Yeah. We get that you hate Biden and all his works. Tough. The rest of us hate what the GOP has done to us FAR MORE than we dislilke some of Biden’s history.
The fundamentalist Christians among us preach the Apocalypse. Ted preaches Götterdämmerung. As for me, I hope to settle down, read a bit of Candide, and for a while, at least, cultivate my garden.
Chris Hedges has just written a new article in which he lists a number of Biden picks. https://scheerpost.com/2020/12/20/chris-hedges-the-great-delusion/ Your depiction is spot on!
Well Theodore, you know Bernie’s backing Biden. All your ideals have been shattered. Time to pick up the pieces and put them back together as best you can. Meanwhile, you should put some thought in the dangerous, seditious ideas Trump’s floating in his last month.
“Well Theodore, you know Bernie’s backing Biden.”Of course he is. He works within the system which requires you to sell out.
“All your ideals have been shattered.”Hardly. My ideals live on. And a lot of Americans share them.
“Meanwhile, you should put some thought in the dangerous, seditious ideas Trump’s floating in his last month.” And I have. I have drawn cartoons about Trump’s flirtation with a coup d’état and I have written about it as well. We are definitely not out of the woods. Trump is a trapped cornered rat who knows that losing executive immunity on January 20 means that he will almost certainly be going to prison for the rest of his life. Personally I think it was foolish for Democratic prosecutors to put him in that position but they did. It’s never a good idea to trap someone. I think there is still a strong chance he will try to remain in office despite having lost the election.
Biden should reject all of the demographic groups who supported him during the primary and general elections. Instead, he should pick a cabinet of people like Ted, who despises him.
The problem with many of the GOP is that while not outright racist, fascist, misogynistic or anti-LGBTQ they were silently complicit in Trump’s. They enabled him.
Biden is going to have his problems. Not the same as Trump’s, no. But there will be bad decisions made because of who he is.
I do not wish to be silently complicit in Biden, simply because he is “notTrump”. When Biden is wrong, we need to be ready to correct him. After all, he is “notTrump” and may listen.
And one of Biden’s failings is going to be his corporate stance. He tends to go along to get along with these guys. This will be dangerous.
I’ve spent most of the last six years bashing the conservative cartoonists because they failed to kick Trump when he needed it. Let’s not make the same mistake ourselves. If a liberal voice chooses to speak out against Biden’s policies, that voice needs to be heard.
I am no communist. But I am deeply anti-corporation. Corporate boards need to be held personally responsible for their decisions, both financially and (what is a good adverb for sending someone to prison? Penally?)
And our law makers can’t/won’t do that if they’re beholding to the corporations. Or sitting in the president’s Cabinet.
I have been reading Mr. Rall’s stuff for several years, now. Off hand, I cannot recall a cartoon where something/someone was other than terribleawfulhorridbadbadbad………
Couldn’t ask for a better illustration of the emptiness of identity politics, and the dominance of the neoliberal ideology in seats of power. (Is “corporatist pro-war” redundant?)
Outrageous isn’t it.. Imagine, hiring based on qualifications instead of blood ties or recommendations from Fox News. thank goodness trump never did that.. long live the king /s
Socialism and communism were long ago proved to be non-viable forms of government. Even China is not so communist any longer. They always seem to be the tool of some dictator or other. Now the U.S. Democratic Republic has a wannabe dictator in the office of president. But our form government has worked, in spite of interference from our enemies, and tRump is defeated in election and soon will be out of office.
We already have social programs, so Americans are not opposed to acts of socialism, but most Americans are opposed to the word and name ‘socialism’. It has been demonized for certain. Attempting to demonize capitalism is a losing, childish strategy. Working within our system of government has given us needed social programs. It may take longer than some would like, but like tRump, some people kick and scream and cry when they don’t get their way.
People commenting here are wasting their time over thinking what Biden is going to do. Biden will ether quit, be removed or as he said “get sick” and retire.
Concretionist over 3 years ago
Yeah. We get that you hate Biden and all his works. Tough. The rest of us hate what the GOP has done to us FAR MORE than we dislilke some of Biden’s history.
wmbrainiac over 3 years ago
Purty mean, but purty accurate. Is there a chance in hell of any serious action on global heating before we are Venus II?
Daeder over 3 years ago
And yet it’s still a step up. That’s how bad things have been.
sevaar777 over 3 years ago
I take it the message is that America is eventually going on another crusade somewhere to bring it’s version of truth, justice, and crap capitalism.
franknason over 3 years ago
Always spot on, Ted
thebashfulone over 3 years ago
The fundamentalist Christians among us preach the Apocalypse. Ted preaches Götterdämmerung. As for me, I hope to settle down, read a bit of Candide, and for a while, at least, cultivate my garden.
dirtmusic over 3 years ago
Suprise surprise! The U.S. is pro-war. Thanks for your insight Ted.
descabro over 3 years ago
Diverse, but not a progressive or a conservative in sight.
rossevrymn over 3 years ago
Theodore, you don’t have to label Biden…………….we’ve got it……………Geez……………..BTW, we better not be getting into any damn more wars.
piper_gilbert over 3 years ago
Old white men have been screwing it up for two centuries. Time for a change.
Red Zinger over 3 years ago
Chris Hedges has just written a new article in which he lists a number of Biden picks. https://scheerpost.com/2020/12/20/chris-hedges-the-great-delusion/ Your depiction is spot on!
countoftowergrove over 3 years ago
Well Theodore, you know Bernie’s backing Biden. All your ideals have been shattered. Time to pick up the pieces and put them back together as best you can. Meanwhile, you should put some thought in the dangerous, seditious ideas Trump’s floating in his last month.
Ted Rall creator over 3 years ago
“Well Theodore, you know Bernie’s backing Biden.”Of course he is. He works within the system which requires you to sell out.
“All your ideals have been shattered.”Hardly. My ideals live on. And a lot of Americans share them.
“Meanwhile, you should put some thought in the dangerous, seditious ideas Trump’s floating in his last month.” And I have. I have drawn cartoons about Trump’s flirtation with a coup d’état and I have written about it as well. We are definitely not out of the woods. Trump is a trapped cornered rat who knows that losing executive immunity on January 20 means that he will almost certainly be going to prison for the rest of his life. Personally I think it was foolish for Democratic prosecutors to put him in that position but they did. It’s never a good idea to trap someone. I think there is still a strong chance he will try to remain in office despite having lost the election.
Van Buren over 3 years ago
Biden should reject all of the demographic groups who supported him during the primary and general elections. Instead, he should pick a cabinet of people like Ted, who despises him.
jgreathead over 3 years ago
He proves that he will “try” to stay in office every day of the week.
nickditoro Premium Member over 3 years ago
Ted, you’re so fos!
Durak Premium Member over 3 years ago
The problem with many of the GOP is that while not outright racist, fascist, misogynistic or anti-LGBTQ they were silently complicit in Trump’s. They enabled him.
Biden is going to have his problems. Not the same as Trump’s, no. But there will be bad decisions made because of who he is.
I do not wish to be silently complicit in Biden, simply because he is “notTrump”. When Biden is wrong, we need to be ready to correct him. After all, he is “notTrump” and may listen.
And one of Biden’s failings is going to be his corporate stance. He tends to go along to get along with these guys. This will be dangerous.
I’ve spent most of the last six years bashing the conservative cartoonists because they failed to kick Trump when he needed it. Let’s not make the same mistake ourselves. If a liberal voice chooses to speak out against Biden’s policies, that voice needs to be heard.
I am no communist. But I am deeply anti-corporation. Corporate boards need to be held personally responsible for their decisions, both financially and (what is a good adverb for sending someone to prison? Penally?)
And our law makers can’t/won’t do that if they’re beholding to the corporations. Or sitting in the president’s Cabinet.
6.6TA over 3 years ago
I have been reading Mr. Rall’s stuff for several years, now. Off hand, I cannot recall a cartoon where something/someone was other than terribleawfulhorridbadbadbad………
Zen-of-Zinfandel over 3 years ago
Should they lead or respond…be principled or pragmatic…
Cerabooge over 3 years ago
Couldn’t ask for a better illustration of the emptiness of identity politics, and the dominance of the neoliberal ideology in seats of power. (Is “corporatist pro-war” redundant?)
Alberta Oil Premium Member over 3 years ago
Outrageous isn’t it.. Imagine, hiring based on qualifications instead of blood ties or recommendations from Fox News. thank goodness trump never did that.. long live the king /s
john.horvath over 3 years ago
. . . and not a single unindicted co-conspirator.
Radish the wordsmith over 3 years ago
Biden has only declared war on covid. You need to give the Biden admin until Spring to see which way things are going to go.
ncorgbl over 3 years ago
Democratic prosecutors did not put tRump in any position at all. tRump did that himself.
ncorgbl over 3 years ago
Socialism and communism were long ago proved to be non-viable forms of government. Even China is not so communist any longer. They always seem to be the tool of some dictator or other. Now the U.S. Democratic Republic has a wannabe dictator in the office of president. But our form government has worked, in spite of interference from our enemies, and tRump is defeated in election and soon will be out of office.
We already have social programs, so Americans are not opposed to acts of socialism, but most Americans are opposed to the word and name ‘socialism’. It has been demonized for certain. Attempting to demonize capitalism is a losing, childish strategy. Working within our system of government has given us needed social programs. It may take longer than some would like, but like tRump, some people kick and scream and cry when they don’t get their way.
Not the Smartest Man On the Planet -- Maybe Close Premium Member over 3 years ago
Sorry (by which I mean glad) there’s no room for any of Trump’s cabinet leftovers. Better (by which I mean worse) luck in four years.
GreggW Premium Member over 3 years ago
Nailed it. I can only think of two good to great appointments so far.
Baba Yaga Premium Member over 3 years ago
People commenting here are wasting their time over thinking what Biden is going to do. Biden will ether quit, be removed or as he said “get sick” and retire.
jvscanlan Premium Member over 3 years ago
The same whining that gave us Trump in the first place
Boomer Premium Member over 3 years ago
What’s the lowest level of pessimism? Rallism. Cheer up dude. Its infinitely better than 45.