lol @ 'lucid sober moment'.
Hoovering (
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Hoovering is a manipulation tactic, often employed by individuals with narcissistic personality traits, used to “suck” someone back into a relationship... Hoovering is a behavior often associated with narcissists as they will use baiting tactics to keep a sense of power and control in their relationships... Narcissists are often skilled at knowing exactly what a person wants; they will aim to make their target feel special, loved, and valued to lure them back into the relationship or to re-establish control... It is the narcissist’s way of getting back the attention, admiration, and control they feel they are losing. It typically occurs after the victim has attempted to distance themselves or end the relationship.
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An average mindset or even ego-manic would reflect upon a thought and, at some point, act accordingly. In other words, most people
do what they think is best.
Jones said what he said to elicit empathy for his unique situation from fans a.k.a. paying consumers, in particular. To keep people tied to the franchise despite his oversight as general manager. It was a deflection. Nothing more. Nothing less.