I think part of the reason we’re stuck with Trump and Giuliani is that they both want membership in clubs that have no interest in them. Trump wants the world to acknowledge that he is a genius because he has towers full of gold–plated faucets and brocade curtains; Rudy is just desperate to be America’s Mayor again.
I agree with you both — The Masters of the World recognize and protect their own, and they enjoy having sweaty little aspirants around because it’s fun to pull their strings and make them dance. But that’s what Trump and Giuliani are, Punch and Judy marionettes, and when they become too boring, or annoying, or embarrassing, or (clutch the pearls) expensive, they’ll be punted off the balcony and left to fend for themselves among the hoi polloi.
May that day arrive soon. Sláinte!
ETA: Or maybe I just put too much optimism in my coffee this morning.
