Doonesbury by Garry Trudeau for November 29, 1981

Transcript:

Voice: Action! Reagan: Oh, dear! I've chipped a plate! Nancy Reagan: Better order a new set, dear. Reagan: Have you got my cue cards ready yet, Ed? Meese: yes, sir. They'll be put in your breast pocket just before the press conference. Reagan: How about my props? Did you find another letter from an approving poor person? Meese: Yes, sir. One poured in yesterday. It's got a great clincher. Reagan: Oh good. Let's hear it. Meese: "Dear Mr. President, I am a 25-year old construction worker, and I have been out of work and on welfare since last year. Welfare used to be pretty cushy, so it came as quite a shock to learn you were cutting benefits back to the bone. I briefly considered resorting to fraud, but then I heard about your tough stance on cheats. I was left with no choice. Thanks to your incentives, I've been forced to go out and look for an honest job. I haven't found one, of course, but at least I have my self-esteem back. Gratefully, Willis Pyle." Reagan: Gee, that's great! What's the clincher. Meese: "P.S, I'm black."