Thread by @DrGJackBrown

1/ THREAD: Body Language Analysis No. 4615: Mike Pompeo and Taliban Leader Mullah Baradar

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2/ Mike Pompeo, less than one year ago, met with Taliban leader Mullah Baradar — who is now Afghanistan's new President.

3/ Pompeo claims that he and the Trump administration conducted themselves with "toughness" and "deterrence".

4/ In the above image of Pompeo, we see him standing with his arms — and most crucially his hands, in what is termed a Fig Leaf configuration (aka Genital Guarding).

5/ In this context a Fig Leaf/Genital Guarding projects the beta emotions of acquiescence, inferiority, the need for protection (physical and emotional protection), and weakness.

6/ A Secretary of State, head of state, ambassador, etc., when negotiating with a foreign power — or certainly with a terrorist organization — should NEVER stand in this manner.

7/ Pompeo's body language screams acquiescence and weakness — and highly suggests, at that time the United States was not negotiating from a position of strength.

8/ This, in turn, indicates, with high probability, there is significant backstory to this Trump/Pompeo/Taliban 'negotiation' which has not been disclosed publicly — or likely even to the Biden Administration.

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