Bush & Company

Donald Trump announced that he would moderate a Republican debate in December, that many had asked him to do it, that it would get the highest ratings of all the debates.

As most candidates declined the invitation---only Newt Gingrich and Rick Santorum accepted---Mr. Trump announed that he didn't want to "waste Donald Trump's time," because he might still run for president (although he actually lacks sufficient funds). He'd simply host a chat with Newt about issues. "Newt and I will talk about what has to be done," he told Bill O'Reilly on Fox News, evading mention of Rick Santorum and asking him "a few questions." This, too, would receive highest ratings.

Nothing is lost! Donald Trump will still be in charge.

As usual, Donald Trump was late
Announcing he would moderate
Another GOP debate
With every top-notch candidate;

But when the bulk of them declined,
He said he didn't really mind
Because it would have been a crime
To waste the Donald's precious time

Since he might run for president,
A thing that would be time well spent;
Meanwhile, he'd hold a chat instead;
Like that, he'd still be way ahead---

He'd be the man who's in control
And wasn't that his real goal?