Most of us suffered a form of post traumatic stress disorder during the former guy’s administration. There are many who are willfully ignorant enough to want that back.
In a couple of months, it will all be over, half of us will be happy, the other half will just have to abide another four years – - – and life goes on.
Unfortunately, all the yelling and screaming won’t be over in five weeks, especially if Trump loses. In that case, there will be more accusations of election fraud.
The election anxiety comes from the real fear that many will be restricted and unable to vote. For others, the fear is that while their candidate may win the popular vote by a landslide, the anachronistic Electoral College system will put their opponent in office.
However, I believe the true American election trepidation lies in the uncertainty of how violently the MAGA-Right will react – win or lose. Hope for the best but expect the worst.
The left is anxious that people will be awake and not woke… the right is anxious that people care less about reality and what is good for the nation and more about how they FEEL about mean comments.
I’m fine with election. It is the millions of people supporting Trump that is making me anxious. I simply do not understand how anyone can vote for the guy, he lies, he is a rapist, a bully, ignorant, so insecure he is easily manipulated, he cheated on his wife just after she gave birth to their child, for sale, lacks common decency… Why, oh why does anyone make him President. Again!
I have come to the conclusion that NEITHER candidate is at all “right for the job” (nor are their VP picks) and I admit it has come down to which is the LEAST objectionable… Having stated that in my not so humble opinion the BOTH are a disaster in the making… one of the few options left, and I know it’s a long shot I now feel we should write-in Cheech & Chong. They would still screw things up but at least we’d get a few laughs out of it…
Lots more. I wish I could start wandering with a Harris sign on one shoulder and a Trump sign on the other until I found a place where they all said “Who are those people?” And never leave.
The people in Philadelphia are pretty angry with Kamala, because even though she personally mopped the floor after, she got the whole floor covered with orange…;)
BasilBruce 10 days ago
Pig probably has 98 more.
sirbadger 10 days ago
Will they be back in time to vote?
ronaldspence 10 days ago
we need the guy from “Up”
The dude from FL Premium Member 10 days ago
Maybe the gassy fat pos will explode or fly away
Bilan 10 days ago
There were more balloons, but the Haitian immigrants ate them!
feverjr Premium Member 10 days ago
There’s another balloon wrapped in pigskin that serves the same purpose….
blunebottle 10 days ago
Throwback to September 2nd?
gnome 9 days ago
…sorry boy’s…Jambi only grants one wish a day…
cracker65 9 days ago
Lots more
tudza Premium Member 9 days ago
You simply make sure that the ground gives way just before balloon.
iggyman 9 days ago
Have to agree, Pig!
rock_smasher_9 9 days ago
Trumps better
Lenavid 9 days ago
Reality is too real for some, so they seek fantasy. And thus, Leftism.
monya_43 9 days ago
Most of us suffered a form of post traumatic stress disorder during the former guy’s administration. There are many who are willfully ignorant enough to want that back.
wongo 9 days ago
You can’t escape it I say! We’re all DOOMED! Ahaaaa!
Ellis97 9 days ago
I sure could use a balloon right now.
Gameguy49 Premium Member 9 days ago
In a couple of months, it will all be over, half of us will be happy, the other half will just have to abide another four years – - – and life goes on.
Huckleberry Hiroshima 9 days ago
So voting is not an option for you guys? It does help with election anxiety.
uniquename 9 days ago
Unfortunately, all the yelling and screaming won’t be over in five weeks, especially if Trump loses. In that case, there will be more accusations of election fraud.
DaBump Premium Member 9 days ago
Just don’t cause any more in the comments of the comics. I’m not even looking.
Goat from PBS 9 days ago
These days, I see elections as a “lesser of two evils” type of thing. Everyone sucks, the question is who sucks less.
Linguist 9 days ago
The election anxiety comes from the real fear that many will be restricted and unable to vote. For others, the fear is that while their candidate may win the popular vote by a landslide, the anachronistic Electoral College system will put their opponent in office.
However, I believe the true American election trepidation lies in the uncertainty of how violently the MAGA-Right will react – win or lose. Hope for the best but expect the worst.
Count Olaf Premium Member 9 days ago
Will probably need even more after the election if the next president is a primping posing Ugandan head hunter. God Save America.
Itty-Bitty 9 days ago
Don’t forget to VOTE before you fly off!
thelordthygod666 9 days ago
Fast & Frugal Blocks to Misinformation
1. Is a source of the information listed – If not, reject source.
2. Does the source have the expertise to make the claim – If not, reject source.
3. Is there consensus among relevant experts about the accuracy of the info – If not, reject source.
Almost all of the social media misinformation doesn’t survive these tests (most can’t make it past the first challenge).
T Smith 9 days ago
Less anxiety after Tuesday evening.
ladykat 9 days ago
More balloons will be needed.
mindjob 9 days ago
No matter who wins, half the country will say it’s the worst president we’ve ever had
ncorgbl 9 days ago
Just get rid of the hot air.
Mel-T-Pass Premium Member 9 days ago
It was the only balloon left after the last 2 elections.
SheMc 9 days ago
Oooohhh come back pig, its dangerous out there!
timinwsac Premium Member 9 days ago
Only need two. One tied to each of the two candidates. Then, maybe, someone more suitable will step forward.
DarkHorseSki 9 days ago
The left is anxious that people will be awake and not woke… the right is anxious that people care less about reality and what is good for the nation and more about how they FEEL about mean comments.
imbas5511 9 days ago
What anxiety?
dadlivonia 9 days ago
more and bigger
Ontman 9 days ago
I’m in Canada and I wouldn’t mind one of those balloons.
Sakura Tomoe 9 days ago
The thought that it actually matters which figurehead is in office is comical.
dwkiser28603 9 days ago
we’re going to need bigger balloons
joecoolfiftyfive 9 days ago
should only fly after voting for Harris, Trump supports should stay on the couch with JD
KEA 9 days ago
The US needs drastic election reform, and top of my list is reduced campaigning time
rossevrymn 9 days ago
Don’t be weenies, America. Stand up, be brave, search for the truest truths and go to work.
Eric S 9 days ago
Have you seen Yahoo news? I swear it’s ALL “Donald Trump” this, Donald Trump that,.. ugh.. LET IT END!!
[Unnamed Reader - 14b4ce] 9 days ago
We’ll need the Goodyear Dirigible to escape THIS anxiety
zeexenon 9 days ago
When hard bike riding while spiders are ballooning, a lesson I learned the hard way is to keep one’s mouth shut, or don your mosquito head net.
newsbb 9 days ago
I’m fine with election. It is the millions of people supporting Trump that is making me anxious. I simply do not understand how anyone can vote for the guy, he lies, he is a rapist, a bully, ignorant, so insecure he is easily manipulated, he cheated on his wife just after she gave birth to their child, for sale, lacks common decency… Why, oh why does anyone make him President. Again!
Radish the wordsmith 9 days ago
Why is the balloon Maga red? Maga is Latin for witch.
Blackened Magic 9 days ago
Wait until the election actually starts in earnest…
wildlandwaters 9 days ago
gonna need at least neunundneunzig luftballons!
Keno21 9 days ago
Hast du etwas Zeit für mich?
docflash 9 days ago
I have come to the conclusion that NEITHER candidate is at all “right for the job” (nor are their VP picks) and I admit it has come down to which is the LEAST objectionable… Having stated that in my not so humble opinion the BOTH are a disaster in the making… one of the few options left, and I know it’s a long shot I now feel we should write-in Cheech & Chong. They would still screw things up but at least we’d get a few laughs out of it…
jimboklein 9 days ago
How many balloons would one need to strap to DJT to float him to the mesosphere?
elgrecousa Premium Member 9 days ago
The thing is elections don’t have to be stressful events. Look at how most European countries do it.
Laurie Stoker Premium Member 9 days ago
You got that right, Stephan!
MatthewJB 9 days ago
Alleviate the anxiety easily: Vote for Harris and for Democrats for Congress, and encourage all your fellow Americans to do the same.
rhpii 9 days ago
Barf bags would be more appropriate.
Cameron1988 Premium Member 9 days ago
Pig just did this 10 days ago
eddi-TBH 9 days ago
Lots more. I wish I could start wandering with a Harris sign on one shoulder and a Trump sign on the other until I found a place where they all said “Who are those people?” And never leave.
Otis Rufus Driftwood 9 days ago
And Pastis came up with this before the debate this week.
eromlig 9 days ago
“You’re gonna need a bigger balloon.”
geemo49 8 days ago
Where is the 9/13 strip? I’m getting scared?
Kurtass Premium Member 8 days ago
Where’s today’s comic???????
carlosrivers 7 days ago
The people in Philadelphia are pretty angry with Kamala, because even though she personally mopped the floor after, she got the whole floor covered with orange…;)
MattMan_1_00 6 days ago
Nah. I just shrug it off. Six of one, half a dozen of the other. It makes no difference who wins because we all lose one way or another
Swirls Before Pine 5 days ago
Don’t do it pig! The 99 luftballons actually were the cause of the war depicted in the song!