I know it's satire, but is it?
Posted on 10/12/2013 10:28:53 AM PDT by John Semmens
Among the “non-essential” government functions shutdown during the last 10 days are the offices of leading members of the US Senate including Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev), Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin (D-Ill), Senators Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio) and Bill Nelson (D-Fla).
“When you get right down to it, all the essential functions of government can be carried out by the President,” Reid argued. “The police and armed forces all report to him. If push comes to shove he can simply order them to enforce his will. President Obama has shown a willingness to take on this responsibility. I believe he has the courage to bypass the out-dated and formalistic participation of Congress in ruling this country.”
Reid hastened to clarify that “I'm not saying that Congress is totally useless. Formalistic participation has a role in easing the transition to a newer mode of governance. Even the Roman Emperors retained a largely powerless Senate as a reassuring facade of its republican past.”
“The evolving function I see Congress fulfilling is as a voice for supplicants seeking the favor of the President,” Reid added. “Getting the ear of the President is difficult for individuals. Going through a member of Congress has some value. Building a fruitful relationship with your state's members of Congress could be a mutually rewarding one if gaining a bigger piece of a growing government pie is your objective.”
In related news, Obama's former campaign manager, David Plouffe, labeled continued Republican opposition to President Obama “treason. Barack Obama was duly elected to rule over America by the voters. The overt actions of people like Senators Cruz, Lee, and Paul evince a disloyalty that should not be tolerated. If it doesn't stop extraordinary measures may be warranted to avert this clear and present danger.”
if you missed any of this week's other semi-news/semi-satire posts you can find them at...
http://www.freedomsphoenix.com/Opinion/143279-2013-10-11-semi-news-a-satire-of-recent-news-october-13-2013.htm
You came sooooo close to getting me again, but I just couldn’t see Reid or any other of those useless strutting peacocks surrendering the appearance of power.
I declare Obama as non-essential! He is sitting on his butt and refusing to negotiate with House majority.
There is a degree of truth to it. I’ve been noticing for a while that democrats seem to be leading in the direction of wanting to get rid of the house.
I know it's satire, but is it?
....many a true word spoken in jest....
Much truth in the wording, though ... the mulatto bastard (but I repeat myself) DOES sidestep congress and will continue to do so unless and until he is stopped.
John, John, John....I went in thinking it had to be true - keep up the good work. With the current administration, you must feel like every day is Christmas because they feed you so much good info. Someday these will be classics.
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