Wizard of Id by Parker and Hart for July 09, 2020

Yah left out Intimidation by Threats of Violence. People will comply when you threaten not just Self… but Self’s Family as well.

Basically, he says, “Chop my head off and you’re king.”

Amazing. The fink isn’t the least bit intimidated.

The preferred term today is “campaign contributions”.

Back then, it was “Poison all older relatives.”

Besides, you fell victim to a phishing attack.

If we talk about corruption and the like, all countries are equal in this … especially the real ones.

Or by being a communist and then rising up the cadres.

Apparently mythology had it all wrong.

Palace coups work pretty well too not so much for the serfs though!

Listen well young (padawon ?), for I’m the master of Chicanery.

Id is getting topical.

ALSO, strange women lyin’ in ponds distributin’ swords is no basis for a system of government.

good going, Fink….why don’t you just tell him ALL your secrets?

Politics hasn’t changed.

The divine right of kings, or God’s mandate is a political and religious doctrine of royal and political legitimacy. Basically he was born into the job. Bribery and collusion, start after that.

It is a good thing that King Arthur is not around to read this comic.

Lady of the Lake Is watching…

For individuals as for societies, no one has power over you unless you give it to them.

Truer words were never spoken!

Wait…are we talking about the Kingdom of Id or Illinois?

Well there you go. Educational comics from Id-iots. Now all I have to do is find the right channel. I expect it’s Fox News.

Could have been written 50 years ago, like Classic Id and still be spot on.

Monty Python (in this case Michael Palin) put it best: "Listen, strange women lyin’ in ponds distributin’ swords is no basis for a system of government! Supreme executive power derives from a mandate from the masses, not from some farcical aquatic ceremony! "

Everyone needs a good mentor.

Sure Fink, swords alone won’t give anyone real power.

But after all the shock waves from the detonation of the Holy Hand Grenade have been felt your route to power won’t exist anymore either.

Machiavelli 101 i see

Machiavelli 101 class

Kid… what’s sharper – his words or your blade? :D

Don’t lie, steal or cheat, the government hates competition.

Closely followed by fear mongering and hate speech!