Donald Trump Will (Not) Make the Planes Run on Time
Earlier today, Max Linsky, a co-founder of Longform, saw a supposed 20-minute delay at La Guardia turn into something closer to a 45-minute delay. And as he looked out the window, who does he see zipping by but Donald Trump himself. If you’re going to insist on being a fascist, the least you can do is be an efficient fascist.
Was delayed on the tarmac today because some plane cut the whole line. Looked out the window. Yup pic.twitter.com/JhfVdiKoJX
— max linsky (@maxlinsky) March 1, 2016
In speaking with Gawker, Linsky was quick to make clear that the captain didn’t actually offer a reason for the delay, so Trump’s big, potentially line-cutting jet might have had nothing to do with the hold up. On the other hand, it probably did. And regardless of the cause, this holdup doesn’t bode well for our future Dear Leader Trump’s imminent transportation overhaul.
As you ponder that, Cyberpunk pioneer and Mondo 2000 co-founder R.U. Sirius sends along an updated version of “President Mussolini Makes The Planes Run On Time,” a track he recorded with his band Party Dogs in 1982, “remixed for the Age Of Trump by Phriendz in 2016.”
A happy and safe Super Tuesday to all.
Contact the author at ashley@gawker.com. Top image used with permission from Max Linsky.