“Don’t listen to lobbyists. Those aren’t the actual choices. The peasants sharpen their pitchforks, as we speak. If you don’t bail out average Americans, the pitchforks will come for you. Revolutions are not kind to those in power.” MJ can see the writing on the wall. Why can’t he?
“I’ll take my chances.” Senator Garfield taunts MJ with a huge grin. “It’s still better than getting shot up, like the last politician that tried to bail out Main Street.”
MJ jolts to her feet with murder on her mind. Her rage makes her feel ten times bigger like she could step on this ant of a man. “My best friend lies dying. You think it’s a joke?”
“Dangers lurk on both sides of that fence. I’m not scared of pitchforks.” Senator Garfield smiles wider.
“Then you should be scared of me.” MJ stares at him wit
