And he’s so clever about it. He talked about what he’s doing and that some people argued he’s only doing small stuff (like fixing potholes) and nothing with big impact.
And he said that all those small things can be done quickly, so people see results quickly and that builds a positive relationship with the public and that builds the political capital do do bigger things and start projects that take longer so people will have to wait and trust longer before results happen.
He is absolutely aware of the importance of the narrative and how to build it.
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I just hope the left doesn’t turn on him the second he compromises even a little, like they usually do.
Already happened in various parts of the beginning of his admin. One example being him keeping the same police commissioner.
The thing is, he keeps delivering on so many things that narratives stay in his favor.
And he’s so clever about it. He talked about what he’s doing and that some people argued he’s only doing small stuff (like fixing potholes) and nothing with big impact.
And he said that all those small things can be done quickly, so people see results quickly and that builds a positive relationship with the public and that builds the political capital do do bigger things and start projects that take longer so people will have to wait and trust longer before results happen.
He is absolutely aware of the importance of the narrative and how to build it.
Why would anyone ever bother to compromise with fascists? It’s always a mistake, they will never act in kind.
Source: literally all of history, every time. With zero exceptions.