Power and Control – Tips from the Queen of Rejection®

Figuring Out Tariffs Is Crazy-Making

Aug 7, 2025

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There seems to be huge confusion and disagreement about exactly which country pays tariffs – Donald Trump insists the exporting country will be paying these taxes and repspected economists argue the importing country always pays the fees, which means the customer will likely be paying more for the product.

The Presidential Meeting That Made My Skin Crawl

Feb 28, 2025

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Elayne Savage, PhD

The bullying that took place in the Oval Office between President Trump Vice President Vance and President Zelenskyy was an embarrassment and not worthy of the respect deserved by the office of the President of the United States.

The Pied Piper of Mar-a-Lago

Jan 31, 2024

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Elayne Savage, PhD

Reading descriptions of the most common traits of world-famous cult leaders it’s difficult to miss seeing the many similarities with Donald J. Trump and Trumpism – especially his exaggerated sense of power (entitlement) that allows him to bend rules and break laws.

Wearing Victimhood As a Badge of Honor

Mar 31, 2023

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Elayne Savage, PhD

Donald Trump is talented at using his own painful feelings of victimhood to bond with the public. When we feel inadequate we might puff ourselves up to bully size. He learned how to be an expert bulliy from being bullied by his father .

Trumpism/Cultism/Populism Revisited

Jul 31, 2022

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Elayne Savage, PhD

Trumpism is linked to Cult-like behavior. Here are striking similarities of traits of known cult leaders to Donald J. Trump and Trumpism.

Predatory Behavior, Bullying, Screaming and Smashing – Oh My

Apr 30, 2021

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Elayne Savage, PhD

Accusations of imbalance and misuse of Power and Authority by producer Scott Rudin who bullied and berated staff by out-of-control acts and Phillip Roth’s biographer Blake Bailey whose ex-students are reporting sexually predatory behavior back in 8th grade.

Imbalance of Power and Authority Exists Everywhere

Oct 31, 2017

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Elayne Savage, PhD

Growing numbers of women and men are describing sexual misconduct and predatory behaviors: suggestive comments, bullying, sexual harassment, assault and abuse. This imbalance and misuse of power and authority is bigger than the casting couch – it permeates all industries and venues. Reliving the trauma involves fear, distrust and self-rejection.

Category: Power and Control

Figuring Out Tariffs Is Crazy-Making

The Presidential Meeting That Made My Skin Crawl

The Pied Piper of Mar-a-Lago

Wearing Victimhood As a Badge of Honor

Trumpism/Cultism/Populism Revisited

Predatory Behavior, Bullying, Screaming and Smashing – Oh My

Imbalance of Power and Authority Exists Everywhere