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.
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.
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.