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There is no American hegemony in this current day and age. Probably dead like 15 years ago. Say what you well regarding Trump, he understands this. Trump is a

There is no American hegemony in this current day and age. Probably dead like 15 years ago. Say what you well regarding Trump, he understands this. Trump is a smart man to spot problems, but he surely didn't know how to do it in a way that doesn't lead to self harm. He crazes for a bombastic firework that demands for all and any attention. The US version of capitalistic economy has driven its internal inequality to the point the political system can no longer sustain it, while in the meantime, doesn't have an established social safe net, as major European countries have. So the populace elected Trump to root it up. It is absurd, it is ridiculous, but deep down it is logical. Weird and dangerous time ahead.

rokkamokka 2y ago
I can't imagine any person having listened to Trump even once would in good faith claim he is a smart man
- karmasimida 2y ago
  If he isn't a smart man, he can't be US president TWICE. Or being book smart is irrelevant. He didn't talk the way the political class prefers for sure, but it doesn't matter. I judge things by outcomes, even Trump doesn't lack any credentials.
  - stockerta 2y ago
    Trump isn't smart, he is an idiot, but an useful tool to others so they made sure he gets elected a second time.
    - hjgjhyuhy 2y ago
      Yep, people behind Trump are the ones we should pay attention to. They are the ones with long term plans.
  - lonelyasacloud 2y ago
    Rats and cockroaches are great survivors; neither are particularly smart.
    - WinstonSmith84 2y ago
      The analogy is good but you picked up the wrong example. Rats are quite intelligent https://www.burgesspetcare.com/blog/rats/how-intelligent-are-rats/ https://www.burgesspetcare.com/blog/rats/how-intelligent-are...
  - scryers_bloom 2y ago
    "You don't need to pass an IQ test to be in the Senate."
  - mandeepj 2y ago
    > If he isn't a smart man, he can't be US president TWICE. or, maybe those who voted for him are dumber than him!! Getting a job, aka campaigning in elections, is very different from knowing how to do the job! During the 2024 campaign, he told everyone whatever they wanted to hear—cheap prices on day 1, a reduction in inflation, home loans, and the end of wars. He fooled and lied to everyone. Burnt by high prices, people trusted him. Sure, he could be called "smart" to con the voters, but still too DUMB to understand how the government works especially in the US. Every day, he picks a new fight with someone :-)

rokkamokka 2y ago

I can't imagine any person having listened to Trump even once would in good faith claim he is a smart man

karmasimida 2y ago
If he isn't a smart man, he can't be US president TWICE. Or being book smart is irrelevant. He didn't talk the way the political class prefers for sure, but it doesn't matter. I judge things by outcomes, even Trump doesn't lack any credentials.
- stockerta 2y ago
  Trump isn't smart, he is an idiot, but an useful tool to others so they made sure he gets elected a second time.
  - hjgjhyuhy 2y ago
    Yep, people behind Trump are the ones we should pay attention to. They are the ones with long term plans.
- lonelyasacloud 2y ago
  Rats and cockroaches are great survivors; neither are particularly smart.
  - WinstonSmith84 2y ago
    The analogy is good but you picked up the wrong example. Rats are quite intelligent https://www.burgesspetcare.com/blog/rats/how-intelligent-are-rats/ https://www.burgesspetcare.com/blog/rats/how-intelligent-are...
- scryers_bloom 2y ago
  "You don't need to pass an IQ test to be in the Senate."
- mandeepj 2y ago
  > If he isn't a smart man, he can't be US president TWICE. or, maybe those who voted for him are dumber than him!! Getting a job, aka campaigning in elections, is very different from knowing how to do the job! During the 2024 campaign, he told everyone whatever they wanted to hear—cheap prices on day 1, a reduction in inflation, home loans, and the end of wars. He fooled and lied to everyone. Burnt by high prices, people trusted him. Sure, he could be called "smart" to con the voters, but still too DUMB to understand how the government works especially in the US. Every day, he picks a new fight with someone :-)