He’s not stupid or smart.. he’s simply following his contemptible philosophy and pouring his energy into vindicating himself regardless of the consequences. That means no customs, no laws.. nothing is sacred or safe from his intent to get his Marxist Utopia. He is deception.. he is envy.. he is greed.. he is whatever he thinks will further his objectives. This might make him appear smart or cunning.. but I don’t think so. In his fanaticism will be his defeat.
I hope you are right!