Doonesbury by Garry Trudeau for January 22, 1989
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Transcript:
Mark: I've got to give up this filthy habit...no, I don't - I'm immortal! Let's see, what else is in the news? ...Oh yeah, the installation of our new prez! You know, a lot of you have asked me what I made of all those cordial but contentless confabs between the Bush-man and his bitterest political rivals. You've said, "Hey, what's with all the kissy-face? Politics ain't a game of polo. Where everyone shakes hands afterward!" Well, the way I figure it, there are two kinds of leaders - those who seek respect, and those who crave approval, guess which one we got! Ladies and gentle persons, I give you president poppy - the Sally Field of American politics! Judge: ...And will to the best of my ability... George Bush: You like me! You really like me!
