Comic #2373: 2011-11-12

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Title: Washington D.C., Early Twentieth Century

1. Panel 1: The setting is an office with two men conversing. One man, dressed in a suit and tie, looks frustrated. He states, "I WILL NOT LET YOUR BILL PASS! Why… the Founding Fathers would be spinning in their graves!"

2. Panel 2: The second man, slightly disheveled and wearing a bowler hat, seems intrigued. He replies, "Precisely."
   • Another character responds with a simple "Hm?"

3. Panel 3: The scene shifts to a darker room showcasing a large rotating mechanism. It is labeled with the names of the Founding Fathers: Adams, Hamilton, Jefferson, Washington, and Franklin. The second man explains, "We've attached dynamos to the heads and feet of all the founders. The more they spin, the more power is generated."

4. Panel 4: The scene continues as the first man listens intently, while the second man speaks. He notes, "Americans believe their power comes from coal and oil… but they ran out decades ago."

5. Panel 5: The first man reacts with realization, saying, "So… every time a right is violated or an illegal war is started or an unfair tax is levied… the country survives for another year."

6. Panel 6: The first man continues thoughtfully, "So, about that bill…"

7. Bottom Panel: A newspaper is depicted with the headline, "NICARAGUA INVADED!" alongside a subheadline that reads, "ENERGY PRICES IN SHARP DECLINE".

This visual and textual representation illustrates a satirical take on political maneuvering and resource dependency.