Doonesbury by Garry Trudeau for September 06, 1989

Transcript:

John: Mr. President, I'm afraid there are no easy answers...if we opt to appease the rat, it could encourage future activity. On the other hand, if you dispatch it, you might incur the wrath of the animal rights groups. George Bush: John, I read you, which is why I'm basically in a caution mode here. I'd like to get some expert opinion in here, someone familiar with vermin behavior. Lee Atwater: A rat? Nooo problemo! Let me talk to that ol' boy. George Bush: Great! I'll play good cop! The Bush crisis management team is convened poolside. Lee Atwater is summoned.