A case of sour grapes

I read “Carlson interviews Bobulinski” with great interest and an open mind. It is terrifying when our good names are called into question in the press or in any context. I don’t blame

Bobulinski for wanting to defend himself. Unfortunately, his efforts didn’t work.

What becomes clear, despite his frequent protestations that his personal story isn’t the focus, is Bobulinski got left out of a high-stakes deal for some reason (Hunter or Jim Biden realized Bobulinski wasn’t the man for the job?). He has sour grapes, he threw a tantrum for being left out, which made his humiliation public, and that forced the Bidens to publicly distance themselves from him.

This single business episode, which likely represents those that take place all the time and are not criminal acts, as seen in those who represent the Trump family name and continued business interests, highlights the risks people take when they enter the world of high finance and high-stakes wheeling and dealing.

Now, because the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette chose to publish the entire interview so that readers may, as stated, judge for themselves, I better understand the howling, finger-pointing, and blaming of those who play with fire at the top but get burned: If they get the money, all is calm, all is bright.

If they don’t, as in Bobulinski’s case, let the howling begin, as in, let insinuations and misleading implications fly.

The most laughable insinuation Bobulinski makes is his mention of communism. Trying that old trick again after the horrors and embarrassment of Parnell, McCarthy and the House Un-American Activities Committee is ridiculous and insulting. Some Americans remember, learn from and never want to repeat our past mistakes.

Cassio argues in Shakespeare’s “Othello” that reputation is all, and we all have a right to defend ours. However, Bobulinski goes too far in his defense by slinging mud and hoping some will stick. His ploy failed with this reader.

NESE NEMEC Fayetteville