In literature and drama, the term everyman has come to mean an ordinary individual with whom the audience or reader is supposed to be able to identify easily and who is often placed in extraordinary circumstances. (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Everyman)
In fiction, drama, or allegory, the archetypical ordinary individual, frequently the protagonist in a parable of some sort. (Wiktionary).
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I have more than once been livid at Donald Trump. Perhaps the real problem is that I see a part of me in him – and indelible part that I detest.
It is sometimes accepted theory that in a democracy we tend to vote for those who far exceed us in excellence and talents. Like in entertainment (or sports), for example, I do not listen to singers that croak like me, but rather those who sing like a nightingale. In sports, an NFL team consisting entirely of 73-year-old potbellied and arthritic men would indeed be something to make sport of, but would definitely not be a sport! But isn't it true that often in politics we are drawn to candidates comfortably attuned to our own set imperfections?
I heard in passing recently on TV that Jared Kushner and Steve Bannon in truth represent two sides of Donald Trump's character. (My memory, such as it is, requires that I use a little liberty here.) One side focuses inward and passionately yearns to consummate self-interest (really selfish-interest). This would be Bannon, the zealous nationalist. Kushner operates from a more inclusive understanding of game theory that incorporates broad cooperation and mutual interest.
I think all those who are honest have no difficulty in recognizing these two characters as permanent residents within ourselves. I have often observed that as it works out during the Christmas season, I may well buy a gift for you, but I certainly will buy three for me.
If just for a day let us recognize, as mortifying as it may be, that we are greatly akin to our surely Singular President--Everyman Trump.
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Time for Fun and Games
Mathematics Cohabiting with the Golden Rule
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