Comparing Reagan & Bush Using A Baseball Analogy

[THUNDER HANDS]

Since Bush apparently only knows one thing really well - baseball - I think it's fitting to compare him and his idol using the sport. Ultimately, I will show why Bush will fail where Reagan succeeded.

Imagine a starting pitcher, a good one. He has a good fastball, a solid curveball and an excellent changeup. He can mix the pitches around and generally baffle hitters who don't know what's coming next.

That was Ronald Reagan.

He was hawkish on the military (fastball), but other than building up the defense budget, rarely used it (curveball) and had a nice, genial attitude that belied his true intentions and policies(changeup).

Now imagine another stating pitcher. He also has a good fastball, but his curveball doesn't curve and he can't throw a descent changeup to save himself. By the time he gets around the batting order once, the hitters already know what to expect and pound him accordingly.

That is George W. Bush.

He is also hawkish on the military, but uses it at every conceivable opportunity and lacks the judgment necessary to know when to say when in regards to the use of the military. He also lacks the charm and charisma of Reagan, who could stab you in the back and have you thinking he's congratulating you.

Just like hitters know what to expect with Pitcher B, the American public know what to expect from Bush. He's painted himself into a corner and can only use his fastball to get himself out of trouble. Problem is, we've become accustomed to his fastball and know how to play it.

And just like a pitcher who struggles going through the batting order a second time, Bush will be pulled from the game in the 4th inning (or year) after allowing 10 earned runs and costing his team the ballgame.

[sundancekid]

1. Well Done, MR ... sorta like "Casey at the Bat" with a political smile!

think you could venture forth a new ballad too?