Someone got mad at me once because I described trump as charismatic. But like if that’s not what it is then what do you describe that strange stranglehold he has over the minds of his adoring base?
To me that’s what charisma means. I don’t personally find him inspiring or captivating in any way. I don’t see how people could find him charismatic, but for whatever reason they do.
So charismatic is an accurate description not of his personal qualities but of his relationship to his base.
Precisely. Say what you will about Trump’s other skills and traits, but there’s no denying he has the charisma to appeal to at least some people. It might not work on me or you, but considering that nobody else in existence is universally beloved, that point doesn’t really matter.
Someone got mad at me once because I described trump as charismatic. But like if that’s not what it is then what do you describe that strange stranglehold he has over the minds of his adoring base?
To me that’s what charisma means. I don’t personally find him inspiring or captivating in any way. I don’t see how people could find him charismatic, but for whatever reason they do.
So charismatic is an accurate description not of his personal qualities but of his relationship to his base.
Precisely. Say what you will about Trump’s other skills and traits, but there’s no denying he has the charisma to appeal to at least some people. It might not work on me or you, but considering that nobody else in existence is universally beloved, that point doesn’t really matter.