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King Donald, Meet King Pyrrhus
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King Donald, Meet King Pyrrhus.In 279 B.C., King Pyrrhus of Epirus defeated a Roman legion at the Battle of Asculum.But that conflict cost so many casualties that his forces were left weak and vulnerable, leading the monarch to lament, “One more such victory and we are completely done for!” The phrase “Pyrrhic victory” has survived for more than 2,300 years because it so aptly describes a driven but deluded leader who picks the wrong fight.Now it applies to President Trump, who engineered successful primary challenges against two Republican senators that he accuses of disloyalty: John Cornyn of Texas and Bill Cassidy of Louisiana.About opinions in the Missourian: The Missourian’s Opinion section is a public forum for the discussion of ideas.The views presented in this piece are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Missourian or the University of Missouri.If you would like to contribute to the Opinion page with a response or an original topic of your own, visit our submission form.The Missourian’s Opinion section is a public forum for the discussion of ideas.The views presented in this piece are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Missourian or the University of Missouri.If you would like to contribute to the Opinion page with a response or an original topic of your own, visit our submission form.Types of Submissions Letters to the editor are limited to 250 words and must be signed by the author.Submissions are limited to two per month by a single author.Guest commentaries are longer pieces, up to 700 words, and must be signed by the author.All submissions must meet the editorial standards of the Columbia Missourian and will be verified for accuracy.