You and I are in – as they say – ‘violent agreement.’
Putting the hyperbole aside is really the point. There is plenty going on right here, right now that merits our attention, consideration, and understanding.
And any who might believe that the worst of his ‘brain on speakerphone’ ideas … even if they never translate into action … don’t exact significant economic consequences and an unquantifiable-but-substantial human toll … really aren’t paying attention.
Same with endless threats followed by carrying out some measure of those threats followed by backing down on those threats.
I’ve posted elsewhere:
How I’m seeing Trump’s general approach to governing and foreign policy:
Good night, Westley. Good work. Sleep well. I’ll most likely kill you in the morning.
Does it ever yield results? Sure. And a blowtorch can be an effective treatment for athlete’s foot.