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the lack of mandatory ego polishing that the Biden team noted in their remarks? A brief thanks to Biden for picking them, but way more focused on their backgrounds and plans.
It's like Joe doesn't need public displays of fealty because he is secure in his own person. Nice to have a confident man rather than a con man in charge.

ProudMNDemocrat
(19,424 posts)Trump possesses none of these attributes.
rickyhall
(4,889 posts)PJMcK
(23,303 posts)It's a fundamental part of our psyches.
But I get your point. Trump is the neediest, weakest man I've ever seen and his constant need for affirmation is disgusting.
President-Elect Biden has a secure, mature and balanced psyche. It's a wonderful feeling to know that our soon-to-be president is a grownup and not a petulant man-child.
ProudMNDemocrat
(19,424 posts)Nor does he have a chip on his shoulder. His Grandpop smacked that right off when he was a kid. Made an impression on him at an early age.
c-rational
(2,904 posts)I have often said anyone in public service should be able to define it, and I like the Japanese Zen monk who said when asked how much ego is good - Just enough to keep you from stepping in front of a bus.
whopis01
(3,781 posts)A person "having an ego" often means that the person has a fragile ego, is not confident and constantly needs affirmation.
Almost ends up meaning the opposite of what is said.
Delarage
(2,369 posts)I also don't feel the need to run off and see the money connections....how these people were going to monetize the position or how Trump would make money off of it.
WA-03 Democrat
(3,279 posts)So no more opening 20 minute round table singing praises of Dear Leader?
Poiuyt
(18,272 posts)Tommy_Carcetti
(43,722 posts)...this scene from Dexter.
(Warning: NSFW Language!)
sandensea
(22,850 posts)"And why didn't they thank me for making America great again!"
a kennedy
(32,763 posts)lunatica
(53,410 posts)Thanks Trump!
The contrast couldnt be more stark. All Biden has to do is be his normal self.
Kashkakat v.2.0
(1,908 posts)THINKING ABOUT THE ANOMALY KNOWN AS DONALD TRUMP!
Yeah,, shouting! IM JUST SO HAPPY!!!!!
Mr.Bill
(24,906 posts)to say they're all Communists?
Politicub
(12,309 posts)need to take credit. The results that his team will create will speak louder than hollow fealty pledges.
JustABozoOnThisBus
(23,954 posts)"Thank you, Mr President Elect, sir, for this opportunity for me to serve your agenda, sir."
Any o' youse bums sez that, you'll be lookin' fer work tomorra.
TinCup
(54 posts)In fact they went out of their way to say that their loyalty was to the American people.
PatSeg
(49,847 posts)He never pretends to be anything he's not and knows what he doesn't know.
MyOwnPeace
(17,287 posts)running (well, not running!) into the press room at the White House to take credit for the Dow going over 30,000.
Stupid A$$ doesn't realize that the Dow is rising because HE LOST!!!!!
spooky3
(36,923 posts)Dem2
(8,178 posts)BobTheSubgenius
(11,860 posts)A YUUUGE step up from a over a petulant, churlish and cruel 8 year old. Oh, I forgot entitled. I'm sure it wouldn't have escaped those assembled here, though.
Roland99
(53,345 posts)and did that fawning over Biden
OMG...RWNJ heads would have exploded nationwide!
keithbvadu2
(40,915 posts)Sycophants on parade ...
http://crooksandliars.com/2017/06/donald-trump-hosts-propaganda-cabinet
Towards the end, Reince Priebus became one of the major suck-ups in the room saying, "On behalf of the entire senior staff around you, Mr. President, we thank you for the opportunity and blessing you've given us to serve your agenda and the american people and we're continuing to work very hard every day to accomplish those goals."
Larissa
(792 posts)I forgot about those revolting cabinet meetings where everyone around the table had to give undying praise to Trump. All, if I recall correctly, except the Generals.
keithbvadu2
(40,915 posts)Donald gets so much praise from his sycophants that God is merely an afterthought.
