I didn’t miss it, I interpreted it differently than you. Let me explain.

There are two main aspects to this story. 1) Tr conned The People out of the tax revenue they were rightfully due, and 2) that he misrepresented his business abilities. /1

@mhbx I don’t think it’s wrong for someone to want to keep what they earn, I have a problem with the tax avoidance industry to which the govt gave life. /2
@mhbx I think the system is the parasitical con by unnecessarily siphoning resources from our economy. The 1% paying the 1% to navigate the complexities created by bureaucrats, doesn’t help the poor. /3
@mhbx As for Tr’s business abilities, self promotion is a skill that’s necessary for any entrepreneur. The article paints a picture of someone who used that skill to manipulate people’s buying decisions. /4
@mhbx Tr sells things that people don’t have to buy, like condos, golf memberships, ties, etc. Getting people’s attention is the first step to getting them to buy, and that’s what self promotion is all about. /5
@mhbx With relatively few exceptions, people were pleased with the products they bought from him, and the vast majority of his employees spoke highly of their experiences. /6
@mhbx I believe that the professional ruling class and the capitalists who symbiotically support them, have conned you into believing that Tr is something that he’s not. /end

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1/ Here’s a list of conversational frameworks I’ve picked up that have been helpful.

Please add your own.

2/ The Magic Question: "What would need to be true for you


3/ On evaluating where someone’s head is at regarding a topic they are being wishy-washy about or delaying.

“Gun to the head—what would you decide now?”

“Fast forward 6 months after your sabbatical--how would you decide: what criteria is most important to you?”

4/ Other Q’s re: decisions:

“Putting aside a list of pros/cons, what’s the *one* reason you’re doing this?” “Why is that the most important reason?”

“What’s end-game here?”

“What does success look like in a world where you pick that path?”

5/ When listening, after empathizing, and wanting to help them make their own decisions without imposing your world view:

“What would the best version of yourself do”?