I hate pleasing him, yet I keep talking about him. I am as guilty as anyone, his co-conspirator. See here! Even now I am talking about him! No name is needed. He gets his supporters to cheer and his detractors to howl. He keeps us ringside, clapping and booing, a ringmaster who compels our attention and participation. He is happiest when he is in our heads, his name on our lips … or so I imagine. Even if we oppose him, we support him when we join the spectacle and turn our attention to him....
