Ever since the 2016 presidential election, or the day Donny tiny hand defeated democrat's "beloved queen in a pantsuit" Hillary, America has seem to be thrown into the darkest days. Political realm and news circle filled with scandals, ill-intent propaganda, or straight up bullshit. The general public, unlike any other time right after the presidential election, instead of going back to burying their heads into their favorite TVs shows, are largely confused or angry.
The Republican, as many have predicted except many of the Trump voters, has quickly and blatantly flipped on their campaign promises like a deadbeat boyfriend after getting you into bed with him. On the other hand, the Democrat, has managed to light up an old flame with a new wig called McCarthyism, or Russia, Russia, and Russia, as an attempt to cope with the surprise upset (Seriously, a circus monkey would have get the job done). All these depressing news aside, it is quite entertaining in a cynical way, and it is looking like a sitcom on a dysfunctional family, as just like a sitcom, there may be a silver lining to it... Believe me.
Meet the family of US of duh A
The father (R), like to appear to be the macho man of the house. Beneath the strong exterior there's a layer of almost undetectable vulnerability, which he almost never shows, except when it is a speech / statement / tweet he doesn't like, then he would public fire you like in the show "The Apprentices". He claims to be fiscally responsible and promise to take care of everyone in the house and make the house great again, so we put our faith in him. However, he also needs to uphold his bro code with his friends such as the military industrial dickhead, the wall street coke sniffer, the oil & coal energy guy who just hates tree and drinkable water. It is exactly this internal struggle between the duty to his family and the favors he owe to his friend that goes through makes his character so fascinating, and appear to be strong, some say smart, even.
The mother (D), a compassionate, warm, and sympathetic figure to everyone. Well, everyone with a (D) to be specific, everyone else is just meh... (OK, honestly, anyone who oppose her is in a basket of deplorable, and anyone who criticize her is a moocher to her prestige top of the hill party) Marriage has been rough for the last 8 years since her male black friends from Kenya who are younger, more handsome and in shape been in the picture. And now, she just lost the major argument because of her own pride. Despite all these hardship, she gathers herself and keep up the appearance of a mother figure, as an attempt to not lose the children's respect to Daddy's recent new found macho. As strong as Mommy was, she couldn't have done it without her own strong support groups: the wall street coke sniffer (Yes! They can be friend with both the husband and wife! Marriage, even in failing one, doesn't mean you can't have the same friends. OK?), the pill lady who runs health insurance, the fracking man who just loves the mini earthquake because he can skip the spin class.
The guard dog (Or attack dog, depending who he talks to), is a mediator between Dad and Mom and the children. Since Dad and Mom put food on his plate, he will do their bidding, get the children in order, and the house under control. Once a while he will slip up when he educates the children, swallow some chocolate and puke on its own... But all the adults love him because he is a good dog.
The kids, is the bottom of the household power hierarchy. They often fight with each other, some love Mom, some love Dad, some can't wait to get out of the house since it has too many rules holding his potential back, some just want to be left alone. Only three things they have in common: 1) They are all whiny to the parents. 2) Don't trust the dog. 3) Something is fucked up about this family.
Popular issue 1 - Why can't we all have single payer healthcare like other family?
Dad: Free market stuff is better, believe me.
Mom: Family taking over the whole thing? It is too much like the communist house down the street.
Dog: How can we afford it?
All the kids are confused and fight each other because parents drown them in questions when most of them don't know better.
Popular issue 2 - We are in neck deep debt, how do we get out of it?
Dad: OK everyone. One, shut the hell up; Two, everyone need to cut back on everything except our home security system and guns, as long as we have the biggest gun, we can keep pillaging other houses on the street and sustain. Nothing buys oil and democracy faster than a big gun. Believe me.
Mom: Honey, we can't cut everything, we got to eat... How about just cut half of everything you say?
Dog: Your Daddy is showing leadership!
All the kids are confused and fight each other because parents drown them in opinions when most of them don't know better.
Popular issue 3 - How to defeat terrorism?
Dad: More bomb, hit them hard at their house, doesn't matter if it hurts other children. Believe me.
Mom: We need to be firm and show our strength just like Daddy said, meanwhile let's give the big red house down the road the business, the Putin family. They took a peek at my email, I heard it from all the 17 friends I have who I hate at one point, so it must be true.
Dog: Fire a missile so I can jerk of to it, I'd even do it on live TV like Brian William!
All the kids are confused and fight each other because parents drown them in opinions when most of them don't know better.
To be continued.