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Smoke Rises Over Capitol Indicating Congress Has Resumed Setting Taxpayers' Money On Fire
Babylon Bee ^ | 10/25/2023 | Babylon Bee

Posted on 10/25/2023 11:47:44 AM PDT by DFG

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Smoke rose from the Capitol building early this afternoon, indicating that Congress had resumed shoveling taxpayer dollars into a giant bonfire.

"They're back at it," said local resident Milton Dennings, watching the cloud of smoke rise. "Well. All good things must come to an end."

After three weeks of Congress being hamstrung by having no Speaker of the House, the glowing embers of the last trillion dollars set on fire had at last begun to fade. "So, if we can't light money on fire, what exactly are we doing here?" asked Representative Tom Emmer, twiddling his thumbs. "Frankly, I'm to the point I don't care anymore who is lighting the match, so long as there is cash going up in flames."

As smoke began billowing out of the Capitol, Americans learned that the brief respite from money scorching had come to a close. "Oh man, they're really getting after it," said Frank Snow, watching on TV as smoke poured out. "Making up for lost time, I suppose. Hmm, I wonder this will affect inflation?"

At publishing time, Congress had proposed a $50 billion study to determine the effect of lighting money on fire to combat inflation. Sadly, the proposal and the $50 billion was also set on fire.


TOPICS: Humor
KEYWORDS: babylonbee; house; mikejohnson; smoke; speaker

1 posted on 10/25/2023 11:47:44 AM PDT by DFG
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To: DFG

Now that’s funny!


2 posted on 10/25/2023 11:48:19 AM PDT by Tommy Revolts
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To: DFG

Smoke ‘em if ya got ‘em!..................


3 posted on 10/25/2023 11:49:43 AM PDT by Red Badger (Homeless veterans camp in the streets while illegal aliens are put up in hotels.....................)
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To: DFG

Excellent! Unfortunately, sadly and laughingly so.


4 posted on 10/25/2023 11:50:01 AM PDT by ProtectOurFreedom (“Occupy your mind with good thoughts or your enemy will fill them with bad ones.” ~ Thomas More)
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To: DFG

It was nice while it lasted. Biden’s got another $100Billion aid package all doused with gasoline and awaiting congressional action.


5 posted on 10/25/2023 11:52:03 AM PDT by hardspunned (Former DC GOP globalist stooge)
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6 posted on 10/25/2023 12:03:16 PM PDT by moovova ("The NEXT election is the most important election of our lifetimes!“ LOL...)
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To: DFG

The Bee never fails, and kudos for being first up with news from the RINO Vatican.


7 posted on 10/25/2023 12:17:26 PM PDT by Navy Patriot (Celebrate Decivilization)
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8 posted on 10/25/2023 12:22:07 PM PDT by McGruff (Don't underestimate Joe's ability to f*** things up - Barack Obama)
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To: DFG

Thats not funny and funny at the same time.


9 posted on 10/25/2023 12:22:16 PM PDT by BigFreakinToad (Remember the Biden Kitchen Fire of 2004)
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To: DFG

Either that or the far lefties have found a new Pope to replace Frankie.


10 posted on 10/25/2023 12:22:55 PM PDT by FlingWingFlyer (Don't be an attention ho. Country Music Stars aren't given Grammys by the retarded, "woke" left. )
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To: DFG

Now that’s Funny, sadly it’s true.


11 posted on 10/25/2023 12:40:27 PM PDT by eyeamok
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12 posted on 10/25/2023 1:08:10 PM PDT by 4Liberty (https://twitter.com/Lauren3veMemes/status/1712636606983688420 )
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To: DFG

How many lives were saved during the hiatus?


13 posted on 10/25/2023 2:27:21 PM PDT by conservativeimage (Divorce the Deep State Peacefully: Become a State National - tasa.americanstatenationals.org)
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A study to determine the effect of lighting money on fire to combat inflation.

Biden buys another house in cash.


14 posted on 10/25/2023 2:50:15 PM PDT by Vaduz (....)
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To: DFG

Every time someone bemoans the government being gridlocked over something, I never think that that is a bad thing.


15 posted on 10/25/2023 10:10:54 PM PDT by metmom (He who testifies to these things says, “Surely I am coming soon.” Amen. Come, Lord Jesus.)
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