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 A man once came to a new country to speak on some of the most controversial topics of the day and to answer questions from the crowds. He was a good man. A nice man. But, a very mis-informed man. As he did not know the native language, he, of course, needed a translator.

The man spoke well. But his translator spoke even better. Much better. In fact, his translator give rousing speech after rousing speech and the crowds laughed and nodded their heads and left believing everything the man said.

When it came time for questions, each question, via the translator, seemed well thought out and beautifully worded - and always attached with compliments on the man’s position and affirmation of his viewpoints. The man always felt good after a speaking tour but after this one, in particular, he felt as though he had been given the moon. He was full of confidence and zeal and energy for thousands more tours.

Upon returning to his home country, when asked about the tour, he said this: “I have never ever received such adoration and acceptance on my views. I realize they are sometimes controversial but I have never ever heard such encouragement and confirmation from the crowds. The world truly is changing. The world truly is beginning to see. I am happy.”

His translator was interviewed the same day, still in his home country: “It was an honor to translate for the best comedian we’ve had in years.”