Civics Specialist Pillows

'I'm here seeking bipartisanship on raising the current $14.3 trillion debt ceiling...'

"Living in a city with functional infrastructure must be so boring."

"What I do is pick up the morning paper, go through it carefully, and then, depending on how I feel about things, I either say the Pledge of Allegiance, stand there and do nothing, or walk out of the classroom."

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

'Pick a contract...any contract!'

'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."

"Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. Choose two."

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

2016 election squabbles!

"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..."

"I'll cross any ocean to fight for our country! I'll travel to the gates of hell to defend our rights!"

"Sign our updated non-compete agreement. It now includes nasty comments on social media."

Don't forget to read the small print.

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

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

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

"Norman doesn't like any loose ends in his contracts, he likes everything tied up tight...it can be a problem..."

"Now What?"

"Because that's what's at stake... our democracy."

'...But every once in a while...we manage to pass something!'

RIP: Here lies the last remains of civility and honesty in the political process.

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

"Your NDA prohibits you from talking about my tendency to bark."

'Look ... A fresh one!'

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

Gridlock Valley

Democracy In Action

Who sets the budget?

'Yes, Ms Worthy, I know pointing is rude, but it's important that we identify your attacker to the court.'