Matatouille - Thought, Opinion, Nonsense, Etc.

Okay Johnny boy, you weren't my first choice, but now that it looks like you're going to be the nominee, I want you to win the election. The idea of a liberal in the White House in these dangerous times scares the hell out of me. Images of Obama inviting Ahmadinejad for tea and crumpets are giving me nightmares. So, despite my earlier reservations, I really want you to win now.

But let's be smart about this. Let's face it. The three top issues are:

1. Iraq and the War on Terror.
2. The Economy.
3. Immigration and the southern border.

Now, on #1, you're gold. On #3, you're ok. (I don't really want to think about this one, 'cause it makes me mad at you.) But you really have a big problem with #2, which will soon be #1 in the minds of the voters if it's not already. And you made the huge (can't really believe you even said this) mistake of saying you know nothing about the economy. I mean come on. You are a politician for crying out loud. You are running for president. How could you have said something like that? If Hillary is the nominee, she'll run that clip every day till the election.

But I've got an idea. We might be able to fix this. If you've read the title of this posting, you already know my idea. Announce that you're going to put Alan Greenspan in your cabinet, say secretary of commerce or whatnot. I think he'd do it. Why not? It would cap off a terrific career, and he's the biggest economic genius of our time. If he says yes, then you consult him. Ask him for his three top reccomendations to fix the economy.

Then any time someone asks about the economy, you can spit out, #'s 1, 2 & 3, and say Greenspan will be running your economic policy.

Genius, isn't it? I know. I surprise myself sometimes. You don't have to thank me, though I wouldn't mind a night in Lincoln's bedroom if you really feel indebted. I just want you to win, so you can protect this country.

Got it? Good.

Matt Lipeles