I’m from Palo Alto, California (I’m an American Constitution loving patriot - go figure) and I understand EVERY WORD Trump speaks.
It’s the biggest issue I had, and have, with candidate and President Trump. I *HATE* that style, completely, utterly.
I want an erudite, unemotional leader with an absolute reverence for facts and the English language.
But I’ll take ‘winning’, I’m getting used to it. He’s the President and seems to be kicking ass, so crying all the way to the bank (to deposit my tax cut)..
I’ve been trying to tell people this ...”he is a New Yorker”. Even my NY friends don’t get it.
Sounds like New York City residents have learned valuable survival skills for navigating the treacherous society that is found in New York City.
What I mean to say is they know how to take it there. They can be a brick. They grill people. They don’t like dealing with a mad ratchet. They can be thirsty for a dumb good slice. Na’ mean?
It actually explains a lot to me too.
It’s NOT just people from the outer boroughs; it’s people from Manhattan too and I should know; it’s just that Manhattanites have a different accentg, is all. :-)
Chachi is right.
Anyone under 30 in New York would not have a clue.
Yet, the kind of messin’ Pres Trump is doing may only be understood by the people of his era. It’s becoming a lost art. To me, it brings back good memories, like going back home to a warm fireplace. The good old days.
Here’s another way of making the same point (linked as perhaps NSFW): https://imgur.com/gallery/RJpo4
It toughens you up, builds esprit de corps, even among rivals. Snow flake America doesn't get polite ball busting amongst friends and rivals. Man they would loose it to hear cops busting one another when civilians aren't around...They ought to start here for an intro.... ;-)
People who understand Trump take him seriously but not literally. The media and liberals take him literally but not seriously.
Trump speak is genetic... as well as a New York influence. I understand him just fine.. most especially when he says something to all but is intended specifically sometimes just for one person. I am of Scottish and German descent.... Generally speaking we do not mince words.
That was a fun interview that Baio gave. Coming from the same place, he totally gets Trump and his demeanor.
Spot on. Also, Trump is ENTJ from the meyers-briggs personalty profile. Imo, anyway. Google it.
great, informative article!
ABSOLUTELY!!!
I have known many aggressive, outspoken business leaders from the Island, and they are all B-busters. And very effective.
When he first started his campaign, my wife, who as a Christian, home schooling (retired) stay at home mom (mostly retired) is somewhat insulated was a little put off by Trump’s colorful vocabulary. I reminded her that she doesn’t really know anyone from New York City. I do, work with some and know others.
He’s remarkably sedate for the average builder from New York.
This article is exactly what all of us know but might serve to give to others, provided they ain’t too stupid to read it in under a week. See, I can do that hyperbole stuff too.
...I mean, some of these pilots have been in the air 10-15+hours+weather+traffic+2nd language issues, other stress...the NY guys don't care...blow a taxi call read-back, ask to repeat instruction...you get a native-NY arse-ripping you won't get at other major airports.
They're a different 'cat, that's for sure.
It’s funny...
I have no problem what so ever understanding what Trump means when he talks.
Dem Bums
Donald is channeling his interior Andy Jackson. Keep it up!