As the year winds down and a new one gets ready to make its entrance, just remember this:
The more things change, the more they don't remain the same.
Exhibit 1: Here is the full text of James "Mad Dog" Mattis's letter of resignation as Secretary of Defense. President Trump is losing a very good man who may be hard to replace. Read this too; it is Exhibit 1B.
Exhibit 2: Here is something that proves that the old gray mare, she ain't what she used to be. The old saying that you can put lipstick on a pig, but it's still a pig, applies, if only obliquely.
Moral: Whether it's the latest change in the political landscape or the latest improvement in selfie technology, smoke and mirrors are an important part of the process.
The articles linked to in this post are from The Atlantic monthly magazine.
It seems that few are prepared to tell the Emperor that he is standing nude. And that said Emperor is not ready (able?) to listen.
ReplyDeleteWho am I mere foreigner and a limey to boot that I should dare to cast aspersions upon the character of the leader of the free world - The President of the United States? Mattis's letter was extremely thoughtful and dignified - qualities that do not appear to be valued or possessed by the 45th President.
ReplyDeleteThe trouble with comment moderation is that I cannot recall whether I commented on this or not. If I did then this comment can be ignored. If I didn't then this really isn't a very satisfactory response to your post.
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