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The lyrics of "American Pie" keep running through my head today. Sad.
In the past I have loved how you iconized government officials; for Dan Quayle a feather, for George H.W. Bush a "point of light," for Bill Clinton a waffle, etc. My all-time favorite was Dubya's Roman helmet, which over eight years gradually lost its luster. For Trump, how about a melting creamsicle?
Since Trump is going to be our tweeting POTUS, how about using Tweety Bird as his icon.
If Schwarzenegger was The Gröpenfuhrer, shouldn't Trump be The Grabbenfuhrer? Thanks for making me laugh for so many years.
Donald Trump = Unfit For Office = UFO. His icon could be a flying saucer.
The president-elect appears to be waffling on many of his campaign promises. How about representing him as a waffle with Trump hair?
I think a great symbol for Trump would be an orange windsock -- moving in whatever direction popular opinion blows.
Prior presidential icons were pretty effective. How about portraying Trump as a loose cannon?
How should Doonesbury represent The Trumpster? One word: baby pacifier. (Okay, two words.)
Please allow me to suggest an icon for Donald J. Trump; a flame, as in "pants on fire." Thank you for your consideration.
It seems possible that Duke is related to Trump...
Earlier today, Donald J. Trump did exactly what you predicted in the December 18th strip. Like, literally, almost word-for-word, except he actually shouted down a legitimate news organization in the process. My question is how exactly do you travel through time, as you clearly did? And what are tomorrow's Pennsylvania Lottery numbers?
Great news that Roland is back on Twitter! I will follow him immediately.
Indeed. As Trump Tweets Bureau Chief for Fox News, Hedley is constantly at his post, fingertips poised, ready to respond to events and to the urgent communcations of PEOTUS. Check @RealRBHJr out here: https://twitter.com/RealRBHJr
The daily strip is a little too high for me these days, but the Mudline is awesome!
I keep trying to find something good during these times. And enjoying Doonesbury is one of those things. Along with trying to get unfriended and deTwittered by Drümpf.
As always, today's strip does its job of providing a chuckle while clearly demarcating the insanity enveloping your country. At the same time, I read "Prophet of Doom" in the Daily Briefing section and felt my blood run cold. Over the last few years I have told anyone who will listen that the threat of climate change has me more afraid than the nuclear terror felt during the Reagan years. Now, William Perry has added a codicil to that danger. If, as has been stated by members of the US military, societal disruption caused by climate change is the biggest danger we face, then each of the elements Perry outlines as elevating the chances of tripping a nuclear accident or engagement is cause for alarm. As the dominant life form on this planet, we truly possess the ability to destroy it. Now how do I sleep each night?
RE: FORESIGHTED. As jazz musicians we smoked the weed, but it being illegal in KS, much was ditch weed. Now that many states are legit I am enjoying it again. The Colorado product is aromatic and delightful; lovely high and fantastic painkiller. If I could get it at home I'd give up booze. Kansas is just now entering the 20th century, forget the 21st.
Whoever is tweeting as @RealRBHJr has the personality well in hand. Hand of the master, I presume.
Today's strip is right on target. Again. As usual. Keep 'em comin', honeychile. There are many of us who are not enamored of, or fooled by, The Donald.