don’t believe anything someone says here. they’re bias and don’t realize the hate they spew, especially when people who are NOT from the USA. And of all the candidates, at least Peter is truthful!
This one is deep. Mastroianni captures the essence of the disgraced ex-president’s appeal. We (and yes, I include myself among those who made this mistake and therefore contributed to the Rise of MAGA), probably unintentionally (at least I would like to think it was unintentional), labeled a big swath of the American population as “losers,” particularly those whose good-paying working-class jobs were offshored or automated out of existence (“what a bunch of losers, thinking they could make a good living assembling cars!”) and those whose social/religious views were not keeping up with those of the coastal elites (“you still go to church? What a loser!”). OK, maybe the word was never spoken aloud, but the implication was there: “you’re not keeping up; you’re obsolete; you’re behind the times; you’re going nowhere” (which, especially in the case of economic globalization, was a real, measurable thing).
Along came a pathological narcissist with an instinct for flattery. Listen to the Orange One prattle along about our “beautiful, great coal miners” or our “beautiful, beautiful factories.” His campaign promise of “there will be so much winning that you’ll get tired of it!” resonated with those who knew that they were seen as losers, even if the word was never said. The message of MAGA was not really about making America “great again,” but more along the lines of “I will make you feel great again!”
It worked pretty well for him, enabled him to squeak into the White House on a technicality and create a cult following willing to risk (and sometimes receive) prison time for him. And if the “mainstream” politicians can’t figure out a way to attract the folks that their own culture has labeled “losers,” he may yet return. Ugh.
C’mon…Cheap shot! Guaranteed to rile the animosity so rife today. Not necessary, especially for a “comic” strip. Go to the ed’s or political commentary… BC Not Funny!
seanfear 11 months ago
what if I’m a loser, but not helpless still?
David Huie Green AmericaIsGreatItHasUs 11 months ago
“My peeps!!”
rekam Premium Member 11 months ago
Hits kind of close in the US.
Botulism Bob 11 months ago
Stupid is as stupid does…. and stupid always votes…. you just can’t fix stupid.
BigDaveGlass 11 months ago
Just asking for a shot from the grassy knoll……
GiantShetlandPony 11 months ago
Yeah, losers.
MailbuEd 11 months ago
This page is just begging for the political comments to begin….. and it doesn’t disappoint. Too bad, actually.
jagedlo 11 months ago
How long before the ad gets vandalized by “taggers” and others?
Count Olaf Premium Member 11 months ago
But what about you lowly unworthies?
Man of the Woods 11 months ago
I’m staying out of this one, too much ammunition.
preacherman Premium Member 11 months ago
Ahhh, truth in advertising.
rockyridge1977 11 months ago
The sign must have cost a “purty penny”!!!!!!!
dflak 11 months ago
Back in the 1960’s I was called a “baby burner.” More recently I’ve been called a “sucker and loser.”
HOTLOTUS1 11 months ago
don’t believe anything someone says here. they’re bias and don’t realize the hate they spew, especially when people who are NOT from the USA. And of all the candidates, at least Peter is truthful!
ladykat 11 months ago
Honesty in politics? Be still, my heart!
cracker65 11 months ago
Remember, what you are seeing isn’t happening.
Holden Awn 11 months ago
If you see yourself as a victim, and dependent on someone else to save you, you will remain so for as long as you believe it.
Brent Rosenthal Premium Member 11 months ago
He has the hair
Totalloser Premium Member 11 months ago
Peter has my Vote!
puddleglum1066 11 months ago
This one is deep. Mastroianni captures the essence of the disgraced ex-president’s appeal. We (and yes, I include myself among those who made this mistake and therefore contributed to the Rise of MAGA), probably unintentionally (at least I would like to think it was unintentional), labeled a big swath of the American population as “losers,” particularly those whose good-paying working-class jobs were offshored or automated out of existence (“what a bunch of losers, thinking they could make a good living assembling cars!”) and those whose social/religious views were not keeping up with those of the coastal elites (“you still go to church? What a loser!”). OK, maybe the word was never spoken aloud, but the implication was there: “you’re not keeping up; you’re obsolete; you’re behind the times; you’re going nowhere” (which, especially in the case of economic globalization, was a real, measurable thing).
Along came a pathological narcissist with an instinct for flattery. Listen to the Orange One prattle along about our “beautiful, great coal miners” or our “beautiful, beautiful factories.” His campaign promise of “there will be so much winning that you’ll get tired of it!” resonated with those who knew that they were seen as losers, even if the word was never said. The message of MAGA was not really about making America “great again,” but more along the lines of “I will make you feel great again!”
It worked pretty well for him, enabled him to squeak into the White House on a technicality and create a cult following willing to risk (and sometimes receive) prison time for him. And if the “mainstream” politicians can’t figure out a way to attract the folks that their own culture has labeled “losers,” he may yet return. Ugh.
zeexenon 11 months ago
Yup, our mega-rich with failed products simply change names and remarket … now we’re all fascist.
Silence Dogood Premium Member 11 months ago
C’mon…Cheap shot! Guaranteed to rile the animosity so rife today. Not necessary, especially for a “comic” strip. Go to the ed’s or political commentary… BC Not Funny!
tygrkhat40 11 months ago
From an old, Johnny Hart era strip:
Grace: Are you going to vote for Thor?
Jane: No, he’s too shifty.
G: What about Peter?
J: He’s shifty as well. I’m voting for Curls.
G: But he’s not running.
J: Why, that shiftless bum.
jpozenel 11 months ago
Appealing go that certain demographic can win you the election.
eddi-TBH 11 months ago
Democracy inaction. (stet)