I have not watched the local news or weather for a decade, the news is one assault, murder and house fire after another and the weather is something I can get on my app in a few seconds.
The needle is already off the charts for most of this country…..I cringe to think we have to go through another election drama with the narcissistic blowhard!
God help us all! America will be a fascist country if he gets another term.
Kind of like the “meter” Poncho put on himself so his master would know when to feed him.https://www.gocomics.com/poochcafe/2022/07/07?ct=v&cti=2559032
I probably check the news a dozen times a day, but when I go off the grid and am unable to follow it, nothing ever seems to happen that directly affects me or that I can directly affect. Take weather forecasts out of consideration and it’s even more true.
All the news these days is designed to create an emotional response, usually outrage, smugness, or panic. I like to know what is going on, but I hate being manipulated.
“Golly, if the Nazis in the 1930’s could make folks not want to think about their problems and just find scapegoats (while the Nazis became a massively bigger problem than anything else), maybe it could work here!” – the ReThuglicans (No cures, only accusations and blaming others for the problems they cause. No crimes if they change the laws they’re breaking. No Justice, just a SCROTUS built on a theocratic oligarchy based on Just Us).
Keep in mind, Goat, the arrow never moves. And it’s not a bad news capacitor, it’s Rat’s way to get rid of those far smarter than he can ever hope to be.
BE THIS GUY about 2 years ago
I need that.
BasilBruce about 2 years ago
I’m guessing that’s not an actual gauge, but a picture that Rat drew just to stop people from telling him anything.
I can't think of a name about 2 years ago
C’mon Rat, strike at him.
B UTTONS about 2 years ago
The needle has been rusted in place since March 2020. After listening to the news all we could do was cry.
ronaldspence about 2 years ago
At least the needle is till on the page…remember the proverb Goat, “A blessing given loudly in the morning will be taken as a curse.”
dercoggins Premium Member about 2 years ago
Is that like a flux capacitor??
Cornelius Noodleman about 2 years ago
Tell it to the hand.
Jacob Mattingly about 2 years ago
I can so relate.
AndreasMartin about 2 years ago
…or this means that Mr. Will will snap at you.
Brockie about 2 years ago
I have not watched the local news or weather for a decade, the news is one assault, murder and house fire after another and the weather is something I can get on my app in a few seconds.
Gent about 2 years ago
Privileged little snowflake rat cannot handles bad news.
Doug K about 2 years ago
I thought that was pretty much a permanent setting for Rat.
iggyman about 2 years ago
I can’t watch the Nat’l News any more, feel sort of like Rat!
SquidGamerGal about 2 years ago
Aw, come on, Rat! For all you know, it could be good news!
Croc Holliday about 2 years ago
Turning a blind eye to the world doesn’t make the world’s problems go away.
e.groves about 2 years ago
“I read the news today, oh boy.”
Zebrastripes about 2 years ago
The needle is already off the charts for most of this country…..I cringe to think we have to go through another election drama with the narcissistic blowhard!
God help us all! America will be a fascist country if he gets another term.
monya_43 about 2 years ago
“May you live in interesting times” is a curse.
some idiot from R'lyeh Premium Member about 2 years ago
Rat is wise.
Ellis97 about 2 years ago
There’s not been a single piece of good news recently.
anamchara42 about 2 years ago
Kind of like the “meter” Poncho put on himself so his master would know when to feed him.https://www.gocomics.com/poochcafe/2022/07/07?ct=v&cti=2559032
F-Flash about 2 years ago
No more coffee for Rat.
royq27 about 2 years ago
We all need one of those. Figure a way to make the generated steam useful as an energy source.
AtariDragon about 2 years ago
I probably check the news a dozen times a day, but when I go off the grid and am unable to follow it, nothing ever seems to happen that directly affects me or that I can directly affect. Take weather forecasts out of consideration and it’s even more true.
All the news these days is designed to create an emotional response, usually outrage, smugness, or panic. I like to know what is going on, but I hate being manipulated.
PoodleGroomer about 2 years ago
The arrow is painted on the meter like the “help wanted” sign is painted on the outside of a restaurant.
Goat from PBS about 2 years ago
This is the reason I don’t watch the news. That and I’m not in to the news that much.
oish about 2 years ago
So THIS is why the uh-oh baby has re-appeared in today’s Cul De Sac
raybarb44 about 2 years ago
At least he gives you a warning, much like a rattlesnake, but a warning nonetheless…..
Display about 2 years ago
“Golly, if the Nazis in the 1930’s could make folks not want to think about their problems and just find scapegoats (while the Nazis became a massively bigger problem than anything else), maybe it could work here!” – the ReThuglicans (No cures, only accusations and blaming others for the problems they cause. No crimes if they change the laws they’re breaking. No Justice, just a SCROTUS built on a theocratic oligarchy based on Just Us).
Bryan Smith Premium Member about 2 years ago
Reminds me of Seinfeld when “George is gettin’ upset!”
Jml58 about 2 years ago
When all news is bad news, no news is good news.
198.23.5.11 about 2 years ago
RAT’S IDOL IS eDGAR kENNEDY
zeexenon about 2 years ago
Before the rest of the electronics engineering world freaks-out, it’s “capacityator” not capacitor, which is used for R-C circuit type situations.
Realimaginary1 Premium Member about 2 years ago
The older I get, the more I treat others as if they are in “will snap” mode, even if they seem to be okay.
I can't think of a name about 2 years ago
The only thing that will make rat happy is money
willie_mctell about 2 years ago
Put a heavy screwdriver across the terminals of the capacitor to discharge it.
knight1192a about 2 years ago
Keep in mind, Goat, the arrow never moves. And it’s not a bad news capacitor, it’s Rat’s way to get rid of those far smarter than he can ever hope to be.
jth4510 about 2 years ago
Seems the last 2 1/2 to 5 years have exposed a lot of mental illness in a lot of people!!
Bilan about 2 years ago
Will snap? I find that hard to believe. Will implies future tense.
briggs.roy078 about 2 years ago
I really need one of those
thedogesl Premium Member about 2 years ago
I think I need one of those.
Sisyphos about 2 years ago
Uncharacteristically kind of Rat to provide a warning like this. Lucky Goat!
Otis Rufus Driftwood about 2 years ago
Rat has been at that setting for a long time.