> The whole thing is just a contest for who can get the most pithy soundbite for the day. This is exactly it. The Rock isn't really going to dust anything off,

> The whole thing is just a contest for who can get the most pithy soundbite for the day. This is exactly it. The Rock isn't really going to dust anything off, turn it sideways, and ram it into anyone's candy ass. He's cutting a promo. It's kayfabe. Similarly, the American process is entirely promotion. Are you a good fundraiser? Can you win popularity? Will you appoint the right cronies to the right positions? Can you cut a good soundclip? Then you've got a shot at the heavyweight title. Notice that at no point was anyone actually assessed on leadership capabilities. Professional Government. Politics Entertainment.