Hard to figure out these days, who is the lesser of two evils, when it comes to voting. I remember what Bill Clintons campaign slogan was: It’s the economy stupid! Still true?
Will Rigers:“Our constitution protects aliens, drunks and U.S. Senators.”“There ought to be one day when there is open season on senators.” “There is no trick to being a humorist when you have the whole government working for you.” “This country has come to feel the same when congress is in session as when the baby gets hold of a hammer.” “The More you read and observe about this politics thing, you got to admit that each party is worse than the other. The one that’s out always looks the best.” “I don’t make jokes. I just watch the government and report the facts.
A very simple way to decide. Ask yourself, “Am I better off now than 2 years ago”?The democrats control both the house and the senate. What have you seen with your own eyes? Highest gas prices ever. Worst inflation in 40 years. Worst stock market performance in 70 years. Crime surging in democrat run cities. 5 million illegals coming across the southern border. All of these events are because of Biden policies. Don’t kid yourself. If you want America to slip further into a Banana republic where the Dept of Justice looks the other way at democrat crimes but arrests parents at school board meetings vote for the democrat, but if you want something better for you and your family, vote Republican.
Staying home and not voting is actually casting a vote for the WORST candidate. Get out and vote! For me, I will be voting straight Democratic ticket the whole ballot. First time I have ever voted completely blue, but I have to do what is best for the country.
Ahh the same ppl that fired other ppl for not being “clinical trials” are now asking those same ppl to keep their jobs. My my how the tables will turn….
There is a fundamental principle of democracy, you get the government you deserve. If a majority of people prefer to believe in convenient lies, then their children will have to clean up the mess.
Pam’s hesitation is understandable, although badly mistaken. We have a political system focused on winning and losing, rather than governing in the best interests of the people. The Republicans have figured out that they can make Democrats lose by lying to the people, spreading conspiracy theories and misinformation, and twisting reality so that good things are made bad and bad things, well, justifiable. They sow chaos and promote violence and disavow any responsibility for it. They are worse than anarchists, because they want to destroy government but undermine personal accountability.
I should be clear—I mean the Republican Party and its leadership. Many people who vote for Republicans are good, decent people who sincerely want what’s best for themselves and for the country. Unfortunately, they have been deceived.
My father used to write in Fidel Castro whenever he considered both candidates unacceptable.
I still favor the idea of being able to vote NOT THIS ONE for any, all, or no candidates. Any not receiving less than 50 percent rejection would be considered acceptable. Any registered voter not voting would be counted as a vote not selecting any but also saying any on the slate would be considered acceptable. Any receiving more than 50 percent rejection would be rejected even if they received the plurality of votes actually cast.
Just remember, not voting would count as a vote of acceptance even as it is today. Nowadays folks claim to have not voted because none were any good OR because all are equally good — or bad. This would spell out which is intended.
Ratkin Premium Member about 2 years ago
But that’s the winning strategy
in-dubio-pro-rainbow about 2 years ago
Who would have thought that the two would agree on something?
charliefarmrhere about 2 years ago
Hard to figure out these days, who is the lesser of two evils, when it comes to voting. I remember what Bill Clintons campaign slogan was: It’s the economy stupid! Still true?
rekam Premium Member about 2 years ago
VOTE BLUE tomorrow!
allen@home about 2 years ago
I’ll go with what my parents always taught me. You want to live like a Republican then you better vote Democratic.
enigmamz about 2 years ago
What’s worse is that there will be a lunar eclipse that night, and the nutjobs backing the losers will likely blame it on the loss.
Ermine Notyours about 2 years ago
Pam has a TV with a truth chip installed.
Charles about 2 years ago
Attacking the other party is the purpose of partisan politics. It’s almost never to help the country or the people.
Grandma Lea about 2 years ago
Will Rigers:“Our constitution protects aliens, drunks and U.S. Senators.”“There ought to be one day when there is open season on senators.” “There is no trick to being a humorist when you have the whole government working for you.” “This country has come to feel the same when congress is in session as when the baby gets hold of a hammer.” “The More you read and observe about this politics thing, you got to admit that each party is worse than the other. The one that’s out always looks the best.” “I don’t make jokes. I just watch the government and report the facts.
tripwire45 about 2 years ago
We need better choices in political parties. The two we have now stink.
Charles Brobst Premium Member about 2 years ago
Vote! Or this may be the last time you’re allowed to.
Doug K about 2 years ago
Get together with some like-minded friends and write in someone else.
Vermont Premium Member about 2 years ago
VOTE BLUE! KEEP DEMOCRACY ALIVE!
My First Premium Member about 2 years ago
A very simple way to decide. Ask yourself, “Am I better off now than 2 years ago”?The democrats control both the house and the senate. What have you seen with your own eyes? Highest gas prices ever. Worst inflation in 40 years. Worst stock market performance in 70 years. Crime surging in democrat run cities. 5 million illegals coming across the southern border. All of these events are because of Biden policies. Don’t kid yourself. If you want America to slip further into a Banana republic where the Dept of Justice looks the other way at democrat crimes but arrests parents at school board meetings vote for the democrat, but if you want something better for you and your family, vote Republican.
blakerl about 2 years ago
Suppose you had to choose? The Lesser of Two Weevils? Do I vote for Dumber and Dumber?
ComicLover2 Premium Member about 2 years ago
Staying home and not voting is actually casting a vote for the WORST candidate. Get out and vote! For me, I will be voting straight Democratic ticket the whole ballot. First time I have ever voted completely blue, but I have to do what is best for the country.
old_geek about 2 years ago
Oh, the enlarged amygdalas must be painful.
kartis about 2 years ago
NO NO NO. Don’t stay home. This is how democracy dies, with a whimper.
geese28 about 2 years ago
Ahh the same ppl that fired other ppl for not being “clinical trials” are now asking those same ppl to keep their jobs. My my how the tables will turn….
David_the_CAD about 2 years ago
If you chose not to vote, you automatically forfeit the right to complain about the results.
mistercatworks about 2 years ago
There is a fundamental principle of democracy, you get the government you deserve. If a majority of people prefer to believe in convenient lies, then their children will have to clean up the mess.
Raging Moderate about 2 years ago
No Belle! Democracy is worth fighting for and definitely worth getting up off your buttocks to fill out the ballot.
bobpickett1 about 2 years ago
“Vote early, vote often”
mjkaswan Premium Member about 2 years ago
Pam’s hesitation is understandable, although badly mistaken. We have a political system focused on winning and losing, rather than governing in the best interests of the people. The Republicans have figured out that they can make Democrats lose by lying to the people, spreading conspiracy theories and misinformation, and twisting reality so that good things are made bad and bad things, well, justifiable. They sow chaos and promote violence and disavow any responsibility for it. They are worse than anarchists, because they want to destroy government but undermine personal accountability.
I should be clear—I mean the Republican Party and its leadership. Many people who vote for Republicans are good, decent people who sincerely want what’s best for themselves and for the country. Unfortunately, they have been deceived.
Not the Smartest Man On the Planet -- Maybe Close Premium Member about 2 years ago
NO! Don’t stay home! And shame on you for suggesting it! VOTE BLUE! SAVE DEMOCRACY!
David Huie Green LoveJoyAndPeace about 2 years ago
My father used to write in Fidel Castro whenever he considered both candidates unacceptable.
I still favor the idea of being able to vote NOT THIS ONE for any, all, or no candidates. Any not receiving less than 50 percent rejection would be considered acceptable. Any registered voter not voting would be counted as a vote not selecting any but also saying any on the slate would be considered acceptable. Any receiving more than 50 percent rejection would be rejected even if they received the plurality of votes actually cast.
Just remember, not voting would count as a vote of acceptance even as it is today. Nowadays folks claim to have not voted because none were any good OR because all are equally good — or bad. This would spell out which is intended.
Jml58 about 2 years ago
If you do not vote for a candidate of your choice, you will have to live with a candidate of someone elses choice.
Rich Douglas about 2 years ago
Bothsidesism. It is a weak form of thinking. Only one major political party has as its core agenda the overthrow of our representative democracy.
Bobbers Premium Member about 2 years ago
I really wish Tim had expressed a “get the heck out there and VOTE” sentiment instead of this last panel.
Scoutmaster77 about 2 years ago
Don’t do that!
Bilan about 2 years ago
Vote for Brewster tomorrow! Keep the status quo!
Rabies65 about 2 years ago
I’m going to continue voting every time. But I am planning to change registration to “unaffiliated.”
lizvocal about 2 years ago
Don’t boo, VOTE!