Not really. In any contact sport there are two outcomes, success or failure. In politics there are so many interpretations of the outcome, almost no one can call the ball, and those who try usually can’t be sure what they have called.
1) These days, there seems to be no “middle” option in politics.
2) And the referees — the judges — a) don’t normally declare “winners” or “losers”, or even “points”, b) only make a call if someone complains, and not always then, and c) often contradict each other, and can take years to reach a “final” decision.
“We can’t win at home. We can’t win on the road. As general manager, I just can’t figure out where else to play.” —Pat Williams, Orlando Magic general manager, commenting on his team’s 7-27 record, 1992
The trick is to do all 3 simultaneously, but to different audiences. The difficult part is convincing each audience to ignore the inconsistent statements being reported by the media.
Dtroutma almost 5 years ago
But not as rough or dirty.
B UTTONS almost 5 years ago
Ernie is referring to the Congressional Middle Finger Play.
sandpiper almost 5 years ago
Not really. In any contact sport there are two outcomes, success or failure. In politics there are so many interpretations of the outcome, almost no one can call the ball, and those who try usually can’t be sure what they have called.
Zen-of-Zinfandel almost 5 years ago
A quarterback sneak reminds me of unexpected tweets.
gammaguy almost 5 years ago
1) These days, there seems to be no “middle” option in politics.
2) And the referees — the judges — a) don’t normally declare “winners” or “losers”, or even “points”, b) only make a call if someone complains, and not always then, and c) often contradict each other, and can take years to reach a “final” decision.
InTraining Premium Member almost 5 years ago
Sometimes it’s best to take a pass…!
Richard S Russell Premium Member almost 5 years ago
“We can’t win at home. We can’t win on the road. As general manager, I just can’t figure out where else to play.” —Pat Williams, Orlando Magic general manager, commenting on his team’s 7-27 record, 1992
Charlie Fogwhistle almost 5 years ago
The trick is to do all 3 simultaneously, but to different audiences. The difficult part is convincing each audience to ignore the inconsistent statements being reported by the media.
the lost wizard almost 5 years ago
An end run seems like the most common.