrong in 2022 when it took weeks to count the California ballots - resulting in Republicans winning several tight House races?