Gutcheck

 A situation of national significance arises. It lands on the Resolute Desk in the Oval Office. What is the president’s initial reaction?

 • George H. W. Bush: “What is the decent thing to do?”

 • Bill Clinton: “What is the friendly thing to do?”

 • George W. Bush: “What is the expedient thing to do?”

 • Barack Obama: “What is the right thing to do?”

 • Donald Trump: “What is the profitable thing to do?”

Catchphrase ≠ Competence

"Operation Warp Speed", eh? Someone should remind the resident that "9 women gestating for 1 month apiece do not produce a baby."

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Something must be done. This is something. Therefore we will do it.

Due Diligence