By the way (but the comic started it), I already know who lost the big election. America lost. The age of America’s leadership of the world is over. America is a weak house. A house completely and hopelessly divided against itself.
I think the winner is probably China. Other possible winners? Putin is likely to make a play for Russia to lead, but I doubt he can do much without some major disturbance—though he might be planning something. Most optimistic outcome would be if Europe or Brazil took over, but I think Brazil is basically at Japan’s level of weakness even if Bolsonaro is ambitious. Europe doesn’t want to lead, and their house is pretty divided, too. Seems to leave China as the winner, which is the normal state of world affairs as the Chinese see things.
New theory on what’s wrong with America. I still think that Trump’s coalition of haters is important and a major weakness, but there may be something even bigger than that. It goes back to people believing what they want to believe, and most people want to believe in certainty. Heck, even I would prefer to believe in certainty, but maybe I’ve just been too brainwashed into the scientific perspective that requires me to challenge authority and question everything, no matter how much I’d prefer to have a concrete and certain answer.
Not a solution approach, but kind of a silver lining. I was never that keen on the idea of American leadership. To me it always felt like something we just sort of stepped into after WW II. Not exactly an accident, but not an objective or target.
BE THIS GUY almost 4 years ago
1- I didn’t realize Pig and Rat lived in such a big “village.”
2- Rat obviously didn’t bother to vote.
rogthedodge1 almost 4 years ago
First funny strip in ever so dam long! Perhaps the clouds are parting at last!
BasilBruce almost 4 years ago
I cast a write-in vote for Mortimer Snerd; there’s a dummy who’d never hurt anybody.
willispate almost 4 years ago
Vodka good: 174,523?! laughing!
eisneun almost 4 years ago
Booze is ALWAYS an option.
DennisinSeattle almost 4 years ago
With enough booze, we can ALL be idiots!
cracker65 almost 4 years ago
Pastis gets my vote.
blunebottle almost 4 years ago
Hey, Rat- you missed your chance!
shanen0 almost 4 years ago
By the way (but the comic started it), I already know who lost the big election. America lost. The age of America’s leadership of the world is over. America is a weak house. A house completely and hopelessly divided against itself.
I think the winner is probably China. Other possible winners? Putin is likely to make a play for Russia to lead, but I doubt he can do much without some major disturbance—though he might be planning something. Most optimistic outcome would be if Europe or Brazil took over, but I think Brazil is basically at Japan’s level of weakness even if Bolsonaro is ambitious. Europe doesn’t want to lead, and their house is pretty divided, too. Seems to leave China as the winner, which is the normal state of world affairs as the Chinese see things.
New theory on what’s wrong with America. I still think that Trump’s coalition of haters is important and a major weakness, but there may be something even bigger than that. It goes back to people believing what they want to believe, and most people want to believe in certainty. Heck, even I would prefer to believe in certainty, but maybe I’ve just been too brainwashed into the scientific perspective that requires me to challenge authority and question everything, no matter how much I’d prefer to have a concrete and certain answer.
Not a solution approach, but kind of a silver lining. I was never that keen on the idea of American leadership. To me it always felt like something we just sort of stepped into after WW II. Not exactly an accident, but not an objective or target.
Sir Ruddy Blighter almost 4 years ago
Wow. Pig and Larry didn’t even vote for themselves
Troglodyte almost 4 years ago
As always, alcohol is the solution!
Gent almost 4 years ago
The winner, folks, is the village glug glug club.
Breadboard almost 4 years ago
Says the Rat with a beer in his paw ! …. Croc Power !
Andrew Sleeth almost 4 years ago
Unless you’re behind the wheel or your sponsor’s within arms reach, booze is always an option.
Major Matt Mason Premium Member almost 4 years ago
“Here’s to booze. The cause of, and solution to, all of mankind’s problems!” -after Homer Simpson
Wilde Bill almost 4 years ago
Hey! “Vodka Good” wasn’t on my ballot! I’ve been cheated!
SusieB almost 4 years ago
Booze may be the only option, the way things are going
Cameron1988 Premium Member almost 4 years ago
I’m disappointed that Larry was only shown once, and that was last Tuesday
tripwire45 almost 4 years ago
So THAT"s what Russian interference is. And I’ve been missing out this entire time.
Ellis97 almost 4 years ago
That’s pretty big for a village.
Rick Grubber almost 4 years ago
Flag racist HSH comment, folks!
Procat Premium Member almost 4 years ago
So is any mind or mood altering substance.
Zebrastripes almost 4 years ago
Stop the WHINING….HICCUP
rshive almost 4 years ago
Is Vodka a first name or a last name?
Otis Rufus Driftwood almost 4 years ago
For many people, liquor is an option.
DCBakerEsq almost 4 years ago
When in doubt, vote Jack. Or Jim. Or the good Captain.
alexius23 almost 4 years ago
Nostrovia!
zeexenon almost 4 years ago
All’s well that ends well.
Charlie Tuba almost 4 years ago
Something is fishy. You would think that Pig and Larry voted for themselves.
sarah413 Premium Member almost 4 years ago
Don’t sleep on brown liquor as a dark horse candidate. All of the votes aren’t in, so don’t jump the gun and declare a winner!
WCraft Premium Member almost 4 years ago
Nice job of stirring things up again, Pastis!
donwestonmysteries almost 4 years ago
Poor Larry, never even made an appearance. He should have his own strip.
Bilan almost 4 years ago
What exactly is idiotic about vodka?
Number Three almost 4 years ago
Believe it or not, I’ve never had a drop of vodka before. Ever.
And I’m not exactly itching to try it either.
xxx
El Cobbo Grande almost 4 years ago
My “COVID” goodbye…..”Stay Safe, Stay Sane, Stay Sober……last parts optional “…..
Aladar30 Premium Member almost 4 years ago
That’s so unfair! Larry was born for that role!
Sisyphos almost 4 years ago
Well, they can’t all be winners! (—Except maybe in very “progressive” schools….)
robert.l.stevens almost 4 years ago
Neither one voted for themselves…why did they expect anyone else to.
donut reply almost 4 years ago
Woody Woodbury: Booze is the only answer.