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Typically CE tries to stay away from loshon ora however this story must finally be told, the truth about Donald Trump must be known and understood.
In the mid-1980s caveat emptor and Mrs. CE. Together with Mrs. CEs parents made frequent visits to Atlantic City. It was an exciting time on the New Jersey shore. The casinos were blooming, Mickey and Willy were greeters, and there was something new to experience on the boardwalk every day.
On this one particular summer evening, Mrs. CEs parents managed to get almost front row seats for a Peggy Fleming Ice skating exhibition at Donald Trump's hotel and casino. The opening act was a juggler - not just an ordinary juggler - he was a juggler on a unicycle, and as part of the act he invited a member of the audience to join him to assist him in his juggling extravaganza. As you have most likely guessed, CE was selected to be up on stage and work with the juggler. After a minute or two of throwing things at the juggler, proving that CE can follow directions, the juggler asked CE to light three torches and whispered for CE to step backwards and to get out of the way as soon as CE had thrown the last torch just in case something went wrong.
CE is and always was quite a cautious fellow so as soon as CE threw the torches up, which he did in great haste, CE moved backwards as fast as possible. However, unbeknownst to CE, just outside the perimeter where the juggler was performing was an artificial Ice skating rink and - yes, you guessed it again - as CE was moving backwards to escape from the flames, CE slipped and fell on his tuchus in the middle of the ice skating rink.
Although mortified and embarrassed, CE was able to get up unaided and walked to the rear of the theater. By this time, Peggy Fleming was being introduced and beginning to perform. Just then, CE looked to his left to find Donald Trump.
It was clear that caveat emptor was in pain and discomfort, But did Mr. Trump make a comment? Did Mr. Trump inquire as to CEs well being? Did Mr. Trump say anything at all to caveat emptor? The answer, of course, is no.
His reasons for not saying anything will never be known. We can only surmise that Mr. Trump was aware that as hotelier he owed a high duty of safety and security to his hotel guests but alas Mr. Trump said and did nothing. So my fellow Americans I say to you caveatemptorbuyerbeware.