The worst fears of the world have come true. Political analysts have, in the past, warned us that there is a real danger in a democracy of a fraudster, masquerading as a genuine politician, entering the White House and wreaking havoc, with his morphed understanding of issues and using his gutter commonsense as political wisdom.
The worst fears of the world have come true. Political analysts have, in the past, warned us that there is a real danger in a democracy of a fraudster, masquerading as a genuine politician, entering the White House and wreaking havoc, with his morphed understanding of issues and using his gutter commonsense as political wisdom. The US has had an unprincipled hoodlum in Nixon, a war hawk in Johnson, a pretender in Reagan, again a war monger and liar in Bush, a womanizer in Clinton and now a charlatan who thinks the world is wrong.
Where have gone all those righteous, liberal and open minded American leaders? We used to believe that US Presidents are a bunch of high thinking and responsible men who would utter every word and take every step carefully, knowing one wrong word / step would unbalance the world and wreak havoc with the economies of many countries. They would never call a spade a spade but an agricultural implement. They would not wear their hearts on their shirts, and they would act as statesmen, not as local politicians. They knew ‘You don’t run a big and powerful country like the US via Twitter.’
With his electioneering slogan “Let us make America Great again,” Trump has initiated steps to take the country back to the pre Lincoln period. ‘Let us make America Insignificant Again’ seems to be his slogan at present.
The proposed talks in Singapore with Kim Jong Un may jolt the world and bring it to the brink of war or end on a comic note. It may take place or cancelled or postponed. You can’t predict Trump ; watch his Twitter page. Let us imagine a preview of his talks with Kim, if it is ever held.
In the Singapore State Banquet Hall, Trump and Kim face each other with synthetic smiles, while their interpreters take their seats behind them.
“You know English, Comrade Kim? We can get rid of those two.” Trump says pointing to them.
“I know English, but your accent is a little complicated. If you promise to talk slowly, I can manage.” Kim says.
“I can’t promise that” Trump says.”Let the idiots stay. Before we begin our talks, tell me something about your haircut, Chairman Kim? I rather like it.”
Kim smiles. “The whole world recognizes Kim when they see him or his images. That is the purpose. Actually an American from Boston serves as my personal hair stylist.”
“Everyone seems to hijack American talent; it is time we put an end to it.” Trump says darkly.
“We pay him well and keep him happy. We have given him a Korean girl to keep him company. Actually she is an ex porn star.”
“Don’t talk about porn stars,” Trump exclaims. “ We have had enough trouble from them.”
Kim grins darkly.
"Now Comrade Kim, how many nuclear weapons you have in your arsenal? Give me an honest answer."
"Are you kidding? Do you expect an honest answer?” Kim smiles.”We have enough to unsettle you and your allies."
“I presume all these high sounding rocket launchings are just bravados? Do you really have them?”
“We do, comrade Trump. Shall I prove it by firing one over New York?”
Trump laughs. “Your country will collapse at the retaliation which will be launched even without my approval. Don’t be flippant.”
It is time for drinks ; they delay their conversation for a couple of minutes and then resume.
“My threat of economic sanctions forced your rethinking?” Trump says.”Or you would not have come for talks?”
Kim laughs. “We have assurances from Ling Pin to circumvent the sanctions. Moreover our dependence on Western goods and products is pitifully small. We can stay unaffected for a long time, Comrade, despite your sanctions. Mr. Trump, do you know you are very unpopular among your allies ? And several countries will refuse to toe your line?”
Trump smiles. “Do you know it will take us just a couple of days to wipe your country off the map of the world? Of course we are not going to do it, but I just wanted you to know it.”
“Well Comrade, we have our agents in the US to wreck your communications system which will cripple your defense network?”
“You mean Brandon is in your employ?”
“Not one but several. You will be surprised if I tell you their names.”
“Then it must be that witch Clinton woman. I knew all along that she would be up to such tricks. But I will annihilate her.”
“I never said Clinton. It is someone close to you.”
“Is it Kushner?”
“No, it is Daspar. We were worried when there was opposition to her confirmation in the Senate. Now we are happy that she is in the CIA.”
“You are bluffing to confuse me. I know her, she is a tough woman.”
“Mr. President, it is time we came to brass tacks. I have already met the South Korean President and visited Seoul. I have offered to liquidate our nuclear arms. What are you going to offer me in return?”
“The fact that I have come here for talks with you is a noble gesture. You can boast about it as much as you like. I will post a couple of good words about you in Twitter. What else?”
Kim laughs derisively. “I can wreck your credentials by breaking the talks and calling you an imperialist pig. You will limp back home with your tail between your legs.”
“I am serious” Trump says. “We will resume diplomatic and trade relations with you, give you the most favored nation status and offer liberal aid and concessions.”
“What do you expect in return?”
“Denounce Germany and England ; if possible, France and Japan. Call them imperialist pigs; it would teach them a lesson for opposing me in Iran.”
“Are you going to build that Mexican wall, Comrade?”
“Don’t you believe it, Comrade Kim. It was a bluff to keep my neighbors on toes. The Congress and Senate will not sanction funds and the Mexicans will not build it themselves.”
Kim seems curious. “Did you sleep with that porn star?”
“Of course I did. I offered her good money, and more hush money later to keep her mouth shut.” He is lost in thought for a few moments.” She is greedy, but very good in bed.”
“Our talks and pacts will be worthless if the Senate votes to impeach you, I am told.” Kim says.
“That is bullshit. The fake newsmakers are busy tarnishing my name but I will deal with them sternly. I am jealous of you, Comrade Kim. You don’t have to worry about fake news in your country.”
Kim laughed. “We have no news in our country, leave alone fake news.”
At the end of the talks, they issue a joint statement declaring that these talks have led to a good understanding of each other; it has been agreed to take certain hard decisions to cooperate in cultural, economic and political levels and follow the talks at the Secretary of State level. They call themselves great statesmen who have the moral courage to reverse the course of history.
Arriving at New York, Harold Trump tweets. “Great bloke, Kim ; rather interesting, his haircut.”