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Make no mistake about it. President Trump just scored a brilliant public relations victory with his historic meeting with North Korean dictator, Kim Jung-un. Whether it actually produces tangible, positive results for the United States is the subject of much debate and intense controversy. However, in my view, the so-called optics where brilliant - especially for his base. The summit captured the attention of the world in a way that few ever have.The President, especially when standing next to his diminutive counter part, appeared as a colossus. Score, Mr. President!
But, this should not be a surprise. As I have written previously on this blog, Mr. Trump is a type of savant - that is a person who is almost completely deficient in most ways but is totally brilliant in one. And, for this President, that is in marketing himself. Most experts, including those who support him totally, acknowledge that he used the lessons he learned as a HIGHLY SUCCESSFUL REALITY TV HOST most effectively in his unprecedented drive to the Presidency.
And, WHEN YOU THINK ABOUT IT, he is still using those skills with great effectiveness.
This latest escapade is a shining example. The all show and no go summit was a perfect backdrop to present Mr. Trump as the Imperial Leader. In fact, there are times when I believe he wishes he could BE the type of leader Kim Jung-un is! The praise he heaped on the Korean Supreme Leader was perfectly calculated to produce a smiling, beaming foil for the President's "show". Brilliant. As to the stated goal of denuclearizing the peninsula, no one can really say if it was actually achieved. Little, if any, verifiable substance came from the opportunity for REAL world peace.
But, that's not the point - it sure looked good. And, THAT'S what matters.
If it was a genuine attempt at making lasting peace and not just another Reality Show Episode, I would support it 100%. But, in my mind, it is what it is.
And, remember, you get what you pay for . . .
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