Ted Rall for July 11, 2012
July 09, 2012
July 13, 2012
Transcript:
he income tax is a tax upon the honest men and an exemption of the income of rascals.) 1913- Republican response to the bill that propsed the first federal income tax. (Man 2: This is an unconstitutional violation of the interstate commerce clause! (It would be ok if it were just a tax.) 2009- Republican talking point in response to Obamacare proposal. (Man 3: Ok, so it's not unconstitutional! But it's even worse than unconstitutional it's a new tax!) 2012- Republican response after the Supreme Court approves the ACA. What if Democrats did the same thing? (Barack Obama: It would be unconstitutional not to nationalize the entire healthcare system. No choice gotta.) (Woman: Universal healthcare is a tax cut on poor people who can now afford to see a doctor.) It wouldn't elevate the discussion or break gridlock- but it'd sure be fun. (Man 4: Gay marriage is a tax on gays- weddings are pricey! So really its for straights.)
braindead Premium Member almost 12 years ago
The lottery is a tax on people who are bad at math.
Ketira almost 12 years ago
To @human & braindead:I don’t get how your statements go along with this ’toon. Mind elaborating?
lonecat almost 12 years ago
When the umpire says it’s a strike, it’s a strike. If you protest too much, you’re out of the game.
charliekane almost 12 years ago
Disingenuous opposition. Positively Jon Stewart-ian.Well played, Mr. Rall.
charliekane almost 12 years ago
Also note: “What if Democrats dis the same thing?”The blame may be shared, but it ain’t equal.
eadn almost 12 years ago
You mean all this considering that Dems and liberals go to any length to “win” their POV including the usual racism or other simplistic views to discount thinking that isn’t their own?
pirate227 almost 12 years ago
Nice!
Jason Allen almost 12 years ago
“Gays are richer. They can afford to pay for the elaborate wedding(s)”Did you mean for that to sound like some kind of baseless stereotype?
walruscarver2000 almost 12 years ago
Right! Government services should be provided free. (Did your mother have any children that lived?)
charliekane almost 12 years ago
Sorry, wrong answer.It’s the price we pay for a civilized society.
MiepR almost 12 years ago
Nicely done, Ted.