Make believe presidential candidate and reality television personality Donald Trump is making news again -this time by talking about the issue of gay marriage. I’m not sure what it is he’s saying here but this, I’m pretty sure, accurately reflects the depth of thought he’s given to the big issues facing this country.
Trump compared gay marriage to the long putters that are becoming popular in golf.
“It’s like in golf,” he said. “A lot of people—I don’t want this to sound trivial—but a lot of people are switching to these really long putters, very unattractive,” said Mr. Trump, a Republican. “It’s weird. You see these great players with these really long putters, because they can’t sink three-footers anymore. And, I hate it. I am a traditionalist. I have so many fabulous friends who happen to be gay, but I am a traditionalist.”
What? I think gay people are the long putters in this metaphor. (Do you know how many off-color jokes are in my head right now?)
This guy is making Mitch “The Truce” Daniels look good to me. And I didn’t think that was possible. But in truth it doesn’t really matter what Trump thinks of gay marriage. I think everyone has figured out that Trump isn’t serious about making a run at the presidency. Including Trump.
HT Golf.com
May 5, 2011 at 1:35 pm
Trump is shallow. Deals. Big bucks. One up. Expediency. But no reflection, introspection, depth, spirituality, faith, conviction.
I don't want our great and noble country to be led by a used car salesman. (Apologies to used car salesman)
May 5, 2011 at 1:39 pm
Then again, I don't want it to be led by a Muslim promoter, Socialist, baby killing, old folk whacking, fascist, uppity Liberal elite thug either. So, if it comes to that, I'll take my chance on the used car salesman.
May 5, 2011 at 2:34 pm
The first thing that I thought was that he was drunk. Talk about a random sentence that has you scratching your head wondering were he was coming from and where he was going with it. I agree he is not a serious candidate.
May 5, 2011 at 2:59 pm
He never was. He is using the candidacy to get publicity for whatever new shows with which he is planning to infest the airwaves.
May 5, 2011 at 3:58 pm
Trump is our comedy relief in this tense run for the President. On second thought almost all of our candidates are comedy relief. Still waiting for them to send in the real deal to make a serious run. Although I condemn cloning, I wish we had a clone of ROnald Reagan, oh well…
–Mrs. Scott
May 5, 2011 at 4:20 pm
I think it's brilliant. Say you're a traditionalist, so people know what your stand is. Than introduce a metaphor that makes absolutely no sense, so no one can argue your stance and they might even continue to assume you have some brain cells to rub together.
"Gay marriage? Well, I'm a traditionalist. Now some people plant trees in the Spring, or they like to go swimming. Me? I prefer to go to the movies, maybe do some grilling. Also, I have gay friends."
May 5, 2011 at 7:38 pm
I can't resist expressing a bit of sorrow that long putters are apparently the exclusive domain of gay marriages. Such a loss to the straight world.
May 5, 2011 at 11:33 pm
I understood the first part: sodomites may be in fashion now, but they are wrong nevertheless; and as I am a traditionalist I think that these new fashions are abominations, irrespective how far everyone seems to approve them.
But then why did he have to ruin everything with the "wonderful friends who happen to be gay?"
What really traditionalist person would say that one just "happens" to be "gay"?
I begin to fear that Obama might be re-elected purely because of the inability of the Republicans to present an half-decent candidate.
Mundabor
May 7, 2011 at 8:24 pm
What? Trump continues to warm the country with the perpetual hot air that comes out of his mouth. I feel sorry for anyone whom seriously considers him as a suitable representative to the most powerful chair in the world.