Outlet: a fable

Once there was a powerful emperor who lorded over a great portion of the world’s people. The emperor knew that his people were not happy, but he did not care. In fact, their discontent seemed to him to tarnish the image of harmony for which he longed – he felt that by proclaiming harmony, it [...]

Mar 15, 2009 | Categories: China, Fables | Tags: antacid, citizen anger, dissent, gas, gastrointestinal discomfort, Humor, Politics, pressure, protest, relief, social commentary | 1 Comment »