Doonesbury by Garry Trudeau for October 14, 2016
October 13, 2016
October 15, 2016
Transcript:
Roland: April 3, 1987-- I reach a decision. I must dislodge the recollections buried deep within the president's subconscious. Fashioning a crude incendiary device from a brandy bottle, I let fly. Aide: A rush of memory, sir? About what? Reagan: I forget.
BE THIS GUY over 7 years ago
Hey, you gave it a shot.
Partyalldatyme over 7 years ago
What did the President forget, and when did he forget it?
AKHenderson Premium Member over 7 years ago
The story lacks context if one hasn’t seen the original “In Search of Reagan’s Brain” arc. Of course the younger generation has little knowledge of the relevant issue, or that Hedley had a job before Fox.
Given his history, it makes sense that Hedley was attracted to relatively conservative broadcasting not out of ideology but just because it was the latest fad. I’m really dating myself with this reference, but he’s the “Thoroughly Modern Millie” of journalism.
labradogg over 7 years ago
Meanwhile, IRT, Ronald Reagan turns on a spit in Hell, right next to the ones reserved for Bush and Cheney.
Kip W over 7 years ago
Reagan’s boom was so long-lasting because it paced itself, and only showed up during Democratic administrations, taking well-deserved rests whenever a Republican was in the office.
Packratjohn Premium Member over 7 years ago
Why use an incendiary? Why not HE?
Kip W over 7 years ago
Byrd is the one sort of racist the GOP won’t ever embrace: an ex-racist.