The House of Representatives faces ongoing criticism for extended recesses and perceived inactivity even during session periods. Members often balance legislative duties with breaks that critics say resemble full vacations. The piece argues that the distinction between official work time and time off has blurred to the point of being meaningless for the chamber.
red hammock
Aug
30
2025
Bart van Leeuwen's cartoon depicts Donald Trump in camouflage bursting in with a rifle on a relaxed Nicolás Maduro in a Venezuelan-striped hammock, smoking and armed. Elements like white powder and a bikini screensaver add satirical layers to invasion, warfare, tension, coup, and guerrilla themes in this humorous U.S.-Venezuela standoff.
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18
2019
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21
2019
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12
2009
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13
2009
