Anybody familiar with the United States of America—or even with a hypothetical democratic republic—couldn't help but be confused by the televised dumbshow we had Monday morning when the president called his Cabinet all together for the first time.

However, I would guarantee that the hosts of Good Morning, Pyongyang would recognise it immediately. The Leader spoke about how great he was and, in reply, the heads of the executive departments agreed with him wholeheartedly and thanked him for allowing them to share in his greatness.

No kidding. That's what this was.

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Gaze in awe.

Not normal.

But no puppet.

Update (2:55 p.m.):

From: Esquire US
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Charles P. Pierce

Charles P Pierce is the author of four books, most recently Idiot America, and has been a working journalist since 1976. He lives near Boston and has three children.