But is perhaps the best description of the present office of the most powerful man on earth
To the Expositor:
Indeed, we are living in “all-too interesting times” (‘We are living, it seems, in all-too-interesting times,’ page 4 June 13, 2108 editorial). One may further define them as both confusing and frightening. Your mention of “ill considered temper tantrum – especially with a finger on the buttons” is particularly unnerving and, it further unnerves when the one with the trigger finger at the ready, suddenly turns on its closest allies and accuses them of being dishonest and, basically, taking advantage of the good nature of his country. This accusation could not be further from the truth and the world knows it. He insults and belittles his long term closest allies, while cuddling up with at least two of the world’s most notorious brutal dictators. He lies about the reason for his ill-advised tariffs by saying they are necessary for American National Security, only to admit in a tweeted fit of indignant rage, that the real reason is to basically, try to break our supply management system for dairy and poultry, and put our farmers out of business, despite, as your editorial correctly states, “…when his own farmers in Wisconsin remain unconcerned about the issue. He has not only dishonoured his G7 allies, he has disgraced himself, or, as one American news article described it, “beclowned himself.”
I was not sure this was even a word, but, low and behold, it is, defined below:
BECLOWN
Verb. To make a complete idiot of oneself in public. To behave or speak in such a way, or to make a comment or express an opinion that is so profoundly witless, senseless and obtuse, that you have forever after defined yourself as a person of comical value only. Never to be taken seriously again. Of worth only as an object of ridicule and derision.
From my personal standpoint, perhaps this description may be considered more appropriate.
Sincerely,
Keith H. Moyer
Elliot Lake
