2026-07-28 12:58 UTC
“That might seem paradoxical for a US president who has done more than any other to create an all-powerful presidency. But power is the ability to shape the world to your advantage. This should not be confused with constantly declaring how powerful you are.”
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@jackhutton@mstdn.social 2026-07-28 12:59
“Like a drug addict upping the dose to regain that elusive high, Trump’s response is to make his rhetoric even more outlandish. Weaning himself off that habit would be the product of taking stock, seeking better advice and sticking to decisions that would yield long-term outcomes. His words would gradually regain weight. Since Trump’s learning curve is sloping downwards, we can assume he will do none of those things. The outlook for the rest of his term is thus tragicomic.” [..]
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@jackhutton@mstdn.social 2026-07-28 13:00
“Serious agreements that outlast Trump can be discounted. The hasty ones may prove bad for the US national interest but will routinely boost Trump’s bottom line.”
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@BlueWaver22@genomic.social 2026-07-28 12:59
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