“We welcome change and openness; for we believe that freedom and security go together, that the advance of human liberty can only strengthen the cause of world peace. There is one sign the Soviets can make that would be unmistakable, that would advance dramatically the cause of freedom and peace. General Secretary Gorbachev, if you seek peace, if you seek prosperity for the Soviet Union and Eastern Europe, if you seek liberalization, come here to this gate. Mr. Gorbachev, open this gate. Mr. Gorbachev, tear down this wall!”Ronald Reagan, June 12, 1987,
One thing I like about these decades old strips is they let one compare the political sentiment expressed within to how it actually turned out. Ironic that doing the OPPOSITE of what Milo advocates, luring the Soviets into an intensified arms race, lead to the collapse of the USSR.
These strips from the 80s are a reminder of why liberals didn’t win the Cold War. Berke Breathed’s liberalism has always been on the wrong side of history.
jackhs about 7 years ago
When Milo grows up, he will probably be a liberal.
Acworthless about 7 years ago
“We welcome change and openness; for we believe that freedom and security go together, that the advance of human liberty can only strengthen the cause of world peace. There is one sign the Soviets can make that would be unmistakable, that would advance dramatically the cause of freedom and peace. General Secretary Gorbachev, if you seek peace, if you seek prosperity for the Soviet Union and Eastern Europe, if you seek liberalization, come here to this gate. Mr. Gorbachev, open this gate. Mr. Gorbachev, tear down this wall!”Ronald Reagan, June 12, 1987,
Holden Awn about 7 years ago
One thing I like about these decades old strips is they let one compare the political sentiment expressed within to how it actually turned out. Ironic that doing the OPPOSITE of what Milo advocates, luring the Soviets into an intensified arms race, lead to the collapse of the USSR.
Sisyphos about 7 years ago
The Secret Service boys seem to have Milo under control. Grandpa, not so much (facepalm)….
sam.adams.15 about 7 years ago
These strips from the 80s are a reminder of why liberals didn’t win the Cold War. Berke Breathed’s liberalism has always been on the wrong side of history.