Civic Critique Champion Gifts

'Give me a few minutes. I owe it to the tax payers to at least stretch a bit before throwing money at problems.'

"No annual raises, but I will 'like' all your hard work on Facebook."

"It's something new I've been trying. Social scientists call it 'Productive Disagreement.'"

SF NO

"About your tax refund—would you like to donate it to help pay off the national debt?"

Entering Washington, DC. Today's Polticial Atmosphere is TOXIC.

Social Welfare next!

"We'll always hate Paris."

"Yeah, but no progress in meeting..."

You Want A Better World?

Typical...You don't see one for weeks then they all arrive together.'

"Because our constituents keep hurting our feelings!"

'You know, if we play it right, campaign finance reform could be pretty lucrative.'

How can you read that comic strip Blondie? Its about a kinder, simpler time. It's about ancient history. They do the same material over and over. Exactly. I can count on it. Not like your stupid Pearls and Get fuzzy. Oooh, look how angry and edgy they are. They're sooo clever! Your whole gig is being angry and edgy. Look, I'm setting Candorville on fire.

'Corporations' studying a city for its 'pros' and 'cons'

CITY HALL, NO PROBLEM IS TOO BIG OR TOO SMALL., 'Oh, no, your problem isn't too big or too small - it's just too difficult.'

Vote

Gentrification vs Manchester...

'I hate bird watching in the city.'

"All you gotta do is vote for the one you hate the least!"

"It's Congress! They're having a viral infestation of dung beetles!"

Men Working Since 1931

"Sometimes, on a clear day, you can actually see a tree..!"

'It's that plan to re-introduce wildlife into their original territory.'

Civil Discourse Reenactors

Town Hall sign says 'Enter Here for the Old Run Around.'

Phase III of Council Harassment of Residents Scheme.

'There is no room in the church for damaged goods Rodney.'

Sexy Voting

"God damn it, Walter – I'm not even indicted yet."

Bureaucracy in the Public Sector

"Any questions?"

"They should make the election best of seven."

'I plan to privatize everything...so instead of President, I'll run for 'C.E.O'.'

"What happened..? 4th of July fireworks..?"