Remember Phil Silvers as Shifty Schafer in some episodes of the Beverly Hillbillies?
The Clampetts knew Shifty as Honest John. The whole premise reminds me of Trump and his bamboozled followers. The world sees John Schafer as 'Shifty' Schafer, well known con-man and general no-good But to the Clampetts he's Honest John, the salt of the Earth, a man of his word who helps a kindly old Native American woman. He tells them 'To be Schafered means to be taken in' 'Yes' say the Clampetts, 'it is good to be taken in.' The Clampetts are informed that Schafer is a bunco artist, which they interpret to mean that he paints buncos. Despite evidence right in front of their faces repeatedly, nothing can sway their faith in Honest John.
Shifty had the Clampetts hoodwinked and could've taken them for every last dime but turned soft and let 'em off the hook in the end. Too bad Shifty Schlump isn't gonna let his rubes off the hook.
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Shifty says "don't worry, I'll get in" (the White House)............
Trump Inc's corporate motto!.......
And, a variation on a nasty little college-age boy's weekend theme......