In case I lose the election, I could spend a million to file a protest (though it would be more of a face-saving recourse than a genuine remonstration).  It is just in keeping with the known tenet that in this country – with its kind of electoral system – each losing candidate could always cry “I was cheated!”  (Although the real sentiment is: “I was out-cheated!”)

     Why 50 million?  Well, I want to be the better politician.  The remaining 30 mil I need to invest in business and make sure it will yield a return of at least 20 mil at the end of the next three years.  That way, I don’t have to douse my hands into the government coffers or slap contractors with oppressive “SOP”s – and still be able to fund my next election.

     Why 50 million?  Well, I don’t want to become a Mayor and at the same time the Proprietor of my government.  The idea of governance is public service, NOT a business venture (in case you forget). 

     Why 50 million? I’m not one of those dreamy idealists – who still think they could win an election on the sole merit of his credentials.  I am a transformed pragmatist who believes it is better TO ACT than TO BE ACTED UPON (that is, if I have 50 million).

     In other words, I’m not running. 

     In the meanwhile, I’m working my ass towards getting that 50 million.

     (In précis – I’m not promising anything.  If I do get that 50 million – I’d probably be someplace else burning my ass off in some exotic beach.)

     (And in case you don’t recognize this as a satire – I couldn’t care less.)