Alexander says one of the most ruthless and cynical things he has seen in recent weeks is the way Trump has thrown Orban under a bus.
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Cynicism
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He argues war is more cynical and porous than most people think, to the point that companies tied to countries at war may still profit by supplying their enemy.
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"go round and round and round and round well um i i i have to say one of the most um ruthless and cynical..."
"I think that even as the war rages, there will always be secret negotiations going on among different parties. And I think that Beijing..."
"...that your average citizen is able to recognize the hypocrisy, the cynicism of these people, it's a sign of hope, I think."
"...concern, there's a lot of skepticism, and there's a lot of cynicism. So there has to be... It's a communication issue. There's a communication..."
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