The Onion?  Or...

Has it seriously gotten to this point?

I have a sneaking suspicion we will find out if Boehner becomes the speaker:

American People Hire High-Powered Lobbyist To Push Interests In Congress

WASHINGTON—Citing a desire to gain influence in Washington, the American people confirmed Friday that they have hired high-powered D.C. lobbyist Jack Weldon of the firm Patton Boggs to help advance their agenda in Congress.

Known among Beltway insiders for his ability to sway public policy on behalf of massive corporations such as Johnson & Johnson, Monsanto, and AT&T, Weldon, 53, is expected to use his vast network of political connections to give his new client a voice in the legislative process.

Weldon is reportedly charging the American people $795 an hour.

Yes, it is The Onion, of course.  That didn't stop me from figuring out that a nickel a year would almost be worth having a voice in our government.

I have also been known to argue physics in cartoons with my 11-year-old nephew.

It's what I do...

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