Sam Harris "Trump Is a Child In a Man's Body"

[@neildickson5394]

Correction. A child in an old man's body.

[@30stmFantasy]

So many! If we're going to add adjectives, A child in an old FAT man's body.

[@damiananthonydealey9029]

Very true

[@maximillianvermontsuperbik2624]

Close, a FAT, old man's body.

[@quantumrobin4627]

A child’s mind in a melting pile of garbage

[@paulacr6941]

Sam Harris, you're great!

[@zevbleuler6998]

I’m a psychiatrist and I can tell you that “leaking out” is exactly what Trump does. Just ask yourself - have you ever, in your entire life, met or heard anyone who constantly talks about how great they are, how brilliant, how all their actions have been the best, the most, the biggest, etc?

[@mr.meeseeks5127]

That in psychology is actually a massive sign of insecurity and doubt in oneself.

[@zigzzagz5732]

Are you jewish Zev? I'm just wondering if you're Jewish.

[@transom2]

@@zigzzagz5732 And that would be relevant how?

[@hellbenderdesign]

@@zigzzagz5732 I'm not wondering what you are - it's fairly clear.

[@IdiotEarthworm]

Just one word. Brilliant.

[@nopeteys2424]

Sam is always able to put these seemingly obvious topics into such perfectly articulated terms that nobody can argue with him.

[@stevie68a]

Always spot on is Sam Harris.

[@4freki]

Psycho pathology leaking out of a disordered mind. I love the clear well ordered points that Sam makes with such effectiveness.

[@An-dg1lw]

I love Sam, He's smart and handsome.

[@pamc3075]

100%

[@stayhere9628]

A mans' body...... questionable.

[@tommiatkins3443]

Stay here A child wrapped in a shit stuffed pigskin.

[@stephenvanwoert2447]

America deserves Donald Trump.

[@stephenwilson3836]

Sam I am huge fan of yours from Downunder. Followed your U Tube videos for about three years. Excellent synopsis of Trump. Regards From Australia

[@melchiorvulpius8170]

Wolff's book, Fire and Fury, pretty much confirms Sam's description of Trump. He truly IS a child inside an adult's body!

[@tomschmertz100]

Total evisceration of Trump. I wish Sam would run for political office, I really do. Agnostics, atheists, rationalists and humanists really need more representation in government both in order to PROTECT religious freedom but also to protect the encroachment of religion into our politics, and no one would do a better job than Sam. We also have so few genuinely intelligent and articulate politicians in this country who are committed to objective truth and facts; Sam would be a breath of fresh air. Sam - I hope you read this post - please go for it!

[@DamnedXtians]

After traveling back and forth across this country for decades I came to an obvious conclusion. I'd opine to my wife "If someone ever channeled the "angry/stupid vote" in America they'd take power seemingly overnight and with a mandate. There's a demographic of mean-spirited half-witted bigots who're just waiting for their "guy" to come along". Enter DJT, 2016. I hate it when I'm right (glad it so rarely happens).

[@66tryker]

Sam Harris, you're so intelligent and absolutely correct.

[@throatwobblermangrove4597]

Now we know what it would be like for a ten year-old to have Alzheimer's.

[@thomasdidymus1393]

SAM NAILED TRUMP 8 YEARS AGO AND HIS ANALYSIS HAS AGED LIKE A FINE WINE 🍷.

[@severianmonk7394]

How amusing to read this lunacy with the wisdom of hindsight. Congratulations on your preferred candidate, Sammy boy. Impeach Brandon!

[@thomasdidymus1393]

GOOD ONE LOSER

[@marcelraffoul1857]

probably the smartest man we'll ever get (Sam that is) ... the world would be a much better place if he was president and I'm not thinking the US only... the price for ignorance that the rest of us are and will be paying is hefty

[@johnlinden7398]

WHY CAN'T THE AMERICAN ELRECTORATE VOTE FOR AN INTELLIGENT, COHERENT AND ENLIGHTENED PERSON LIKE SAM HARRIS ! I HAVE ALWAYS BEEN IMPRESSED WITH HIS SIMPLE YET MOST PROFOUND COMMON SENSE ON THE SUBJECTS AND MATTERS HE HAS SHOWN. SUCH CONCERN FOR !

[@skepticus5705]

A child in a man’s body, indeed. Or more like Homer Simpson perhaps…

[@cmamet.m6526]

Sam is a gem. he knew what Trump is going to be today, and that's said three years ago. this is sooo rich and deep.

[@yrikfilipjrval5220]

PETER THIEL YES!!!! I didn't vote for Trump (or Clinton) but I suggested him months ago!!!! :D

[@allosaurusfragilis7782]

And yet trump supporters will often say, what has he lied about? Ive seen that many times. Or the other tactic...but hilary etc etc. So through sheer delusion or false equivalence, trump gets away with one outrage after another. With the complicity of the gop, of course. It will be interesting to see how the meuller findings play out. Expect everyone on the right to downplay and disregard them.

Had some thoughts as I RE LISTENED to this video for the FOURTH TIME, as I [a single guy ] and cooking some Salisbury Steaks for lunch. It has been so long since I could sit down with some friends or even acquaintances, and have a nice discussion or polite debate with people who disagree with me on politics or religion. But the Fox News era and Trump era has produced people and a culture that cannot tolerate or be patient with people who have different views of politics, christianity, morality and money economic systems. How do I get to meet more people like Sam Harris or some of the posters who comment here, below? some of you commenters sound like decent people who are intelligent or at least willing to recognize wisdom when you hear it [Sam Harris }. This is why I have been alone for a couple of years. But it hurts. I am afraid to develop relationships with people because they don't want to talk about the deeper issues I want to talk about!!

[@1995tom2010]

To be fair with the Jihadist example. There are other motivations that they have often cited, you can read the letter by Bin Laden talking about a whole list of alleged Western crimes against Islam and muslims. But that doesn't take away from the fact that they are at least, in a large part motivated by "their interpretation" of Islam.

[@peterlwinoo]

Mad .

[@allmyfriends159]

Sammy beastmode

[@tom87pate]

The controlled opposition.

[@phildirt3]

30,000 and counting

[@NickjFury]

We are having a Marxist movement in our county. I would like to hear your thoughts on that.

[@HalfwayJac]

Nick.j Fury he made a podcast on it about a month ago.

[@K_-_-_-_K]

@@HalfwayJac which one?

[@buckchile614]

Marxism is dead and buried except on right wing mainstream media. Thanks for exposing yourself to virtually nothing

[@jeffreysmith1423]

this is exhausting to listen to....other than Sam's Trump rants, I think hes awesome.

[@noshowjoe6596]

A pathological liar? Not even close. Is he perfect? Nope. Is he absolutely 100% honest? Probably not. He's the president of the United States of America. being dishonest is requirement of the job. Seriously, name one modern president that has proven to be more honest with the American than Trump? Hearing Sam say these things about Trump to then follow it up by saying he doesn't know much about politics. It's both disappointing and frustrating.

[@buckchile614]

It's the scale.

[@nevermindmyage]

What happened to your hair?

[@spackar2720]

I think that plenty of Trump supporters concede his flaws. However those who do usually minimize his flaws. They say they don't matter or that they don't matter very much. They compartmentalize Trump's flaws and say something like, "Yeah but he lowered my taxes, or he is not politically correct, or he will protect the border, etc. They minimize the flaws and emphasize the one thing or few things they like about Trump and that they have in common with Trump.

[@paulstorteboom5617]

Trump of clintons, trump any day off the week, . Trump is not a politici and you too.

[@stanleystlouis5421]

Sam you need a dose of reality.

[@rockymountainhigh9379]

Are you pulling your hair out from the honesty Sam just presented. Tank tops went out in the 80's just like religion is going away now.

[@richardbeaudet8811]

King Solomon was a great man of wisdom and faith in God eventually he surely lost favour with God was his own undoing temptation is in the world 🗺✝️❤️💯✅

[@writersblock26]

Richard Beaudet What does King Solomon have to do with this podcast, Richard? 🤔

[@williamschleser6663]

I believe your confusing Trump with yourself!

[@whobitmyname]

There are two things in this world that I truly love. Trump and lamp.

[@priayief]

So, Sam, why did he get elected and why are so many Americans supporting him? It puzzles me. It mystifies me. I don't disagree with any part of your analysis about Trump. But why did he get elected and why does he remain in office? Surely, you can come up with a logical analysis that explains this phenomenon. This constant criticism of Trump is getting tiring and unproductive.

[@garudagal23]

ok harris you're right about trump but not helpful or good about the left--how about some helpful criticism instead of harsh condemnation?

[@transom2]

Harris says the Left needs to abandon Identity Politics and all that goes with it. He's correct. The Left/Dems need to return to an FDR style of politics. True economic populism. Provide a true Safety Net, support job growth & workers, tax the rich and hold the rich & accountable for serious crimes and corruptions. Literally enact color blind policies that focus on helping 95% or more of the population. Let the Rich can go about their business without undo influence and power.

[@transom2]

Harris says the Left needs to abandon Identity Politics and all that goes with it. He's correct. The Left/Dems need to return to an FDR style of politics. True economic populism. Provide a true Safety Net, support job growth & workers, tax the rich and hold the rich & accountable for serious crimes and corruptions. Literally enact color blind policies that focus on helping 95% or more of the population. Let the Rich can go about their business without undo influence and power.

[@kazimierzkrasucki2458]

In 2020, it turns out slowly that you are wrong in his assessment, mate without ego ??? unsheathed

[@ate100lbgorilla]

Sounds like Sam is really hurt that Trump was elected. If you don't like Trump's style, or the way he browbeats the left/media, vote him out. Crying about his "lies" will only get you more of what you hate about Trump. I think Sam is a very smart person. Unfortunately, when it comes to understanding Trump, something very dark clouds his judgement.

[@bobf5360]

To the contrary, he is merely stating facts.

[@b2d327]

What politician isnt? Unfortunately, the pickins were slim and America chose the lesser of 2 evils and those with the financial backing drown out the campaigns of better choices.

[@tomtunafish8957]

Trump's 'brilliance' is that he is so extreme he's outside our realm of experience and we don't know how to deal with him. To his supporters his pathology makes him appear to be one of them, someone who says what they want to say and do what they wish they could do!

[@vonsuthoff]

Tom Tunafish... So you believe Trump is just diabolically "acting" like those he has carefully selected to be his demographic fan base, so to draw them into his master plan? But in reality he is a kind, compassionate, deep thinking statesman playing a political 3-level chess game and just toying with our minds!? O.. M..G!!! Your sense of humor is unparalleled, my dear Mr. Tunafish. Laugh out loud funny!

[@tomtunafish8957]

vonsuthoff ... I suggest you read my post again. You apparently missed my sarcasm in the first sentence (note 'brilliance' is in quotes), and my reference to his pathology in the second sentence. How can you interpret that as attributing genius to the moron-in-chief?!

[@raidermaxx2324]

your argument Sam, is WHY you will never have a trump supporter come on to do a podcast on your show..

[@alecbernal3824]

And they were shown for the idiots that they are?

[@tombapilot04]

An inevitable sacrifice for refusing to stop being sane.

[@lukedavis6711]

Trumptard Terrorizer he had Scott Adam on his show like 6 months ago. It's gruelling to listen to bc Scott has arguments that are so ridiculous that Sam basicly concedes some points so they can move on; just to run into more ludicrous arguments.

[@lukedavis6711]

Trumptard Terrorizer oh I just saw your user name. Didn't realize you were a troll; just thought you were uninformed. Well played.

[@alittleofeverything4190]

Did you call out the Clintons? I loved those 4 horsemen days. Philosophy, ideas, Free Will challenging, awesome. This is less than those days.

[@jareddesilva6957]

Lol he was posed a question relax

[@judgeholden849]

preaching atheism is a quintessentially childish thing to do, and Sam Harris dedicated his life too it...I don't think he's really in the position to make such a claim about the POTUS

[@Itsthedna]

d bailey ad hominems. Excellent counter argument.

[@StopMAGA]

d bailey I would have to say that believing in fairy tales by far more childish than preaching atheism.

[@candeffect]

There are many things wrong with Trump - just like you and me.

[@alecbernal3824]

Dumb, dumb.

[@StopMAGA]

CauseAndEffect If you and me were narcissistic, racist, sociopathic, ignorant children then I would have agree with your statement.

[@priayief]

So, Sam, why did he get elected and why are so many Americans supporting him? It puzzles me. It mystifies me. I don't disagree with any part of your analysis about Trump. But why did he get elected and why does he remain in office? Surely, you can come up with a logical analysis that explains this phenomenon. This constant criticism of Trump is getting tiring and unproductive.

[@hominyboy]

Trump conned everyone. He sold a pack of lies, to those desperate to hear comforting lies. There is a rude awakening happening among Trump fans. There's not much left in that camp. All that remain are those too willfully ignorant to learn that they've been duped.