There was an evil genius to tonight. He’s ushered in an era of political theater meant more for a television audience than for a political audience, pulling on uninformed heartstrings with outrageous lies combined with genuinely touching moments. He’s a worthy adversary. Game on.
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Of what is he worthy?
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Replying to @eigenvectrix
It’s an expression.

Aug 26, 2020 · 4:29 AM UTC

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Replying to @marwilliamson @eigenvectrix
I guess you mean we should take him seriously, that he is skilled at political cons of large audiences, we shouldn’t under-estimate him - and yet we can overcome this big challenge. Cool. Small critique - “worthy” feels a little too respectful and “game” a bit too trivial.
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I'm aware. I'm deliberately taking it literally because, when I think "worthy opponent," I think, say, the popular image of Erwin Rommel or the Red Baron. "Well, they were on the other side, but they were noble and they were competent!" I don't see those traits in the 2020 RNC.
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Replying to @marwilliamson @eigenvectrix
I knew what you meant.
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