Lutnick is the epitome of banal evil. He is dishonest, incompetent, stupid, and is, and knowingly supports, pedophiles. And he is boring.
His lies are so obvious, along with his contempt for his base, and his belief that he is much smarter than he actually is. Of course, I guess, if you are comparing yourself with your boss, you might have the erroneous feeling that you actually have a functional brain.
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