Civics Geek Gifts

'The terms of my parole make it impossible for me to return to my seat in congress with known criminals.'

A man peddles U.S. flags on the sidewalk, next to a man peddling copies of the U.S. constitution

'Ah, it's so precious to witness a child learn how government actually works...'

"I plan to read the constitution this weekend. Is it long?"

"Of course, when I say we the people I mean I the people."

'This 'infrastructure' stuff you keep talking about -- does it have anything to do with vegetables?'

"Hail, Caesar! The barbarians have been beaten back, and Rome is still Numero Uno."

"If I vote my conscience, it's Sanders. If I vote my pocketbook, it's Trump. If I vote my emotions, it's Hillary. If I vote my anger, it's Cruz..."

'Senator, maybe you should be more DISCREET about all this.'

Student: 'Is the medical marijuana thing a grass-roots movement?'

'When I'm old enough to vote, I'm going to select Santa Claus as a write-in candidate.'

"No one is prepared for life as a congressman. Just imagine it's your first day in junior high school."

"When my distinguished colleague refers to the will of the 'people,' does he mean his 'people,' or my 'people'?"

Football Fan.

Democracy In Action

The Shattered Shards of Democracy.

State of the Union...

'Our government is comprised of three branches - politicians, lobbyists, and the media.'

"My report is on the three branches of government - checks, balances, and subpoenas."

'Look kids. This was once the center of Canadian democracy.'

The United States of America as a house divided.

Immigration Reform

Joe Biden

The Three Branches of Government

'The new Hawkeye proves a hit with most of the crowd at Wimbledon.'

CIVICS 101

Teacher Shortage/Brain Shortage

Zero Fuel Taxis

'I'm not ashamed to be married to you, but if the other geeks saw I married a beautiful woman, I'd lose my geek status.'

"They love talking politics. But listening politics is a different story."

Lindsey Takes the Oath