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   Cykonot (cykonot@mas.to)'s status on Saturday, 27-Apr-2024 10:03:24 JST Cykonot

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   Trump is the James Joyce of US politics

   He watches so much TV that his stream of consciousness diatribes speaks to the shared subconscious of his followers. They identify with him because he speaks as they think. His potato brain is helpful, inasmuch as it strips out any sophistication and nuance, allowing him to uncritically speak to archetypal (not truly libidinal) desires. His sales and media training, along with mob connections, ensure that his performance is entertaining and less explicit.

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     Cykonot (cykonot@mas.to)'s status on Saturday, 27-Apr-2024 10:03:25 JST Cykonot

     Speaking clearly and carefully doesn't seem near as effective as stream of consciousness diatribes...
     Not quite sure how to feel about that

     Is it more honest? Is it closer to others' raw thoughts, and so more relatable and emotive (if not more expressive, per-se)?

     People are so very charitable in their interpretation if they identify with you

     Mr. Bill repeated this.