Tom the Dancing Bug by Ruben Bolling for August 05, 2011

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Tom the Dancing Bug by Ruben Bolling Great Moments in American Political Negotiation and Compromise This Week: the Constitutional Convention Philadelphia, 1787 Washington: ...and so, we have two groups with differing opinions on how each state should be represented in the legislature... Washington: Now, these are two reasonable positions, and certainly we can find a compromise... Franklin: Uh, General Washington? Franklin: We've go this other group that thinks representation should be based on each state's population of menstruating opossums. Washington: Well, that's just insane. Franklin: Here's their list. They want all orphanages converted to vomitoriums. Washington: I don't have time for this. They don't have the votes. Man: If we don't get our way, we'll give military secrets to the British! Franklin: That's extortion! You're threatening to harm your own country! Man: What will we do?! Washington: I'll tell you what I'm going to do...! Washington: ...okay, so no roads can be built between New York and Hartford... man: And free ponies for the rich! Job creators need ponies! Franklin: You're triangulating the hell out of this! You're a shoo-in for re-election! Continued at the next DEADLINE