Ted Rall for May 17, 2001
Transcript:
Death of Taxes (Man 1: My uncontrollable flatulence costs me jobs, sex and golf partners. Isn't there something the government can do about it?) (George Bush: Stop that nasty farting... support my tax cut!) (Man: How would that work?) (George Bush: Simple: putting more cash in your pocket will allow you to join a pricey health club, afford healthier food and get gastric bypass surgery! My tax cut won't just improve your social life. It'll also eliminate the effects of Global Warming, rebuild Afghan Buddah Statues and neutralize hexes cast by unfriendly witches.) Later. (George Bush: So: How'd your simulated tax cut help clean the air?) (Man: Well, I was already rich so I didn't need the money. I spent it all on cocaine.) (George Bush: What about your emissions?) (Man: I'm the victim of a hex! perhaps another tax cut...)