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malaise

(293,417 posts)
Wed Jan 21, 2026, 05:33 PM 13 hrs ago

I'm a dictator...Sometimes you need one - he said it



At the 2026 World Economic Forum in Davos, President Donald Trump reflected on his leadership style, stating, “I’m a dictator… but sometimes you need a dictator.” He emphasized that his decisions are guided by common sense rather than political ideology, claiming 95% of his approach is rooted in pragmatism.

Trump also praised business collaborations and highlighted positive reviews of his recent speech, framing his leadership as practical and results-driven.
This video captures the moment Trump discusses his approach to governance while addressing world leaders and business elites.
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I'm a dictator...Sometimes you need one - he said it (Original Post) malaise 13 hrs ago OP
He has the dick part down Johonny 13 hrs ago #1
He's fundamentally transactional in his approach to life. patphil 13 hrs ago #2
"Only on Day#1."? czarjak 13 hrs ago #3
I tried to watch it all. I made it half way. 1WorldHope 12 hrs ago #4
Full video malaise 12 hrs ago #5
You are so kind, 😊 I got halfway through then had to stop for sanities sake 1WorldHope 12 hrs ago #6
I too stopped malaise 12 hrs ago #7
I think you misunderstood, malaise. SergeStorms 12 hrs ago #10
I watch the madness malaise 12 hrs ago #11
Extremely hard work. SergeStorms 12 hrs ago #12
"...his decisions are guided by common sense..." Rob H. 12 hrs ago #8
You left out abysmal malaise 12 hrs ago #9
He wasn't the first. Dubya also wished to be a dictator swong19104 12 hrs ago #13
The only things that drive these monsters are malaise 12 hrs ago #14
The way trump and tim cook were licking each others balls at davos just reminds me why I will never own an apple product yaesu 11 hrs ago #15
Sometimes you need a MW67 10 hrs ago #16
Looks like he's decided to trade TACOs for FAFOs. Maru Kitteh 10 hrs ago #17
LOL malaise 10 hrs ago #18

patphil

(8,757 posts)
2. He's fundamentally transactional in his approach to life.
Wed Jan 21, 2026, 05:43 PM
13 hrs ago

It's only common sense from his point of view. And then only if you agree with him.
In reality it's pure nonsense. Grade "A" 100% pure bovine excrement.

1WorldHope

(1,875 posts)
4. I tried to watch it all. I made it half way.
Wed Jan 21, 2026, 05:59 PM
12 hrs ago

He is a terrifying genetic mutation. Never been anyone like him. Not in recorded history, maybe 100 years ago, but not in the last 67 years, since they have been recording history.. 😧

SergeStorms

(20,040 posts)
10. I think you misunderstood, malaise.
Wed Jan 21, 2026, 06:23 PM
12 hrs ago

We're looking for something shorter, not longer.
Speaking only for myself, anything over 10 seconds or so from him is unbearable. I shouldn't allow him to get under my skin like he does, but nothing I've tried can prevent it. He's just so repulsive!
You're a peach, malaise. Thanks for posting.

malaise

(293,417 posts)
11. I watch the madness
Wed Jan 21, 2026, 06:28 PM
12 hrs ago

So I don’t miss a word. I rarely watch his lengthy mad rants but will listen without watching while exercising, cooking or cleaning.
It’s hard work.😂

SergeStorms

(20,040 posts)
12. Extremely hard work.
Wed Jan 21, 2026, 06:43 PM
12 hrs ago

And I'm glad others have the constitution to withstand that horror of an individual.

Rob H.

(5,790 posts)
8. "...his decisions are guided by common sense..."
Wed Jan 21, 2026, 06:13 PM
12 hrs ago

LOL. His decisions are guided by spite, greed, petulance, and nothing else.

malaise

(293,417 posts)
9. You left out abysmal
Wed Jan 21, 2026, 06:16 PM
12 hrs ago

Ignorance.
All of Europe laughed at his historical ignorance today.

swong19104

(583 posts)
13. He wasn't the first. Dubya also wished to be a dictator
Wed Jan 21, 2026, 06:47 PM
12 hrs ago

The point is, if something has to be done by being a dictator, then the doer and his or her team is weak in policy and stratagem. It shows that the team is incapable of finesse: the team is just a troglodyte with a heavy tree limb, thinking that swing the limb around will solve all the problems.

Where's all the creativity and human ingenuity?

malaise

(293,417 posts)
14. The only things that drive these monsters are
Wed Jan 21, 2026, 06:50 PM
12 hrs ago

belief in their superiority, power and wealth.

yaesu

(9,064 posts)
15. The way trump and tim cook were licking each others balls at davos just reminds me why I will never own an apple product
Wed Jan 21, 2026, 07:02 PM
11 hrs ago

MW67

(89 posts)
16. Sometimes you need a
Wed Jan 21, 2026, 08:01 PM
10 hrs ago

Real Leader ,not an embarrassment in front of the world, maga are truly the "Jethro Bodines" of the civilized world, largest bunch of fuck ups ever assembled, he wishes he were a dictator ,instead of a painted clown running from accountability

malaise

(293,417 posts)
18. LOL
Wed Jan 21, 2026, 08:12 PM
10 hrs ago

The headline of the day - the Art of the Concept of a Framework of a Deal😀
Nicely done Chris Hayes.

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