That decision process is “politics” which has two objectives; distributing available resources and increasing resources within a political entity. Increasing resources is either by stimulating internal wealth-creating activities or by raiding the wealth of neighbours through activities such as cattle rustling. Roughly a century later, Lenin-like leaders imagining themselves to control their respective “Commanding Heights”, dominate global zones. They collectively appear contemptuous of ‘normal’ domestic or international behaviour and they get away with it. Like Erdogan, Trump sees himself as a strong leader, boasts about his greatness, and enjoys demolishing “respected” establishment personalities.

Source: Standard Digital September 27, 2020 21:01 UTC