He convinces people that he is bright, because he is probably very up on those one or two aspects on which he does focus--a variety of tunnel vision. But he misses the forest for the trees.
That he is dangerous, I will grant you. But do not suppose that he has some realistic scheme, to actually advance any particular agenda. A realist would realize that there is no future for Karl Rove, any more than for you or I, in the nightmare consequences of what he is promoting. There is no conceivable reason for the new "Americans" to embrace Karl Rove as their leader! Nor is it likely, in the coming social chaos--if this trend continues--that what remains of the old America will want to thank him.
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