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Politicians are Perfecting the Five Ds
Mastering the Dodge, Duck, Dip, Dive, and Dodge
Most of the public wants gun reform. A majority want abortion rights and voting rights reform. Congress won’t do much of anything. But they have become proficient in the Five Ds.
From: Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story [2004] — The 5D of dodgeball🔧. Dodge, duck, dip, dive, and dodge.
Dodge [avoid (someone or something) by a sudden quick movement –merriam-webster]
Does anyone else find it hilarious when you see politicians running from reporters? Ducking into the nearest elevator or door? Love to see them slam into a door. Oh, wait . . .
Republican Sen. Ron Johnson from Wisconsin utilized DODGE. A reporter asked about gun control and a $1 million NRA payday. This was shortly after the Uvalde, Texas shootings. Unfortunately for him, his “dodge” move was an epic failure because he ran into a locked door.
