An alien battle fleet hones into view. Clearly, they’re not pulling over for a happy meal. The people of the earth are in a state of panic, and they call upon their leaders to set aside their differences and act as one. President Obama addresses the entire world, promising to unite all nations in an effort to repel the invader. “Today, we are but one race- the human race”. He calls on the Senate to pass emergency legislation that would allow him to share US technology and resources with other countries and to formulate a fully co-ordinated earth defense stategy. The bill reaches the Senate floor…

… and the Republicans filibuster it.