That makes a great deal of sense. Ten years ago, Scott Adams (the "Dilbert" cartoon creator) did the same thing with Trump, showing that his apparent trolling was completely rational and based on getting deals. And the tough talking was a way of appealing to blue collar workers, who relate to it because it's how they work.
No mention of his Gaza intervention, which seems to me to be the best of all. His suggestion to clear the Palestinians out was met by howls of rage: "But it's their home!!"
Well, in that case, they are not refugees and have no claim on Israel...
Sam - when Trump's Gaza intervention was splashed across the media, out of casual interest I scanned a few dozen online comments. Lots of sneering and abuse, but not a single alternative suggestion. Of course he knew there wouldn't be at any level, just the usual howling.
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That makes a great deal of sense. Ten years ago, Scott Adams (the "Dilbert" cartoon creator) did the same thing with Trump, showing that his apparent trolling was completely rational and based on getting deals. And the tough talking was a way of appealing to blue collar workers, who relate to it because it's how they work.
No mention of his Gaza intervention, which seems to me to be the best of all. His suggestion to clear the Palestinians out was met by howls of rage: "But it's their home!!"
Well, in that case, they are not refugees and have no claim on Israel...
Sam - when Trump's Gaza intervention was splashed across the media, out of casual interest I scanned a few dozen online comments. Lots of sneering and abuse, but not a single alternative suggestion. Of course he knew there wouldn't be at any level, just the usual howling.
Perhaps demonstrating that the assiduous promotion of 'soft power' was no more than giving in gracefully.
If only our own Elite would get the message that nice 'soft power' will not work in today's world.
Soft power is appeasement.
DJ - yes, it doesn't work in a world prepared to accept and deal with harsh realities. Voters need to heed the message too of course.
Anon - I agree, and cowardice.
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