I have encountered some very intelligent people in my life. None of them have seen the need to start a sentence with "I am very smart". In fact, people I have seen declare themselves as very smart, generally aren't
Trumps "patter" as you call it rarely rises above a fourth grade level in vocabulary or context. Whether speaking to his batshit crazy minions, leaders in industry, reporters or politicians, Trump rarely raises the level of his vocabulary. When speaking extemporaneously, Trumps mind wanders from thought to thought, unable to stay on topic
But most importantly, I find Trump to be intellectually lazy. When he entered the race a year ago, he, as would be expected did not have a strong knowledge of global politics, history, economics or social issues
In the year since, he has demonstrated little effort in bringing himself up to speed. He substitutes bully and bluster for logical discussion and creates "facts" out of thin air and the latest conspiracy theory
Trump is an Ivy League Graduate, if he is speaking on a 4th grade level, it is because he chooses to.
That you can't understand that, shows YOUR mental limitations.
And you have lost all credibility to complain about lack of logical discussion, with your fear mongering and personal attacks, as a primary discussion template.
Deport the Illegals, bring back the manufacturing jobs, and Stop fucking with Russia.
him speaking on a 4th grade level is either him being himself or he's choosing to pander to those that operate on a 4th grade level ie his supporters.
which is it?
Yet even in speaking to those with obvious skills above 4th grade comprehension (business leaders, politicians, journalists) Trump does not stray from his 4th grade vocabulary and speech patterns
YOu are still trying to explain away the fact you don't like, ie the Ivy League Education.
You are NOT trying to actually answer how both can be true.
Which do you want?
The Truth?
Or what makes you feel good about yourself and how much better you are than your enemies?
I went to college with some kids who achieved their grades through nefarious ways........money makes it easier
And you found another excuse.
It is a small mind that cannot admit to itself that their enemy is intelligent.
What grade level do you think Obama speaks at?