In a display that was as predictable as the sun rising in the east, the seated Democrats demonstrated an uncanny ability to remain glued to their seats. The occasion was the president’s heartfelt acknowledgment of criminals running amok and the need for justice for Arena Zeretski’s mother, who was grieving the loss of her daughter to a violent crime. It’s perplexing that there wasn’t even a twitch in those seats. Instead of showing solidarity with victims, they opted to treat their chairs like magnetic thrones.
It’s worth pondering what it takes to get them to stand up. The answer came soon enough. Apparently, the only thing powerful enough to break the gravitational pull keeping the Democrats down was the sight of the gold medal-winning U.S. hockey team. Now, here was something they found worthy of applause. The chamber suddenly roared to life with chants of “USA,” a rare display of unity. Witnesses said this display of enthusiasm was possibly the first case of the seated Democrats’ enthusiasm for something other than their own legislative agendas.
However, it wasn’t a complete standing ovation. A few Democrats managed to maintain their inertia, holding firmly to their seats. One has to wonder if they were just slow to catch on to everyone else around them or if they’d simply already hit their daily stand-up quota and needed the downtime. Either way, it was quite the spectacle.
Meanwhile, the U.S. hockey team, having defeated a strong Canadian rival, relished their moment of recognition. Everyone loves a good underdog story, much like the tales one hears during election seasons. It’s a reminder that while differences exist, some hearts still beat in patriotic rhythm, albeit selectively.
This whole charade was a telling tale of political theater. It highlighted the selective enthusiasm of our elected officials, who often seem to act like plants – static until just the right conditions trigger their movements. Whether there will ever be a shift in this trend remains to be seen, but as it stands, certain issues might never get the standing ovation they truly deserve.
