What does this political cartoon mean?

Question

i think it means that all kids are sad because summer is over

http://www.cagle.com/caglecards/main.asp?image=http://cagle.com/working/080902/cam.jpg

thanks(:

Answer 1

Exactly.  It means Summer fun is over.  The adults have pulled the plug and the ride is over.

Answer 2

Congress is whining about the people pulling the plug and making them go back to work. They did nothing all year. Their vacation is over.

Answer 3

Costs are high.