(Political Satire Story)

Debate. The presenter impatiently waves a piece of paper from the heat. Spectators are tired of sitting for an hour in a row. The Conservative candidate looks discomposedly at his opponent. The speaker triumphantly drinks water, he “repelled” all verbal attacks and definitely won most of the voters.

His “red” competitor smiles weakly. Apparently, there will be his final trump card.

“We are all tired, gentlemen. I suggest finishing the debate. My last question is the following: why did my opponent’s colleagues not report about the use of service transport? Are you, as a leader, covering up a big scam in front of the whole country?”

Spectators perked up. But the leader of the Blues was in no hurry to answer. He wiped the lenses of his glasses, took a sip of water, sprayed mint freshener into his mouth and slowly began to speak:

“Believe me, no one is as tired as I am. But I know that I won’t rest soon. We need to bring in experts who will help determine the amount of fuel stolen to service the service bicycles of our opponents,” the Democrat smiled.

The hall burst into applause.