That’s funny. I think I’m psychologically similar to Newt in a lot of ways (for starters we’re both geeky, book-smart kids who grew up in Pennsylvania). I think I understand why he sometimes makes a very bold statement that is not predigested for mass consumption and puts himself out on a limb. What he’s trying to do is challenge himself. He wants to put himself on a tightrope in a precarious position so that he’s motivated to use all his skills and abilities to get himself back on secure ground from a very tough position. I have a lot of fun saying something that seems outrageous and crazy, shocking people, and then proceeding to explain to them in a completely logical fashion why what I initially said really made perfect sense and wasn’t ridiculous at all. Of course that applies more to instances when he scares the small, timid minds out there with phrases like “right-wing social engineering” than what happened this week, which was more of an external barrage.
One of my great nephews said last week. I like Newt, he’s a nerd like me.
But we all are a little like that. He doesn’t put of aires. Love it when the little smile appears at the corner of his mouth. One can almost see the wheels turning and then he so elogantly starts explaining. He is SO knowledgable.
Good that you can identify with Newt- likely makes the process much more exciting and challenging for you- a good thing.