1) B: I’ve seen one of those before. It’ll show you whatever you want to see, with no bearing on what’s real. Great if you want a five second vacation in your head, but little else.

B: If there were an easy solution to everypony’s problems, we’d have used it.

2) Alright, look. I’m in hard mode here and this Macca is important. If I give you some will you for real join me?

3) Well, that is sort of the point. Being ruled by a single entity for a long duration only works if the one in charge is truly benevolent and willing to sacrifice for the advancement of his/her subjects.

Otherwise a government for the ruled needs to be governed by the ruled. Rotating an individual in and out every few years only minimizes the damage caused by whoever managed to win a popularity contest.

4) Thanks! That means a lot. Things are a little… shaky right now, but I’m okay and I hope to be here for many years more!