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Intractable

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9. It's Mary's schtick, and I don't mean that negatively.

Reply to Miles Archer (Original post)

Wed Nov 19, 2025, 06:19 PM

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She's been saying this stuff for years now. A lot of it sounds like reruns, but no more than other pundits repeating themselves.

It's also the case that Trump's psychology is what people ask Mary about, ad infinitum.

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Mary Trump's great, but I think I've reached my limit when it comes to wanting to "understand" Trump [View all] Miles Archer Wednesday OP

I hear ya ... if only there was some way to turn this all off FakeNoose Wednesday #1

I truly appreciate what she does, but... Miles Archer Wednesday #3

You have a point. Understanding that he's a horribly damaged, hopelessly fucked-up person Ocelot II Wednesday #2

It was explained on the TV show The Shield, Season 2, Episode 3, in 2004 Miles Archer Wednesday #5

Completely agree. sop Wednesday #4

I don't have the time or desire to try to understand him..he's shown his true character many times Deuxcents Wednesday #6

The distinction between "explanation" and "excuse" is important here. GopherGal Wednesday #8

How many ways can you say tRump is a CON MAN??? Blue Owl Wednesday #7

It's Mary's schtick, and I don't mean that negatively. Intractable Wednesday #9

Exactly. KPN Wednesday #14

As someone with a psych background, I find it to be interesting. kerry-is-my-prez Wednesday #10

What I've said consistently, in a number of DU posts and elsewhere... Miles Archer Wednesday #11

I agree. We have heard it all for 10 years now. mdbl Wednesday #12

I find Mary Trump's opinions useful as mixed in with the rest of the commentariat. erronis Wednesday #13