



The great general of his last war confirms she will not return to the field, and he bids her a mocking, almost wistful farewell before turning to the next. When the enemy shuts one network out of their debates, he vows to shut the hostile networks out of his own; he warns of a historic flood at the border and praises the guards holding a broken system. Riding high with his support at its peak, he crows at his enemies as the sealed report moves toward its final hour.
Readers' Corner
Letters from the readership on Week 195. Pick a pen name — no account needed.
Opening the mailbag…