So what did his followers think
When they found out there was no President Starkey? I imagine theyd feel pretty betreayed
shareIn a beat-down society where people are in hamlets isolated by fear of marauding Holnist bands, a little hope goes a long way to keep people going for another day. That's what "Gordon Krantz" one-man Shakespeare show did for these medieval-level folk. In David Brin's book, "Gordon Krantz" had to keep moving, even after establishing a postal network. In the long run, The Restored United States of America became a reality, even if there wasn't a "President Starkey"--at first.
shareYou are right, and his lie did give many hope and made their lives meaningful again. However, my question is how are those close to him going to feel when they find out he was lying all along?
shareAnd what makes you think many of them knew exactly what was going on, like the lady mayor and the skeptical sheriff of two remote towns? Politicians, religious leaders, even parents lie all the time "for the greater good." To misquote the newspaper reporter in "The Man Who Shot Liberty Valence," "When faced with a comforting Lie or the bitter Truth, go with the comforting Lie."
sharenevermind. you dont answer the question.
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