Malcolm: [enters] Hey, Dad.
Hal: What? Wait. You think patriotism is a joke?! Representative government is an outdated sham?! I can't believe my ears!
Malcolm: What are you talking about?
Lois: What did he say?
Hal: I can't even repeat it. I'm sorry, Lois, but the chimney will just have to wait. I'm taking Malcolm to the neighborhood association meeting. Let's hope seeing democracy in action will give our little cynic a wake-up call.