Ever wonder why they don’t have school shootings in major cities? Well, it’s simple: schools are built so that student can’t bring in guns, and to keep out people who have no business being there. Imagine that. Schools that actually keep bad people out….
The Republican Party set off on this road 30 odd years ago with their wedge issues strategy. Guns, god, gays and abortion. Divide people on emotional levels and pander to single issue voters. Just to get a few more percentage points to be competitive in elections. Now what was once a political party with at least some principles has devolved into a hypocritical, unethical morass. They cannot win without the votes of the zealots so they are now ruled by them. Until some substantial portion of principled and, god forbid, moderate Republicans stop voting for them this will end badly. More badly than it already is…. Please people, stop being loyal to self-serving politicians who know they can count on your party loyalty and use your loyalty to do whatever they like. The letter you put after your name is by choice, and it’s your choice. No excuses.
Did you hear that one clown say that the solution for school shootings is to boobytrap schools. Like, yeah…that would work. Don’t see anything going wrong with that idea. [eye roll]
I’m starting to believe there’s a much darker thing going on here that I previously was missing… I used to think that conservative politicians were against gun control simply to procure votes from their base and to maintain NRA backing, but I’m starting to suspect that many of them truly believe that the rightful ownership of guns, from BB to bazooka, is essential to the constitutional definition of America, regardless of the concomitant death and destruction. They don’t see this country as being an idea, but rather a gun. My father has always told me that a conservative is a person that’s against government assistance until he needs some. Right, the insane ultra-availability of guns in American has never intruded on the privileged, insulated world in which Ted Cruz lives. So why would he even for one second consider the necessity of sensible gun controls laws?
When it comes to forwarding the Trumplican Right and NRA’s political agenda, as well as increasing the profits of the Arms & Munitions Manufacturers … the the loss of a few school children ( preferable non-white ) is merely collateral damage and easily assuaged with a few meaningless expressions of thoughts and prayers.
In one panel Bolling has basically concisely displayed Conservatives entire list of excuses/rationalizations/deflections re school shootings. And well as all their other pressing societal concerns. Depressing but true.
So, when guns have become sacred objects to some, does that mean that the right to free-carry attack rifles is supported by both the second AND first amendments?
Say What Now‽ Premium Member over 2 years ago
Repubs will not get that this is supposed to be satirical.
JudasPeckerwood over 2 years ago
That good guy with a gun will sort it out!
Cpeckbourlioux over 2 years ago
Good idea, bulletproof backpacks.
KenseidenXL over 2 years ago
Ever wonder why they don’t have school shootings in major cities? Well, it’s simple: schools are built so that student can’t bring in guns, and to keep out people who have no business being there. Imagine that. Schools that actually keep bad people out….
Masterskrain over 2 years ago
JESUS, this is Revolting, Disgusting, Horrible… and A FRIGHTENINGLY ACCURATE DEPICTION OF THE QPUBLICAN DREAM FOR OUR SCHOOLS!!!
wrd2255 over 2 years ago
Ruben, you outdid yourself. Sad for the subject behind this, but well put.
bbenoit over 2 years ago
The Republican Party set off on this road 30 odd years ago with their wedge issues strategy. Guns, god, gays and abortion. Divide people on emotional levels and pander to single issue voters. Just to get a few more percentage points to be competitive in elections. Now what was once a political party with at least some principles has devolved into a hypocritical, unethical morass. They cannot win without the votes of the zealots so they are now ruled by them. Until some substantial portion of principled and, god forbid, moderate Republicans stop voting for them this will end badly. More badly than it already is…. Please people, stop being loyal to self-serving politicians who know they can count on your party loyalty and use your loyalty to do whatever they like. The letter you put after your name is by choice, and it’s your choice. No excuses.
Decepticomic over 2 years ago
Thank christ this won’t result in any changes to gun control laws in the u.s. That’s what matters… to the biggest pieces of $#%* on the planet anyway.
DROODLE over 2 years ago
Heart breaking!
Striped Cat over 2 years ago
Did you hear that one clown say that the solution for school shootings is to boobytrap schools. Like, yeah…that would work. Don’t see anything going wrong with that idea. [eye roll]
Rev Phnk Ey over 2 years ago
Where does the school keep its peach tree dishes?
Stan Corrected over 2 years ago
For me, “acceptable loss” hits the hardest…
GaryCooper over 2 years ago
Thoughts and prayers. My thought is that pro-gun governor is responsible for this, and my prayer is that he will be voted out of office.
shw123 over 2 years ago
I’m starting to believe there’s a much darker thing going on here that I previously was missing… I used to think that conservative politicians were against gun control simply to procure votes from their base and to maintain NRA backing, but I’m starting to suspect that many of them truly believe that the rightful ownership of guns, from BB to bazooka, is essential to the constitutional definition of America, regardless of the concomitant death and destruction. They don’t see this country as being an idea, but rather a gun. My father has always told me that a conservative is a person that’s against government assistance until he needs some. Right, the insane ultra-availability of guns in American has never intruded on the privileged, insulated world in which Ted Cruz lives. So why would he even for one second consider the necessity of sensible gun controls laws?
Linguist over 2 years ago
When it comes to forwarding the Trumplican Right and NRA’s political agenda, as well as increasing the profits of the Arms & Munitions Manufacturers … the the loss of a few school children ( preferable non-white ) is merely collateral damage and easily assuaged with a few meaningless expressions of thoughts and prayers.
christineracine77 over 2 years ago
I can’t bring myself to hit the heart button because this is so gut-wrenching, but I can’t bring myself to move on either.
tims145 over 2 years ago
In one panel Bolling has basically concisely displayed Conservatives entire list of excuses/rationalizations/deflections re school shootings. And well as all their other pressing societal concerns. Depressing but true.
fritzoid Premium Member over 2 years ago
It’s a Scarry time to be a kid…
Bex Premium Member over 2 years ago
Reminds me of this one from MAD. It’s NOT the checklist we are already familiar with, but more to the sad point. https://imgur.com/gallery/eSvwrD1
mrwiskers over 2 years ago
How about parents go on strike and keep their kids home. Congress might even hear us.
erinurse2000 over 2 years ago
I had a very hard time “liking” this
Godfreydaniel over 2 years ago
If this cartoon doesn’t win the Pulitzer Prize I’m lodging a formal complaint!
js over 2 years ago
PLUTO is NOT a planet
banjoAhhh! over 2 years ago
Is Mr. Wiggly now in this cartoon?
kgornick Premium Member over 2 years ago
This is so true it breaks my heart. I’m a teacher. NONE of us, kids or adults, should ever be an acceptable loss.
Màiri over 2 years ago
Focus on finding the ones who want to kill, because they can always find a tool to use.
Broacher over 2 years ago
So, when guns have become sacred objects to some, does that mean that the right to free-carry attack rifles is supported by both the second AND first amendments?
Laird Nelson over 2 years ago
acceptable loss