ChatGPT’s take (edited):
a satirical or fictional mock newspaper with exaggerated and dystopian political headlines
Left Panel
Headline:
“SCOTUS RULES 6–3 CRITICIZING TROMPE IS SERIOUS TREASON”
- a satirical take on fears of authoritarianism
- "Trompe" is French meaning "deceive" or "trick"
Subheadings:
Mentions liberal justices missing, hiding, or deported, suggesting forced removal of dissenting voices
Alito, Gorsuch, and Kavanaugh getting extra votes – a jab at perceived judicial bias or authoritarian overreach
Thomas and Bryant being excluded for being "Too DEI" – mocking right-wing backlash to diversity initiatives
Right Panel
Headline:
“NEW CONSTITUTION MAKES U.S.A. CONDO; WEALTH = VOTES”
exaggeration of plutocracy — equating wealth with political power
Subheadings:
A shrinking electorate benefiting the GOP
Voting rights based on wealth: “Total Wealth Divided By 100,000 Sets Number Of Votes You Get”
Taxes being optional — a jab at wealth privilege
By U. Dewitt Mei-Wei and A. Z. Rosenbaum – fictional names
Interpretation / Help
If you're feeling overwhelmed or concerned, it’s understandable — it’s meant to be provocative. It exaggerates fears about the U.S. Supreme Court, democracy, wealth inequality, and authoritarianism.
This is not real news. It’s a political satire, likely intended to:
Criticize the Supreme Court’s perceived rightward shift
Warn against erosion of democratic institutions
Highlight disparities in political influence based on wealth
Expose concerns around authoritarian tendencies in politics
- misses stuff (e.g. A. Z. Rosenbaum is not a fictitious, why Thomas and Bryant DEI)
- "exaggerates fears" of SCOTUS hard right turn to repeal 20th century, instead of "acknowledges fact"
