Dear Comrade the Leader, Episode 222
“Oh, that’s enough of a beauty who can take good care of the camera. He even wears glasses, so he looks smart.”
“Yes? I actually went to a beauty pageant.”
“Because I’m from Alaska… … You’ve probably killed several reindeer, so you’re definitely against gun control, and since Alaska revolves around the oil industry, you won’t even talk about fossil fuels killing the planet. I love it! Ms.!”
“… … So you’re going to make Mr. Palin your vice president, George? Can you not think about it any further?”
When Thatcher asked as if for a final confirmation, Bush waved his hand as if he couldn’t even think about it any more.
“sure. After all, doesn’t everyone know that the vice president is just a decoration in this country’s political system? Even if there are reasons for disqualification, isn’t it George Walker Bush who will eventually fight the nagging John McCain, and even the Democrats, for the championship?”
“like. Then, as soon as possible, I will call Sarah to see the doctor and arrange a meeting for the two of you.”
“Done! That’s it! Thank you, madam! My father, who rests at home, will be delighted. Will you congratulate me at the inauguration ceremony later? Then please trust me!”
“Sure. Please send my regards to former President Bush as well.”
‘Mine removal successful.’
Thatcher smiled outwardly and muttered inwardly to Bush, who jumped up to shake hands with excitement.
All that was left was to do the right matchmaking for McCain, the candidate they were pushing.
And when John McCain becomes president, the Foundation and Thatcher succeed in planting a disciple in a room right next to the Oval Office of the White House.
* * *
“Chief. Nice to meet you. I heard a lot about you in Washington, but it seems like this is the first time we have seen each other in person like this.”
“Call me Margaret. I’ll call you John, so that’s okay, right?”
A few days later, John McCain, who visited the Foundation after Bush, was a person who exuded a dignity that he did not know whether he was dignified or not.
A person with a permanent disability that could not lift one arm over his shoulder, which was injured in the Vietnam War, has a dignified appearance and a soft but stubborn voice.
Indeed, he was a candidate who did not lack enough to be called a tycoon of the Republican Party.
Perhaps the reason why neocons like Donald Rumsfeld in the Republican Party don’t care for him is because of McCain’s stubbornness, who is notoriously ‘old-headed’ by some.
“Thank you, then Margaret, I’m sure you already know why I’m here. In fact, I’ve been saying for a long time that our Republican Party should actively express support for women’s entry into politics. Believe it or not, I have personally admired you for a long time, Margaret, as you paved the way in the world of men.”
“It’s an honor.”
“Unfortunately, however, it is also true that there are some people in our party who are truly deplorable in their external appearance and their perception of women and people of color. John Bolton, Rumsfeld, and even George Bush II the kid. Those who serve capital, not freedom, and only white Americans, not all Americans.”
“I know. And it is heartbreaking to see that such people are trying to represent the current conservatism of the Western world.”
“I’m glad you understand. But in the end, in a democracy, government is elected by elections, elections are vote counting, and I have to publicize and promote a man named John McCain in order to get the votes of the voters. I need a running mate who shares my values while improving my image of an old white, old-fashioned, conservative, white man in this election to prevent the Republican Party and, by extension, the United States from passing over to these people. Is there anyone suitable?”
“Look, John, there’s someone just right for you, Mr. Rice. Come in.”
The door to the warden’s office opened and a black woman walked in.
John McCain’s expression, as he identified her race, changed subtly, but as a seasoned craftsman, he did not show anything and greeted her warmly.
“She is the deputy director of our foundation and the most brilliant, smartest, most knowledgeable woman I have ever seen, a true American. Condoleezza Rice, this is Senator John McCain.”
“It is very nice to meet you like this, Senator.”
“So am I… … Mr. Rice.”
But as they shook hands, McCain couldn’t look directly into Rice’s eyes and just avoided his gaze.
As soon as they were seated again, John McCain gave a few awkward coughs and then opened his mouth as if afraid to say these words out of his mouth.
“So… … You are recommending this beautiful woman as my running mate for the Vice President.”
“Yeah, not to mention her personal qualities, she’s the best choice for writing history and pouring cold water on African-American women and Democrats.”
“But to do that, first of all… … So, in the Republican primary, you have to be chosen by the party members. But as my consultants, staff and statisticians explained… … So… … Warden. I’m sorry, but I’ll make time to talk later… … .”
At that moment, someone spoke first, as if trying to solve the awkwardness of John McCain, who was hesitating.
That person was Condoleezza Rice, who had just been named his running mate.
“… … What you’re saying is that nominating me, a black woman for vice-president, is going to cause a rift in the party’s true supporters. There are still quite a few Republicans in the party that are racists if not sexist, and you are still a moderate member of the Republican Party, but if you are a white woman, a black female vice president will make them question your identity. Am I right?”
“… … .”
At Rice’s fastball, John McCain shut his mouth again, and silence returned to the office again.
It wasn’t until a considerable amount of time had passed that John McCain spoke again.
“Mr. Rice, Chief Thatcher. Please forgive me for saying this face-to-face, but… … Elections aren’t idealism, they’re numbers battles! And once you’ve been nominated within the party, you can run for president, and the United States doesn’t know, but our party isn’t ready to accept the first ever black female vice president!”
“But once you win the primary, you will have a very good advantage in the presidential election, right? Still, it’s a Republican lead, and it could win a lot of votes from Democrats and, most importantly, the middle class, who care about political correctness and gender equality. Did you not often cooperate with the Democrats and bipartisan?”
“But that’s only possible if you win the debate within the party and be nominated at the national convention to survive! Yes, of course, it will be advantageous only in the presidential election, which is the main game. But I’m not sure if I’ll win even if I bring the poorest conservative white man from the Bush camp as the vice presidential candidate. … So… … .”
“I am a white woman, supported by an oil company, and a married woman with children. He shoots well too. Unlike me here.”
When Rice finished his speech with a shrug, John McCain chewed the cud over and over, as if he didn’t know what to do now, and then shook his head.
“To be honest, Margaret. Now I even wonder if you’re hoping for my defeat. Why don’t you, who know the tendencies of white American voters, give Bush a female candidate who has everything I need to get my votes in the primary and, by extension, the presidential election? … .”
“Don’t worry, John. Sarah Palin is the one who will definitely get the Bush bastard out of politics so that he can stop paying attention to American foreign policy and focus on running the baseball team.”
“… … ?”
Thatcher said with a meaningful smile to John McCain, a puzzled expression on his face, as if he had no idea what he was talking about.
“Trust me. zone. After the debate before the national convention, which is coming soon, we’ll be ready to move to the White House. And readiness to work with the first black female vice president ever.”
“… … Are you serious?”
“John, you’ve been rotten for years in Vietnam, so you know better than anyone, but on the battlefield, an incompetent ally is far more deadly than a good foe. And the same goes for elections.”
And the fact that Thatcher’s prophecy was extremely correct was revealed a month later at the Republican Presidential Candidate Debate.
* * *
“Now then, party members, Mr. Bush, Mr. McCain, and the two vice presidential candidates from both sides. Let’s start with the first topic. The first topic of our Republican Party Primary Debate is… … It is a foreign policy issue.”
The nominations of Sarah Palin and Condoleezza Rice for vice president have really made a big splash in all walks of life.
The fact that neither one of the conservative Republican’s leading candidates, but neither of them nominated their vice-presidential candidates as women, meant that they were never vigilant, even though they already had an edge over the Democrats.
However, the reality was that within the party, not across the United States, Sarah Palin still had a clear support over Condoleezza Rice.
An Alaskan native, she was against abortion and gun control, and was a devout Christian and even quite a beauty.
Condoleezza Rice, on the other hand, was unmarried, Protestant, and decidedly black, although her career and professionalism might outperform Sarah Palin.
Still, compared to Bush, McCain is a runner who is not supported by the mainstream neocons and neo-conservatives in the party, but some are already accusing him of betraying public opinion and identity within the party.
Right up to today’s debate, McCain’s aides had even been urging McCain to reconsider the vice-presidential nomination even now.
“First, let’s start with the Chinese problem. As you know, the Democrat Al Gore administration made many mistakes over the past eight years, but the biggest failure among them is the fact that they watched China’s invasion of Afghanistan virtually in silence. And now, there are reports of extreme levels of human rights abuse and cruelty in the occupied Afghan territories through various channels. First of all, Mr. Bush.”
“First and foremost, we must support local freedom fighters in Afghanistan! Rather than simply providing secret supplies and military advice, if necessary, we must lead the mobilization of multinational forces at the United Nations and drive out the Chinese forces from Afghanistan! If we don’t do this, if we continue to be silent, the values of liberal democracy and American leadership around the world will be destroyed!”
clap clap clap… … !!!
It was, in fact, a radical response from a semi-presidency candidate to openly addressing rapidly growing China, but the crowd erupted in applause, proving it was a Republican debate.
To the applause, Bush responded to the crowd’s applause by raising his hands, as if proud of himself for properly reading the manuscripts written by his staff.
And this time John McCain, who was watching the scene seriously, opened his mouth.
“Thanks for your comment, George. No, Governor Bush. But, as someone who participated in the Vietnam War, I can tell you, war isn’t just about breaking in and shooting. Behind it there are a lot of complex and important issues and resolutions that cost a lot of taxpayer money.”
“Now, Senator, do you mean that we should just sit and watch China’s human rights abuses in Afghanistan and the US national interest being threatened by its entry into the Middle East? I respect Senator McCain and the many sacrifices he has made for America, but it repeats the mistakes Al Gore made!”
“I mean, we don’t have to pull out our guns first, it’s enough to start with financial sanctions, and besides, quiet pressure on China in conjunction with nearby allies like North Korea… … .”
The discussion was heating up from the beginning.
As evidenced by the media’s unanimous opinion that ‘the Republican primary winner has an 80% chance of winning the presidential election’, Bush and McCain began to attack each other so violently that it was hard to believe they were the same party members.
Whether the staff’s special tutoring and numerous exercises had been effective, Bush was succeeding in bringing the victory of the debate to his side as written in the manuscript, with few characteristic utterances.
And soon the moderator paused them briefly to calm the heated debate and to pose a question to the vice-presidential candidates, today’s real heroes.
“Come on, two minutes. The heat from the beginning is great. So I guess it’s time to hand over the say to the vice presidential candidates… … First of all, from Candidate Palin, the official cause of China’s invasion of Afghanistan is revenge for terrorism against its own civilians. If we raise our voices on this situation to advance human rights, we will have to answer the question of the Chinese leadership’s sacrifice of its own civilians. Candidate Palin. What do you think about this?”
All eyes and cameras in the discussion room were focused on today’s protagonist, Sarah Palin.
As important as the debate being broadcasted live, and as important as deciding the Republican nominee at the national convention, she was watched by Republicans and tens of millions of people across America.
And Sarah Palin smiled brightly as she received the encouraging gaze of George Bush for her trustworthiness and began to answer.
“Yes, of course, I always believe that human rights are the most important values in our country and we have a duty to spread these values to citizens suffering from tyranny abroad. So, if me and Mr. Bush are to sit in the negotiating table with China’s supreme leader, the Chinese president, at the White House, the first thing to say is our condolences to the Chinese people who died in Beijing… … .”
“uh… … Wait a minute, candidate. Did you just say Beijing?”
“Yes, by the way, there was an aircraft terrorist attack that killed a lot of people, wasn’t it?”
“uh… … Candidate, the place where the terrorist attack took place is in Shanghai. It’s not Beijing. Beijing is a completely different city from Shanghai.”
“… … .”
For a moment, an appropriate silence fell throughout the studio.
After about ten seconds of deathly silence, Sarah Palin smiled awkwardly and winked at the host.
“… … And China doesn’t have a president. China is a country with a collective leadership system in which the country’s president, the party secretary, and the chairman of the military committee are united to rule the country.”
“I misunderstood for a moment, I think I was nervous because it wasn’t long before I entered this big central political arena. You know?”
“… … All right, then, please keep talking.”
When the host responded with an awkward smile, Sarah Palin quickly smiled again and continued what she was saying, her eyes twinkling with confidence.
“… … How far did you go? Oh, but apart from the civilians killed in the Shanghai bombings, that doesn’t mean they’re allowed to slaughter civilians in other countries. The Chinese have no right to do that. Think about it, there were also civilian victims in The Axis during World War II, Nazi Germany, the Soviet Union… … But that doesn’t mean all the atrocities of the Axis powers… … .”
“Wait a minute, Candidate Palin. Did you just say USSR?
“Yes, what about it? The USSR is in the Axis powers, am I wrong?”
“I’m sorry… … Can you tell us about the members of the Axis powers during World War II that you know?”
When the moderator asked the question in a trembling voice, as if in disbelief, Palin’s face hardened for a moment as if embarrassed, and then fell into deep thought.
After shaking her head with a grunting expression for nearly 30 seconds, Palin was finally able to answer the host’s question.
“… … candidate? If you don’t know… … .”
“no! I know! don’t know! So I mean, the Axis powers that our proud American soldiers fought in World War II were… … Nazi Germany, Soviet Union… … .”
Palin, who had struggled to say the names of the countries one by one, could not say the last one and smiled stupidly, then added one name in a hurry as if he had just remembered.
“… … And North Korea! North Korea participated in World War II and is now a very important ally in our Asian policy, right?”
“… … .”
“… … A surprise attack on our naval fleet at Pearl Harbor, right? And with Kamikaze… … and… … .”
The studio fell into silence again.
At the same time, in Pyongyang across the Pacific Ocean, Jeong Hwan-do was watching this sketch live with members of the Politburo.
And in response to Palin’s answer, Baek Seung-cheol was in the middle of sighing, shaking his head with an expression that there was no absurdity.
“… … I can’t quite understand how a country that decides its leaders in such a way is maintaining its position as the world’s most powerful country, Comrade General Secretary.”