Love how Wiley parodies that old “trickle down” snake oil scam that has never worked.
Didn’t work under Hoover. Didn’t work under Reagan.
Didn’t work under Bush. Not working under Trump.
Or maybe it has worked perfectly for its true purpose — just the way they designed it — to REDISTRIBUTE the wealth produced by middle class working people to the few richest elites who already have the most while pretending it is supposed to help working people and the middle class.
It does NOT work the way scam artists try to sell it to gullible suckers.
Hey, I’ve been to the Los Angeles County Fair. Sounds about right, really. The only difference is they have this ginormous “miniature” train at the fair. Last time, I went there, the theme was Route 66. It was actually quite cool. :-)
I was shopping with my friend when we saw some processed kale chips for sale. I just said that potatoes were also a super food at one time and look at what they’ve done to them.
Of course the “Trickle Down Wealth Ride” is perfectly safe for the average fairgoer: only 2% of the patrons actually ride it while everyone else stands in line until the park closes, dreaming that maybe on some future visit they’ll be one of the lucky few to be able to climb on board. Meanwhile their kids are sitting in the shade, following the riders on Instagram…
The Food Police are achieving their aim. People are getting terrified of eating anything but KALE! People throw away perfectly good food because somehow it will kill them today although it was fine yesterday. Some young lad online asked if he should throw the head of lettuce away because it was on the counter all night. No concept that it was out in the SUN FOR 3 FREAKING MONTHS, GROWING! All bow done to the Food Police.
Funny thing is that I started the Low-Carb KETO plan during the Winter, having NEVER BEEN ABLE to lose weight for YEARS, and since then, I’ve dropped 35+ pounds! Lots of meat, eggs, cheese, green veggies, and FATS!! Just no carbs…
By the way… the toon is showing a Republican NIRVANA!!! Low-watt goobers believing whatever they are told…
Just one question: WHO THE HE!! WANTS TO EAT HEALTHY DONUTS?? (BTW, when did the phonetic spelling of donuts become accepted? It’s been a while since I’ve seen “doughnuts”. . .)
Actually, fat is a lot less harmful than the extra sugar added to replace the flavor removed with the fat; turns out, it’s not fat that makes you fat, it’s excess sugar.
The Trickle Down scam was mentioned in William Jennings Bryan’s famous “Cross of Gold” speech in 1896.
There are two ideas of government. There are those who believe that, if you will only legislate to make the well-to-do prosperous, their prosperity will leak through on those below. The Democratic idea, however, has been that if you legislate to make the masses prosperous, their prosperity will find its way up through every class which rests upon them.
Henry Ford obviously understood Bryan when he provided a wage to his workers that would allow them to own a car, too. I don’t think he got any poorer for doing that.
I have been eating a few ounces of dark chocolate most days after lunch. It helps me not snack before supper, and in fact is part of a change in my behavior that is helping me lose a little weight. So far, anyway.
matjestaet about 5 years ago
Very nice… I’m sure there is a “Church of Truth” as well.
DD Wiz about 5 years ago
Love the “Trickle Down Wealth Ride”
Love how Wiley parodies that old “trickle down” snake oil scam that has never worked.
Didn’t work under Hoover. Didn’t work under Reagan.
Didn’t work under Bush. Not working under Trump.
Or maybe it has worked perfectly for its true purpose — just the way they designed it — to REDISTRIBUTE the wealth produced by middle class working people to the few richest elites who already have the most while pretending it is supposed to help working people and the middle class.
It does NOT work the way scam artists try to sell it to gullible suckers.
It works perfectly to enrich billionaire CON men.
Dtroutma about 5 years ago
Deep fried butter is better for you than trickle down.
Watcher about 5 years ago
Shouldn’t it called Trump State 0f Mind Fair.
enigmamz about 5 years ago
Well, it is getting to be Fair Season, after all….
wiatr about 5 years ago
What? no smoking chamber?
Bilan about 5 years ago
This could be Arkansas, Oklahoma, Alabama, Mississippi or Louisiana; considered the five unhealthiest states in the US.
Kali about 5 years ago
Hey, I’ve been to the Los Angeles County Fair. Sounds about right, really. The only difference is they have this ginormous “miniature” train at the fair. Last time, I went there, the theme was Route 66. It was actually quite cool. :-)
Oh, and they sell “unicorn legs.”
paddy about 5 years ago
Next to the “Flat Earth Science Pavilion” is the “Pro-Diseaser Pavilion” (a.k.a. the anti-vaxxers).
Superfrog about 5 years ago
Willful ignorance needs all the comfort food it can get.
Enter.Name.Here about 5 years ago
Where’s the cheeseburger toss booth?
somebodyshort about 5 years ago
the location is the White House lawn
in.amongst about 5 years ago
the meat of the matter!
Say What Now‽ Premium Member about 5 years ago
I was shopping with my friend when we saw some processed kale chips for sale. I just said that potatoes were also a super food at one time and look at what they’ve done to them.
braindead Premium Member about 5 years ago
And Art Laffer gets a medal from Trump.
.
Trump hands out Medals of Freedom like they were top secret clearances.
braindead Premium Member about 5 years ago
Oh, and…
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#TraitorTrump
artsyguy65 about 5 years ago
Of course the “Trickle Down Wealth Ride” is perfectly safe for the average fairgoer: only 2% of the patrons actually ride it while everyone else stands in line until the park closes, dreaming that maybe on some future visit they’ll be one of the lucky few to be able to climb on board. Meanwhile their kids are sitting in the shade, following the riders on Instagram…
somebodyshort about 5 years ago
Not shown is the “Climate change is fake news” booth
rudypoogamer about 5 years ago
Getting a bit of a “They Live” vibe here…
jimchronister2016 about 5 years ago
Looking at most people in the US alone I believe this scenario is fact!
NeedaChuckle Premium Member about 5 years ago
The Food Police are achieving their aim. People are getting terrified of eating anything but KALE! People throw away perfectly good food because somehow it will kill them today although it was fine yesterday. Some young lad online asked if he should throw the head of lettuce away because it was on the counter all night. No concept that it was out in the SUN FOR 3 FREAKING MONTHS, GROWING! All bow done to the Food Police.
Masterskrain about 5 years ago
Funny thing is that I started the Low-Carb KETO plan during the Winter, having NEVER BEEN ABLE to lose weight for YEARS, and since then, I’ve dropped 35+ pounds! Lots of meat, eggs, cheese, green veggies, and FATS!! Just no carbs…
By the way… the toon is showing a Republican NIRVANA!!! Low-watt goobers believing whatever they are told…Paschendale about 5 years ago
Mmm…chocolate!
William Bednar Premium Member about 5 years ago
Wait, wait, wait. Shouldn’t that one sign say “Fat Earth Science Pavilion”??
R.R.Bedford about 5 years ago
Socialism is the ISM dismalist of all.
andyboda about 5 years ago
Looks like the scene outside the Amway Center last Tuesday.
SusieB about 5 years ago
I’m very interested in the chocolate weight loss booth
deadstick about 5 years ago
“Trickle-down economics” means you get a warm feeling when rich people piss on you.
1953Baby about 5 years ago
Just one question: WHO THE HE!! WANTS TO EAT HEALTHY DONUTS?? (BTW, when did the phonetic spelling of donuts become accepted? It’s been a while since I’ve seen “doughnuts”. . .)
Rabies65 about 5 years ago
Wiley, who once drew for the Greensboro N&R, has captured the NC State Fair in perfect photo-realism.
dandye about 5 years ago
Where is the “Socialism Works” arena?
patiodragon about 5 years ago
Fat IS good for you and essential for good health. This has been known for quite some time now.
COL Crash about 5 years ago
Where’s the main stage where we can see our Commander in Sleaze continue to shout “No Collusion! No Obstruction!”?
yimhere about 5 years ago
Where’s the Covfefe Explained tent?
rs0204 Premium Member about 5 years ago
Your State Fair, Underwritten and supported by Fox News…The news source for Neanderthals everywhere.
zmech13 Premium Member about 5 years ago
What? No MLM booths?
Bacon’s revenge about 5 years ago
I don’t but is there a smoking chamber
Bookworm about 5 years ago
Where’s the Clean Coal pavillion?
dsjwriter about 5 years ago
About the only con Wiley missed was the Nigerian get rich quick scheme.
hsawlrae about 5 years ago
YOU are CONSTIPATED.
NoSleepTil_BKLYN about 5 years ago
Just like my comment in today’s GLASBERGEN CARTOONS.
JoeMartinFan Premium Member about 5 years ago
“FAT IS GOOD 4 U” – depends on the type of fat.
JoeMartinFan Premium Member about 5 years ago
Should be a “Rampant Relativism” booth in there….
1MadHat Premium Member about 5 years ago
Join the flat Earth Society!! They now have branches all around the World!!!
Brian Collis about 5 years ago
fat IS good for you though… it’s sugar that is the real culinary villain
magdala666 about 5 years ago
Actually, fat is a lot less harmful than the extra sugar added to replace the flavor removed with the fat; turns out, it’s not fat that makes you fat, it’s excess sugar.
Baslim the Beggar Premium Member about 5 years ago
The Trickle Down scam was mentioned in William Jennings Bryan’s famous “Cross of Gold” speech in 1896.
There are two ideas of government. There are those who believe that, if you will only legislate to make the well-to-do prosperous, their prosperity will leak through on those below. The Democratic idea, however, has been that if you legislate to make the masses prosperous, their prosperity will find its way up through every class which rests upon them.
Henry Ford obviously understood Bryan when he provided a wage to his workers that would allow them to own a car, too. I don’t think he got any poorer for doing that.
pcmcdonald about 5 years ago
Where’s the refreshing restrooms?
bakana about 5 years ago
That Trickle Down ride leaves the victims wet & stinky.
It also egresses into the Parking Lot so that you’d have to Pay to get back in.
WCraft Premium Member about 5 years ago
Where is it? Where is it?
keenanthelibrarian about 5 years ago
Flat Earth SCIENCE?
Concretionist about 5 years ago
I have been eating a few ounces of dark chocolate most days after lunch. It helps me not snack before supper, and in fact is part of a change in my behavior that is helping me lose a little weight. So far, anyway.
dukedoug about 5 years ago
Where’s the global food warming oven ?
cwg about 5 years ago
Forgot the Illusion OF Equality ride.