Gang Activity: Val Takes Control of At Least One House of Congress

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“Joe, would you say that— after years of one-party rule; marred by scandal and abject submission to an unpopular and incompetent President, who led US into an ill-advised war and failed to achieve its stated objectives, normalized the violation of international law and human decency, and saw a proliferation of war profiteering; all in the complete absence of oversight, and with tacit approval from the Legislative Branch, members of which were too busy filling their pockets with special interest money and enjoying special interest perks, to deign to ensure the enforcement of safety and environmental regulations, or protect People from predatory lenders, escalating medical costs and violations of privacy —that I’m more attractive than them?”

“Sure, Val!”

“And intelligent, too?”

“Sure, Val!”

“And would you say that my lips are like rose petals?”

“Sure, Val!”

“Oh, Joe, you say the most beautiful things!”