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Cartoon tags: Congress, compromise, bipartisanship, centrism, centrists, spineless Democrats, Social Security, meat inspection, E. coli, ground beef, child labor, Glenn Beck, bootlicking
THE OFF-CENTER CENTER As political compromise seems to shift ever rightward, what deals can we expect from the Congress of the future? 2013 - Democrat: "Social Security may be gone, but we've made sure every senior gets a snuggie at age 67!" Republican: Should be 70, but OK."
2016 - Democrat: "Meat inspection may be a thing of the past, and E. coli is now considered a nutrient... but I fought hard to keep "COOK THOROUGHLY" on the package!" Republican: "Nanny state nonsense -- But whatever."
2017 - Banner: "Protecting Our Kids" Democrat: "We kept an 18-hour workday for child coal miners AND imposed a $500 fine for each accidental skull-crushing." Republican: "It's STILL government interference in the market. Oh well!"
2019 - Poster: "ALL HAIL THE BUZZCUT" Democrat: "SUCCESS! When we lick the jackboots of our Beckistani overlords, they are required to wipe them first with moist towelettes!" Republican: "It's liberal fascism, but what can you do?"