“Condition a child to be kind toward others and they tend to be that the rest of their life. Allow a kid to remain in irresponsibility, or even condition a kid to be irresponsible and the end result is what you get in much of my age group.”Wow. I actually agree with something you said. Incredible.
While so many people obviously somehow want to use the sagacity of Waterson to beat up on the GOP, it is worth noting that conservatives are much more likely to donate to charity than their counterparts. So get off your self-righteous soap box.
The “me decade” never ended, it’s venue/purpose just changes from time to time. Today, the “me decade” is reflected in the OWS (bowel) movement.
And to all you political sycophants who just can’t help injecting your petulant and peurile “envy”, stick it. You are of the class who believes that just because you fog a mirror, you are “entitled” to something. If that isn’t a “me decade” kind of idealogy, then I guess I don’t know what is.
The only thing you’re entitled to do is to get off the “dope” of bread (EBT) and circuses (American Idol, etc.) and contribute by working or becoming productive members of society in some fashion.
No what you mean from the other side is “Hey ihe has something so let’s go take it from him, by force if necessary and give it to my friends since I already have mine and they can’t have any of mine.”
Lots of unattributed ‘everybody knows’ kinds of comments. E.g., conservatives are more charitable…or the one I always find refreshing and original…‘taking from those who have labored’…goes right back to pre-union/slavery/4-5% unemployment as a goal. Reminds me of the sort of attitude that leaves baby girls on a hillside after birth. But we’re not like that. Are we?
Unbridled greed, conspicuous consumption of wealth and the get-ahead-by-any-means credo dodn’t disappear; they simply migrated to Government and Public-Sector Unions, where they’re safer.
This plays to my understanding of growing up. Ayn Rand had an appeal to young people, before they become true adults and learn the value of social cooperation and working together. Today’s Tea Party people resemble Calvin all too closely, and, if you’ve ever really looked into what happens in countries ruled by the Taliban, you will notice a great similarity there as well. If 10 year old boys ran the world, had real power, we would be in deep doo-doo! We’re all in this together, let’s act like it!
STOP RUINING MY CHILDHOOD MEMORIES BY HAVING POLITCAL DISCUSSIONS IN A CALVIN AND HOBBES COMIC!!! YOU’RE IN THE COMICS SECTION GO TO A DIFFERENT PART OF THE NEWSPAPER!!!!!!! MAYBE THEN YOU’D HAVE INFORMATION TO SUPPORT YOUR DUMB IDEALS!
If you came here looking for humor, and all you see is political posturing and name calling, I would suggest you go over to Non Sequitor, but leave the politics here.
It certainly would be nice if there was at least ONE place left where you could get away from the Dem vs Rep garbage. Not even here is safe though. I’m sure there are plenty of blogs where politics is intended to be the subject matter. Please take it there.
chireef about 12 years ago
this does ring of Ayn Rands philosophy
rogue53 about 12 years ago
Perhaps a lot of Social Security recipients will feel like panel 3 applies when it stops, after they paid in for 50 years.
King_Shark about 12 years ago
“Condition a child to be kind toward others and they tend to be that the rest of their life. Allow a kid to remain in irresponsibility, or even condition a kid to be irresponsible and the end result is what you get in much of my age group.”Wow. I actually agree with something you said. Incredible.
Phapada about 12 years ago
hello….everyone…i miss you all
rentier about 12 years ago
It’s good to end “me decade”!
battle of plattsburgh about 12 years ago
Truly “entitled”.
GROG Premium Member about 12 years ago
No, Calvin. I believe it’s already the Al Franken decade and he’s not willing to give it up.
38lowell about 12 years ago
When does the Calvin Decade start?
cowboybob2 about 12 years ago
The rest become Republicans.
tripwire45 about 12 years ago
Naturally, politics is written all over this…or rather just human nature.
Ensoh about 12 years ago
Don’t worry, Calvin: Your parents will have the opportunity to recapture your dream in November.
William Bednar Premium Member about 12 years ago
So, we are all either Shmoos or Scrooges? That is a very sad commentary on humans
ikeohum about 12 years ago
While so many people obviously somehow want to use the sagacity of Waterson to beat up on the GOP, it is worth noting that conservatives are much more likely to donate to charity than their counterparts. So get off your self-righteous soap box.
in.amongst about 12 years ago
Calvin Decade(nce) – looks like he intends to have a (Calvin) ball!
SZonian about 12 years ago
The “me decade” never ended, it’s venue/purpose just changes from time to time. Today, the “me decade” is reflected in the OWS (bowel) movement.
And to all you political sycophants who just can’t help injecting your petulant and peurile “envy”, stick it. You are of the class who believes that just because you fog a mirror, you are “entitled” to something. If that isn’t a “me decade” kind of idealogy, then I guess I don’t know what is.
The only thing you’re entitled to do is to get off the “dope” of bread (EBT) and circuses (American Idol, etc.) and contribute by working or becoming productive members of society in some fashion.
BigNate+CalvinandHobbes=:) about 12 years ago
nice calvin
daveoverpar about 12 years ago
No what you mean from the other side is “Hey ihe has something so let’s go take it from him, by force if necessary and give it to my friends since I already have mine and they can’t have any of mine.”
rogue53 about 12 years ago
What a comic strip. All the comments are hilarious. Now THIS is what I come here for. Thanks.
Puddleglum2 about 12 years ago
Hobbes makes more sense than the other Tiger comic.If it isn’t a real magic lamp, it can’t grant your wish “that it IS a real magic lamp”!
Shoelace about 12 years ago
Lots of unattributed ‘everybody knows’ kinds of comments. E.g., conservatives are more charitable…or the one I always find refreshing and original…‘taking from those who have labored’…goes right back to pre-union/slavery/4-5% unemployment as a goal. Reminds me of the sort of attitude that leaves baby girls on a hillside after birth. But we’re not like that. Are we?
Auntie Socialist about 12 years ago
Unbridled greed, conspicuous consumption of wealth and the get-ahead-by-any-means credo dodn’t disappear; they simply migrated to Government and Public-Sector Unions, where they’re safer.
Vonne Anton about 12 years ago
Greed and selfishness runs almost everything now….if the world ran on charity and love, there would be a lot more happiness and a lot less pain.
tcolkett about 12 years ago
This plays to my understanding of growing up. Ayn Rand had an appeal to young people, before they become true adults and learn the value of social cooperation and working together. Today’s Tea Party people resemble Calvin all too closely, and, if you’ve ever really looked into what happens in countries ruled by the Taliban, you will notice a great similarity there as well. If 10 year old boys ran the world, had real power, we would be in deep doo-doo! We’re all in this together, let’s act like it!
Number Three about 12 years ago
I love his face in the 3rd Panel.
xxx
eskimo quinn about 12 years ago
Just in time for the party conventions….
mineresidents about 12 years ago
Join the Young Republicans – but leave Hobbes at home.
ratlum about 12 years ago
I think the greed decade is back.
calvinsfriend110 about 12 years ago
Calvin The Great’s decade!
rentier about 12 years ago
With the exception of Hobbes, of course!
Mitchtheone about 12 years ago
Actually Calvin the greed and yeah for me and screw you was right around the corner.
Gretchen's Mom about 12 years ago
No matter who wins or loses . . . I’ll sure be glad when the November elections are OVER!!!!!!!!!!
johnweythek about 12 years ago
STOP RUINING MY CHILDHOOD MEMORIES BY HAVING POLITCAL DISCUSSIONS IN A CALVIN AND HOBBES COMIC!!! YOU’RE IN THE COMICS SECTION GO TO A DIFFERENT PART OF THE NEWSPAPER!!!!!!! MAYBE THEN YOU’D HAVE INFORMATION TO SUPPORT YOUR DUMB IDEALS!
joe vignone about 12 years ago
Who knew Calvin would grow up to become Mittens?
khpage about 12 years ago
Any ad agency worth its salt would hire you in a flash, Calvin….
rogue53 about 12 years ago
If you came here looking for humor, and all you see is political posturing and name calling, I would suggest you go over to Non Sequitor, but leave the politics here.
It certainly would be nice if there was at least ONE place left where you could get away from the Dem vs Rep garbage. Not even here is safe though. I’m sure there are plenty of blogs where politics is intended to be the subject matter. Please take it there.
DM fan about 12 years ago
The Calvin Decade started 1985-1995.
nancytrum about 12 years ago
united we stand, divided we fall.
Black_Knight999 about 12 years ago
I agree on the Ayn Rand comment! Absolutely!