“Shaming” only works one way, like a ratchet. The mob psychology that goes with the shouting and taunting does not leave room for introspection, dwelling on the rightness or wrongness of behavior. The target does not necessarily have the resources to effectively counter this assault, which is what the mob is counting on.
But once in a while, there comes along a personality so solid, so sure of his (or her) foundations, that almost single-handedly turns the attacks back on the attackers, and they are at a loss of how to deal with this unconventional response.
So it has been with that force of nature that is Donald J. Trump. “I’m Rubber, you’re Glue, bounce off me, stick to you.” Wild accusations that would have sunk many campaigns were deftly turned aside by Trump, and from each of them, he appeared to be ever stronger after all of these attacks were demolished.
My President. And destined for an historic place as one of the greatest ever.
MAGA!