When will we learn that we should vet candidates for political office AT LEAST as well as we vet an automobile mechanic, an oncologist, a school district, a roofer, a landscaper, a restaurant? Just because we’d like to have a beer with a candidate doesn’t mean that s/he should be entrusted with tax-and-spend issues. We might was well give our teen-age son a case of beer and the car keys.
Now wait a minute, everyone. Ms. Benson makes, for her, a valid point. Consider her position as a True Republican. That being the case, Caitlyn Jenner does indeed lack the necessary qualifications Ms. Benson holds dear for any candidate for political office: i.e., a sexist, egotistical, lying, hypocritical bigot. /s
What qualifies one for political office? I mean, it’s not rocket science. Probably the one greatest attribute outside legal eligibility would be organizational skills which is what made Trump such an outstanding President. What dismays me is that so many congress critters are lawyers. Yeash. In any case specifically referring to the governor of California, both the great Ronald Reagan and Arnold Schwarzenegger were excellent governors. Well, Arni had a great start but towards the last part of his administration he kinda flaked out. Caitlin’s successful career certainly indicates that she could carry out the duties of governor. Far better than Newsome’s career of disastrous decisions.
Lisa, don’t you want to encourage Matthew McConaughey to run in Texas. He outpolled Abbott 45%-33%.
His experience matches what your Fat Orange Clown brought to the White House. Plus he will have the perfect campaign slogan that endears him to you: ALL RIGHT, ALL RIGHT, ALL RIGHT.
Americans can sometime be completely idiot where it comes to voting for personalities rather than principles…and this doesn’t always just pertain to Hollywood celebrities…any local or national ‘hero’ who doesn’t know apples from oranges will also work.
Republicans and Communists demonize democratic socialism with equal fervor
Quick, what do Republicans and communists have in common?
They demonize west European-style socialism.
When Republicans call Democrats “socialists,” they want voters to hear “communists.”
Okay, it was the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics. But the defunct USSR was a communist dictatorship (and became an authoritarian state under Trump’s pal Putin).
While independent Sen. Bernie Sanders, who challenged Joe Biden for the Democratic presidential nomination last year, is a democratic socialist similar to those in countries like Sweden, Biden’s not. Neither is Vice President Kamala Harris.
The Democratic party isn’t a democratic socialist party either.
In terms of world politics, the Democratic party is centrist. Globally, the GOP is way out on the far right-wing fringes.
Large democratic socialist, or social democratic, parties are common throughout western Europe, including in NATO countries. So are labor parties, which embrace democratic socialism/social democracy. (The U.S. is the only industrial democracy without a viable democratic socialist, social democratic or labor party.)
Anyway, the Soviets hated all forms of democratic socialism. (So did Hitler and the Nazis.)
What is ‘Democratic Socialism?’, an English language paperback book published in Moscow in 1978, parroted the Communist Party line, dissing democratic socialism with the same ardor as today’s GOP.
“‘Democratic socialism’, whatever its guise, is nothing more than a reformist and bourgeois alternative to existing socialism [communism], which historically speaking is the only possible form of socialism,” the book says.
Democratic socialist parties would beg to differ. So would Sanders.
Watch Puppet Mitch McConnell Pretend to Be Human in Robert Smigel’s ‘Let’s Be Real’
In this exclusive clip from Robert Smigel’s latest political puppet special on Fox, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell tries to prove he’s not a turtle.
Puppet McConnell welcomes the interviewer into his lavish home, steering him away from a meeting between his wife, former Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao, and Russian operatives and toward his “man cave” where he is literally growing federal judges. “We’re just chilling in the dirt like bros,” he says unconvincingly.
Say What Now‽ Premium Member almost 3 years ago
She’s perfect for the GQP.
Daeder almost 3 years ago
Lisa, who presumably vote for the least qualified candidate in American political history, is suddenly so very concerned about proper qualifications.
Give me a break!
ImDaRealAni almost 3 years ago
That baggage should not be allowed on the plane.
Concretionist almost 3 years ago
Like Ronnie or Arnie?
braindead Premium Member almost 3 years ago
How does Lisa know whether Caitlyn is qualified?
Has Caitlyn made the pilgrimage to Mecca-Lago yet?
Durak Premium Member almost 3 years ago
Maybe Lisa ought to put her name and integrity on the line and run, so that we can judge her qualifications?
NeedaChuckle Premium Member almost 3 years ago
Jenner wants to be a part of a party who hates her and all like her. Caitlyn make Mag Greene look positively like a genius.
GentlemanBill almost 3 years ago
If you oppose her you’re transphobic…
William Bednar Premium Member almost 3 years ago
Funny. That’s more qualifications than D. J. Trump had. Or ever will have.
FJB Premium Member almost 3 years ago
Trying to get back in the “Limelight”.
cocavan11 almost 3 years ago
When will we learn that we should vet candidates for political office AT LEAST as well as we vet an automobile mechanic, an oncologist, a school district, a roofer, a landscaper, a restaurant? Just because we’d like to have a beer with a candidate doesn’t mean that s/he should be entrusted with tax-and-spend issues. We might was well give our teen-age son a case of beer and the car keys.
fusilier almost 3 years ago
Ms. Benson, you are aware that you agree with George Takei, aren’t you?
fusilier
James 2:24
Whoopsie, don’t forget to use preferred pronouns!
piper_gilbert almost 3 years ago
Jenner is on your team, Lisa. Where’s the support?
Bookworm almost 3 years ago
Now wait a minute, everyone. Ms. Benson makes, for her, a valid point. Consider her position as a True Republican. That being the case, Caitlyn Jenner does indeed lack the necessary qualifications Ms. Benson holds dear for any candidate for political office: i.e., a sexist, egotistical, lying, hypocritical bigot. /s
Kracklin Rosie - “Tolo Dan Nan Galad” Premium Member almost 3 years ago
What qualifies one for political office? I mean, it’s not rocket science. Probably the one greatest attribute outside legal eligibility would be organizational skills which is what made Trump such an outstanding President. What dismays me is that so many congress critters are lawyers. Yeash. In any case specifically referring to the governor of California, both the great Ronald Reagan and Arnold Schwarzenegger were excellent governors. Well, Arni had a great start but towards the last part of his administration he kinda flaked out. Caitlin’s successful career certainly indicates that she could carry out the duties of governor. Far better than Newsome’s career of disastrous decisions.
moderateisntleft almost 3 years ago
You mean another Republican celebrity candidate.
Tempus Fugit Premium Member almost 3 years ago
Wow! She got one right!
ForALaugh Premium Member almost 3 years ago
Did you have a stroke or get hit on the head Lisa? Ahh, maybe you checked out some real news for a change. I can’t believe you got one right.
admiree2 almost 3 years ago
Lisa, don’t you want to encourage Matthew McConaughey to run in Texas. He outpolled Abbott 45%-33%.
His experience matches what your Fat Orange Clown brought to the White House. Plus he will have the perfect campaign slogan that endears him to you: ALL RIGHT, ALL RIGHT, ALL RIGHT.
RussBowers almost 3 years ago
Americans can sometime be completely idiot where it comes to voting for personalities rather than principles…and this doesn’t always just pertain to Hollywood celebrities…any local or national ‘hero’ who doesn’t know apples from oranges will also work.
Radish the wordsmith almost 3 years ago
All republicans have baggage, lying racist trump is the head of the party.
Radish the wordsmith almost 3 years ago
Republicans and Communists demonize democratic socialism with equal fervor
Quick, what do Republicans and communists have in common?
They demonize west European-style socialism.
When Republicans call Democrats “socialists,” they want voters to hear “communists.”
Okay, it was the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics. But the defunct USSR was a communist dictatorship (and became an authoritarian state under Trump’s pal Putin).
While independent Sen. Bernie Sanders, who challenged Joe Biden for the Democratic presidential nomination last year, is a democratic socialist similar to those in countries like Sweden, Biden’s not. Neither is Vice President Kamala Harris.
The Democratic party isn’t a democratic socialist party either.
In terms of world politics, the Democratic party is centrist. Globally, the GOP is way out on the far right-wing fringes.
Large democratic socialist, or social democratic, parties are common throughout western Europe, including in NATO countries. So are labor parties, which embrace democratic socialism/social democracy. (The U.S. is the only industrial democracy without a viable democratic socialist, social democratic or labor party.)
Anyway, the Soviets hated all forms of democratic socialism. (So did Hitler and the Nazis.)
What is ‘Democratic Socialism?’, an English language paperback book published in Moscow in 1978, parroted the Communist Party line, dissing democratic socialism with the same ardor as today’s GOP.
“‘Democratic socialism’, whatever its guise, is nothing more than a reformist and bourgeois alternative to existing socialism [communism], which historically speaking is the only possible form of socialism,” the book says.
Democratic socialist parties would beg to differ. So would Sanders.
https://www.dailykos.com/stories/2021/4/27/2027802/-Republicans-and-Communists-diss-democratic-socialism-with-equal-fervor?utm_campaign=recent
Radish the wordsmith almost 3 years ago
Nicolle Wallace on Republicans: Fear of Trump was the excuse. We were wrong. They are Trump.
BeniHanna6 Premium Member almost 3 years ago
Still she has got to be better than Newsom.
Radish the wordsmith almost 3 years ago
We’re witnessing the ‘death rattle’ of the Republican Party after Trump destroyed it
https://www.rawstory.com/republican-party-rattle/
Radish the wordsmith almost 3 years ago
Watch Puppet Mitch McConnell Pretend to Be Human in Robert Smigel’s ‘Let’s Be Real’
In this exclusive clip from Robert Smigel’s latest political puppet special on Fox, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell tries to prove he’s not a turtle.
Puppet McConnell welcomes the interviewer into his lavish home, steering him away from a meeting between his wife, former Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao, and Russian operatives and toward his “man cave” where he is literally growing federal judges. “We’re just chilling in the dirt like bros,” he says unconvincingly.
Let’s Be Real on Fox.
https://www.thedailybeast.com/watch-puppet-mitch-mcconnell-pretend-to-be-human-in-robert-smigels-lets-be-real
SanityRules Premium Member almost 3 years ago
You know that a political cartoon is spot-on when the readers attack the artist, not the message.
ferddo almost 3 years ago
Well, if conservatives don’t like their party’s candidates it’s time to demand better candidates.
Scoutmaster77 almost 3 years ago
Well, she’s a “Trumper," so…
mysterysciencefreezer almost 3 years ago
Why does she think the GOP will give her even half a chance? She’s still thinking like Bruce.
apfelzra Premium Member almost 3 years ago
The first time I can recall Lisa Benson criticizing a Republican candidate. Very well presented!
Drag0nr1der almost 3 years ago
Like her Trump-et
Flower Girl almost 3 years ago
The things people will do to gain notoriety. (sigh)
Thanks, Lisa. Good luck out there in California.
Some 60 years ago or so, people would ask, “Why is California like a bowl of granola?”
kratos1963 almost 3 years ago
Dream big Bruce, Donnie proved any fool can be POTUS.