Former Charlotte newsman Max Veale, who spent some time in Raleigh and understands some things about how government works and doesn’t, relays the following epistle purporting to be from Sir Rudyard Fulch, self-described knight errant. Veale recently discovered it somewhere near his home in Carpenter. I don’t know of anyone who would vouch for its authenticity, but just in case:
“The Pecksniffian Society of Greater Needmore and Lesser Hilltop has bestowed upon Governor Michael Easley its Award for Dogged Intransigence in recognition of the gubernator’s persistent refusal to accept responsibility for the misdeeds of his lackeys despite whelming evidence of their guilt, to wit:
“Governor Easley has displayed singular tapdancemanship in addressing questions concerning the mistreatment of thousands of North Carolina citizens who have sought professional care under mental health programs that either were or weren’t reformed into a state of confusion and inadequacy either (a) with his explicit approval or (b) over his vociferous objection, depending on who you ask, and assuming anyone can come to the phone.
“The Governor exhibits admirable dexterity by managing to be both responsible incumbent chief executive and critical shadow governor as it suits his fancy or as situations dictate.
“A Pecksniffian “Yo, bro!” to His Excellency and His Effrontery.
“/s/Rudyard W. Fulch III
Exalted Knight Errant”
