Either they are just that sloppy as individuals or they're that cynical about their audience. Trump reminds me of a guy I used to work for who deliberately inflamed people. He was a real estate developer and a venture capitalist. He told me that most people cannot think straight when they are upset. It was clear that emotional or heated conversations didn't bother him in the least. He always maintained his focus even when it appeared he was being emotional. It was a tactic. Sometimes I think that's what Trump does. Is that me giving him more credit for design than he deserves? Maybe. It's clear he has an egomaniac and I don't think he invented the bombast the day he took office. That's who he is; but did he underestimate the power of the political opponents? Does he care? I don't know. It may be that he is a liar or just someone who spew crap to create turmoil while he operates.
As for AOC, she is so young and has no background like Trump or my old boss. I tend to believe she is honestly that passionate. She has already decided that her moral imperatives supersede facts. She is very arrogant for a rookie, but young people do have that passion that tends to out-pace reality sometimes. I used to see that in the intense youth leaders at a church I once attended. They would sign their letters, "In his blood." Real intense and I thought the church needed that intensity because all the old faithful would just trudge in and out on Sundays without much energy. She is bringing energy. Somebody on the Left needs to gain her ear in order to point her in the right direction. She is perilously close to losing all credibility (if not already with the people that matter) but people have short memories (see Robert Byrd). Nancy Pelosi (as I've mentioned before) seems to be the adult in the room all of a sudden. She gets it and that is why she is the speaker of the house.
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