How The World Really Works

Father To Son
Dad - I want you to marry a girl I have chosen for you.
Son - Dad, I want to choose my own wife.
Dad - She is the daughter of Bill Gates.
Son - Okay.

Dad To Bill Gates
Dad - I want my son to marry your daughter.
Bill Gates - Absolutely not.
Dad - My son is the C.E.O. of the World Bank.
Bill Gates - Okay.

Dad To The World Bank Board Of Directors
Dad - I want you to make my son C.E.O. of the bank.
Board - Positively not ever.
Dad - My son is the son-in-law of Bill Gates.
Board - We have found our new C.E.O.