"Retiring" John Sharp: A Masterclass in Political Sleight of Hand

In a shocking turn of events that absolutely no one saw coming, Texas A&M Chancellor John Sharp has announced his retirement—but don’t worry, folks, he’s not actually retiring. No, no, no. He’s just "retiring" from his current job so he can "consult" (read: lobby) for the very same system he’s spent the last 14 years "not lobbying" for. Classic Deep State move, if you ask me.

Sharp, a man who has spent over 50 years in public "service" (again, read: lobbying), claims he won’t be spending his golden years in Bermuda shorts and black socks playing golf. Instead, he’ll be "doing something else." And by "something else," he means setting up a consulting firm two blocks from the Texas Capitol. Coincidence? I think not. This is clearly a plot to maintain his grip on the levers of power while avoiding pesky things like "transparency" or "accountability."

Let’s not forget, this is the same man who once flirted with the idea of switching parties—because nothing says "principled leadership" like waiting to see which way the political winds are blowing. Sharp admitted he should’ve jumped ship to the GOP for "personal interest," but stayed a Democrat because South Texas was his "happy place." Translation: He needed the votes.

And now, after a lifetime of playing both sides, Sharp has the audacity to claim he "dislikes both parties." Wow. What a bold stance from a man who spent half a century benefiting from the very system he now pretends to disdain.

But here’s the real kicker: Sharp was just awarded the U.S. Army’s Meritorious Public Service Medal for A&M’s work on "next-generation technologies for national defense." Folks, this is how they get you. First, it’s "consulting." Next thing you know, he’ll be overseeing secret military projects in some underground bunker while the rest of us are stuck in traffic on I-35. Wake up, sheeple!

So, as Sharp prepares to "retire" into his new role as a shadowy power broker, remember: The only thing retiring here is the truth. But hey, at least he’s not wearing Bermuda shorts. Yet.