Lobbyists Gifts

'Our industry is committed to the environment. All of our lobbyists are 100 recycled congressmen.'

"Meaningful gun laws. . . ? Why, er, um, sure! Just let me reach into my magic hat. . . !"

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

This guy has no heart! Why didn't someone tell me he's an insurance company lobbyist?

Cash for honours: 'Suit you, sir - Oooh, suit you!"

"The whole time I served in the US congress, I dreamed of exactly this: being a wealthy lobbyist sitting here with you."

How a Bill Becomes Law - Updated

The War on Handbills, Continued

"We're already starting to notice the influence of corporate donations."

Collective Nouns

'What should we ask for first?'

"Good boy."

"Oh, I'll be bi-partisan alright, punishing both sides of the aisle."

Kiosk in large lobby with sign above it labeled 'Empathy'.

"HR-bill 9495. Cutting down non-profits."

"Let me assure you that my congressional delegation and I are devoting our full attention to the harmful effects of e-cigarettes. . ."

Oligarchy

Political convention

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

Gun laws US

Crony Capitalism (Always Follow the Money Trail)

A political promise is intended to be a golden egg...Which is kept in a pork barrel and after an election...Hatches into a dead duck before...it turns invisible so it can quietly vanish.

"It looks like a perfectly balanced system to me."

'Powdery stuff? Oh, that's egg substitute, from the Vegan lobby.'

Benedict & Associates: Communication Strategies, Lobbying. . .

'What's the difference? Some people call it privatizing government. Others call it super pacs buying congressmen.'

'Everyone distrusts spin. . . so let's go back to old-fashioned lying.'

"It's time to get politics out of money."

'That's correct Shaun. The government is comprised of 5 branches...the executive, legislative, judicial, lobbyist and media.'

"Don't worry! He's totally changed..."

"If we gave them press freedom they'd only want democracy too..."

'We will not be disarmed by gun control! We will not be stripped naked and left at the mercy of a tyrannical government!'

The continuing adventures of Rex, Washington DC insider.

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