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In reply to the discussion: We must face reality. Trump is not a stupid man. Far from it. [View all]Warpy
(111,456 posts)Were he truly clever, he'd have avoided many bankruptcies because he'd have had a better grasp of what it takes to start, run, and grow a successful business. The man went bankrupt over a casino, ferkrissake.
He has one major talent, that of charming large sums of money out of men who certainly knew better.
He was all over newspapers and magazines in NY and New England starting in the 70s. I've had ample opportunity to watch him. While he has been more glib in the past, he has never been eloquent. He committed fraud to bottow money to fatten his net worth and he stiffed stiffed contractors,
Bottom line, he is not a smart man. I do agree that he is a malignant narcissist. His father most likely had a similar loose screw, but was able to skate closer to the legal line and not get into trouble. He was a smart businessman. His son is only ruthless.
He is utterly evil, none of the laws of decency or of the land apply to him. He is not smart.