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To: Thomas M. who wrote (1458779)5/25/2024 11:41:05 PM
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To: Thomas M. who wrote (1458779)5/25/2024 11:42:25 PM
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Standing before the libertarians and asking them to join with him to defeat communism is one of the most public-spirited and judicious actions of any public figure in decades. The raucous reception will make headlines, but this is a historic moment.

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To: Thomas M. who wrote (1458779)5/25/2024 11:46:42 PM
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What you are watched with Trump's speech at the Libertarian Convention is the Art of the Deal in real life

That wasn't a speech, that was a high IQ negotiation by Trump. He didn't go up there expecting to be loved, he went up there to get something for himself knowing he had to give something in return

Trump had at least two leverage cards in his back pocket that would be pulled at the right moments

He crafted his speech around typical Libertarian talking points and did not allow the boos to deter him, in fact, those Libertarians now look incredibly odd for booing what seems to be their own talking points.

He didn't react to the crowd's booing right off, he kept his eyes on getting to the first point but he made them work & wait to hear it. Right as the booing was reaching its climax, he told them he needed their vote (of course they booed) but he told them he would appoint a Libertarian in his cabinet. Now, how hypocritical would it be for a Libertarian to not want that, that definitely shut some people up but not all.

Next, he went a step further by asking them to make him their Presidential nominee, but was that really a joke or just more high IQ play? After that he told them they couldn't win without him, now he has introduced the concept of winning in their minds. For that crowd winning was getting Ross Ulbricht freed, their posters had nothing to do with winning an election, the place was filled with "Free Ross" banners & chants. Trump must've recognized this before the convention and made it his big card.

After putting everything in place for the big ask he simply said, "If you vote for me, I will free Ross Ulbricht." And the crowd that had been booing him uprupted in cheers. Trump knew exactly what that meant for them. He put the ball back into their hands, he's giving them what they want (Free Ross) if they choose to give him what he wants (Votes).

The Art of the Deal by Donald J. Trump



To: Thomas M. who wrote (1458779)5/26/2024 12:26:15 AM
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