A Political Show
There are few forms of entertainment more enjoyable than watching a politician
run for office. Most politicians have a prepared speech dealing with the 
prevalent topic of the day. They can maintain a fervid flow of rhetoric for
hours at a time. In each locality where he is to appear, the advance work is
prepared by a clique of trustworthy aids. In preparation of the show, they 
have dispersed leaflets, put up posters, and sent out cars and trucks with
loudspeakers to extol the erudite qualities of their candidate. Soon, the crowd
gathers. Loyal party workers come forward to shake the hand of their mentor.
Now, with the facile solutions to complex problems carefully memorized, the show
is ready to begin. One moment facetious, the next moment profound, the candidate
works to convince the incredulous among voters. 


to live in a fool's paradise--to be happy without a real basis.
He lived in a fool's paradise while he sowed wile oats, but he soon had
to pay the piper.