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Dealing with Bullies. Or Not.

[Editor’s Note:  The views expressed here are solely those of Ross Kaplan, and do not represent Edina Realty, Berkshire Hathaway, or any other entity referenced.]

I know, I know:  hindsight is 20-20.

And I generally don’t condone violence.

But, imagine what would have happened if — in response to any one of Donald Trump’s emasculating, condescending put-downs at the Republican debates — Jeb Bush had left his podium, walked over to Donald Trump . .  . and punched him in the face.

Taking the Bull(shi**er) by the Horns, or
The Punch Heard ‘Round the World

After the uproar had died down — and Bush had been released from jail on battery charges — he would have emerged as The Man Who Put Donald Trump in His Place (if not a political folk hero).

No more demeaning wimp or “Jeberly” jokes, no self-deprecating (but hilarious) Emmy awards cameos as a moonlighting chauffeur — and likely, no more broadsides from a chastened Trump.

And no, I’m not recommending that Hillary do something similar tomorrow night . . .

P.S.:  On the contrary, veteran political observers will recall that it was Hillary’s Senate opponent, Rick Lazio, who paid a price for leaving his lectern and appearing to bully Hillary in their 2000 race.

About the author

Ross Kaplan has 19+ years experience selling real estate all over the Twin Cities. He is also a 12-time consecutive "Super Real Estate Agent," as determined by Mpls. - St. Paul Magazine and Twin Cities Business Magazine. Prior to becoming a Realtor, Ross was an attorney (corporate law), CPA, and entrepreneur. He holds an economics degree from Stanford.

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