Kudos to whoever decided to devote a half page (!) in last week’s edition to some stunningly deep investigative reporting! To wit: A part-time resident of Sag Harbor, who doubles as a full-time anchor on the dear leader TV network, shared his opinion that we “might have to live another 100 years before you are able to capture how dramatic” was the moment when the dear leader lumbered onto the stage to bask in the glow of the first of four days of unbridled adoration from his loyal followers [“Bill Hemmer Reports From the Front Lines of the Republican National Convention,” 27east.com, July 17].
And that wasn’t all! The anchor added some juicy personal pearls about the dear leader, observing that he didn’t think he was “necessarily that introspective of a politician or a person, but apparently, according to his son, he is now.” That gem courtesy of the always observant and insightful son named Eric.
But hold on! This just in from the update desk: Apparently, whatever could possibly be construed as the dear leader’s “introspection” or discipline lasted for about 20 minutes into his acceptance speech on the final night of the gaggle of glorification, before he dissembled into his usual vengeful and often incoherent ramblings. Shock, shock!
Watch this space for further updates!
Tom Murray
Southampton
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