I was listening to an argument between two male friends about our Commander in Chief, more or less, playing the referee.
I didn’t participate, saying nothing, and saying it often, a handy tool when discussing politics.
One guy said, there’s no way Donald Trump will be reelected, while the other insisted that he would, and moi hates to say it, but alas, agrees with contest-ant number 2.
I kept that to myself while separating them like Ali and Frazier, suggesting perhaps we needed some immediate dessert.
I’m Italian and know, a little Pie al’a Mode could fix just about anything, even an election.
Personally I don’t think people care about the conduct of our leaders anymore.
Just take Bill Clinton and his oral history, if you will. There he was canoodling with a girl in the Oval, not much older than his daughter, lies about it, gets impeached for perjury and obstruction of justice, stays in office and is more popular now than ever.
Did you know he’s one of the highest paid people on the lecture circuit, gleaning anywhere from 250,000 to 500,000 dollars per speech?
I believe if he were to run for president again, he’d get reelected.
You know why? Because nobody really cares what he did. We live in a an all bets are off, world, and let the best rat win.
Now his wife, on the other hand, who doesn’t possess Bubba’s charm, well, we know what happened to her, the Trumpet blasting her right off the bandstand. Now if she had oral sex anywhere, we’d be more than happy for her. I’m just saying,
But back to my two middleweights.
As they yelled at each other, after gently suggesting they agree to disagree, which they totally didn’t agree with, I hailed a cab, got in it, leaving them on the corner, still fighting.
The downside of saying nothing and saying it often is, you more than likely will end up paying your own cab fare, along with your own pie.
Oh well, that’s showbiz. 😎
SB
Don’t the American people realise what he makes you all seem to the rest of the world? Looking at you from this side of the pond, with a see you next Tuesday, corrupt bullyboy at the helm, is not conducive to anything worthwhile.
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Makes you wonder.
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Once opposite sides of the fence start arguing about anything, it’s almost impossible to mediate. They won’t stop until one of them agrees with the other, and that won’t happen to people who only talk and won’t listen or consider the other side. Sorry you got caught in the crosshairs.
As for Trump, I believe he was elected because people hoped running the country like a business would bring prosperity. Many also wanted more manageable immigration, that illegal really meant illegal. I’m wondering how he bounced back from bankruptcy and how his businesses did so well.
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There it is. It’s all so murky with truth nowhere to be seen. I can’t even read about it anymore. The mudslinging. How everyone hates everyone. The Founders would be ashamed of us Skinny. All of us…we the people. Sigh
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You, alone, emerged the winner. Good for you! I have some concern things will get worse before they get better. Maybe when people quit following mainstream media and just pay attention to what’s going on around them, thinking for themselves…(I can dream).
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What happened to honest, noble journalism. I can’t read the papers anymore. I still read Peggy Noonan’s Saturday Oped in the Wall Street Journal, but even she vacillates with her two cents. Abe, Teddy, Harry, if only one of you could run again. sigh
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What, leadership? We’ve forgotten what it looks like.
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I know….Sigh…
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Political discussions are so brazen these days because of the partisan lens each choses. Cheers to columnists like Peggy Noonan! Louder cheers to our shared Italian heritage. 🙂 What part of Italy?
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Piedmont, in the northern part…my grandmother would show us where on her shoe. How nutty is that?
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Awesome. A region I have not visited, but want to. Wonderful wines!!!
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I hope you go then. Italy 🇮🇹 is beautiful. All of it. Just takes your breath away in so many ways.
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Absolutely. I’ve got the itch to return … time to see family and incorporate a touch of new sites, too.
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Go pack. I’ll wait. 😊
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☺
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SB,
I wonder if Biden’s ship has sailed. As far as debating Trump and taking him to task, I’ve no doubt he can do that. But will he play on the national scene? Not sure.
As for Clinton, he’s one hell of a speaker. I’ve seen him speak and it’s quite the show. Charisma straight out of central casting. He COULD have sold most peeps in there snow in the winter. But interesting to note, the Democratic hopefuls for 2020 are playing keepaway from old Bill. It’s been twenty years, almost, so I’m not as dubious as to their decision as I was of Gore’s decision to distance himself from Clinton in 2000. I think Gore needed more Clinton, if only to highlight what had been a successful eight years in office. But what do I know?
Hey, you know what I didn’t mention? That Trump guy. Yeah . . . sorry about that. 😉
Clever, cheeky and so damn smart, SB. As per.
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He does slip through the cracks, doesn’t he. Gore was his own worst enemy only because he was too dignified to be in politics. NASA could have used him. When he was vice-pres and they showed he and Tipper partying with Hill and Bill, it was like the Clooneys hanging out with the Kardashians. Biden is a good man. It’s a problem. Jesus verses Satan. Bloomberg my ex mayor who is a worthy opponent just said he wouldn’t run. Now that’s a shame. He’s smart, has more money than the Trumpet earned legitimately I might add, and has a noble heart. I know this first hand. Excuse me while I douse my head in water. Sigh
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Bloomberg is seventy seven years old and deserving of some ‘me’ time. He probably asked himself why in the blessed hell he would willingly enter the meat grinder that is national politics at this juncture of his life. It’s a valid question.
You know what they say about cats and water. Proceed with caution . . .
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You’re absolutely right. It’s not worth it plus he knows what a nightmare it will be to run against that hairdo.
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Forget podiums in 2020. We’re gonna need a steel cage match.
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A bulletproof bully pulpit.
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Every four years, we bemoan the ugly nature of these debates. 2020 is shaping up to be something out of a Tarantino flick.
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Yeah but, at least Tarintino is entertaining.
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Stop making sense, SB.
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It’s so rare, isn’t it? 🙂
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What? You always make sense of this sometimes senseless world.
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I don’t always have such clarity but appreciate you saying so.
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Clarity begins at home. Okay, that’s not how the proverb goes, but for the sake of my reply . . it woiks.
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As long as it woiks
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Soitanly.
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You sound like one of the Dead End Kids. Google them if you’re too young to remember. This fossilized thin girl remembers. Sigh
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I vaguely remember those street corner ruffians. Fossilized? No way lady!
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I’m like a brontosaurusrex in tights and ballet flats. Sigh
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Careful there chica, or I’ll have to prescribe a quart of sunshine for ya.
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On the rocks.
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You got it.
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So…where are your heroes. I came a call’in early. Hmm. Okay…will call later.
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Showing up early like this . . I am honored. Quite . .
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I’m out…will check when I get home. 🙂
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Aye aye, Rock and Roll Mistress. 🙂
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🙂
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I didn’t mean to sound like me gracing your page was a big deal. Was just encouraging you to scribe. A chica in a sling
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It’s a big deal to me, SB. And you needn’t cringe at those words. I’m allowed to think you a big deal, so there! 🙂
Thanks chica in a sling.
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You’re hard to argue with since you’re a keen debater unlike myself who will just fold like a deck of cards.
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If we’re debating on the merits of you, Imma gush and you’re gonna cringe. There are worse things though . . .
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Yes, indeed. She’s having a trying morning but will carry on…right kitten heel, left kitten heel.
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I’m sorry to hear that.
Heels up kitty, and breathe . . .
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I, like you, choose the silent argument myself. Peeps will press me, or try to, to give my two cents’ worth, knowing it does not match theirs. All just for the sake of arguing. Not my cuppa no mo’
I dunno that we would be happy for the Missus if she finally got some oral sex because she is, after all, a woman. And apparently, we can’t get away with what they can…plus get paid a small fortune to go talk to a crowd.
On the plus side, you don’t have to share your piece of pie…
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It might remove that chronic snarl off her face. I’m not versed in politics really. I know more about Teddy Roosevelt than our current leader and a lot more enthralled. He was the last pres to write his own speeches. He read three books a week and played with his children on the White House’s front lawn. If he did have access to 5 televisions, he’d still be, reading, writing and romping on the front lawn. His wife adored him and his kids were respectful and brave. Trump? Trump who?
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I think it would take more than one good licking 😉
He was way more interesting than your current leader by a landslide. I think they should return to penning their own speeches – talk about being responsible for what you are saying. He was a well-rounded man, was Teddy.
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He’s my all time favorite President. One of my favorite TR feats was when during peacetime he sent our fleet around the world letting everyone know, don’t think we’re not ready. I just love that.
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Wow. Fascinating man.
My friend wrote a trilogy that starts in Russia (during the pogroms) and makes its way eventually to Kansas City. When they arrived in New York, they bumped into Teddy, who gave them a hand. I believe he would have in real life.
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I love that. He shows up often. It’s interesting. The Alienest, by Caleb Carr, one of my favorite books, open with his funeral. Teddy just rocks, and apparently eternally. 🙂
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You have such an entertaining way of presenting things. I agree that your gastronomic diplomacy seems very Italian. Why fight when you can eat together? I always try to be the peacemaker and as I always say, everyone hates a peacemaker. 🙂 Hopefully you’re wrong and we can regain some civility at the top in 2020.
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Blessed are the Peacemakers, with ice cream. 🙂
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Being a Trump reformee, it is my sincere wish he not be reelected. Having said that, however, I much add that it would “depend on who he’s running against”. People can say what they will; Donald trump may be bad for POTUS, but … he’s certainly not the worst. Of that, I am certain.
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