how the government works

a bill in the house

or senate won't pass until

everyone

gets his or her

slice of cake.

you want the border closed,

sure,

but first we need

to supply arms

and money,

weapons and missiles

over seas.

you want to stem the flow

of illegals,

okay, sure,

we can do that, but first

how about

a new chair

in my office and a gourmet

meal from down

the street.

i'd like a cappuccino

machine

and fresh bagels with

cream cheese

every morning

in my suite,

you want to curb inflation,

or to solve

the homeless

problem, sure, we can do

that. easy, no sweat,

but first read my list of

demands,

give me those,

then will negotiate

the rest.