“The wisest thing to do with a fool is to encourage him to hire a hall and discourse to his fellow citizens. Nothing chills nonsense like exposure to air.”

Clever.

If the fool has charisma he may be elected to office (i.e. Bill Clinton).

And then elect them to high office ... ;-)

Or perhaps make a State of the Union Speech. He doesn't even have to hire a hall.

Well certain parties have plenty of that! If the fool is a fool he may be elected to office (i.e. GWB) - the Taliban is Band and waving to Ray Charles - give me a break...