That’s the problem with democracy. People get the government they deserve and people being, on average, quite stupid especially when acting as a crowd, they get a stupid government. Dictatorships are more fun: mostly, people get worse than they deserve, that’s true. But sometimes they get better than they deserve. So, do you feel lucky, punks?
This is why I’m not sure I’m for universal suffrage. I really think there should be some kind of barrier to voting. For example – having people prove they understand the basics of how our government works, or basic economics, or maybe just have skin in the game by paying taxes. I get it, once there is a test in place then one side could skew it so that voters for another party couldn’t get in…not sure how to fix that. However, the current way we are doing things is a mess. Too many making a decision based off of a corrupt media feeding them lies, or who will give them the most free stuff.
The government is the good, wise people who know so much better than you and who will lock you in a cage or kill you if you don’t do what they say (they’re so good and wise after all).Elections are when the one to hold the power and the one to crave it, rather than fight a war, decide to hold a popularity contest. They then see who can cheat the most successfully.
“The polls just opened up in the troubled, oil-rich, nuclear-armed authoritative regime in the northern hemisphere. Heavy handed tactics by the nation’s government to silence opponents, the media, and civil society threaten to undermine the legitimacy of the presidential election today, and the country’s reputation for political stability.Western diplomats, opposition leaders, and human rights groups accuse the president of trying to fend off his main challenger, by cracking down on political activity, restricting and barring journalists, and passing laws that tighten his grip on the country… but violence has already erupted, and an atmosphere of fear pervades the nation.The sitting president fired senior government health officials and halted public reporting of corona virus cases in April, delcaring that the virus had been defeated through prayer.Serious doubts have already been raised about the credibility of the outcome of the election."
Us in the UK are heading for a month lockdown. Starting in 2 days.
So many businesses won’t survive. However it’s not the government I’m pissed off and angry at it’s the “citizens” who don’t do as they are told and don’t bother to adhere to the rules. They’re the ones that caused all this.
Currently growing a thick skin before I read the abusive replies I’m no doubt going to get.
BE THIS GUY almost 4 years ago
Unless the island you had in mind is Alcatraz, you’re out of luck.
MatthewHecht almost 4 years ago
What is an election? What is a government?
Wilde Bill almost 4 years ago
There’s not enough islands for everybody.
Baarorso almost 4 years ago
I thought that the scariest sentence was..“I’m from the government and I’m here to help you!” ;D
BasilBruce almost 4 years ago
If your election lasts more than four hours, call your doctor immediately.
Bilan almost 4 years ago
I wonder if that cruise ship on Non Sequitur is taking newcomers.
Concretionist almost 4 years ago
Unfortunately, as we’ve seen for the last 4 years, we get the government that they deserve. Sux.
Caldonia almost 4 years ago
What if your government isn’t a democracy, Goat? You’re a simple fellow.
jdbligh almost 4 years ago
I live on an island. It helps with pandemics but not elections.
rekam Premium Member almost 4 years ago
Those of us who voted or haven’t yet, Against Trump, DO NOT DESERVE the government that will be foisted upon us.
PICTO almost 4 years ago
No man is an island, Goat. Besides, an inland plateau might be safer.
some idiot from R'lyeh Premium Member almost 4 years ago
I’m pretty sure I didn’t deserve some of the governments I’ve gotten.
blunebottle almost 4 years ago
Yeah, and pretty soon it’ll be our turn next, to try to remove the Son of Pierre.
Qiset almost 4 years ago
I’m with Will Rogers. “Fortunately we don’t get all the government we pay for.”
iggyman almost 4 years ago
Move over Gilligan!
Troglodyte almost 4 years ago
Is Pig referring to the election for village idiot?
Otto Knowbetter almost 4 years ago
Another scary sentence is “I’ll lead an effective strategy to mobilize trunalimunumaprzure.”
Procat Premium Member almost 4 years ago
Three islands, blue, purple, and red.
cdward almost 4 years ago
It remains to be seen if it will be an actual election.
Andrew Sleeth almost 4 years ago
“I gave him the beating, not that he deserved, but the one that he needed.” — Badman
Breadboard almost 4 years ago
Debbie Downer comic strips scare me ! …. Croc Power !
chris_o42 almost 4 years ago
Does anyone really know what time it is? Does anyone really even care??
royboy12 almost 4 years ago
Goat’s comment applies to all levels of government. Do we need another political party or would that make matters worse?
Spence12 Premium Member almost 4 years ago
After today, half our population is headed toward that island.
Sisyphos almost 4 years ago
We’re from the gummymint, and we’re here to help….
RohanDemon almost 4 years ago
There are no islands far enough away from this “civilization.”
pheets almost 4 years ago
Goat has an attractive idea…
rugeirn almost 4 years ago
You do live on an island. It’s just bigger than you’re thinking about.
Spacetech almost 4 years ago
True
diskus Premium Member almost 4 years ago
If you pretend it doesnt exisit maybe it will go away
redback almost 4 years ago
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RXMp9fBomJw
Zebrastripes almost 4 years ago
Voting needs to be emphasized in schools….it’s a right and privilege …..
Major Matt Mason Premium Member almost 4 years ago
Two words worry me: “Peaceful protesters”.
buer almost 4 years ago
That’s the problem with democracy. People get the government they deserve and people being, on average, quite stupid especially when acting as a crowd, they get a stupid government. Dictatorships are more fun: mostly, people get worse than they deserve, that’s true. But sometimes they get better than they deserve. So, do you feel lucky, punks?
Ed The Red Premium Member almost 4 years ago
Anyone can be President — ANYONE.
Geophyzz almost 4 years ago
“Obey the government, for God is the one who has put it there. There is no government anywhere that God has not placed in power.” Romans 13:1
Honest Tom almost 4 years ago
We have the best government money can buy!
DCBakerEsq almost 4 years ago
Pastis stole my punchline from yesterday.
KevDoneIt almost 4 years ago
The Constitution tells us what the government is supposed to be. Have you read it?
Queen of America almost 4 years ago
I can be packed in two shakes of a tail feather. My Kindle is loaded up so I’m good to go. When do we leave?
Otis Rufus Driftwood almost 4 years ago
‘I weep for my country when I remember God is just’-Thomas Jefferson.
MitmanArt almost 4 years ago
All aboard for Goat’s Island!
Ellis97 almost 4 years ago
Maybe I’ll live on Mars.
Radish the wordsmith almost 4 years ago
Wake up, time to vote!
ladycyg almost 4 years ago
This is why I’m not sure I’m for universal suffrage. I really think there should be some kind of barrier to voting. For example – having people prove they understand the basics of how our government works, or basic economics, or maybe just have skin in the game by paying taxes. I get it, once there is a test in place then one side could skew it so that voters for another party couldn’t get in…not sure how to fix that. However, the current way we are doing things is a mess. Too many making a decision based off of a corrupt media feeding them lies, or who will give them the most free stuff.
prrdh almost 4 years ago
You get the government you deserve…and as Mencken said, “Good and hard”.
VickiP123 almost 4 years ago
yes – a very scary situation – especially with the amount of disinformation out there that the brainwashed suckers are lapping up like beer
Wlly Blly almost 4 years ago
I just want to know if Pig won the election for Town Idiot.
MichaelHutson1 almost 4 years ago
The government is the good, wise people who know so much better than you and who will lock you in a cage or kill you if you don’t do what they say (they’re so good and wise after all).Elections are when the one to hold the power and the one to crave it, rather than fight a war, decide to hold a popularity contest. They then see who can cheat the most successfully.
Old27F20 almost 4 years ago
Holy smokes, sure sounds like Orwell’s 1984 is just around the corner.
KEA almost 4 years ago
Charlie: May we get what we want…Steve Trevor: …and may we get what we need.Sameer: But may we never get what we deserve.
zeexenon almost 4 years ago
So, I was just wondering if the Middle Ages plague was caused by C-19, would their death rate have been more, the same, or less?
donwestonmysteries almost 4 years ago
Good thing Rats and Pigs can’t vote.
woodyweaver almost 4 years ago
(From Tanzania last week)
Ratkin Premium Member almost 4 years ago
covfefe!
AndrewSihler almost 4 years ago
Excuse me, I didn’t “deserve” this government.
Number Three almost 4 years ago
Us in the UK are heading for a month lockdown. Starting in 2 days.
So many businesses won’t survive. However it’s not the government I’m pissed off and angry at it’s the “citizens” who don’t do as they are told and don’t bother to adhere to the rules. They’re the ones that caused all this.
Currently growing a thick skin before I read the abusive replies I’m no doubt going to get.
xxx
NatureBatsLast almost 4 years ago
Just pray and do what you’re told. /s
Die Barney almost 4 years ago
Put your username here for JOE BIDEN LETS GO
Aladar30 Premium Member almost 4 years ago
Classic Rats and Pigs.
dadarrow almost 4 years ago
If he’s going to live on an island, don’t tell him about climate change and rising sea levels.
WCraft Premium Member almost 4 years ago
Well, I live in Illinois and I’m still trying to figure out what I did to deserve this!
a nerdy trans girl almost 4 years ago
what is a “island???”
Caedmon The Great almost 4 years ago
This is why I like pig so much
WDD almost 4 years ago
“You get the government you deserve.” Maharishi Mahesh Yogi said government is the innocent reflection of the consciousness of the people.