I happened to catch a few minutes of an interview on the radio from the BBC. It was with an immunologist who said “herd immunity” has never — in the history of mankind — been reached without a vaccine. There are levels of equilibrium, but no immunity or real safety. Of course, he wasn’t talking about immunity from common sense.
If you ever wondered which Americans, had they been Germans in the 1930s, would have gleefully fallen under Hitlers sway, selling their country and their decency out by supporting that madman….they are the ones who are currently supporting our own madman. They think of themselves as patriots. Just as Hitler’s followers did.
There’s one main reason why Trump & his sociopathic ilk spew happily about herd immunity: It requires them to do nothing but stand back smiling as millions die. And Trump is/has been/and always will be the laziest son of a bitch on the planet. “Do nothing, watch TV” is his go-to.
I do hope when the Republicans try to rebuild a “new” party, they choose a different mascot. Elephants are matriarchal, smart, take care of each other, They love, have compassion, experience grief and trauma. So unlike many of the current Republicans.
Mr. Ramirez, seeing that there are only elephants in the cartoon, I thank you for recognizing the GOP response or perhaps lack of response, to the issues you highlight above.
So, my favorite cartoonist has drunk deeply from the well of fear and desperation which drives the excessive and extreme reactions to coronavirus. The dogma lives loudly in this one.
wait, where are the conservative trolls. they may have left after seeing a comment from a conservative undermining their point. either way, it’s for the best.
Ramirez, this is NOTHING NEW! YOUR GUY has been lying the entire time, well before the pandemic hit.
And so have YOU!
.
YOU have been part of the herd mentality which enabled the massive corruption, cruelty, Treason, and now 225,000 dead Americans from Trump’s and YOUR lies.
That’s the way things are when you live in the richest country where a man with 200 billion dollars is looked up to while more than 30 million live in poverty. Capitalism for the poor, socialism for the rich.
Judeeye Premium Member over 3 years ago
What a pleasant surprise from Mr. Ramirez.
done over 3 years ago
Republicans are now as bad as Democrats.
Scratch that. They always have been, it’s nice to see fellow conservatives waking up to it.
Yontrop over 3 years ago
I happened to catch a few minutes of an interview on the radio from the BBC. It was with an immunologist who said “herd immunity” has never — in the history of mankind — been reached without a vaccine. There are levels of equilibrium, but no immunity or real safety. Of course, he wasn’t talking about immunity from common sense.
Kurtass Premium Member over 3 years ago
Your guy, your party Michael Ramirez. You contributed to the lies.
A# 466 over 3 years ago
Who kidnapped Ramirez?
artmer over 3 years ago
Almost there. The right wingnuts also embrace Qanon(sense). That’s YUGE for them.
gopher gofer over 3 years ago
i’m literally stunned…
suzalee over 3 years ago
The GOP war on science is very troubling
Otis Rufus Driftwood over 3 years ago
Too sad for words.
jmoores Premium Member over 3 years ago
If they had half as much common sense as they do hate, we wouldn’t be in this mess …
walfishj over 3 years ago
Well, he’s half right.
DonnyTwoScoops over 3 years ago
If you ever wondered which Americans, had they been Germans in the 1930s, would have gleefully fallen under Hitlers sway, selling their country and their decency out by supporting that madman….they are the ones who are currently supporting our own madman. They think of themselves as patriots. Just as Hitler’s followers did.
dotbup over 3 years ago
There’s one main reason why Trump & his sociopathic ilk spew happily about herd immunity: It requires them to do nothing but stand back smiling as millions die. And Trump is/has been/and always will be the laziest son of a bitch on the planet. “Do nothing, watch TV” is his go-to.
Radish the wordsmith over 3 years ago
2 to 6 million more Americans will die if Trump is reelected and the discredited murderous Fox ‘news’ herd immunity stupidity is forced on the USA.
Librarylady over 3 years ago
I do hope when the Republicans try to rebuild a “new” party, they choose a different mascot. Elephants are matriarchal, smart, take care of each other, They love, have compassion, experience grief and trauma. So unlike many of the current Republicans.
dandye over 3 years ago
Better than a herd of Asses (Donkies!)
fusilier over 3 years ago
Every once in a while, Mr. Ramirez, you can see reality.
Work hard, keep it up, we’ll be here for you.
fusilier
James 2:24
WestNYC Premium Member over 3 years ago
Ramirez is no Toles or Sorenson, to his credit.
Bookworm over 3 years ago
I need to call my doctor. I just gave Mr. Ramirez a “Like” for this effort. Well done, Sir. Well done, indeed.
Madzdad the bard over 3 years ago
Funny (read with full sarcasm) how both cartoonists and politicians are backing (running) away from Trump and claiming to have never supported him…
fritzoid Premium Member over 3 years ago
No surprise here. The one issue where Ramirez has consistently slammed Trump is on COVID response. He’s been doing it for months.
However, if he ever runs a cartoon that’s explicitly pro-Biden (on COVID or anything else), it’ll be a first.
Alberta Oil Premium Member over 3 years ago
Americans reached “that” herd immunity long before trump.. but trump is taking it to a level never thought possible.
Radish the wordsmith over 3 years ago
Trump is losing his war with Anthony Fauci — and he can’t do anything about it
https://www.rawstory.com/2020/10/trump-is-losing-his-war-with-anthony-fauci-and-he-cant-do-anything-about-it-columnist/
Trump is a total disaster, time to get rid of him.
Tralfaz Premium Member over 3 years ago
Mr. Ramirez, seeing that there are only elephants in the cartoon, I thank you for recognizing the GOP response or perhaps lack of response, to the issues you highlight above.
john.horvath over 3 years ago
Thank you, Michael.
stevezdude over 3 years ago
So, my favorite cartoonist has drunk deeply from the well of fear and desperation which drives the excessive and extreme reactions to coronavirus. The dogma lives loudly in this one.
Patjade over 3 years ago
That’s your herd mentality for you.
Diamond Lil over 3 years ago
A little late to start telling truth, but I hope you can mitigate some of the pain you helped caused
plantjudge17 over 3 years ago
wait, where are the conservative trolls. they may have left after seeing a comment from a conservative undermining their point. either way, it’s for the best.
quixotic3 over 3 years ago
Turns out Ignorance has consequences.
braindead Premium Member over 3 years ago
Ramirez, this is NOTHING NEW! YOUR GUY has been lying the entire time, well before the pandemic hit.
And so have YOU!
.
YOU have been part of the herd mentality which enabled the massive corruption, cruelty, Treason, and now 225,000 dead Americans from Trump’s and YOUR lies.
You should be proud, very very proud.
Walter Kocker Premium Member over 3 years ago
Interestingly, elephants and humans are the only two animals with chins. (True)
So how do we explain Mitch McConnell?
Scoutmaster77 over 3 years ago
Better late than never… (sigh)
DeepState over 3 years ago
A sad tale. Hopefully, this one will have a happier ending once the Rump is gone.
IDEALeducation over 3 years ago
Ramirez is that one way in the back, following along as usual.
Daeder over 3 years ago
Wow! Nice comic, Mike! I wish I could see more like this one.
pamela welch Premium Member over 3 years ago
You got it right Michael!
Radish the wordsmith over 3 years ago
Can we call it the Republican holocaust yet?
randolini Premium Member over 3 years ago
That’s the way things are when you live in the richest country where a man with 200 billion dollars is looked up to while more than 30 million live in poverty. Capitalism for the poor, socialism for the rich.