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A BATTLE OF BLOATED EGOS FOR IOWA

12/9/2011

 
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_A Battle of Bloated Egos for Iowa
Here’s a definition of The Golden Rule: “Whoever has the gold makes the rules.”  It was cited as the reason a  puffed up Fugu fish like Donald Trump could set up a presidential debate with himself as moderator. But so far, only Newt
Gingrich and Rick Santorum have accepted. Santorum, Tail-End Charlie in the polls, has to grab any chance for exposure, but why did front-runner Gingrich, accept?  I have a theory.
    Donald Trump, after one waltz around the room as a candidate, pulled out, reserving the right to run as an Independent. After setting himself up as Big Daddy whose ring all candidates must kiss, he’s puzzled, particularly about Rick Perry and
Mitt Romney. “What do they have to lose?” he asked.
    Years ago, Listerine, ran an ad campaign with the motto: “Even Your Best Friends Won’t Tell you.”   But if Donald Trump did have a friend honest enough to tell him, he’d never believe that his problem is far worse than bad breath, especially when he looks at his TV ratings. He hasn’t learned that on TV, unless you’re in Mr.Rogers Neighborhood or on Sesame Street, ratings don’t follow sensitive intelligence or a kind heart. TV watchers lust for crime, scandal, and cruelty. The
Apprentice fills the bill. Everybody waits for the big moment when Trump yells, “You’re Fired!”
    Now here’s my theory. Newt Gingrich has always had a streak of Nutty Professor in him, and enough stench of his own so that Trump’s might even detract from it. The Donald’s snotty magnate manner is sure to irritate Gingrich and with his penchant for attacking moderators, a spat is pretty certain to break out. Gingrich may even want it to, sure that Trump’s art-of-the-deal slyness is no match for his mammoth IQ. It will be a battle of bloated egos. And with Rick Santorum naked in the piranha tank, it should be as entertaining as The Texas Chain Saw Massacre.  If it comes off, this debate is a must-see.


Martha
12/9/2011 12:02:53 pm

As always, Stuart, you got it right and you had me chuckling. I'll look forward to your future commentary on these same subjects.

Martha
12/9/2011 12:04:43 pm

And one more thing: Something about the juxtaposition of their photo and yours is just perfect ... (By the way, you've turned 87, and ought to change that info under your beautiful pilot's photo!)


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    Author (Yuma, AZ, 1944)

    Being 90 years in this world,  with great kids,  great grandkids, great wives (two, one at a time) and great memories, I wonder why some people seem to have stopped loving the U.S.A.? I will wonder in print right here. If you wonder too, or can provide some answers, please comment.
                                   Stuart Hodes

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           With my friend, Nero.
                   April, 2012.
        Photo by Ray Madrigal

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