In a recent interview with Oklahoma Senator Markwayne Mullin, it seems the good senator has been grappling with some interesting issues, from gun control to economic woes, and even a sprinkling of international relations. It’s been quite the showcase of modern media, where every conversation turns into a political pep rally, and Mullin is leading the charge with the gusto of a bandleader at halftime.

First on the agenda is the ever-persistent debate over gun control, especially in light of tragic events like the mass shooting at Brown University and a Hanukkah celebration attacked in Australia. The senator asserts that it’s not the guns but the bad guys wielding them that are the real problem. According to him, focusing on keeping firearms out of the hands of law-abiding citizens will do nothing but make it harder for them to protect themselves. Wow, what a novel concept! Instead of taking away the tools, maybe address the mental illness and radicalization causing the violence. It’s almost like expecting people to address the root cause rather than blame inanimate objects, which would seem too logical for some around Capitol Hill.

Moving on from the lands of Second Amendment debates, Senator Mullin dives into the murky waters of narco-trafficking and military strikes against those pesky cartel boats. The senator complains about the Democrats’ sudden craving for transparency, like a child demanding dessert after ignoring dinner. With 23 briefings already given (in the most bipartisan fashion imaginable, of course), one wonders just how transparent things need to be before the fog lifts over in Democrat-land. Perhaps it’s just that hearing about the effectiveness of current measures distracts from their favorite hobby of shouting, “Do something!” into the void.

Then there’s the economy, which the senator charmingly compares to an aircraft carrier – something that takes quite a bit of time and effort to turn around. It seems the current administration has been busy playing Captain on the bridge, steering the ship into the storm of inflation and job losses. According to Mullin, President Trump did wonders for the economy, leaving it shipshape, only to have the Biden administration throw the engines in reverse. Apparently, bringing the economy back on course is akin to flipping a house, you can’t rush perfection, even if Democrats are expecting Trump to perform miracles overnight.

Senator Mullin also touches on the drama playing out on social media, where he suggests transparency around Capitol Hill is a new trend he’s introduced. It’s all about pulling back the curtain, he says, and letting folks at home see the choreographed chaos of governance. One can almost hear the grumbling in the background from those stuck working within those opaque bureaucratic procedures. And maybe giving people a reason to clutch their pearls at the inefficiency seems to be the icing on the cake for Mullin. After all, government’s inefficacy has long been a beloved pastime for audiences.

Finally, there’s a look toward the future, where the senator is evidently keen on the upcoming midterms. Looking to the coach, aka President Trump, who Senator Mullin believes will help the GOP score big in the polls. There’s talk of keeping up the momentum, making sure people are excited enough to support the players on the field. It’s politics as sport, where scoring points with voters is almost as crucial as actual policy success. There you have it, a whirlwind tour across the political landscape, led by the singular insights of Senator Mullin. Another day, another episode in the grand old spectacle that is American politics.