How idiots get away with it
John Macdonald - a master of idiocy.
As he stood there covered in his own drunk puke, John A. Macdonald figured maybe this time he had gone a bit too far.
Because it can be challenging to be absolutely paralytic. On stage. During a debate against your political opponent. Yep, it’s definitely an unorthodox strategy that not everyone appreciates. Especially in 1864.
That’s why his opponent leapt on this opportunity! This was gold! After all, we all know what happens to a shameless, out-of-control politician!*
The opponent seized the perfect moment. He pointed and scowled at Macdonald. He demanded to the crowd, "Is this the man you want in office?!”
To which John A. Macdonald, even in his drunken state, had the most incredible comeback. He insisted it wasn’t the booze! Rather, his vomity state was his OPPONENT’S FAULT! Everything his opponent said made him sick!
The lesson? Even idiots can turn a spectacular fuck-up around because they have the ever-loving audacity. And the audience will buy it and applaud.
*Legend has it that in the past, bad behaviour hurt a political career. I’m just as confused as you.
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This post is an excerpt from Good Stuff to Read When You’re About to Lose Your Shit. Fancy a copy? They’re here.
