Wednesday, May 9, 2018

Nothing good ever happens


Some time ago I posted:
"Bibi" Netanyahu is known for being incredibly arrogant and obnoxious. Bill Clinton couldn't stand him, Obama can't stand him. Obama's Chief of Staff didn't want him in the White House. Sarkozy of France talked with Obama about how obnoxious he was at the G-20 summit. A mic happened to be turned on and it made it into the press.

"You're tired of him! What about me?" Obama said. "I have to deal with him every day."

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So, when Trump has to deal with "Bibi", will he be charmed by a fellow obnoxious loudmouth, or will he be as offended as everyone else but will happily say so loudly and publicly?
Yeah, now we know.

You know what it reminds me of? Marcel Ophul's documentary, Hotel Terminus: The Life and Times of Klaus Barbie. They interviewed a simple Bolivian peasant who knew absolutely nothing about Barbie but was tremendously impressed at the way he walked around acting like an ubermensch.

There are people who think Trump is easily swayed by flattery, but being arrogant and obnoxious is the real key.

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