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Dawn's avatar

Frankly, I first fault Mark Burnett, who produced Trump's Apprentice tv show for the supersize feeding of of supply to his narcissism. Not being a reality show viewer, I never saw a single episode. Therefore, whatever the masses saw in Trump eludes me. From what I read after the fact, is that Trump business acumen was not as advertised, but his producer over-promoted Trump's "success" to attract viewers. 🤔 There is a difference between good business practice and being a con artist. A lot of it has to do with how you genuinely treat people.

Once Upon a Time Called Now's avatar

Totally agree. But look where Donny's con has gotten him. Here we are.

Dawn's avatar

Donny's con job got him to this point due to all of the enablers along the way. His biggest skill was to know how to identify his marks and their respective weaknesses. Unfortunately, Donny has failed up to the highest US political office and he really has no exit plan, because he not only conned MAGA, but himself, as well!

Steve 218's avatar

Trump's business accumen speaks for itself - at least six bankruptcies/failed businesses.

I subjected myself to half of the first episode of The Apprentice, and no more.

KnockKnockGreenpeace's avatar

We've always known his was a house of cards and were astonished when no breeze brought it down. Welcome to the hurricane.

Steve 218's avatar

We obviously need a stronger hurricane!

KnockKnockGreenpeace's avatar

I think we might get one this season :)

Once Upon a Time Called Now's avatar

He is now, and always has been, untroubled by reality. From the 70s/80s on, the man has been a deserved subject of mockery and ridicule. The man is self-absorbed to a singularity. After that, a carnival barker.

KnockKnockGreenpeace's avatar

He should've listened to the jeers. He coulda learned something.

Steve 218's avatar

Put succinctly, Trump does not have control of this war. With his constant changing and deceitful "proclamations" of how well he's doing, he's clearly delusional and attempting to gaslight us. We aren't buying it. He also sends amateurs to the negotiation table who have no experience in the process. Having Kushner, who is plying the nations for funds for Affinity Partners, (his private company) stinks. What price peace, Jared?