Barking at Squirrels: The Inevitable Fall of Teflon Don

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Two dogs reside in the quiet embrace of suburban life, nestled between the rustling leaves and the gentle hum of daily chores. Their eyes, forever fixed on the trees, reflect their unwavering vigilance. It’s a dance, a ritual, almost a game, played every day under the watchful eyes of a family who has come to terms with the rhythm of this unusual diversion. Like rational thinking people, the dogs wait with bated breath, their eyes following the capricious movements of a squirrel that seems to love the thrill of the chase as much as they do.

This squirrel, nimble and quick, is the embodiment of audacity. From the tallest oak to the sturdiest pine, it leaps, its tiny heart pounding with the thrill of the jump. The squirrel navigates the forest of challenges, jumping from tree to tree, branch to branch, seemingly invincible. In its bold forays, the squirrel holds the collective breath of its canine audience, who await the slip, the misstep, the one mistake that will end the seemingly endless game.

The dogs, like the sensible public, understand the nature of the game. They understand that every leap the squirrel takes, every tree it navigates, brings it closer to that one crucial misstep. Their barks, filled with anticipation, echo the sentiments of those who believe in justice and the fallibility of the seemingly invincible.

Much like our neighborhood squirrel, Mr. Trump has enjoyed a long run, maneuvering legal challenges and accusations with almost squirrel-like agility. He’s leaped from one controversy to another, each jump more audacious than the last, leaving behind a trail of discontent and disbelief. Yet, much like our furry friend, every leap he takes brings him closer to the inevitable fall.

It’s a peculiar game of chance, the squirrel and the dogs. A metaphor that finds its parallels in our world, where decency and rationale wait patiently for the end of a spectacle that’s been going on far too long. The squirrel may have evaded the dogs’ jaws for now, but every leap it takes, every tree it navigates, brings it a step closer to the ground. It’s a truth that resonates in the hearts of decent people everywhere who, much like the dogs, await the inevitable with a sense of quiet resolve.

Donald J. Trump, the “Teflon Don,” has so far managed to evade the figurative jaws of justice, much like the squirrel has managed to evade the literal jaws of the dogs. Yet, as the sensible public watches on, they understand that no one can jump from tree to tree indefinitely. Sooner or later, even the most nimble squirrel will miss a branch, and even the most agile characters will stumble.

And when that day comes, when the squirrel finally makes that one jump too many, the dogs will be waiting. So too, will be the decent, rational-thinking people of the land, ready to finally end the unsettling dance that has been the public life of Donald J. Trump. Ultimately, no matter how high the squirrel climbs or how far Trump leaps, the ground awaits with a solemn inevitability. In the grand scheme of things, we are all bound by the same laws, be it gravity for the squirrel or justice for the man.

Featured image: Boston Barkery

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Professor Mike

Professor Mike is a left-leaning, dog loving, political junkie. He has written dozens of articles for Substack, Medium, Simily, and Tribel. Professor Mike has been published at Smerconish.com, among others. He is a strong proponent of the environment, and a passionate protector of animals. In addition he is a fierce anti-Trumper. Take a moment and share his work.
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