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In an unprecedented display of political showmanship, the Senate floor transformed into a gladiatorial arena last week as Democrats engaged in a high-stakes showdown over a suite of futurist bills. As the nation grapples with the grim realities of a dystopian present, the Senate's debate took a turn for the surreal, with legislators donning augmented reality goggles to visualize the potential impacts of the proposed legislation.

Senator Cyberpunk (D-Silicon Valley), the bill's sponsor, argued that the futurist bills were critical to "leapfrogging" the country into a utopian tomorrow. The proposed laws ranged from the establishment of a National Quantum Computer Registry to mandate the wearing of 'empathy goggles' during all public debates. Yes, you heard that right – empathy goggles, designed to give lawmakers a glimpse into the lives of their constituents.

Meanwhile, Senator Robo-Panda (D-Bear-achusetts), a bear with a penchant for political theater, took to the floor dressed as a futuristic knight, complete with a shimmering suit of armor and a saber that doubled as a smartphone charger. His impassioned speech, laced with pseudo-philosophical ramblings and a few unintentional malfunctions (his helmet's AI kept auto-correcting his zingers into politely worded apologies), was a spectacle to behold.

As the vote loomed, the opposition party, known as the 'Grumpy Old Men's Club' (GOMC), led a filibuster that could only be described as a cross between a country western ballad and a sci-fi B-movie marathon. Their protest included a conga line led by Senator Grumplesnort (R-Moo U.) wielding a banjo, all while debating the existential threats posed by AI and autonomous vehicles.

In the end, the futurist bills were narrowly approved after a tense tie-breaker vote by Vice President Rosie the Robot, who, despite being tied down to avoid any unexpected rogue A.I. escapades, managed to press the magic button with her robotic foot, sealing the fate of the nation's legislative future.

As the chamber erupted into cheers and boos, Senator Cyberpunk declared victory, proclaiming that "Today, we take a bold step towards a future where our children won't have to suffer from 'basic' internet speeds or the antiquated concept of waiting in line at the DMV." Critics, however, argue that the Senate's theatrics diverted attention from more pressing issues, like the looming threat of a nationwide shortage of artisanal coffee beans.

The passage of these bills is set to bring about a new era of governance, where empathy and quantum computing go hand in hand, and where the line between reality and augmented reality becomes as blurred as a politician's campaign promises. Stay tuned as we continue to cover this bizarre new chapter in American governance, where the only thing more predictable than the future is the unpredictability of our lawmakers.

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