I walked along the sidewalk even though there was no traffic on the asphalt road, instinctively making my way downtown, where I saw hordes of human beings occupying the squares and the main streets. I could hear the sounds of the march coming out of television sets in homes nearby. The Leader has a straightforward rule: housewives not taking part in the march must watch it on TV. People have to raise the sound on their sets and leave the windows open if they do not wish to be accused of being unpatriotic. The poet had finished reciting his poem and the announcer moved on to describe the feelings of the masses, their patriotism and love for the Leader. “Hark, O Leader, at the mass of masses, how they chant your name with strength and determination until their chants reach the clouds in the sky so that your name can embrace the stars. If there are any other life forms in the universe we’ll find them chanting your name too, chanting with their faces upturned toward our God-given homeland.
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