Doonesbury by Garry Trudeau for February 08, 2009
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Stephie: Mr. Howard? there's someone in the showroom! Mr. Howard: Don't toy with me, Stephie. Can I put you in a new vehicle, sir? I'll beet I can--at 50% off! Pretty ridiculous, huh? Mike: No, thanks. Just looking for old times' sake. I'm over SUVs. Howard: With today's low gas prices? That's crazy! did I mention that additional 30% markdown if you're wearing a red sweater today? Mike: Sorry, I finally realized how irresponsible a choice it really was. Howard: Irresponsible? You want to know what irresponsible looks like? I'm about to let you drive off in this bad boy for the cost of prepping it! And that's with the in-vehicle HD theater system! Your kids will absolutely flip! Mike: We don't have a kid at home anymore. Howard: No kid. No problem. Stewart! Kid: Yes, dad? Howard: My firstborn! He's yours! Take him right off the lot! Go get your paperwork, son! Kid: Not again...
Hugh B. Hayve over 15 years ago
And to think our governments are going to give billions of our tax dollars for the auto industries’ bad business decisions, like manufacturing vehicles no one wants to buy.
Nebulous Premium Member over 15 years ago
A. People were buying SUVs until gas prices doubled over the course of a year. B.And to think our governments have given hundreds of billions of our tax dollars for the banking industries’ bad business decisions.
Durak Premium Member over 15 years ago
C. What’s your point?
longtimecomicsfan over 15 years ago
Ya gotta love reading economic analysis from people who pay to get free stuff.
Hugh B. Hayve over 15 years ago
Better enjoy reading about it here, because you have elected talking heads trying to run it.