For those unfamiliar with the forced artificial politeness of the US Senate, it’s considered gauche to refer to people by their actual names. “The gentleman from South Carolina” is almost certainly Sen. Lindsey Graham, and of course “the gentleman from Kentucky” is Majority Leader Mitch McConnell.
Can anyone think of a time when the United States was in greater peril? For those who suggest December 8, 1941, I would respond with: Close but remember, Tojo and Hitler were not in the United States Senate.
A friend comes busting out of the house and with a worried cry he says the stock market just crashed, and here I was weeding the beans in the garden feeling helpless.
BD is in shorts and a tee? What’s the heat set at 80?
Right now, I’m channeling my Dad’s ghost…“Are we heating all out doors?”….“Christ, every light in the house on”….“close the tap when you’re done. You’re wasting water”. Who new? Dad was an ecological warrior, in his own way.
he dozing off in disgust because he can’t believe that they are wasting time thinking up snappy nicknames when there are more important things to talk about like healthcare, climate change, the economy, our country as a whole!
Saying that Russia interfered (massively) with our 2016 elections is like saying that the Earth orbits the Sun. Saying that Ukraine did it, instead, is like saying that the Sun orbits the Loch Ness Monster.
About the Senate in general, from conservative pundit Michael Gerson:
The old Senate is nearly dead — mortally wounded by majority leaders of both parties who have prioritized efficiency over tradition. The current leader, Mitch McConnell, seems intent on delivering the coup de grace by publicly admitting to coordination with the White House in the impeachment process. This is the effective subordination of the Senate to the president, leaving a large hole where the framers intended an immovable object. We are witnessing the triumph of partisanship over deliberation and senatorial self-respect. In the impeachment process, facts and democratic values apparently mean nothing. The majority leader has announced a verdict before the trial. Among Republican senators, a case that would clearly convict a political opponent is generally (so far) taken as the vindication of a political ally. The obvious hypocrisy is viewed with pride rather than shame. And a vital constitutional process is revealed as a political pretense.This does more than surrender the dignity and role of the Senate. It betrays the institutional care shown by men and women within the executive branch (including the executive office of the president). Most Republican senators have refused to even engage the damning testimony of people such as National Security Council aide Army Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman, vice-presidential aide Jennifer Williams, ousted Ukraine ambassador Marie Yovanovitch, former National Security Council aide Fiona Hill and former acting ambassador to Ukraine William B. Taylor Jr. These men and women risked their careers — and public slander by the president — to call out a serious abuse of presidential power. So far, virtually no Republican senators are willing to assume any risk to endorse their bravery. GOP senators are not only sacrificing their own standards and honor; they are devaluing (to this point) the standards and sacrifices of people with a superior sense of service and
[to finish it]: honor. That is a crime against democratic courage. […] Other institutions are also about to be tested in 2020. Because the president views anyone he can hire and fire as his personal valet, the integrity of federal law enforcement is also under severe stress. President Trump has already secured the appointment of an attorney general willing to polish his shoes, wash his laundry and obscure his scandals. At the president’s direction, the attorney general is investigating members of the FBI who have investigated the corruption that surrounds Trump like a cloud of horse flies. Individuals at the FBI were not faultless in the pursuit of their duties. But given William P. Barr’s record, the effort seems more like a campaign to bring the bureau under the president’s boot. To a long list of professional milestones, Barr is adding toady, minion and yes man. A similar type of institutional assault is taking place in the U.S. military. In his cartoonish conception of strength, the commander in chief clearly views members of the armed forces as “killing machines” who should act without conscience. And so he has upended military discipline to absolve members of the military accused or convicted of war crimes. In reality, our military sets a chasm between the justified use of force and acts of savagery and murder. And it takes great care to honor the code and character of those who respect the difference. In all these cases, a president of crude, cunning and low character is attempting to leave his imprint on important democratic institutions. During 2020, many will resist that influence — not as a “deep state” but as defenders of public integrity. They deserve our support. But only the presidential electorate can prevent four more years of institutional vandalism.
BE THIS GUY almost 5 years ago
McConnell does look full of butter. I meant something else.
Randallw almost 5 years ago
and so on a snowbound Winter day BD slipped the bonds of this earth.
DarynVoss almost 5 years ago
Kentucky Fried Chicken Kiev
ikini Premium Member almost 5 years ago
Yup, we American English speakers do love our alliterations.
epaphus8 almost 5 years ago
Wake me in a hundred years, please.
Richard S Russell Premium Member almost 5 years ago
For those unfamiliar with the forced artificial politeness of the US Senate, it’s considered gauche to refer to people by their actual names. “The gentleman from South Carolina” is almost certainly Sen. Lindsey Graham, and of course “the gentleman from Kentucky” is Majority Leader Mitch McConnell.
DennisinSeattle almost 5 years ago
Where is BD in this strip?
Watcher almost 5 years ago
Moscow Mitch is more of a turtle than Chicken.
Say What Now‽ Premium Member almost 5 years ago
Murderous Moscow Mitch, the Rump’s butt kissing B*tch. (I just had to get that out there.)
Julius Marold Premium Member almost 5 years ago
Not to worry, Amy McGrath’s got Moscow Mitch’s number.
Differentname almost 5 years ago
Our assassination of the Iranian General has made Russia’s oil more valuable. Win/win for the Kremlin!
Masterskrain almost 5 years ago
With ANY LUCK, later this year, Moscow Mitch will be referred to as “Ex-Senator Traitor Turtle” !! VOTE BLUE!!! DITCH MITCH 2020!!!
Steverino Premium Member almost 5 years ago
Kinda reminds me of “Chicken” Teriyaki-that famous WWII Kamikaze pilot that flew 47 missions. He kept coming back.
For a Just and Peaceful World almost 5 years ago
Can anyone think of a time when the United States was in greater peril? For those who suggest December 8, 1941, I would respond with: Close but remember, Tojo and Hitler were not in the United States Senate.
rmercer Premium Member almost 5 years ago
What’s this about leg-insulation?! Oh….
mourdac Premium Member almost 5 years ago
Gee, I didn’t think of that. Hair Groppenfuror has no alliteration either.
dwdl21 almost 5 years ago
Didn’t this run back in the 70’s but with Zonker falling asleep?
nosirrom almost 5 years ago
I would suggest “Putin Puppet” but it might get confusing when all of the Republicans answer at once.
William Robbins Premium Member almost 5 years ago
BD ponders pronunciation?… The times are strange indeed.
Pontiac Mick almost 5 years ago
A friend comes busting out of the house and with a worried cry he says the stock market just crashed, and here I was weeding the beans in the garden feeling helpless.
vaughnrl2003 Premium Member almost 5 years ago
Senator from Kentucky? Chicken Kiev? Kentucky, Chicken, Senator? I know there is something I should do with this but I just can’t get there.
Redd Panda almost 5 years ago
BD is in shorts and a tee? What’s the heat set at 80?
Right now, I’m channeling my Dad’s ghost…“Are we heating all out doors?”….“Christ, every light in the house on”….“close the tap when you’re done. You’re wasting water”. Who new? Dad was an ecological warrior, in his own way.
Linguist almost 5 years ago
“About all I can say for the United States Senate is that it opens with a prayer and closes with an investigation.”
_______ Will Rogers
j.l.farmer almost 5 years ago
he dozing off in disgust because he can’t believe that they are wasting time thinking up snappy nicknames when there are more important things to talk about like healthcare, climate change, the economy, our country as a whole!
wonka291 almost 5 years ago
When did BD lose a leg?
Kip W almost 5 years ago
I’m sensing some BD Syndrome here.
salunga almost 5 years ago
Looks Like BD is living in a 1910 Sears bungalow. I’m impressed, mostly because I’d like to have one.
Godfreydaniel almost 5 years ago
Saying that Russia interfered (massively) with our 2016 elections is like saying that the Earth orbits the Sun. Saying that Ukraine did it, instead, is like saying that the Sun orbits the Loch Ness Monster.
willie_mctell almost 5 years ago
Just like a work meeting.
Eric S almost 5 years ago
pathetic
WilliamPennat almost 5 years ago
It doesn’t alliterate but it’s illiterate….
Godfreydaniel almost 5 years ago
About the Senate in general, from conservative pundit Michael Gerson:
The old Senate is nearly dead — mortally wounded by majority leaders of both parties who have prioritized efficiency over tradition. The current leader, Mitch McConnell, seems intent on delivering the coup de grace by publicly admitting to coordination with the White House in the impeachment process. This is the effective subordination of the Senate to the president, leaving a large hole where the framers intended an immovable object. We are witnessing the triumph of partisanship over deliberation and senatorial self-respect. In the impeachment process, facts and democratic values apparently mean nothing. The majority leader has announced a verdict before the trial. Among Republican senators, a case that would clearly convict a political opponent is generally (so far) taken as the vindication of a political ally. The obvious hypocrisy is viewed with pride rather than shame. And a vital constitutional process is revealed as a political pretense.This does more than surrender the dignity and role of the Senate. It betrays the institutional care shown by men and women within the executive branch (including the executive office of the president). Most Republican senators have refused to even engage the damning testimony of people such as National Security Council aide Army Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman, vice-presidential aide Jennifer Williams, ousted Ukraine ambassador Marie Yovanovitch, former National Security Council aide Fiona Hill and former acting ambassador to Ukraine William B. Taylor Jr. These men and women risked their careers — and public slander by the president — to call out a serious abuse of presidential power. So far, virtually no Republican senators are willing to assume any risk to endorse their bravery. GOP senators are not only sacrificing their own standards and honor; they are devaluing (to this point) the standards and sacrifices of people with a superior sense of service and
Godfreydaniel almost 5 years ago
[to finish it]: honor. That is a crime against democratic courage. […] Other institutions are also about to be tested in 2020. Because the president views anyone he can hire and fire as his personal valet, the integrity of federal law enforcement is also under severe stress. President Trump has already secured the appointment of an attorney general willing to polish his shoes, wash his laundry and obscure his scandals. At the president’s direction, the attorney general is investigating members of the FBI who have investigated the corruption that surrounds Trump like a cloud of horse flies. Individuals at the FBI were not faultless in the pursuit of their duties. But given William P. Barr’s record, the effort seems more like a campaign to bring the bureau under the president’s boot. To a long list of professional milestones, Barr is adding toady, minion and yes man. A similar type of institutional assault is taking place in the U.S. military. In his cartoonish conception of strength, the commander in chief clearly views members of the armed forces as “killing machines” who should act without conscience. And so he has upended military discipline to absolve members of the military accused or convicted of war crimes. In reality, our military sets a chasm between the justified use of force and acts of savagery and murder. And it takes great care to honor the code and character of those who respect the difference. In all these cases, a president of crude, cunning and low character is attempting to leave his imprint on important democratic institutions. During 2020, many will resist that influence — not as a “deep state” but as defenders of public integrity. They deserve our support. But only the presidential electorate can prevent four more years of institutional vandalism.
aikidoshi almost 5 years ago
The lettering on his shirt changes to ‘RY’ in panel 6 and 8
bakana almost 5 years ago
Some days, even BD begins to see the Idiocy.
Whatever happened to common sense? almost 5 years ago
The official English transliteration is now Kyiv.
C wolfe almost 5 years ago
Is it me or did B.D.’s house get smaller. I thought the Reverend enlarged the original commune.