Non Sequitur by Wiley Miller for August 13, 2012

Cavemen looking idiots in the 21st Century? get out of here

Hunter gatherers had a shorter work week than modern man.

Ok, hunt, gather, sell short and try not to get burnt.

If only they had to go back to barter.

…for the lesser 99% of course.

“Say, are any of you interested in trading some of your dead animals for mutual funds? It’s the smart choice for today’s investor!”

@Peabody-Martinibankers’ hours?

I thought it was a new Capital One commercial.

Third year of Romney/Ryan Administration. Guess who these guys are hunting.

Ah, but they are also the ones able to afford goods and services to help keep most of us employed.

Looks like it’s casual Friday…..

I barely can afford good and services right now.

Looks like they’re firing somebody across the street!

Wait, I think that’s my old flame…..she smells good…..

Yabut, are they trying for bearskin or bull horns?

When there’s no money for goods and services people will resort to theft and worse for survival.

The guy peeking around the corner may be hunting them…

Now all we need are pitchforks and the setting is right for mob action!

@Sharuniboy Incredibly interesting. I learned a lot from you in yesterday’s comments. Thank you.At age 83, it would probably be wise to show you more respect (I am merely 54 – you’re old enough to be my father! Scary thought, eh? :-) So, I apologize for some of the ways I’ve challenged you or toyed with you. I have a playful streak a mile wide, and sometimes it’s mean. Even though I didn’t know your status and many of your comments seem angry and superior, It was wrong of me to do that. I’m sorry.As for religion, you probably know (as I’ve made no attempt to conceal it) that I am one of Jehovah’s Witnesses. We are very scientific in our approach to things, but still seek the scriptures for the final word on matters of faith. I have found that many of the Councils you hold sacred were at odds with the Bible, so I don’t accept their tenets. In this sense, I doubt that we will ever find consensus. But it does not mean we can’t have useful and instructive dialogue.I promise to treat you with more dignity and respect. Thank you for your kind attention…you were not obligated to explain anything, and it is most appreciated.

@artybee (1st post)

The few survivors who used to be living high on food stamps and learned how to live under bridges?In the service, R&R used to have a pleasant ring to it.This R&R fills me with dread.

@hsawlrae.

….keep us employed…In McJobs that don’t pay a living wage? Whose payroll are you on?

@INGSOC

…….becoming restless….for want of fresh meat to carve. They have been outsmarted by those who used to live under bridges, now in hiding under subway station platforms throughout the city.

@Wiley

You’re usually a stickler for detail in your strips. Where’s the “Wall Street” street sign?

@Richard S. Russell

Terrific post. They’re staying awake nights hatching new schemes to “make life better for all Americans”.

@Night-Gaunt49

Not quite right. It’s not of any use, but they do produce prodigious amounts of methane greenhouse gases in the form of bovine flatulence emanating from their mouths.

@Night-Gaunt49

Said foul gases would have kept environmentalists in a job……if there were any left. They’ve already been carved up and eaten.

@Night-Gaunt49

Forgot to mention other unmentionable orifices.

Bull Market. Bear Market. Now, Mastodon Market.

Ah yes, back to the early 20th century…..

They must be hunting for people without a capital one card

Basics would include cannibalism?

Hey, a solution to the invasive species problem. They can hunt those Burmese pythons overrunning the Everglades.

fritzg: “Abolish trading in futures.” Peoples Party Omaha platform of 1892. In fact, you can take the whole of populism (Cleburne Demands, 1888; Ocala Demands, 1890; and Omaha Platfrorm, 1892), update it a bit (direct election of senators to direct election of president; votes for women to equal rights for women; etc.) and there would still be complaints it is too futuristic to be practical. Indeed, the teabags are currently calling for denying people voting for senators and outlawing any rights for women.

@hippogriff

Sorry for not responding to your great post of the other day regarding the lone Socialist in the Senate.He is a terrific guy and continue to give monthly donations to his campaign. The most sincere, honest, compassionate politician in the U.S. Love seeing him as a contributor on talk shows.Have not checked up on Cleburne Ocala and Omaha, but hope to soon. Many thanks.

@Wiley

Sorry for my criticism for the non-inclusion of the “Wall Street” street sign. You knew we’d know didn’t you?You’re terrific.

Oh, wait. Is that Jamie Dimon in the lead?

battle, mastodon market. I like that so much Ima steal it….

Stripseeker: Since I am in Texas, I haven’t had a senator since Lloyd Benson, nor one I could support since Ralph Yarborough. So I have to chose some other states’ senator for the purpose, and Sanders is my current one. Your evaluation is absolutely correct.

There are worse investment hedges than a good rifle, a good shotgun, and a few cases of ammunition. Eventually you’ll have to load your own though so make sure not to buy anything gas operated (semi-automatic) because soon you’ll be down to making your own powder, primers, and shot.

“Interestingly enough, today Jehova’s Witnesses teach Arianism, as may be found in several of their throw-away publications, where they DO NOT accept Jesus Christ as “The only begotten Son of God”; attempting to liken him to a “kind of God”, of some sort. Christians rejected Arianism many centuries ago. And, of course, today it remains a curiosity; but NOT a part of Christian Theology.”Just a clarification on this point. John 3:16 – 18 states: “For God loved the world so much that he gave his only-begotten Son, in order that everyone exercising faith in him might not be destroyed but have everlasting life. For God sent forth his Son into the world, not for him to judge the world, but for the world to be saved through him. He that exercises faith in him is not to be judged. He that does not exercise faith has been judged already, because he has not exercised faith in the name of the only-begotten Son of God. "That is EXACTLY what Jehovah’s Witnesses believe. We reject the Trinity for not being a Bible teaching, holding that Jesus is not equal to his Father, the only true God, but definitely IS the only begotten Son of God, our Savior, and the King of God’s Kingdom (the main focus of his ministry). Do you realize that when Jesus quoted scripture, he was quoting the Septuagint, in use at the time? Paul also quoted extensively from it in his writings.Found the rest of your comment interesting. Oddly enough, it didn’t show up yesterday. I thought you had declined to react. Didn’t see it until the next day. Must’ve been because of the mix-up with your user name.Thank you again, and will see you around the comics!