Trump, The Bully

Donald Trump is many things--billionaire, misogynist, raging id, narcissist, genius. But there is one thing he is above all. He is a bully.

Bullying is out of favor these days, but here's the thing: bullying works. Just ask Vladimir Putin, or go to your favorite psychic medium and ask Adolph Hitler or Genghis Khan. I wish we lived in a world in which we did not tolerate throwing your weight around, but in my lifetime, nothing much has changed.

Trump's bullying came out in full force over his rough treatment by Roger Ailes in the recent Republican candidates debate. He charged back Hell-bent on gore. Everyone who, like myself, is voting for the Democrat for President next year no matter what, cringed at this pre-adolescent tirade. Half of those who are voting for the Republican next year no matter what, cheered, stomped and hollered. Those who will actually decide the election next year, the "undecideds", aren't paying any attention at all to this and won't until a few weeks before the election.

There's a good chance that Trump will bully his way to the Republican nomination for President. He's right that the other Republican candidates are weak, except maybe Ted Cruz. His threat to spoil the Republican chances by running as a third party candidate must be taken seriously. He has let everyone know that he will do anything to take revenge on his enemies. I believe him. In the end, the party will have to give in to his bullying and give him the nomination.

If it comes to Hillary vs. Donald, it will be the most amazing Presidential election in a very long time. Donald would have a chance to win, except for one thing. As he never tires of telling us, he is no one's puppet. Rich people, though, need to have a puppet as President. They were happy enough with Bill Clinton. They won't mind Hillary. But they will stop Trump. I hope.