So, how do we have a form of governance (given that no society can exist without it) that isn’t a dictatorship or absolute monarchy without people running for office? Is it the people or is it just the system that forces them to bow to money and spend all their time tearing down their opponents rancher than actually governing?
So what’s stopping you from casting your hat in the ring? Attending party events? At least writing to your various representatives? You know, actually taking part in the process while you can. Start with the town council.
According to the etymology that I just made up, “candidate” comes from “Candida Albicans”, the fungus responsible for candidiasis, aka yeast infections, diaper rash, jock itch, etc. So political candidates are telling the truth when they claim to be a “fun guy.”
This is grossly unfair to many good, dedicated public servants who run for elected office because they sincerely want to help their fellow citizens and make their lives better.
“The legitimate object of government is to do for a community of people whatever they need to have done, but cannot do at all, or cannot do so well, for themselves, in their separate and individual capacities.” —Abraham Lincoln
Has anybody ever heard Donald Trump laff out loud at something he thot was funny? The guy is relentlessly dour. I don’t think he has any sense of humor at all. Even when he tries to fake a smile, the best he can muster is a smirk, sneer, or grimace.
BasilBruce about 24 hours ago
Many choose the lesser of the two weasels.
carlsonbob about 23 hours ago
Professional grifter?
hariseldon59 about 23 hours ago
Haven’t seen Pigita in a while.
iggyman about 23 hours ago
Hold your nose and pick the least objectionable one to you is!
Gent about 23 hours ago
So Pigita back with Pig eh.
CementerAD5 about 21 hours ago
Did the “opportunistic weasel” do, as is the common practice of one of the two “presidential candidates”, walk out without paying?
James Wolfenstein about 20 hours ago
I thought it was a “Date with Candi” contest. I rarely win anyway. I guessed Biden in 2020, and 80 million more did, too :D
mrwiskers about 19 hours ago
President Jimmy Carter seems to stand out among politicians. I wonder if it’s because he did not display common traits we associate with politicians?
win.45mag about 19 hours ago
Well, who would date a pig, anyways ?
steveh64 about 19 hours ago
The word “candidate” come from Latin candidatus, literally “clothed in white”, referring to the white togas worn by candidates in ancient Rome.
So I suppose a prime candidate would have been Colonel Sanders.
cdward about 18 hours ago
So, how do we have a form of governance (given that no society can exist without it) that isn’t a dictatorship or absolute monarchy without people running for office? Is it the people or is it just the system that forces them to bow to money and spend all their time tearing down their opponents rancher than actually governing?
The Orange Mailman about 18 hours ago
It’s two. Just look at your word balloon.
deojaideep aka Courage about 18 hours ago
Ron, the Opportunistic Weasel! Sounds good to me!
deojaideep aka Courage about 18 hours ago
I would be running to my office tomorrow morning too, like everyday!
Huckleberry Hiroshima about 18 hours ago
Pigita!
dsatvoinde Premium Member about 18 hours ago
There’s an idea. All candidates have to literally run. One individual stands out that wouldn’t even be able to fake a jog.
Kilrwat Premium Member about 17 hours ago
The LAST thing voters want is someone who is “candid”.
SusieB about 17 hours ago
Nice to see Pigita
jel354 about 17 hours ago
Pig and Pigita aren’t fighting? This is new.
kdandre63 about 17 hours ago
Cynicism is just another term for lazy thinking.
Out of the Past about 17 hours ago
“Never worked a day in my life” fits all of them but it’s too long, so I’d just go with “crook”.
shawnc1959 about 16 hours ago
To paraphrase humor writer Dave Barry, “Opportunistic Weasel” would also be an excellent name for a rock band.
bunwarpgazoo Premium Member about 16 hours ago
So what’s stopping you from casting your hat in the ring? Attending party events? At least writing to your various representatives? You know, actually taking part in the process while you can. Start with the town council.
Goat from PBS about 16 hours ago
Pigita, wow, it’s been… a loooong time.
Kle1 about 16 hours ago
We already have words – con man is probably the best phrase.Admittedly, at the local level there are sometimes reasonably decent people running.
TrulyTexan about 16 hours ago
Everybody needs to stop the shaming. Weasels are actually fine creatures.
aerotica69 about 16 hours ago
“Slimebucket” has a nice ring to it.
Ellis97 about 16 hours ago
It’s been a while since we’ve seen Pigita.
LaughterIsJoyMuliplied about 15 hours ago
Just had to stir the pot Steph?
tony_n_jen2003 about 15 hours ago
Hyphenate
monya_43 about 15 hours ago
I hope the treasonweasel doesn’t get elected.
Eric S about 14 hours ago
Pigita is a b!tch.
cellodude1990 about 14 hours ago
I haven’t seen Pigita in a while. I thought that Pig was dating other women, too. I wonder if these two are getting back together.
martens about 14 hours ago
What’s everybody got against weasels?
zeexenon about 13 hours ago
No, its synonym is “politician.” Closely following ‘political promises.’
BRICKPART Premium Member about 13 hours ago
Lawyerhood as opposed to lawyerdumb.
KEA about 13 hours ago
What we need are more people who care about public service
Bilan about 12 hours ago
He wouldn’t be running for office if he just left on time.
ncorgbl about 12 hours ago
Who wants to date a pig? Even with lipstick she’s still a pig.
rshive about 12 hours ago
Two words, Pigita. But accurate anyway.
James Noury Premium Member about 12 hours ago
Nice to see Pigita again!
wildlandwaters about 11 hours ago
coulda sworn that guy’s name was JD…
Walrus Gumbo Premium Member about 10 hours ago
Voting for Trump is the equivalent of chickens voting for Colonel Sanders!
Radish the wordsmith about 10 hours ago
Speaking of opportunistic woman hating weasels…
‘Am I allowed to hit her now?’ Trump stuns with Michelle Obama remark
J.D. Vance calls Kamala Harris ‘trash’ at Michigan rally
Remember when JD called Trump ’America’s Hitler’?
braindead Premium Member about 10 hours ago
And in case you didn’t see it before…
From Jim Wright:
Elon Musk in charge of the economy…
RFK Jr in managing your healthcare…
Mike Flynn commanding your military…
Charlie Kirk, Tucker Carlson, Steve Bannon, and the dead rotting corpse of Rush Limbaugh are the moral conscience of your America…
Stephen Miller decides your political ideology…
Laura Loomer is the voice and face of your nation…
Chief Justice Canon presides over a Supreme Court made up entirely of Trump appointees…
JD Vance in charge of reining in Trump’s worst impulses…
You have no healthcare, no Social Security, no civil rights, no jobs, no savings, no food, no home, no education, and no hope
Sound’s good, right?
No?
Well, then you better show up.
CleverHans Premium Member about 10 hours ago
According to the etymology that I just made up, “candidate” comes from “Candida Albicans”, the fungus responsible for candidiasis, aka yeast infections, diaper rash, jock itch, etc. So political candidates are telling the truth when they claim to be a “fun guy.”
pamela welch Premium Member about 10 hours ago
Brilliant, Stephan!!
[Unnamed Reader - 14b4ce] about 9 hours ago
Hey,most politicians aren’t half bad.
They’re ALL bad
Richard S Russell Premium Member about 9 hours ago
This is grossly unfair to many good, dedicated public servants who run for elected office because they sincerely want to help their fellow citizens and make their lives better.
“The legitimate object of government is to do for a community of people whatever they need to have done, but cannot do at all, or cannot do so well, for themselves, in their separate and individual capacities.” —Abraham Lincoln
Richard S Russell Premium Member about 9 hours ago
Has anybody ever heard Donald Trump laff out loud at something he thot was funny? The guy is relentlessly dour. I don’t think he has any sense of humor at all. Even when he tries to fake a smile, the best he can muster is a smirk, sneer, or grimace.
Buoy about 9 hours ago
Oh great! Now I have to worry about weasels AND weevils?
amaryllis2 Premium Member about 8 hours ago
One candidate supports your right to disagree with her. The other is the Fred Phelps of politics.
olds_cool63 about 6 hours ago
Obligatory pearl necklace for the female animal. How original.
Laurie Stoker Premium Member about 5 hours ago
Two words, but I say go for it!
eddi-TBH about 5 hours ago
How about the old classic, “carpetbagger”?
TheBigPickle about 4 hours ago
I candid ate a candi date.
Chris Sherlock about 3 hours ago
You win some and you lose some, Ron.
baraktorvan 29 minutes ago
Another reason English can be difficult to master.