• Jhex@lemmy.world
    link
    fedilink
    arrow-up
    19
    ·
    18 hours ago

    I still think he is a bumbling idiot, he may be manipulated, but he is an ignorant fool nonetheless

    This interpretation also satisfies occam’s and Hanlon’s razors (although it’s hard to ignore the malice)

    • Madison420@lemmy.world
      link
      fedilink
      arrow-up
      6
      ·
      16 hours ago

      The term is useful idiot. A loyal dog you can point at a lake and tell it attack and it’s too stupid or loyal to not drown trying.

    • Vespair@lemm.ee
      link
      fedilink
      arrow-up
      1
      ·
      13 hours ago

      That’s valid, but it’s why I said he’s not just an idiot. I’m not denying he’s an idiot, I’m just saying it’s vastly more nefarious than that.