tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8993108951931633758.post7629593247003229416..comments2023-08-05T07:24:04.413-05:00Comments on Hope n' Change Cartoons: United We StoodUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger50125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8993108951931633758.post-47527636381868979672012-08-21T09:04:01.029-05:002012-08-21T09:04:01.029-05:00@drjim- Thank you, sir. It's an honor just to ...@drjim- Thank you, sir. It's an honor just to be nominated for a Pulitzer. Uh, you <i>are</i> on the nominating committee, right...?<br /><br />@Sarah Rolph- Optimism and pessimism can certainly coexist (in fact, it's the very essence of my "Johnny Optimism" cartoon. And, oh yeah, my worldview.)<br /><br />I got a little misty reading that quote from Tony Snow; I swear I heard it in his own voice and it's a voice I really miss.<br /><br />Stilton Jarlsberghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14503164551782304564noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8993108951931633758.post-91175585015747761452012-08-21T08:54:47.970-05:002012-08-21T08:54:47.970-05:00Thanks for the kind words. Yes, I'm an optimi...Thanks for the kind words. Yes, I'm an optimist--although I do have a wide pessimistic streak! As far as I'm concerned the glass is obviously both half full and half empty. And I may guzzle the rest at any moment.... <br /><br />Thanks also for the Tony Snow link! A very nice tribute. (I didn't know about you back then. Glad I finally found the site! That's thanks to Don Surber.) <br /><br />I seriously considered flying to DC for Snow's funeral. I thought it was lovely and fitting that it was open to all.<br /><br />When Tim Blair got bowel cancer, he was pleasantly surprised that Tony Snow wrote him an encouraging note. Thanks to the wonder of Google, I can provide it here.<br /><br />Snow wrote: "Keep your spirits up, your attitude aggressive and positive. We live in an age of miracles, and researchers are finding new treatments every day.<br /><br />"At any rate, I'm one of many thinking of and praying for you. If you need to bounce things off a fellow cancer patient, don't be shy. But in any event, fight - and enjoy every moment!"<br /><br />Blair is okay now. <br /><br />Snow lives on in our hearts.<br /><br /><br /><br />Sarah Rolphhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01669736522880904119noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8993108951931633758.post-35073817859197194832012-08-21T00:40:29.081-05:002012-08-21T00:40:29.081-05:00Stilton, I think you should win a Pulitzer for the...Stilton, I think you should win a Pulitzer for the "Bark Obama" cartoons!<br />Brilliant, absolutely brilliant!<br /><br />But they you didn't make them....somebody else helped you do that!drjimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05647484115197408897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8993108951931633758.post-9798117958741240252012-08-20T10:45:17.136-05:002012-08-20T10:45:17.136-05:00Stilt, the comedian was George Carliln. "Oh, ...Stilt, the comedian was George Carliln. "Oh, look, the dog's giving himself a bath! I dunno marge, looks like a pretty specific bath to me..." <br />Pete(Detroit)noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8993108951931633758.post-24238672180466336272012-08-20T08:04:47.346-05:002012-08-20T08:04:47.346-05:00Mrs. Jarlsberg is right ;-)Mrs. Jarlsberg is right ;-)Redhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00995981511802074871noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8993108951931633758.post-41911857174834438032012-08-19T15:55:11.349-05:002012-08-19T15:55:11.349-05:00OK my wife has the tranquilizers and I have heavil...OK my wife has the tranquilizers and I have heavily medicated -I was on the DMZ in Korea when Carter tried to buy a nobel peace prize with our asses!!! OK I got to go back to my room - quick!REM1875https://www.blogger.com/profile/04847984055699795355noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8993108951931633758.post-55995563881544876562012-08-19T14:25:53.374-05:002012-08-19T14:25:53.374-05:00@SeaDog- I appreciate the suggestions, but don'...@SeaDog- I appreciate the suggestions, but don't know that I'll have either the need or energy to turn <i>every</i> political player into a critter for "Bark Obama." Although since you mentioned it, as long as the main players are dogs I could pretty much open up the rest of the animal kingdom for other characters. HMmmm...Stilton Jarlsberghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14503164551782304564noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8993108951931633758.post-46678440831230784462012-08-19T14:12:42.655-05:002012-08-19T14:12:42.655-05:00@Stilton - how 'bout a Chinese Crested (breed ...@Stilton - how 'bout a Chinese Crested (breed most continuously voted ugliest) for Thomas or Pelosi? I know this isn't a dog, but a ferret for either Jay Carney or 'Baghdad Bob' Gibbs?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11922968943374559199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8993108951931633758.post-37765717325712290952012-08-19T13:58:17.813-05:002012-08-19T13:58:17.813-05:00Stilton - Please, I don't want to think about ...Stilton - Please, I don't want to think about Helen Thomas, especially on a full stomach.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11922968943374559199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8993108951931633758.post-87469963014546911362012-08-19T10:36:08.602-05:002012-08-19T10:36:08.602-05:00@John the Econ- Frankly, I'm surprised by Al G...@John the Econ- Frankly, I'm surprised by Al Gore's candor about Ethanol. Granted, the facts don't support any conclusion <i>other</i> than that the subsidies are a terrible idea, but Big Al hasn't always considered facts to be deterrents.<br /><br />As for Jimmy Carter, clearly his mind is drifting to an unfortunate place these days, but he <i>did</i> do quite a bit of good work after his presidency. I predict with absolute confidence that we'll never see Barack Obama do anything like that.<br /><br />@Sarah Rolph- When I work on my cartoons, I use a program which displays a library of art I have readily available - and Tony Snow's smiling face is there every day. Not because I expect to be doing more <a href="http://hopenchangecartoons.blogspot.com/2009/07/sunday-special-edition-tony-snow.html" rel="nofollow">Tony Snow cartoons</a>, but to remind me of the decency, intelligence, and optimism that he shared with us. I really miss him.<br /><br />And since I mentioned Tony's optimism, let me applaud yours and agree that Paul Ryan has done much to increase optimism among likeminded folks (including me) who've had a real challenge trying to stay positive during these past few years. <br /><br />For anyone who wants a treat, check out this link to see what the ever-wonderful <a href="http://www.pjtv.com/?cmd=mpg&mpid=56&load=7325" rel="nofollow">Bill Whittle has to say about Paul Ryan.</a>Stilton Jarlsberghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14503164551782304564noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8993108951931633758.post-10994064331353844092012-08-19T09:51:58.947-05:002012-08-19T09:51:58.947-05:00Great photo-dog-shoppin' there, Stilt. Laughi...Great photo-dog-shoppin' there, Stilt. Laughing my ass off. <br /><br />However you choose to portray Helen Thomas, if you do, I hope you'll consider including a tribute to the late great Tony Snow. All y'all will no doubt remember the time Snow summed up Thomas in one sentence, which he had the guts to say to her face, in public, on the record, at a press conference in response to one of her question/comments: "Thank you for giving us the Hezbollah perspective, Helen."<br /><br />Now there was an honest man. <br /><br />Speaking of which, I think that's the deepest thing that is bringing out the positive response to the Ryan pick. We are so relieved to see someone in politics who seems to be honest. Heck, compared to the madman in the White House, it's a relief to see someone who believes there *is* such a thing as the truth. <br /><br />Did you see that picture of the coal miners lining up to see Romney/Ryan? linked at instapundit today. Great photo, and the story has some great quotes.<br /><br />I haven't felt this optimistic since the first teaparty rally in 2009. I don't think the American people are anywhere near as stupid as President Obama thinks we are.<br /><br />Tomorrow, I'll be at the Comeback Team rally in Manchester, NH! I'm excited! First political rally I've ever attended, except for teaparty events. I wish my yard signs would hurry up and get here. I ordered them the day after the Ryan announcement. <br /><br />On the topic of making voting more, not less, difficult, I agree! <br /><br />In my small New England town there is a reminder of how it used to be--at the Town Hall they have on display the original texts used for the voting test. To be eligible to vote, you had to demonstrate that you could read and understand the information in the sample text (which is, delightfully, from the Constitution). When did that go out of style?!Sarah Rolphhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01669736522880904119noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8993108951931633758.post-46707484353618227242012-08-19T05:57:39.816-05:002012-08-19T05:57:39.816-05:00@Stilton, I have little optimism that the Ethanol ...@Stilton, I have little optimism that the Ethanol insanity will go away anytime soon. The GOP has supported this nonsense just as much as the Democrats have simply because most of the corn states are "red".<br /><br />Ethanol is near perfect example of the destruction that subsidies do on every level; political, economic and environmental. Once bad policy is clearly recognized as bad policy, it is still impossible to get rid of because of the political "feedback loop" that subsidies create; subsidized interests feed a portion of the subsidy back to Washington to keep the subsidies coming. Over time, more and more people (nearly 100% of which will vote) get dependent upon the subsidy. Once established, these feedback loops are practically impossible to break. Even Al Gore now admits that Ethanol was a "mistake" he made just because he needed to buy the votes:<br /><br />http://www.politicsdaily.com/2010/11/23/al-gore-mea-culpa-support-for-corn-based-ethanol-was-a-mistake/<br /><br />Even though the current GOP house has allowed much of the Ethanol subsidy to expire, the federal government is maintaining its mandate that it be mixed with nearly all the gasoline we buy, and is currently pushing to increase the percentage from 10 to 15%, and is still trying to force distributors to sell E85, which more and more cars are capable of using, but nobody wants. These "mandates" are still subsidies to the industry; the only difference it that we will be paying for them directly at the pump instead of having that cost buried in the federal government. The only upside is at least the cost of this insanity will be more transparent.<br /><br />I have every expectation that in 100 years when all cars are propelled by anything but oil, that we will still be subsidizing Ethanol.<br /><br /><b>As for Jimmy Carter</b>, I do concur that he was fundamentally a decent man with naive liberal policies who was utterly unprepared for managing the realities the Federal government, much less his own staff.<br /><br />It is unfortunate that in more recent years, his naivete combined with old age has allowed much of his post-presidential work to drift from highly good to unfortunate; such as the integrity of his formerly respected election monitoring apparatus being compromised to favor leftist thugs in the name of "preventing violence" and his drift into antisemitism.<br /><br />At least when Ronald Reagan began to outwardly show the signs of dementia that was the result of Alzheimer's, Nancy Reagan skillfully kept it out of the spotlight. It's a shame that Rosalynn Carter isn't doing the same for Jimmy.John the Econnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8993108951931633758.post-15236776094493895142012-08-18T20:49:14.391-05:002012-08-18T20:49:14.391-05:00@Emmentaler- In my youthful ignorance, I was a Car...@Emmentaler- In my youthful ignorance, I was a Carter supporter myself (no need to kick me, folks, I feel bad enough already). But while Jimmy was a godawful president, I always thought (and for the most part still do) that he was a good and well-intentioned man.<br /><br />I haven't felt that about Barack Obama for a single moment.<br /><br />Regarding Pelosi, I'm not sure what to do with her in "Bark" yet. But I know it will be <i>something</i>.<br /><br />@REM1875- Actually, I think all I need to do to create a Helen Thomas dog character is give her a collar.<br /><br />Stilton Jarlsberghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14503164551782304564noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8993108951931633758.post-81824239374693069692012-08-18T19:48:26.498-05:002012-08-18T19:48:26.498-05:00Pelosi is a really nasty looking wharf rat... But ...Pelosi is a really nasty looking wharf rat... But I have no idea what to characterize her as alongside Bark and crew.Emmentaler Limburgerhttp://pateratic.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8993108951931633758.post-62563158669016295812012-08-18T19:21:23.658-05:002012-08-18T19:21:23.658-05:00Coffee out my nose, think I hurt myself -sharp pie...Coffee out my nose, think I hurt myself -sharp pie for Helen thomas? <br />If she got a face lift there would be enough there for a couple sets of boots, a saddle rifle scabbard and the saddle to boot with some left over.<br />The sea hag? Maybe the kracken?REM1875https://www.blogger.com/profile/04847984055699795355noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8993108951931633758.post-76604971993978983172012-08-18T17:27:58.136-05:002012-08-18T17:27:58.136-05:00@JustAJeepGuy: You're right- forgive my slip. ...@JustAJeepGuy: You're right- forgive my slip. I didn't become "politically sentient" until near the end of Carter's term (for reference, I was in the eighth grade when he was elected...), and tend to blame him for everything bad that happened thereabouts... I can still blame him for the expansion of the EPA called "superfund", signed into law as he was being tossed out of office in 1980, but not for the EPA itself. Shoot. <br /><br />I guess, if I espoused liberal ideology and tactics, I could continue to blame him for its existence despite his lack of culpability; however, since I truly despise all things liberal. I find myself needing to offer a genuine and heartfelt apology to our newly demoted <i>second</i> worst president in history!Emmentaler Limburgerhttp://pateratic.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8993108951931633758.post-58549070022915384762012-08-18T16:43:28.008-05:002012-08-18T16:43:28.008-05:00@JustaJeepGuy- The infamous Florida "Butterfl...@JustaJeepGuy- The infamous Florida "Butterfly Ballot" also baffled a lot of homeless people who'd been dragged to the polls to vote Democrat for a few bucks - and because of the confusing layout and instructions of their Acorn-type handlers, voted Republican instead.<br /><br />And I recently read a story about some state enabling voter registration via a Facebook app, which appalls me. Voting should be made harder, not easier.<br /><br />@SeaDog- I completely agree about Ethanol. It's expensive, it's inefficient, and it's bad for the environment. All it <i>is</i> good for is enabling politicians to buy votes (by handing out taxpayer money) or allow them to make preening speeches about the environment.<br /><br />@Colby- There's no need to turn on the television to see "Americans Idled." Obama has made it the ultimate reality show.<br /><br />Regarding a canine version of Nancy Pelosi, I haven't created one yet but it's probably only a matter of time.<br /><br />@SeaDog- Actually a wrinkled Shar Pei makes me think of Helen Thomas, the woman who was a fixture in the Whitehouse news room for so long.<br /><br />@Emmentaler- I forget which comedian that was, but remember the line. Here's a <a href="http://youtu.be/7ylHMSSvfU8" rel="nofollow">more recent treatment</a> of the same idea.<br /><br />@SeaDog- I agree that the powers and responsibilities of the EPA should be scaled back to sane levels. Which means scaled way, way, <i>way</i> back.<br /><br />@Coon Tasty- That's a pretty good moniker for Hillary, though it remains to be seen whether she's going to be enough of a player in this election to merit an appearance in "Bark Obama."<br /><br />@John the Econ- Excellent summary on Ethanol... and why its subsidies and mandated use should disappear as quickly as conservatives can make it happen.<br /><br />@REM1875- The whole concept of racial codewords and "dogwhistle racism" drive me nuts. You know what offends me? A liberal on CNN saying that Romney is engaged in the "niggerization" of Barack Obama. Or the president of the United States saying black Americans have rotten employment numbers because of <i>how they look</i>.<br /><br />And I like your descriptions of the cast of Bark Obama - you're giving it more thought than I am! By the way, your "Lion Dog" joke should get posted soon. <br /><br />Stilton Jarlsberghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14503164551782304564noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8993108951931633758.post-72634493030316747032012-08-18T11:52:57.374-05:002012-08-18T11:52:57.374-05:00The Kenyan lying dog, Mit tin tin, the Delaware se...The Kenyan lying dog, Mit tin tin, the Delaware sewer water retriever and the rare but viscous neveda back biter terrier, a fine lot, keep up the great workREM1875https://www.blogger.com/profile/04847984055699795355noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8993108951931633758.post-55484590021009593072012-08-18T11:44:27.998-05:002012-08-18T11:44:27.998-05:00Just as the dems have discovered new racist code w...Just as the dems have discovered new racist code words we use such as -founding fathers, constitution, entitlements, the, and, it's, thank you, rain, hello, how are you? And other secret racist code words they have a few of their own. In this case when obumbler says 'anybody' - it is code word for those who support him. If he meant to say that we would not argue about this he would have used his code word for us - 'nobody'<br />I am working on this and hope to have a secret decoder ring out soon as I can figure out what sort of box tops I wish to collect.REM1875https://www.blogger.com/profile/04847984055699795355noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8993108951931633758.post-37401458673221842882012-08-18T08:23:28.445-05:002012-08-18T08:23:28.445-05:00Re the scam that is Ethanol:
E10 reduced fuel eco...Re the scam that is Ethanol:<br /><br />E10 reduced fuel economy by as much as 3%. The EPA is now touting the deployment of E15.<br /><br />Picture an America in some parallel universe: The oil industry announces that it is mixing 10% or more of Ethanol into the gasoline supply. Immediately, America's already most hated industry is attacked from all quarters for literally attempting to “water down” American's fuel to rip off consumers. Ralph Nader would be filing class action lawsuits on behalf of all consumers for the losses in lower mileage and damage to engines, and Al Gore would go on a rampage about the increased net carbon footprint and other environmental damage because of the resource intensive nature of producing Ethanol. There'd be food riots in the 3rd world, because of the diversion of food crops to produce Ethanol, and vast amounts of rain forest would be cut down for crop land needed to make up the difference.<br /><br />Oh wait. The last part actually did happen in our universe too.<br /><br />At least the America in that universe retains some degree of sanity. Ours clearly does not. Ethanol is a complete scam. The idea that “ethanol is low carbon” is a flat-out lie, especially considering that it takes a gallon of oil-based products (gasoline, diesel, and fertilizer) to produce a gallon of Ethanol, which actually has lower heat content than the fuel it's replacing. Getting lower mileage these days? That's probably why. Never mind the damage that may be happening to your engine. But now that the US government is also an automaker, they're okay with the idea that your older car is going to die a premature death. Just consider it your sacrifice for keeping the UAW in business.John the Econnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8993108951931633758.post-81041231990340045692012-08-18T08:18:04.717-05:002012-08-18T08:18:04.717-05:00@Emmentaler Limburger, the only mystery in the Fam...@Emmentaler Limburger, the only mystery in the Family Research Council shooting is how a sensitive, caring liberal managed to shoot a gun accurately enough to hit anything. The media isn't interested in any of that.<br /><br />And <i>"Ow, My Balls!"</i> is hardly worse programming that most of what one finds in prime-time these days.<br /><br />And for the Progressives, voting doesn't only need to be mindless, but mandatory. I've always held the contrarian view that if you do not have the intellect and motivation to get off your ass, get yourself registered, and show up at your voting location on your own, then you clearly do not have what it takes to make intelligent decisions regarding the fate of your community, state, or nation. I always encourage people who are disinterested to <i>not vote.</i><br /><br />@JustaJeepGuy makes a great point; just think: If the average Democrat in Florida was smart enough just to punch the right hole, Al Gore might have been President.<br /><br />These are the people who are sealing our fate.John the Econnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8993108951931633758.post-45670805673369567962012-08-18T04:20:29.821-05:002012-08-18T04:20:29.821-05:00@SJ - 'Joe Bitem' - Awesome!
How about &#...@SJ - 'Joe Bitem' - Awesome!<br /><br />How about 'Hairily Clinton'?Coon Tastynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8993108951931633758.post-55669940484890252252012-08-17T23:02:07.018-05:002012-08-17T23:02:07.018-05:00The EPA was put in place by Richard Nixon, not Jim...The EPA was put in place by Richard Nixon, not Jimmuh. foolishly, he must have thought the EPA would limit itself to its charter.......when was the last time a government bureaucracy stuck to its defined limits?<br /><br /><br /><br /><br />NEVER!!!!!!JustaJeepGuynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8993108951931633758.post-68371063440528465022012-08-17T20:00:47.612-05:002012-08-17T20:00:47.612-05:00@Sea Dog, Colby: I'm a firm believer that, in ...@Sea Dog, Colby: I'm a firm believer that, in a free market, public pressure would have exacted the same change at much less cost. You'll note that the EPA hasn't had a similar effect over the Gummint's own Nellis Air Force base in Las Vegas - the air there is just as brown as the 70s Cah-lee-phone-ya air was. The difference is <i>your</i> rights vs. <i>their</i> (the Gummint's) privilege...<br /><br />And, I'm sorry, but there is no <i>"constitutional charge"</i> for any such agencies as the EPA, Department of Energy, Department of Education, on ad infinitum. Each and every one is extra-constitutional; not one even mildly fits within the enumerated powers without some stretch or another. And their functions and "benefits"? Their functions <i>should</i> belong to each of the states - <i>if</i> the states chose to enact them.Emmentaler Limburgerhttp://pateratic.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8993108951931633758.post-63418322912746875622012-08-17T15:17:28.874-05:002012-08-17T15:17:28.874-05:00Sea Dog,
I was thinking she more closely resembles...Sea Dog,<br />I was thinking she more closely resembles a cat or maybe a chihuahua. Either way, a fun toy for Mutt.<br /><br />Emmantaler,<br />Get rid of the EPA? I suppose they no longer serve a purpose as there are no industries left to belch smoke into the air. This is all being done in China now.Colbynoreply@blogger.com