Non Sequitur by Wiley Miller for March 15, 2012
Transcript:
Kate: So what's the point of being in a constant state of outrage, Danae? Danae: 'Cuz that's how the world works, Kate. Kate: Uh... really? How so? Danae: Apparently, if you're always in a rage, people will mindlessly go along with it, figuring you must be right if you're so outraged. 'Scuse me, but it's time for an outrage update... ATTENTION, MINIONS... Kate: This is why I think you should block cable news channels, Daddy. Joe: Good idea.
pouncingtiger over 12 years ago
ya think!!
dkendraf over 12 years ago
Or at least block what passes as news nowadays – and it isn’t just cable news…
The Nihilist over 12 years ago
Yes more blinders, that’s what we need, just comfortably numb
seyleigh over 12 years ago
Fear leads to outrage, outrage leads to hate, hate leads to suffering… Or outrage could just lead to laughter. :D
Nebulous Premium Member over 12 years ago
But Rush isn’t ON cable.
zoidknight over 12 years ago
No, she has actually used worse terms.
zoidknight over 12 years ago
Sorry little girl. You are too young to be allowed to be outraged for any reason. Go back to school and accept your indoctrination meekly.
bransom over 12 years ago
No, Maddow is a sweet boy!
psychlady over 12 years ago
This is getting totally weird!
tripwire45 over 12 years ago
Danae’s got the world’s number, alright.
Oddname over 12 years ago
Fart-face makes people kneel.
feyziozsahin over 12 years ago
She may be addressing to the small creatures of Despicable Me…
GROG Premium Member over 12 years ago
Something else for Danae to be outraged about.
Varnes over 12 years ago
Truth be told there are no news channels in this country. It’s all opinion, lacking in detail and perspective….We need an outfit that gives us news from EVERYWHERE in the world, not just Amero-centric opinions…
Varnes over 12 years ago
If there is is a riot in Togo, I want to know about it…
Raygun over 12 years ago
Just block the FAUX NEWS channel and she will be fine…
WillG over 12 years ago
but once you call them minions they tend to act a lil different just call them party supporters
WaitingMan over 12 years ago
I watch Keith Olbermann on Current TV. I know he’s impartial (hehe).
nerual53 Premium Member over 12 years ago
Wasn’t that an old Aesop fable….“The Fox and the Sheeple”?
Can't Sleep over 12 years ago
Kate’s got a really good idea.
Varnes over 12 years ago
Minion is a minimum wage job, I bet…
Vonne Anton over 12 years ago
Okay, I’ll tango with you a lil: If you want “entertainment for shock value”, then Jerry Springerish behaviour is fine. If you want “serious news” then respect and dignity is required. Secondly, Wiley summed up Cable News (please re-read the strip), not the Occupiers.
Vonne Anton over 12 years ago
What ever got into Dad’s mind that he thought allowing Danae to have a bullhorn was an acceptable idea???
Vonne Anton over 12 years ago
And this is why I watch Daily Show. Entertainment masquerading as news done right!
Dumb Farmboy over 12 years ago
No, but she’s just as stupid (or dumb) as the rest. I heard her trying to explain Limbaugh’s comment’s on Sandra Fluke, (no I don’t listen to Rush, but I heard the whole thing) and it went right over the top of her. Rush was being superfluous and trenchant, to make his point and Maddow doesn’t understand (no liberal does) that stuff.
DrJKnows over 12 years ago
The BBC, Economist, and NY Times cover world news fairly well. They even have traveling and foreign journalists.
ifoster over 12 years ago
Close, but it really seems, The smoker you drink, the player you get.
chazandru over 12 years ago
I miss Walter Cronkite.
AKHenderson Premium Member over 12 years ago
Keep Danae away from OWS.
orz over 12 years ago
but i need something new to be mad about to stay relevant on facebook!!
Albertaguy over 12 years ago
See Rudy Park for another take on this.
Ernest Lemmingway over 12 years ago
Danae’s explanation is the reason I don’t watch the news, pick up a newspaper except to get to the funnies, and don’t have any news stations in my favorites list on satellite. Sheeple really do act as she says and it depresses me. I’d sooner not do something that would aggravate what’s already (literally) killing me by seeing the demagogues at work.
treered over 12 years ago
Non-Sequitor on June 2, 2002, cable news?
dabugger over 12 years ago
Now that is not a bad idea….
oompah over 12 years ago
I am sorely disappointed about 15 March 1992! Oh well…
bcamaiani about 3 years ago
You all suck