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[–] ShoeThrower@lemmy.zip 14 points 2 days ago (1 children)

Considering that Trump is a narcissist, has he just called himself stupid?

[–] crandlecan@mander.xyz 6 points 2 days ago

He showed us he looks down on smart people and doesn't respect their opinions nor facts...

[–] Bubbaonthebeach@lemmy.ca 15 points 2 days ago

Oh I think plenty of smart people "like" Trump. They know that they can manipulate him with ease. One thing he has always been good at is conning the ones who want to believe him. I don't know if they are actually dumb or just want to believe their worldview no matter how much fact disputes it. Trump is a new breed of politician that will not only stretch the truth but will flat out lie that the sky is yellow, the sun purple and any facts, like your own sight, to the contrary, are fake. It's easy to dismiss everyone who follows him as ignorant however I know many people who previously seemed sane and rational that somehow have taken leave of their senses to follow him.

[–] themeatbridge@lemmy.world 20 points 2 days ago (1 children)

So, by definition, the people who do like you are...

[–] Sabin10@lemmy.world 9 points 2 days ago

There are two kinds of people, those that can extrapolate from provided data and Trump supporters.

[–] minorkeys@lemmy.world 8 points 2 days ago (1 children)

So he's either admitting he's stupid or admitting he doesn't like himself?

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[–] Wazowski@lemmy.world 4 points 1 day ago

Even a broken cunt is right twice a day.

[–] Treczoks@lemmy.world 8 points 2 days ago

Took him long enough to notice that people with brains don't like fascists.

[–] Etterra@discuss.online 4 points 1 day ago

That certainly explains his antagonism towards science and education.

[–] LoafedBurrito@lemmy.world 3 points 1 day ago (1 children)

The dementia is taking hold.

I have noticed that he stands so that his droopy side is away from the camera.

[–] glibg@lemmy.ca 13 points 2 days ago (2 children)

Lmao what a turd. I would love to boot him right in the dick.

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[–] ApeNo1@lemmy.world 12 points 2 days ago

Many who “like” him are just riding the grift train.

[–] Brekky@lemmy.world 8 points 2 days ago

I want to say 'never has truer words been spoken', but sadly, I don't think that's the case. Empathetic compassionate people don't like him. And they seem to be in a minority right now because everyone is being crushed to the point that they can only look after themselves, and fear for themselves means nothing left to spare for others.

[–] MehBlah@lemmy.world 3 points 2 days ago

He for once set the bar too high. Its normal people dont like him. To him normal folk are smart.

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