[Truth29]

So the mystery is solved. The GOP is made up of descendants of Ptolemy's elephants.

[ProtectOurFreedom]

LOL…with just one minor adjustment, it is a TRUE account. "...unable to stand the smell and the trumpeting of the Donkeys, and terrified, I suppose, also by their great size and strength, Ptolemy's elephants at once turn tail and take to flight before they get near them.”

[GeronL]

turning tail and running from smaller, weaker enemies because they made a shrill noise is the GOPe calling card

[BenLurkin]

Excellent!