Amazing article, completely puts into words what I have thought about for a long time too. That said, shamelessness has been a strategy for far longer than he

Amazing article, completely puts into words what I have thought about for a long time too. That said, shamelessness has been a strategy for far longer than he gives it credit for. Julius Caesar did some astonishing things after cowing the senate during his first Consulate, like granting himself a bunch of provinces and armies, getting a huge amount of legislation passed.. and of course, he gave himself three Triumphs after the Civil War, the 3rd one being for victory against other Romans! People who seem uncaring about others' social concerns, combined with great luck and skill, have always been able to ascend to meaningful leadership/cultish positions.