In a recent opinion piece for the Western Journal, C. Douglas Golden presents a satirical critique of former FBI Director James Comey, likening him to the infamous "Orange Man" trope.
Golden humorously suggests that Comey, with his "fake-tanned" appearance, has returned to the public eye in a bizarre fashion, notably through a video where he professes his admiration for pop star Taylor Swift, identifying himself as a "Swiftie."
Golden describes Comey's video as surreal, speculating that the former FBI director might have been under the influence of hallucinogens. In the video, Comey discusses his recovery from COVID-19, his enjoyment of Swift's music while mowing the lawn, and revisits the debunked Trump-Russia collusion narrative.
Golden notes that Comey's comments come in the wake of a recent meeting between President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska, which, according to Golden, yielded little substantive outcome.
The opinion piece highlights Comey's attempt to draw inspiration from Swift, whom he praises for not allowing "jerks" to have power over her mind. Golden points out the irony in Comey's fixation on Swift, given his ongoing preoccupation with Trump, who fired him eight years ago. Comey asserts, "There are far more decent, honest, kind people in America than there are mean jerks," urging Swifties to stand up against such individuals without becoming like them.
Golden critiques Comey's choice of Swift's song "Mean" as an example of dealing with adversity, noting that the song was directed at a music critic rather than a significant adversary. He also mentions Comey's favorite Swift songs, including the 10-minute version of "All Too Well" and "Exile" with Bon Iver, humorously noting Comey's financial support for Swift's music.
Golden concludes by reflecting on the absurdity of Comey's current public persona, contrasting it with his former role as a top law enforcement official. He suggests that Comey's continued presence in national discourse is more a source of amusement for conservatives than a serious contribution to political debate. The piece ends with a tongue-in-cheek remark to left-leaning Swift fans, welcoming Comey as their new "Bad Orange Man."
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