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Humorous unsolicited advice for 45.
There are some long-admired but previously unwritten political canons that we can share with you that many before have experienced, too. They might help generate some better luck in Washington.
With midterm election season fully underway, Mr. President, it most certainly appears you will need it!
Take this advice for what it’s worth - it’s free like many things in Washington these days after all.
o Mike Pence hangs out with Karen a lot these days for very good reason: it keeps him out of trouble. Invite Melania on ALL of your jaunts from now on, especially those pesky charity golf tournaments. You will see what we mean.
o Remember the old wise tale: He who fires a lot will most assuredly find himself eventually fired too. Put another way: what goes around, comes around, so careful who you vanquish too soon.
o Lawyers have lots of opinions, and can argue both sides of the issue, just like politicians. Have too many lawyers and you will have too many opinions. Too many of either can distract from your "free" time.
o Bite the hand that parrots you and the parrots will stop telling your story. A fib in the bushel is worth a thousand words and will become the new story.
“There are some long-admired but previously unwritten political canons that we can share with you . . .”
o An ally will no longer be an ally when an ally no longer believes you are an ally.
o Corporations are comprised of people who work for the corporations. Give too many tax breaks to the corporations at the expense of the people and there will be no more people who can afford to work for the corporations.
o Pander to your base to ensure that at least a minority will love you. Ignore the silent middle and your minority vote will always be a minority vote.
o Since the days of the cave man, the women have ruled the cave. They just let you believe it to be otherwise until it is too late. It's time for you to get religion or your cave will belong to another.
o A wise gentleman farmer once wrote, "We hold these truths to be self evident that all men are created equal." Equal does not recognize geographic boundaries, faithful or faithless, man-made or otherwise. So, democracy cannot therefore be simply a North American affliction.
o All Americans should wish their President success for a President's success is an American blessing.
Good luck, Mr. President. We hope you will be rolling in four leaf clover long before it is over!