by Beyond the dreadful Alito hearings, the week was a laugh riot: America was reconfigured in the guise of an elephant; Tom Delay was Ding Donged; Ye Olde Boys Club proves why none of these Supreme Court appointments matter in the power structure of Washington and that’s why the Senators go limp against going strong for a confrontation and, finally; When Ted Met Arlen was good for some dramatic entertainment and tension release from the circus that has become Washington politicking:
This would be funny if it didn’t make me so sad. The truth in funny can hurt.
We are living in sad times, AdjunctX. Woe is everywhere and not much hope is springing eternal!
Yes, that’s right but a way out is to dig in with cartoons like these. They make a truthful point that hurts but it doesn’t seem to hurt so bad if you’re laughing.
That’s why I like editorial cartoons — they do the speaking up for the little guy and for the democratic method of living.
Late night comedians do the same thing but not as well as Johnny Carson.
Carson was the best at national ribbing. The national news anchors used to also have power in reforming government but that all changed in deregulation and the rise of the FCC’s ability to control broadcasting’s bottom line with more and more behavioral restrictions.
I’m new here. The drawings are great. We need more open thinking and communication.
It’s nice to meet you, Bert, and thanks for popping in here with us!
I agree open conversation can benefit a wide range of national ailing.
I’ll be back here for sure. I like to have a conversation where even if people don’t agree they aren’t going to kill each other. Cartoons like this make it easier to get along.
Well said, Bert. Where are you located in the world?
I’m sort of from everywhere. I drive a truck. Long hauls. I see the whole country out my window. Right now I’m nearing Missouri.
I look forward to hearing from you as you pass through the world, Bert, and let us know how you’re doing and what you find along the way!
The lack of correct use of grammar and spelling always peeves me too – by profession, I’m a trained secretary and I like to see a well written (and laid out article) so some of these newer blogs you mention turn me right off too. In fact, after reading the first line I’m ready to switch to another blog. Give me a well written (and correctly spelt) article anytime!
By the way, I don’t post every day, but do post to my family blog and my business blog regularly during the week.
My post here is linked to my business blog, the family one is http://thomases.org.
It’s a pleasure to meet you, Kathie!
I love your blog. You have a lot of great information there!