No, he’s a malignant narcissist idiot savant self promoter.
Having the combination of a constant need for self-promotion, no self-awareness and absolute shamelessness is ideal for a cult leader, but it doesn’t make him smart.
To quote one of the people who know his level of intelligence and understanding best, he’s a fucking moron.
So in other words; he understands media.
No, he’s a malignant narcissist idiot savant self promoter.
Having the combination of a constant need for self-promotion, no self-awareness and absolute shamelessness is ideal for a cult leader, but it doesn’t make him smart.
To quote one of the people who know his level of intelligence and understanding best, he’s a fucking moron.
We aren’t saying he is smart, just that he understands media, especially compared to other Republican presidential candidates.
I think it is sort of like how toddlers “understand” how to manipulate parents. Or cats and owners.
That would be a good analogy. It isn’t a great higher level understanding, but it is effective.
Understanding requires conscious reflection and analysis. He hasn’t done either since the 80s at the latest.
That’s what understanding media is, though.
No. There’s no “understanding” about it. It’s as instinctive as a fish swimming or a wasp (either kind) ruining someone’s day.