For more than two decades, political cartoonist Steve Kelley has devoted his attention to public officials the way the radiator grille of a tractor-trailer might devote its attention to June bugs. He has delighted readers by consistently consigning office-holders to the one fate they fear most: that of not being taken seriously.
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Clark Kent said, 3 months ago
Debt vastly increased by cheney/shrub/rumsfeld and company, who entered the US into 2 illegal and unnecessary wars, failed to pay for them, and paid off their megarich and corporate masters with tax cuts that we cannot afford. In fact when they took office there was no debt. When they were finally thrown out, we were drowning in debt.
Rockngolfer said, 3 months ago
@Clark Kent
Monday night at 9 Rachael Maddow is doing a special on how the Iraq war was started by complete lies from Cheney and minions.
Respectful Troll said, 3 months ago
While I am sympathetic to Clark and Golfer’s comments, I am forced to recognize the behaviors of both parties and numerous congresses and the lobbyists who manipulate them over the last decades that have brought us to this juncture. It does not matter who broke the vase. It is now time to pick up the pieces and unite them with the kind of glue that binds neighbors and their nation with common purpose.
Respectfully,
C.
mikefive said, 3 months ago
@Clark Kent
“…2 illegal and unnecessary wars,…”
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Although the wars were possibly unnecessary, you really should read S.J.Res.45, S.J.Res.46, and H.J.Res.114 which became Public Law 107-243 passed by the 107th congress as to the legality of the second Iraq “war”. Also, H.J.Res.64 and S.J.Res.23 which became Public Law No: 107-40 also passed by the 107th Congress as pertains to the legality of the Afghan “war”.
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As for “…cheney/shrub/rumsfeld and company,…In fact when they took office there was no debt.” When Bush was sworn into office on Jan 20, 2001 the debt was $5,727,776,738,304.649 (rounded: $5.7 trillion)
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I’m not sure what your sources for facts are, but might I suggest that you find new sources that are credible.
Bruce4671 said, 3 months ago
Whether we are speaking of the “debt” bomb or the next extinction event, one thing is true.
It IS coming and WILL strike.
Are you ready?
Will you survive?
For how long?
Want a chilling look into a possible future? Oh it’s fiction…for now.
Read Dan Simmons’ book “Flashback”..
Oh the story line is a simple who done it murder mystery. But the setting … in the near future ….chilling.
(I’ve come to realize my knowledge of classical literature is sadly lacking. Any suggestions on where to re-start?)
Gore Bane said, 3 months ago
Denial will not help us face the problem. And “denial” is what the Left does with its remarks on spending.
mickey1339
said, 3 months ago
@Clark Kent
“When they were finally thrown out, we were drowning in debt.”
And then Obama and the current congress picked up their spending mantle and made it worse. Fix the problem, quit looking in a rear view mirror.
mickey1339
said, 3 months ago
@Rockngolfer
“Monday night at 9 Rachael Maddow is doing a special on how the Iraq war was started by complete lies from Cheney and minions.”
And I’m sure her higher purpose is to make this a sterling example of evil and collusion so people won’t do it again. Wouldn’t it be novel if they convened a round table of bi-partisan economists and business leaders and tried to work out solutions for our current problems instead of beating the past and perpetuating the divisiveness that exists today?
ansonia
said, 3 months ago
@Rockngolfer
Rachel Maddow – the Faux News of the Left.
mickey1339
said, 3 months ago
@Bruce4671
“Any suggestions on where to re-start?”
What an interesting request. I guess this depends on what you consider “classical.” Beyond that, here’s a few links to lists for you to peruse.
http://www.eagleforum.org/educate/1997/june97/list.html
http://www.goodreads.com/list/show/4311.Best_Classic_Literature_Ever
You should be able to get a good start on either of those lists. I just punched in a search as “classical literature list.” If you feel like getting historical or political and I’ll put together another list.
Good reading to you.
Mickey 1339
omQ R said, 3 months ago
@ansonia
ansonia said, 2 minutes ago
‘Rachel Maddow – the Faux News of the Left.’>p>
…if one uses “Faux News” as an insult, even if attempting to sling mud at another news personality or organisation, it means one recognises that “Faux News” is an apt description of its original and intended target, Fox News. Right?
Rockngolfer said, 3 months ago
I try to keep up with the news, and fake news. Sometimes, though, a story that is supposed to be true puzzles me so much I have to wait awhile and go back and try to read it again.
A conservative group is upset because someone made a video of Hillary Clinton and a giant panda having sex, a fake Hillary and a fake panda.
What?
Darsan54
said, 3 months ago
@mikefive
Alright, not debt, but deficit. That was done. And though those wars may have been legal, the American people were duped into two wars of choice, which has had horrific effects on our economy. His sources may be off, but his conclusions are right on. And it matters who and how they broke it.
Darsan54
said, 3 months ago
@Bruce4671
Dan Simmons is a great author, but his analysis here leaves something to be desired.
Darsan54
said, 3 months ago
@ansonia
Except unlike the monkeys on FOX, she doesn’t throw poo at the audience.