Presidential Choice
Modern Satire
That is it President Hardforth, we are tired of you. You changed Vice President twice and your policies. We have a right to choose. We have a right to determine the direction of our country. For far too long you have swayed the American public and undermined our unity. And we want you to resigned said the Leader of the Other Party. I brought the news to the President and President Hardforth consulted his close advisers. He was distraught and tired anyways. And he served almost two terms and he aged during the process. But he felt as young as any businessman in his prime. And he kept reading the newspaper that Hardforth should resigned and that he should be impeached. And he tried to swayed the public. He invested in the common good. President Hardforth wanted to be remember in a good way. And then months later the unthinkable, the Cabinet members were thinking about invoking the 25th Amendment. And so President Hardforth asked time away from the White House and he took some friends from the Cabinet such as The Secretary of State, The Secretary of Agriculture and The Secretary of Interior. And he went on a hunting trip and they discussed policies. And he ate with them while the Vice President Bradman calmed the public and ease Congress. And kept the country moving forward and held up the standard. After some days, he asked each one of them separately what they would do if they were the President. The Secretary of State said he would fight to stay in office and punish those who resist. And demand accountability. And President Hardforth listened as he fished too. And The Secretary of Interior said he would simply resigned because the country is an uproar and the economy will suffer from resistance and your legacy will be in tumoil. And the Secretary of Agriculture said Look President Gene Hardforth I know you are tired. You have served long and prestigously. You have made America better. You have lifted the standard. Unite the country once again. Please choose a fitting successor. VIce President Bradman cannot unite the country and he will falter. Chose anyone someone to help you bridge the gap between the country. And then President Hardforth decided to return to the White House. He gave a stirring speech to the Press forbading them and rebuking them for outlandish remarks and he defended his presidency. And he seemed determined to stay President of the United States. He recalled his memories and he recalled his disgraces. And he counted everything a success because his success made the country great and his failures taught him what is important. That America keeps moving forward. That America survives. That it's ideologies and symbolism carries on to future generations. Then he quoted from the Great Presidents one by one in detail and he called for Vice President James E. Bradman to resigned and that the Secretary of Agriculture John Goodmen take his place. And immediately Secretary of Agriculture John Goodmen took the podium and outline that the President is doing this to keep and preserve ties and to unite allies and to forge alliances. Our national interest is at risk and we must find a way to bridge the gap. Vice President James E. Bradman within days walked out and supporters rage. And President Hardforth called Vice President John Goodmen in the Oval Office. And the President watched the crowd roaring outside the White House gates. Vice President Goodmen was clever and witty and he had an answer to everyone of the President's questions. He even gathered up the Congressional Leaders and Party Leaders. And after the uproar cease, there was a calm reassurance. The President welcome in the Vice President Goodmen into the office smiling and when he heard the ease and the good news he threw his hands up while he sat at the Oval Desk and said Thank you God. Then puttting his hand on his neck and turning toward the window. Vice President Goodmen said we survived. Your legacy survived. You outdid the opponents and naysayers one last time. And the President said Yeah but I am tired I am weak I am worned and it is time for something new. And President Hardforth called on the Oval Office phone and said Ginger get me the press. And Vice President Goodmen was pleading not to get fired saying it is the best job he ever had. And the President told him to sit down and be quiet. So the press came through the Oval Office and the President spoke, I had enough. I had enough. All I am saying it is time for me to leave. And I leave my country my nation in the hands of the best diplomat I know. Vice President John H. Goodmen will be your next President of the United States effective immediately after he is sworn in. And the President did not answer the Press questions and had his guards excort them out. Vice President John Goodmen stood up and said Mr. President. And President Hardforth said It's all yours kid. Don't screw up and keep us united, stronger, and better. Let this tired diplomat rest.
About the Creator
Distinguished Honorary Alumni Dr. Matthew Primous
Known as a Significant Voice in Modern Literature, a Poet of the Year, 2020 Black Author Matters Winner, 2025 Black Authors Matter Children Book Awards Nominee for his books, and International Impact Awards' Author of the Year Nominee


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