Well, this is now the 5th strip that I’ve quit following because the artist just can’t keep his personal politics out of the strip. I don’t read comics to follow politics, that’s what political websites are for. I’m not a Trump supporter either, I just think comics are meant to be entertaining and funny and I’m no longer entertained.
I’m so sad to see Lio jump into the political realm. Even sadder to see the sign didn’t say Sanders. Tatulli will lose a lot of fans with this one, and I’m one of them.
I don’t get why some of you are upset with a comic displaying political issues. Many comics tend to do so, it’s just rare in Lio. Either way, I agree with this one. Trump is a dictator, and I hope he doesn’t win.
Not appropriate at all. If that cat was holding a Hillary Clinton or Bernie Sanders sign, then it would be accurate. Would be even better if Lio stays away from politics.
I think the sign should have covered all entered in the race by stating “election year”…it seems all the idiots from all sides come out of the woodwork!
Why shouldn’t Lio have a say in the political realm ? Obviously Trump is all over the news much more coverage than other candidates. We all lose if the fascist candidate is our next President. Wake up people & don’t be an American idiot
All you Trump haters should not worry. Even if he wins the election he won’t stop your welfare, food stamps, or free medical. And you will still be able to waste your life away instead of working.
With the way the Trump campaign treats the press, no one will be able to criticize Trump if he wins. Why shouldn’t a comic strip artist be concerned and speak his mind through his strip to help prevent Trump from winning and squashing all dissent?
Irrespective of the political position shown here (and my reaction would be the same if the opposing position were shown), this is not an appropriate setting for partisan grandstanding. For quite some time, I have continued to follow this strip like I did Lynda Barry’s “Ernie Pook’s Comeek” a few decades ago. At first, the “delusions of my childhood” perspectives were funny. But too much of it gives credence to the notion of familiarity breeds contempt. It’s kind of like watching the “Revenge Of The Nerds” film series. By the fourth installment, the “poor abused nerds” are so over the top in their willful abrasiveness that you find yourself cheering for the jocks! Obviously there is a place for this kind of a strip. But it is becoming increasingly apparent that it’s not the sort of thing that holds up well on a long term or continuous basis. If you enjoy it, that’s all well and good. But I believe I will move on to other strips. Cheers…..
Comic strips, like other types of media, have voiced opinions over various topics for a long time. If you don’t like the artists view don’t come back. I don’t always agree with a what someone says, but I do agree they have the right to say it; even cartoonists have the freedom of speech/press.
Lio is a wonderful, inventive comic and nobody should delete it because of one day. It doesn’t have a history of political bias and deserves the benefit of the doubt. But I agree completely with most of the above comments. Name-calling over politics is far below Lio’s high standard (and ironically is one of the things that repulses a lot of people about Trump).
And since when, dear objecting folks, is political satire beyond the pale of comic strips?Most comic strips were born (originally as caricature vignettes) and continue, as a scathing commentary on social and political events, quite frequently with very clear and partisan positions.Those who ask for politics to be kept out of comic strips simply want to consume this form of art as harmless entertainment. Politics is part of our life as much as the social quirks and ineptitudes that so often comic strips deal with (and which is rarely harmless anyway). Stop complaining that an author shows what he thinks.Irrespective of whether I agree or not with the political jibe or its presence or absence of refinement, I would today, if I could, subscribe to this strip twice.
Lio regularly supports the environment & opposes hunting. The artist is correct, here. (I will be voting against Trump in June & November, even if I have to write in Vermin Supreme.)
Smart action by a comic writer… Wonder where all the newspapers went…..to the morons everyone…..hope you’re happy with your five dollars an hour on the internet Markie….
This strip’s daily fodder is that which is monstrous, grotesque, frightening, abominable, unbelievable. The writer/artist would be remiss not to deal with the Vulgarian – in – Chief aka, shudder/choke/good lord!/spa fon, Trump.
Oh, goodness. One gentle political joke in a comic strip that features children being eaten by monsters, and y’all are willing to kick it to the curb? That’s just silly.
A purring cat is the best tranquilizer over 8 years ago
It has to be the CatNip – He’s really nipped out!
Templo S.U.D. over 8 years ago
Green Day, anyone?
Kaputnik over 8 years ago
Lio get’s political? Suddenly I like this strip less.
Eric Salinas Premium Member over 8 years ago
Now cue in the angry Trump supporters.
Plods with ...™ over 8 years ago
2 snerks up for this one. Also so sad.
Mugens Premium Member over 8 years ago
I agree. Well said….
thetraveller4 over 8 years ago
I’ve often wished I could live in the US, work in the warm states away from the snow and cold…but this year, man, am I happy to be Canadian!!
Mary Finkelstein Premium Member over 8 years ago
Perfect!!
sarah413 Premium Member over 8 years ago
Unfair portrait of a cat in the last panel. It should have been a sheep or a braying farm animal used. Cats know betters as they follow no one.
duffer37 over 8 years ago
Well, this is now the 5th strip that I’ve quit following because the artist just can’t keep his personal politics out of the strip. I don’t read comics to follow politics, that’s what political websites are for. I’m not a Trump supporter either, I just think comics are meant to be entertaining and funny and I’m no longer entertained.
Bob. over 8 years ago
Well, another one bites the dust.
Kenneth Books Premium Member over 8 years ago
I’m so sad to see Lio jump into the political realm. Even sadder to see the sign didn’t say Sanders. Tatulli will lose a lot of fans with this one, and I’m one of them.
Darsan54 Premium Member over 8 years ago
Green Day cat?
jessegooddoggy over 8 years ago
So freaking true. Arrogant, rude and banging the drums of war while the rest of the world wonders what happened to this once leading country.
SukieCrandall Premium Member over 8 years ago
What a wonderful laugh today’s strip gave me!
blackdawne over 8 years ago
Drop it over ONE cartoon? Idiots! It’s your loss. Bye to you!
bigcatbusiness over 8 years ago
I don’t get why some of you are upset with a comic displaying political issues. Many comics tend to do so, it’s just rare in Lio. Either way, I agree with this one. Trump is a dictator, and I hope he doesn’t win.
Crystal Wood Premium Member over 8 years ago
(Flips through CFA and TICA rules books)Hmm, must be one of the provisional breeds.
kas300 over 8 years ago
Oh, for pity’s sake. What a bunch of grouchy old cranks hanging around here…isn’t it time for the Early Bird Special?
Tkdgator over 8 years ago
Agree 100%
Tkdgator over 8 years ago
Not appropriate at all. If that cat was holding a Hillary Clinton or Bernie Sanders sign, then it would be accurate. Would be even better if Lio stays away from politics.
Peter Gordon over 8 years ago
I wish all the comics would stay out of politics. Politics and religion create animosity.
catmom to Atticus +4 over 8 years ago
@mstatersall…agreed, a provisional breed
I think the sign should have covered all entered in the race by stating “election year”…it seems all the idiots from all sides come out of the woodwork!
Comic Minister Premium Member over 8 years ago
I see now.
Dapperdan61 Premium Member over 8 years ago
Why shouldn’t Lio have a say in the political realm ? Obviously Trump is all over the news much more coverage than other candidates. We all lose if the fascist candidate is our next President. Wake up people & don’t be an American idiot
BeniHanna6 Premium Member over 8 years ago
All you Trump haters should not worry. Even if he wins the election he won’t stop your welfare, food stamps, or free medical. And you will still be able to waste your life away instead of working.
SapphireSkies Premium Member over 8 years ago
With the way the Trump campaign treats the press, no one will be able to criticize Trump if he wins. Why shouldn’t a comic strip artist be concerned and speak his mind through his strip to help prevent Trump from winning and squashing all dissent?
BlitzMcD over 8 years ago
Irrespective of the political position shown here (and my reaction would be the same if the opposing position were shown), this is not an appropriate setting for partisan grandstanding. For quite some time, I have continued to follow this strip like I did Lynda Barry’s “Ernie Pook’s Comeek” a few decades ago. At first, the “delusions of my childhood” perspectives were funny. But too much of it gives credence to the notion of familiarity breeds contempt. It’s kind of like watching the “Revenge Of The Nerds” film series. By the fourth installment, the “poor abused nerds” are so over the top in their willful abrasiveness that you find yourself cheering for the jocks! Obviously there is a place for this kind of a strip. But it is becoming increasingly apparent that it’s not the sort of thing that holds up well on a long term or continuous basis. If you enjoy it, that’s all well and good. But I believe I will move on to other strips. Cheers…..
tazz555 over 8 years ago
I guess I must be an American idiot
Not the Smartest Man On the Planet -- Maybe Close Premium Member over 8 years ago
As the kids say: “Oh, snap!”
Jessiecridme over 8 years ago
Looks like the artist doesn`t like Trump.why bring politics into a conic strip?
aedra6 over 8 years ago
Comic strips, like other types of media, have voiced opinions over various topics for a long time. If you don’t like the artists view don’t come back. I don’t always agree with a what someone says, but I do agree they have the right to say it; even cartoonists have the freedom of speech/press.
anorok2 over 8 years ago
byamrcn over 8 years ago
Lio is a wonderful, inventive comic and nobody should delete it because of one day. It doesn’t have a history of political bias and deserves the benefit of the doubt. But I agree completely with most of the above comments. Name-calling over politics is far below Lio’s high standard (and ironically is one of the things that repulses a lot of people about Trump).
lycina over 8 years ago
And since when, dear objecting folks, is political satire beyond the pale of comic strips?Most comic strips were born (originally as caricature vignettes) and continue, as a scathing commentary on social and political events, quite frequently with very clear and partisan positions.Those who ask for politics to be kept out of comic strips simply want to consume this form of art as harmless entertainment. Politics is part of our life as much as the social quirks and ineptitudes that so often comic strips deal with (and which is rarely harmless anyway). Stop complaining that an author shows what he thinks.Irrespective of whether I agree or not with the political jibe or its presence or absence of refinement, I would today, if I could, subscribe to this strip twice.
ChukLitl Premium Member over 8 years ago
Lio regularly supports the environment & opposes hunting. The artist is correct, here. (I will be voting against Trump in June & November, even if I have to write in Vermin Supreme.)
Thomas & Tifffany Connolly over 8 years ago
There are way to many of those on the loose!
cwg over 8 years ago
Boo!
Michael Rowe Premium Member over 8 years ago
nathanbtlr over 8 years ago
This strip is as out of character as it is out of character for Calvin to pee on a automobile logo.
ironked1 over 8 years ago
Aww. Ruined.
1776july over 8 years ago
Smart action by a comic writer… Wonder where all the newspapers went…..to the morons everyone…..hope you’re happy with your five dollars an hour on the internet Markie….
wherehaveallthetalentedartistsgone over 8 years ago
That’s just stupid. Why can’t he just do the strip and keep away from politics? He’s not smart enough for politics.
K M over 8 years ago
Should be either a Clinton or a Sanders sign.
jimmjonzz Premium Member over 8 years ago
This strip’s daily fodder is that which is monstrous, grotesque, frightening, abominable, unbelievable. The writer/artist would be remiss not to deal with the Vulgarian – in – Chief aka, shudder/choke/good lord!/spa fon, Trump.
dj95054 Premium Member over 8 years ago
Bye bye, Drumpfians. Don’t let the door smack you on the behind on your way out.
Kaero over 8 years ago
Oh, goodness. One gentle political joke in a comic strip that features children being eaten by monsters, and y’all are willing to kick it to the curb? That’s just silly.
Nicholas Taylor over 7 years ago
It’s very interesting to read these comments almost exactly one year later … A great perspective on American idiocy.
MatthewT over 4 years ago
GREENDAYFORLIFE
Supercat Premium Member about 4 years ago
Hahahahahahahahaha I laugh every time I read this Hahahahaha
JohnGallant over 2 years ago
Funny how Mark turns out to be the idiot in this case.