Ted Rall for March 19, 2005
Transcript:
The loyal opposition. Republicans announce their plan. (Man: Not only will soylent green provide nutritious school lunches it will reduce the number of children who need them!) Democrats counter with their alternative proposal. (Woman: We can't be perceived as obstructionists on school lunch reform. We've got to get ahead of the Republicans on this issue.) (Man: Duh!) A compromise version with minor concessions is signed into law. (Woman: Thanks to our decision to stand firm, child Cannibalism will expire automatically in 10 years.) (Bush: Uh-huh.) Finally: Democrats are surprised and confused. (Woman: You democrats let the Republicans eat our son!) (Man: We voted Republican. At least they have big new ideas!)