Fifty Minutes With Reality

Patient: "We're going to stay the course."

Shrink: "But it's obvious that's not working."

Patient: "It will. We work for equality for all. We are inspired by hope."

Shrink: "Your tactics are unconstitutional."

Patient: "My lawyers assure me I'm on firm ground."

Shrink: "Folks are starting to think you are out of touch with the average person."

Patient: "Look, I have a vision. We are going to keep our eyes fixed on the horizon. And everyone's going. If you're not for us, you're against us."

Shrink: "The voices of opposition are growing louder."

Patient: "Egghh. They don't know what I know. They don't have all the information. This is a tough job. I make tough decisions. '[T]his kind of work is hard and slow going.' But, the people picked me to lead, and that's what I'm going to do."

Shrink: "You are having a hard time facing reality: Your tactics are unconstitutional, the opposition is growing, and your plan isn't working!"

Patient: "BUT I'M THE STATED CLERK!"

Shrink: "Orderly!"