• ShittyBeatlesFCPres@lemmy.world
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    1 month ago

    I’m not saying anyone should care about him but I imagine two assassination attempts fucked with him too. He just announced rallies at Madison Square Garden and Coachella when he should be in swing states. People are trying to create rational reasons for it — like winning the House so he can steal the election — but I think he’s shook.

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      but I think he’s shook.

      Eh, I disagree. He lacks the self-introspection to be unnerved. After all, he did go back to Butler PA.

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        I believe it. The stories about him being deeply affected seemed plausible.

        I suspect that the psychological effects of being nearly killed would operate below the level of self-introspection. Like trauma just happens and changes your behavior, whether you’re very self aware or a senile narcissist.

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      He’s picking venues that will let him get away with not paying them. He has a history of doing that, and many venues are telling his campaign no unless they pay upfront. Which is not a phrase he’s ever been familiar with.