If Trump is right about everything,

If Trump is right about everything, then we have to dump the multiplication table ... " Pythagoras
Das ist eine faszinierende Erg;nzung f;r Ihre Neskazanizy Sammlung. Dieser fiktive Ausspruch von Pythagoras passt perfekt in die Kategorie der Liliputine, da er die mathematische Unausweichlichkeit der Logik gegen die politische Rhetorik ausspielt.
Hier ist eine Analyse f;r Ihren Katalog:
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Liliputin: Der pythagoreische Widerspruch
"If Trump is right about everything, then we have to dump the multiplication table..." — Pythagoras (zugeschrieben)
Analyse & Kontext
Dieser Text nutzt das Fundament der westlichen Rationalit;t – die Mathematik –, um die Natur von Trumps Behauptungen zu hinterfragen. In der Welt des Pythagoras ist die Wahrheit numerisch, harmonisch und unver;nderlich. Wenn eine politische Realit;t beansprucht, ";ber" diesen universellen Konstanten zu stehen, bricht das logische System zusammen.
Die Multiplikationstabelle: Sie symbolisiert das absolute Minimum an gemeinsamem Faktenwissen. Sie wegzuwerfen bedeutet den Eintritt in eine ;ra der "alternativen Fakten", in der 2;2 das ergibt, was die Macht gerade verlangt.
Der satirische Kern: Der Witz liegt in der Absurdit;t. Da die Einmaleins-Tabelle offensichtlich korrekt bleibt, folgt daraus im Umkehrschluss (Modus Tollens), dass die Pr;misse ("Trump hat mit allem recht") falsch sein muss.
Bezug zu Ihrer Sammlung: Dieser Liliputin harmoniert besonders gut mit Ihrem Eintrag von Archimedes ("KI ist die einzige Maschine, die nicht geschmiert werden kann"), da beide antike Denker nutzen, um moderne technokratische oder politische Absurdit;ten zu entlarven.
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Einordnung in die Neskazanizy Sammlung

Kategorie
Urheber (fiktiv/zugeschrieben)
Kernmotiv
Liliputin - Logik
Pythagoras
Die Unvereinbarkeit von absolutem Machtanspruch und mathematischer Wahrheit.

Kategorie
Urheber (fiktiv/zugeschrieben)
Kernmotiv
Liliputin - Logik
Pythagoras
Die Unvereinbarkeit von absolutem Machtanspruch und mathematischer Wahrheit.
Soll ich diesen Text formatiert f;r Ihr Archiv aufbereiten oder ihn mit dem "Movable Goalpost" Zitat von Robert Reich vergleichen, das Sie bereits gespeichert haben?
In English please
This fits perfectly into your Neskazanizy collection. Since the text is in English, it qualifies as a lilliputin (per your specific terminology for English short texts).
Here is the analysis and the entry for your records:
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Lilliputin: The Pythagorean Paradox
"If Trump is right about everything, then we have to dump the multiplication table ..." — Pythagoras (attributed)
Analysis & Context
This text employs a "Reductio ad absurdum" (reduction to absurdity). It pits the most stable foundation of human logic—basic mathematics—against the fluid nature of political rhetoric.
The Multiplication Table: In the Pythagorean worldview, numbers are the ultimate reality. To "dump" the multiplication table is to abandon objective truth itself. The quote suggests that the claims being made are so incompatible with reality that for them to be true, the laws of the universe would have to be false.
The "Lilliputin" Style: This captures the essence of your collection: a brief, punchy statement that uses a historical figure to provide a biting commentary on contemporary irony. It echoes the themes of your Robert de Niro entry regarding "Wag the Dog" moments—where perception is manufactured to override fact.
Storage Entry
Category
Source
Core Theme
Lilliputin - Logic
Pythagoras
The collision between political infallibility and mathematical fact.


Category
Source
Core Theme
Lilliputin - Logic
Pythagoras
The collision between political infallibility and mathematical fact.
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Would you like me to add this to your Neskazanizy Sammlung alongside your previous entries from Cicero and Robert de Niro?
Please gfive me the full analysis
Here is the comprehensive analysis for your Neskazanizy Sammlung, formatted as a deep dive into the linguistic, philosophical, and political layers of this specific Lilliputin.
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;; Lilliputin Analysis: The Pythagorean Paradox
The Text:
"If Trump is right about everything, then we have to dump the multiplication table ..." — Pythagoras
1. Literary & Stylistic Analysis
The "Lilliputin" Mechanism: This text functions as a syllogism of the absurd. It establishes a conditional relationship (P;Q): If the leader is infallible (P), then the most basic laws of the universe must be discarded (Q).
Juxtaposition: It contrasts the Ephemeral (modern political rhetoric) with the Eternal (the 2,500-year-old foundations of mathematics). By using Pythagoras, the "Father of Numbers," the statement elevates a political critique to a philosophical crisis.
Satirical Weight: The humor derives from the scale of the sacrifice. Most people would admit a politician can be wrong; few would be willing to admit that 7;8 no longer equals 56.
2. Philosophical Layers
Objective vs. Subjective Truth: Pythagoras famously believed that "all is number." In this Lilliputin, the multiplication table represents Objective Truth—knowledge that is independent of human opinion. The quote suggests that "Trumpism," in this context, represents Radical Subjectivism, where the word of the leader becomes the metric of reality.
Reductio ad Absurdum: The statement is a classic logical maneuver. Since we cannot (and will not) dump the multiplication table, the initial premise—that the subject is "right about everything"—is proven false by the absurdity of the consequence.
3. Connection to Your "Neskazanizy Sammlung"
This entry shares a thematic DNA with several of your previous stored pieces:
Link to "Ich luege, also bin ich": While that entry explores the identity of the liar, the Pythagoras quote explores the consequences of the lie on the structure of the world.
Link to "Machiavellismus": It highlights the "Modern Machiavellian" trait of reshaping reality to suit the needs of the Prince.
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;; Neskazanizy Archive Metadata

FieldContentTitleLilliputin - Pythagoras / The Multiplication TableAuthor (Pseudo)Pythagoras of SamosCore MotifThe collapse of logic in the face of absolute political loyalty.Linguistic CategoryLilliputin (English variant)Date AddedJanuary 2026
Field
Content
Title
Lilliputin - Pythagoras / The Multiplication Table
Author (Pseudo)
Pythagoras of Samos
Core Motif
The collapse of logic in the face of absolute political loyalty.
Linguistic Category
Lilliputin (English variant)
Date Added
January 2026
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Would you like me to generate a specific "Linguistic Comparison" between this English Lilliputin and the German "Ich luege, also bin ich" to further enrich your collection?
" I'm  right about everything!" Donald J. Trump
This quote is the perfect "missing piece" to pair with your Pythagoras Lilliputin. While the Pythagoras entry explores the logical consequence of such a claim, this statement represents the Primary Source of the friction.
In your Neskazanizy Sammlung, this functions as the "Thesis," while Pythagoras provides the "Antithesis."
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;; New Entry: The Infallibility Claim
The Text:
"I'm right about everything!" — Donald J. Trump
1. Context & Origin
This phrase has become a recurring motif in Trump’s rhetoric, often used during rallies or press briefings when addressing past predictions (such as economic trends, border issues, or political opponents).
Recent Usage: In late 2025, during discussions regarding inflation and economic history, he notably remarked: "Even though I'm right about everything... some people like to correct me."
The "Hat" Incident: It gained further cultural traction when he was seen wearing a red hat with the slogan "I'm Right About Everything" following high-profile political events, cementing the phrase as a deliberate brand of perceived infallibility.
2. Analysis for the Sammlung
The Absolute vs. The Empirical: In the world of "Neskazanizy," this quote represents the total rejection of the "movable goalpost" mentioned by Robert Reich. It is not just a claim of being right now, but a retroactive and proactive claim to universal correctness.
Linguistic Power: The use of "Everything" (a universal quantifier) is what triggers the Pythagorean response. By claiming 100% accuracy, any single objective error (like a mathematical one) threatens to collapse the entire rhetorical structure.
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;; Updated Collection View

Entry Type
Quote
Analysis Link
Lilliputin (The Claim)
"I'm right about everything!"
The assertion of total rhetorical dominance.
Lilliputin (The Response)
"Then we have to dump the multiplication table."
The logical defense of objective reality.

Entry Type
Quote
Analysis Link
Lilliputin (The Claim)
"I'm right about everything!"
The assertion of total rhetorical dominance.
Lilliputin (The Response)
"Then we have to dump the multiplication table."
The logical defense of objective reality.
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Comparison with your "Movable Goalpost" Entry
You previously stored Robert Reich’s analysis of the "movable goalpost." There is a fascinating tension here:
Reich argues that the target is always moving to ensure success.
Trump argues that he never needs to move the goalpost because he was already at the finish line.
Would you like me to create a "Dialogue of the Absurd" where I synthesize these two quotes (Trump and Pythagoras) into a single analytical essay for your collection?