Impeached 2

Download now!

Impeached 2

Become President of the United States in this political satire strategy game

Unveiling the Hidden History: How Political Satire Shaped the House of Representatives and Forecasted a Dystopian Future

Impeached 2 is an armchair politician's dream. Play today!

In a stunning revelation that has sent shockwaves through the hallowed halls of the House of Representatives, newly unearthed documents have revealed that political satire has not only shaped the political landscape but also predicted a dystopian future that eerily mirrors our current reality.

The papers, penned by a forgotten political humorist, the late Horatio P. Funnelle, were discovered in the attic of a Capitol Hill heritage building, which has since been converted into a gift shop selling commemorative snow globes of the Senate. The writings, a collection of editorial cartoons and humorous essays, paint a picture of a House in turmoil, where the lines between parties have become so blurred that even the most astute political analysts are struggling to distinguish between the Democats and the Republicans.

One particularly prophetic cartoon from Funnelle's archives depicts a dystopian future where members of Congress are depicted as cyborgs, half-human, half-lobbyist, wired into a complex network of special interest groups. The caption reads, "In the year 202X, the House of Representatives votes on legislation by simply nodding or shaking their robotic heads. The decision is made before the debate even begins, as the outcomes are predetermined by the highest bidder."

Another essay, titled "The Grand Old (Dis)Union," humorously dissects the political climate of the early twenty-first century, foretelling the rise of a political figure known only as "President Pantsuit," whose leadership style is compared to "navigating a ship through a fog of indecision, guided solely by the whims of social media polls."

The most outrageous prediction, however, is Funnelle's forecast of a bipartisan committee being formed to address the growing concerns over the 'entertainment value' of Congressional proceedings. The committee, dubbed the "Select Subcommittee on the Promotion of Public Engagement through Comedy and Dramatics," is tasked with the mission to make Congress more relatable to the average American, who, as Funnelle put it, "would rather watch a reality TV show than witness the circus that is Washington D.C."

In a twisted twist of fate, the current Speaker of the House, Honorable Witless D. Cheery, has announced the creation of a new position within the legislative branch: the 'Minister of Humor and Irony,' whose sole responsibility will be to ensure that the Congressional record includes at least one instance of laughter each session.

As the nation grapples with the revelations of Funnelle's foresight, political experts and satirists alike are left to ponder the true power of political humor. Has it become a self-fulfilling prophecy, or is it simply a reflection of a system in dire need of a comedic intervention?

In the end, the legacy of Horatio P. Funnelle remains a beacon of satirical light, illuminating the path from the past into the uncertain dystopian future of the House of Representatives.

Can't get enough of politics? Play Impeached 2 and become President of the U.S. today!

This article was automagically written, and intended only for entertainment purposes.

Previous | Next

Or check out the newest articles