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Its starting to appear that President GoofBallGolfBall is allowing Kelly and Miller to run things (Original Post) Stinky The Clown Jan 2018 OP
I tried to warn people during the love fest here about Kelly . White wing Miller hopefully everyone lunasun Jan 2018 #1
It was clear from the start that Trump himself was not interested in governing. procon Jan 2018 #2
Its the pattern described in the book- he wants to delegate and then blame them.... bettyellen Jan 2018 #3

lunasun

(21,646 posts)
1. I tried to warn people during the love fest here about Kelly . White wing Miller hopefully everyone
Wed Jan 17, 2018, 03:06 PM
Jan 2018

knows how bad he is . Don't forget Pence gets to add his crap to the mix

procon

(15,805 posts)
2. It was clear from the start that Trump himself was not interested in governing.
Wed Jan 17, 2018, 03:23 PM
Jan 2018

That's hard, ceaseless, thankless work, and Trump is a Boss, a CEO, the grand impresario of the three ring circus he created. He is a figurehead, a celebrity showman, and he's only interested in his public image. Like any businessman, Trump surrounds himself with yes-men, toadies and lackeys, and Kelly and Miller hold top positions to do the actual process of governing.

 

bettyellen

(47,209 posts)
3. Its the pattern described in the book- he wants to delegate and then blame them....
Wed Jan 17, 2018, 04:07 PM
Jan 2018

He sets everyone in competition against each other- so it seems these guys have a temporary alliance. But he will split them to force them to compete for his favor. It’s what he’s been doing all along.

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