I was acting crazy in North America, and all the crazy people there took it seriously.

Chapter 108 A man who loves animals wouldn't be bad as president.

The embers of the fire in New York Harbor had not yet been completely extinguished, and the fire tornado in Missouri was still raging, but that night, tens of thousands of Americans fell asleep to Logan's voice.

No one knows what tomorrow will bring, but tonight, Logan is America's only comfort.

In Hyde Park, New York, at the Roosevelt family estate, Franklin Roosevelt lay on a physiotherapy bed, enduring yet another painful rehabilitation session.

"Wonderful, really wonderful!"

But after listening to the broadcast, he couldn't help but slap the bed in admiration, almost knocking over the water glass next to him.

While on vacation on Campobello Island with his family, Franklin D. Roosevelt discovered a wildfire. Driven by the belief that fire prevention is everyone's responsibility, he led a team to extinguish the fire.

After the fire was extinguished, he was exhausted and wanted to swim, so he jumped into the icy lake... and then contracted polio.

In short, he was paralyzed.

Paralyzed and bedridden, he did not lose his political ambition. While actively adopting various new treatments to restore his atrophied and paralyzed legs, he also paid close attention to the political situation across the country.

He has been paying particular attention to the wildfires in central Taiwan during this period.

The fire not only triggered his painful memories, but also triggered a change in the overall situation.

When the situation escalated to the point of an explosion in New York Harbor, Franklin D. Roosevelt knew it was time for him to step forward.

Who wouldn't be moved by a man in a wheelchair who "almost lost his political future" bravely "stood up" to mend the divisions of the country?
Then I heard Logan's "speech" on the radio.

Poliomyelitis caused his legs to atrophy and become paralyzed, but the politician's mind was sharper than ever.

He had long recognized that broadcasting could be used for political propaganda, and Logan's "speech" only solidified that belief.

"This young man has opened up another possibility in politics." Franklin D. Roosevelt shifted his body with difficulty. "If I am ever elected president, I will definitely communicate directly with the American people in this way."

As his wife Eleanor, who had been giving him the courage to recover, wiped his forehead, she jokingly asked, "Do you think this young man could be president?"

Surprisingly, Roosevelt thought about it seriously and then gave a positive answer: "I think he can."

"It's not because he speaks nicely, but because he's so good at seizing opportunities and understands when public sentiment needs to be guided and when it needs to be released. This is an essential quality for a politician!"

"Moreover," Roosevelt smiled wryly, "he also has an advantage over politicians in that he has a very convenient media platform."

Like him, although he has a good political sense, if he wants to speak out, he has to wait until he attends a rally tomorrow, or until the newspaper he submitted his article is delivered to the public before he can start.

Logan, however, had already delivered his message to every household that evening.

Political statements also follow a first-come, first-served principle.

If they speak out again tomorrow, they will be overshadowed by Logan's voice.

As it turns out, Franklin D. Roosevelt's political acumen was indeed exceptional.

The next day, celebrities and politicians seemed to have received a signal and took action one after another.

They all declared that fire knows no skin color, and death knows no race. It's time to put aside hatred and face the real enemy together—the raging natural disasters.

Progressive groups of all sizes across the country also organized "reconciliation marches," holding signs that read "Let understanding replace suspicion" and "Jointly respond to natural disasters," and calling for peace!
Meanwhile, states that had implemented "preventative" oppression measures against Black people are quietly canceling them.

In fact, Logan's appeal could not possibly reach that level.

This is largely due to insightful people in America realizing that the situation could not be allowed to deteriorate any further, either speaking out or secretly pushing for change.

The explosion in New York Harbor served as a wake-up call, waking up all those who were deliberately waiting for things to escalate or pretending to be asleep.

But to the average person, this is the magical effect of Logan's ability to command a huge following.

Voice of Freedom radio station saw record-high listenership, and The Sun newspaper's circulation tripled.

People flooded radio stations and The Sun with letters and calls, pleading with Logan to continue his "fireside chats" and bring more "voices of hope" to the country.

Public demand was so high that Logan was forced to sit in front of the radio every night and continue his "fireside chats."

His oratory skills became increasingly refined, and the "sincerity" in his voice kept countless Americans glued to their radios every night. He recounted the thrill of chasing a fire tornado from a plane: "At that moment, I felt the insignificance of humanity, but also its greatness—because even in the face of such a terrifying force, we did not abandon each other."

He described the equality of all beings under the fire: "In the face of a fire tornado, the rich and the beggar are equally vulnerable; in the white ashes, the dark-skinned and the light-skinned are equally pale. Nature reminds us that in the face of life and death, everyone is equal."

He shared his surprise at seeing the little life saved: "When I first saw the kitten being rescued from the fire by firefighters, I realized what it means to have boundless love!"

He vehemently denounced those who exacerbated the black-white divide: "Some politicians, in order to shirk responsibility, are frantically inciting hatred! Some newspapers, for the sake of sales, are wantonly spreading rumors! They are accomplices in this tragedy!"

Logan also reads letters from listeners.

Listeners' letters called for love and peace, stating, "Black and white people are God's children!"

A listener wrote in to express remorse, saying, "You finally made me understand what happened and how I was bewitched by fear..."

But the most frequent letter was: "If Logan were to run for president, they would vote for him."

And the reasons were almost identical: a man who loves animals wouldn't be bad as president!
When Logan read this on the radio, countless listeners burst into laughter, feeling closer than ever before since the fire.

This form of "talking" rather than "speaking" immediately brought Logan closer to the people, and even closer to the people themselves, creating a sense of sacredness in the face of a broken country, a shared destiny, and a willingness to mend and repair it.

More letters came in like snowflakes, all asking when Logan would run for president.

The sheer number of inquiries forced Logan to give a direct response.

Jeff Hackman, the golden voice of The Voice of Freedom, came to assist him.

Jeff Hackman began by saying, “Dear listeners, you may not know this, but the letters asking Logan whether he wants to run for president and when he will run have filled a storage room!”

"So please, please stop sending letters asking this question. I've asked it for you today!"

"Logan, my friend, seeing how strong the public's demand is, will you run for president in the future?"

Luo Ben originally wanted to give a firm and unequivocal rejection!

President? Him? Don't be ridiculous!
It's impossible for me to become president, absolutely impossible in my lifetime!

But after thinking about it, he realized that such a reply would be too hurtful to his "fans".

He's aiming to be a top-notch American idol who "loves his fans"!

“Dear friends, I firmly believe that even if one does not hold a high position, one should still take it as one’s responsibility to benefit the country.”

Logan paused, as if undergoing a tremendous internal struggle.

"If it is the will of the people and the necessity of the situation, and taking power is the only way to truly benefit the country, then..."

Logan paused again, allowing the entire American audience to imagine the expression on his face as he struggled to make a decision.

"I have no choice but to reluctantly abandon my own selfishness and take on the responsibility!"

Jeff Hackman applauded, "I believe countless listeners, like me, are really hoping that moment will come soon!"

"No!" Logan said with unprecedented seriousness, "I hope this moment never comes. I can't imagine what situation would require me to be president!"

“It’s too early to talk about this now,” Jeff Hackman said seriously, “but it must have been an era that needed healing, just like it is now.”

“No, the era of healing doesn’t need me to be president. It just needs us to focus on consensus and seek common ground while reserving differences. You know Jeff, everyone has their merits, white people, black people, Native Americans…” Logan said seriously.

“Except for the British!” Jeff Hackman said with a smile.

“Except… no, even the British!” Logan declared righteously.

"Hahaha!!"

Finally, a sarcastic remark about the British filled the air with a cheerful atmosphere, both inside and outside the radio.

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(End of this chapter)