Well, Mitchell, it did give us the adjective "Machiavellian", describing someone who uses immoral means to obtain and hold onto power. Think of it as a 16th century version of The Art of the Deal
The rhetoric has soared and the protests were loud and visible. He still acts like a demented idiot, however, and there seems little to stop him any time soon. Will the midterms proceed in a fair manner? That’s the million dollar question, isn’t it?
Hello Kirk, Regarding your chart, I fail to understand how anyone who is allowed out without a keeper could possibly approve of what is going on now in the U.S. --Jim
Jim, I honestly can't say whether those allowed out without a keeper were the only ones polled. And if so, would that be a random sampling of the population?
In order to keep the hucksters, humbugs, scoundrels, psychos, morons, and last but not least, artificial intelligentsia at bay, I have decided to turn on comment moderation. On the plus side, I've gotten rid of the word verification.
The Prince would be an interesting read. I wonder what makes it a classic... other than the fact that Penguin labeled it as one.
ReplyDeleteWell, Mitchell, it did give us the adjective "Machiavellian", describing someone who uses immoral means to obtain and hold onto power. Think of it as a 16th century version of The Art of the Deal
DeleteThe rhetoric has soared and the protests were loud and visible. He still acts like a demented idiot, however, and there seems little to stop him any time soon. Will the midterms proceed in a fair manner? That’s the million dollar question, isn’t it?
ReplyDeleteLet's hope that question was adjusted for inflation, David. We'll see in November.
DeleteThe graph is truly disturbing, displaying that 40% of the US population approves of #47. Is the graph to be believed? Maybe, maybe not.
ReplyDeleteI believe his approval rating is trending downward, Andrew, whatever the percentage.
DeleteHe's the walking embodiment alright!
ReplyDeleteExcept that Machiavelli is said to have used the Medicis as a model, Debra, and they had much better taste in decor than Trump.
DeleteHello Kirk, Regarding your chart, I fail to understand how anyone who is allowed out without a keeper could possibly approve of what is going on now in the U.S.
ReplyDelete--Jim
Jim, I honestly can't say whether those allowed out without a keeper were the only ones polled. And if so, would that be a random sampling of the population?
DeleteBeautiful blog
ReplyDeleteThank you, Rajani.
DeletePlease read my post
ReplyDeleteOK.
DeleteA lot of people don't like him! Surprised at the number who approve????
ReplyDeleteI'd be more surprised if it was above 50%, Ananka.
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