It says November 13/20 but this is obviously eight or twelve years back. Stay tuned when Bucky wears a mask (Silence of the Lambs style, natch) in 2030.
In 2008 I considered McCain and Obama closely matched candidates for President and it was going to be a difficult decision on my part to select one of them. But the Republicans made it easy for me to vote for Obama when they selected Palin as their VP candidate. A kumquat would have had better qualifications than her.
John Cleese even said that Michael was no longer the funniest Palin. And now for something completely the same — a Republican mess to clean up like 2008
Sarah Palin was an odd phenomenon. Once she got professional make-up, you could watch her glistening lips for several minutes before thinking, “What did she just say?”
I remember when Sarah Palin got announced. I actually had called that one a few weeks prior (I’m not really a political strategist, but I’d be willing to play one on TV). Among my other politically interested friends they were quite impressed at my prognostication – but seeking validation from others … they also were “who?”
The Michael Palin ticket rode on public funding for argument clinics. Those who wanted to make a case against such funding were kindly directed to submit their complaint at the clinic itself.
Sarah Palin was Donald Trump’s metaphorical John the Baptist—“…but he who is coming after me is mightier than I, whose sandals I am not worthy to carry.”
Republicans and Democrats have always chosen VP candidates in very different ways. When Democrats think their candidate has weaknesses, they choose someone for VP with strengths in those categories to try and strengthen the overall ticket. When Republicans think their candidate has weaknesses, they choose a VP candidate who looks much weaker and more flawed, thereby making their primary candidate appear stronger by comparison. That’s how you get such classics as Palin and Quayle.
syzygy47 over 3 years ago
It says November 13/20 but this is obviously eight or twelve years back. Stay tuned when Bucky wears a mask (Silence of the Lambs style, natch) in 2030.
DennisinSeattle Premium Member over 3 years ago
Michael Palin, in case you are wondering, was part of the Monty Python crew. As a Brit he would not be an eligible VP. Though we could do worse.
Algolei I over 3 years ago
Michael Palin would have gotten more votes.
iggyman over 3 years ago
Bad pick, “You Betcha”!
Cpeckbourlioux over 3 years ago
Maybe Michael Palin would have been a better choice.
nosirrom over 3 years ago
In 2008 I considered McCain and Obama closely matched candidates for President and it was going to be a difficult decision on my part to select one of them. But the Republicans made it easy for me to vote for Obama when they selected Palin as their VP candidate. A kumquat would have had better qualifications than her.
gokar RLV over 3 years ago
Oh for the good old days…we actually thought Palin was crazy…we had no idea what was to come.
VegaAlopex over 3 years ago
John Cleese even said that Michael was no longer the funniest Palin. And now for something completely the same — a Republican mess to clean up like 2008
Pocosdad over 3 years ago
Tom “Cranial” Ridge…love it! And I love the Monty Python references.
joegeethree over 3 years ago
Funny how Bucky acts like most of the democrats one sees on tv nowadays.
Jeffin Premium Member over 3 years ago
But can you see Russia from your bathroom window?
jamestipton222 over 3 years ago
Palin for Prez looks real good about now.
mistercatworks over 3 years ago
Sarah Palin was an odd phenomenon. Once she got professional make-up, you could watch her glistening lips for several minutes before thinking, “What did she just say?”
Thinkingblade over 3 years ago
I remember when Sarah Palin got announced. I actually had called that one a few weeks prior (I’m not really a political strategist, but I’d be willing to play one on TV). Among my other politically interested friends they were quite impressed at my prognostication – but seeking validation from others … they also were “who?”
stephenpbaker over 3 years ago
I wonder if that was Ricky Gervais Bucky was referring to in Panel 2? Didn’t think he was Bucky prominent in 2008
comiquer over 3 years ago
The Michael Palin ticket rode on public funding for argument clinics. Those who wanted to make a case against such funding were kindly directed to submit their complaint at the clinic itself.
bloodykate over 3 years ago
OMG, LOL!!!!!!!
mfrasca over 3 years ago
Sarah Palin was Donald Trump’s metaphorical John the Baptist—“…but he who is coming after me is mightier than I, whose sandals I am not worthy to carry.”
JoeMartinFan Premium Member over 3 years ago
Oh…I sure hope this story arc goes all the way up to Obama’s victory! I really want to see Bucky’s reaction…
Willywise52 Premium Member over 3 years ago
Love Bucky’s “up” ears.
Steverino Premium Member over 3 years ago
McCain picked the wrong Palin.
Daeder over 3 years ago
Republicans and Democrats have always chosen VP candidates in very different ways. When Democrats think their candidate has weaknesses, they choose someone for VP with strengths in those categories to try and strengthen the overall ticket. When Republicans think their candidate has weaknesses, they choose a VP candidate who looks much weaker and more flawed, thereby making their primary candidate appear stronger by comparison. That’s how you get such classics as Palin and Quayle.