I’m no fan of Donald Trump, but then I’m no fan of cartoonists who smuggle their politics into the funnies, either. This is in the “Comics” section. If you want to preach politics, move over to the “Editorial Cartoons” section, one tab to the right.
See, this is what happens: it’s not the comic itself that got too political- it did not go beyond what real people in a real office would talk about. It’s the comments section that can get too political. -————————————-Anyone who just got out their soapbox and is trying to fashion a devastating putdown of whichever bogeyman you blindly despise- how about putting that soapbox away and relaxing? It’s just a comic strip.
I have been a member for a long, long, time and rarely do I make any comments. However, this time I do have to comment. I think that Donald Trump should not be president. Having made that statement, I need to add that Jeb Bush, Hillary Clinton, and Christie should never be allowed near the presidential office and if I had to choose between him, President Obama, and those others I would choose him. This country has more laws on the books than when I was a kid and they are not being enforced, starting with illegals. If Donald Trump could actually be believed as a man of his word and really toss the illegals out, then I would have to vote for him. Otherwise he is nothing but a distraction to keep a real leader, (where ever they may be), from becoming president.
seems like Paris Hilton and (don’t remember her name) Kardashian were running up, they would get lots of attention. Seems like people vote for whoever they have heard the most, whether is a good choice or not. Actually I would not be surprised if one of them joined Trump on his campaign, as his campaign seems based in public scandal and getting media attention
I read this comic for fake office politics and personalities with a hint of the absurdity of real life office culture. Transposing that will kill this comic strip. Indeed, if i wanted that I could just open my office door…
“Hogan’s Alley,” regarded as the first comic strip, featured the lives of the immigrant children living in New York at the end of the 19th Century. There would often be comments about the politics of the time, especially Tammany Hall. Mutt and Jeff told jokes about society, including reaction to Jack Johnson’s time as the first black heavyweight champion. Dick Tracy and Little Orphan Annie frequently contained jabs at the kind of people their creators didn’t like, frequently with Tribune – Daily News published Joseph Patterson. Li’l Abner and Pogo reveled in taking jabs at the politicians of their day. And, today, of course, there’s Doonesbury and Mallard Fillmore. Comic strips have ALWAYS dealt with politics and anyone who complains when a strip ‘’gets political’’ usually doesn’t know comics history. If it bothers you, don’t read it.
Kim Metzger Premium Member about 9 years ago
So, does Rita have plans to become Trump’s First Lady?
AtariDragon about 9 years ago
I’m no fan of Donald Trump, but then I’m no fan of cartoonists who smuggle their politics into the funnies, either. This is in the “Comics” section. If you want to preach politics, move over to the “Editorial Cartoons” section, one tab to the right.
Totalloser Premium Member about 9 years ago
The idea of the comics is to poke fun at society. Remember the old adage if you can’t laugh at yourself then you can’t laugh at anyone
TomGn about 9 years ago
Insert Obama instead of Trump
awdunn2484 about 9 years ago
How about barry (bho) soetoro’s inability to say ‘’islamic terrorist’’?<><me
Thomas Scott Roberts creator about 9 years ago
See, this is what happens: it’s not the comic itself that got too political- it did not go beyond what real people in a real office would talk about. It’s the comments section that can get too political. -————————————-Anyone who just got out their soapbox and is trying to fashion a devastating putdown of whichever bogeyman you blindly despise- how about putting that soapbox away and relaxing? It’s just a comic strip.
serial232 about 9 years ago
I have been a member for a long, long, time and rarely do I make any comments. However, this time I do have to comment. I think that Donald Trump should not be president. Having made that statement, I need to add that Jeb Bush, Hillary Clinton, and Christie should never be allowed near the presidential office and if I had to choose between him, President Obama, and those others I would choose him. This country has more laws on the books than when I was a kid and they are not being enforced, starting with illegals. If Donald Trump could actually be believed as a man of his word and really toss the illegals out, then I would have to vote for him. Otherwise he is nothing but a distraction to keep a real leader, (where ever they may be), from becoming president.
redback about 9 years ago
seems like Paris Hilton and (don’t remember her name) Kardashian were running up, they would get lots of attention. Seems like people vote for whoever they have heard the most, whether is a good choice or not. Actually I would not be surprised if one of them joined Trump on his campaign, as his campaign seems based in public scandal and getting media attention
NWdryad about 9 years ago
So sad that Rita actually has a point.
CatStaff Premium Member about 9 years ago
I saw this as much more about Rita than Trump. All humans make errors and a willing to admit such errors, I believe, is a good quality in a leader.
ViscountNik about 9 years ago
I read this comic for fake office politics and personalities with a hint of the absurdity of real life office culture. Transposing that will kill this comic strip. Indeed, if i wanted that I could just open my office door…
jdunham about 9 years ago
Politicians are always fair game. Just ask Will Rogers.
Oh, wait. He isn’t around anymore.
Kim Metzger Premium Member about 9 years ago
“Hogan’s Alley,” regarded as the first comic strip, featured the lives of the immigrant children living in New York at the end of the 19th Century. There would often be comments about the politics of the time, especially Tammany Hall. Mutt and Jeff told jokes about society, including reaction to Jack Johnson’s time as the first black heavyweight champion. Dick Tracy and Little Orphan Annie frequently contained jabs at the kind of people their creators didn’t like, frequently with Tribune – Daily News published Joseph Patterson. Li’l Abner and Pogo reveled in taking jabs at the politicians of their day. And, today, of course, there’s Doonesbury and Mallard Fillmore. Comic strips have ALWAYS dealt with politics and anyone who complains when a strip ‘’gets political’’ usually doesn’t know comics history. If it bothers you, don’t read it.
SackofRabidWeasels about 9 years ago
Which is why Mistress Rita will never admit that taking Jay as a subbie was a major mistake.