Doonesbury by Garry Trudeau for August 12, 1986
August 11, 1986
August 13, 1986
Transcript:
Mike: What's wrong, sweetums? J.J.: I guess I...I was hoping for a diamond. Mike: I know, J.J., but with the sanctions against South Africa... J.J.: Those stupid sanctions! It's so unfair to mix diamonds with power-sharing! Mike: Hush, J.J.! That's enough! You know I disapprove of gals who try to talk politics. J.J.: I know...I'm sorry. I guess I'm just a little disappointed... Mike: Here, let's have some ice cream. It'll take your mind... J.J.: Couldn't you fly to Amsterdam and get one on the black market? The world according to Diamond Don Reagan It could happen here!
White House Chief of Staff Don Regan came out against sanctions against South Africa. part of his reasoning was that women would refuse to giver up their diamonds. He was mocked soundly by pretty much everyone.