Doonesbury by Garry Trudeau for April 14, 1982
April 13, 1982
April 15, 1982
Transcript:
Bernie: OKay, here's the scenario. It's day one. Both suprevisors are mobilizing. Soviet troops are massing on the German border. Mike, what is your response as chairman of the joint chiefs? Mike: I'm putting my tactical nuclear weapons on full alert as per president Reagan's orders! Bernie: Good! Mr. President, what is your position? Person: I'm out riding. But I'm wearing my beeper. Mike: Uh-oh! The Soviets have just fired round of nerve gas into a forward unit! Bernie: Could be a mistake. Remember, tensions are very high! Boopsie: Goodness! Try to be careful, Mike! Mike: It's a trap! I'm going nuclear! Bernie: No! You're overreacting! It's just a border incident! Boopsie: What're all these cute little mushrooms?
