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tanyev

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Reply to WinstonSmith4740 (Original post)

Thu Apr 23, 2026, 02:07 PM

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Specifically, he argued, Trump and his inner circle are just too greedy and distracted by their personal wealth ambitions to make the long-term decisions that would help them achieve ideological goals.

Although I would add that Trump’s unhinged narcissistic need for praise, flattery and revenge is even more crippling than his personal wealth ambitions.

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Never thought of it this way. [View all] WinstonSmith4740 Thursday OP

Yep. They're all about the cosplay. unblock Thursday #1

Relevant quote: tanyev Thursday #2

He has zero executive ability. usonian Thursday #3