COM: Because I was stupid, because I was exhausted, because I wanted to head off the extremists' language, because I wanted the limelight, because in this instance, I elevated my competence-factor way beyond reality. The result is that I appeared incompetent, way too hasty and ambitious, out of my depth. And, worst of all, that I was a partisan for Trump, whereas the truth is I have few positive feelings for either of them. Both are morally suspect, both politicians carrying a lot of legal baggage. I despise her and he's a lying demagogue who scares the piss out of me.
PSY: Given all that's gone down, can you imagine any steps you can take to resurrect your estimable reputation?
COM: Maybe, if the facts warrant it, announce ASAP that the Clinton emails situation hasn't changed since July and that's the end of the matter. But there will be push-back or leak-back from rightist agents. And there may not be enough time to make it right in the first place. And/or move the Trump-and-Russia investigation front-and-center, to balance out the Clinton damage somewhat. Or maybe just resign, with a mea culpa and let time do its thing and try for a political comeback in a year or two after the dust has settled.
PSY: We have just a bit of time left. Do you want to take a look at one of the troublesome dreams you mentioned?
COM: Sure. In this one, I'm at the FBI gun range, taking target practice. I'm aiming at the red-and-black bullseye, which suddenly turns orange. Then I aim at a white suit; my gun turns into an arced bow and the arrow is now coming straight at me. I wake up in fright. You know what, doc? I get what's being alluded to here. I think I do need another line of work.#
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Bernard Weiner, a playwright and poet, has authored numerous fantasias, parodies and satires. (www.crisispapers.org/weinerpubs.htm ). A Ph.D. in government & international relations, he has taught at various universities, worked as a writer-editor with the San Francisco Chronicle, and currently co-edits The Crisis Papers (www.crisispapers.org ).
First posted 11//03/16 by The Crisis Papers
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