Laughing at Power

In my piece for The Times of Malta (30.XI.2022), I take a cue from an essay by Oriana Fallaci and argue that we must also laugh at some of the trappings of power:

"Are these leaders fearsome? Absolutely. Should we be wary of them? Always. However, there is also an element of comic tragedy about them too.

We must also laugh at our own politicians. There is a touch of the pathetic in the way most of them stage-manage their appearances, carefully tiptoeing around the press and avoiding anything which should portray them in a less-than-favourable light.

We should do so because it answers a fundamental question: without fear and sycophancy, what power do most political leaders have over the minds of people?"

The full piece may be read by clicking here.