I’m starting to feel for Trump a little. Not a lot, mind you. I don’t want the man to be president, but I have noticed that media coverage of him has shifted to a really negative cycle now that his campaign manager is accused of roughing up a reporter. Lets be clear: The man relegates campaign press to a caged bullpen during rallies. His distaste for the press is clear. That being said, it is interesting that the negative cycle was only triggered by the abuse story. Here’s the worst part:
I’m on his side here.
Hear me out. I saw the footage and recognize the coming lawsuit and criminal charges as frivolous. Yet everyone is demanding the dude be fired. Why? This is behavior in line with his role and responsibility. Trump cannot and will not cave to the media pressure on this one and it will make him a stronger candidate. I will say this: I’d rather Trump be my president than Cruz.
Some Thoughts:
- Some of the best basketball in the history of the sport is being played over in the Western Conference of the NBA. The Warriors are on pace the break the 72-win mark set by the Jordan and Pippen lead Bulls oh so long ago (95-96). The Spurs have already set the home win streak record at 38-0 and have a legit chance to win the last three to have a perfect home season. It isn’t like everyone else in the league sucks. I mean the Knicks always suck and the Lakers are terrible, but there seems to be a level of parity everywhere else in the league. This is a big accomplishment.
- Speaking of the Lakers, as Kobe makes his farewell tour the Lake show seems to be on the verge of absolute implosion. Check this figure: It is possible that both the Spurs and the Warriors will have fewer losses than the Lakers have wins. The Spurs have 12 losses. The Warriors have 7 losses. The Lakers have 15 wins. At least Kobe is having fun on his farewell tour. Last night Dwayne Wade crashed Kobe’s press conference just for giggles and a public goodbye.
- Rhonda Rousey is done. She is done the way Tyson was done after the surprise Buster Douglas loss. Her confidence is broken and her desire–her heart–seems out of it now.