Eat your heart out, Justice League:

I give you a mere sampling of America’s mighty progressive champions.

Sir Al Gore – all-powerful guardian of the planet

Sir John Edwards – tireless champion of the poor and disadvantaged

Sir Byron Dorgan – relentless protector of the middle-class

Sir Russ Feingold – diligent defender of the constitution

Sir Henry Waxman – ace eliminator of governmental waste and fraud

Sir John Conyers – eagle-eyed enforcer of all things judiciary

But a few card-carrying members of our illustrious blue team ready, willing and able to right this wavering ship of state.

A.