THE SPEECH CRUZ WISHED HE COULD HAVE GIVEN THE NIGHT BEFORE HE DROPPED OUT OF THE PRESIDENTIAL RACE

Bluto Blutarsky, played by John Belushi in Animal House, could have given Cruz a lesson on what it takes to overcome daunting odds. Ted’s “logical lying” is not his biggest problem; we all do it to some degree, if we are honest. Ted’s main problem is that he seriously acts like he absolutely believes everything he says.  There is no version of Fabreze that can cover the pungent scent of deceitful logic. No wonder colleagues and strangers alike want nothing to do with him. It’s visceral.

Cruz was Blutoed by Donald Trump in the presidential race along with 16 other candidates. This fact suggests the following thought experiment: Which of these choices “smells” more authentic:  (1) A made-up Bluto? (2) A made-up Donald?  (3) A made-up Ted?