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The Deciders

(Eric Shansby)

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Bernard: Of course.

Me: How can the reader be sure that you aren't a real person giving me an audaciously ironic interview?

Bernard: Well, if I were really a congressman, I could not say for publication that I have anonymous sex in public bathrooms and enjoy it immensely.

Me: Good point. Okay, what's likely to tip you toward one candidate or the other?

Bernard: I will choose the person who I come to believe has the best vision for the future of America, the humility to listen to dissenting viewpoints, the humanity to alleviate the plight of the suffering, the integrity to do the right thing and not just the expedient thing, and the wisdom to make the correct choices even when the correct choices aren't clear.

Me:

Bernard: HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA.

Me: HAHAHAHAHAHAHA.

Bernard: Okay, this is basically about what's in it for me.

Me: Has Obama offered you a position in his administration?

Bernard: No. And it would be improper to directly ask him for one.

Me: Okay.

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