You can’t actually forgive a drunk for doing something stupid, because he brought his condition on himself – but you can understand that he might not act the same way if sober.
Some people like the comfortable falsehoods, like:
“The Crime rate keeps going up!” (fact: It peaked in 1990, and is now at 1970 levels)
“There aren’t enough workers because people are still living off the stimulus check” (Fact: A huge number of people took early retirement when COVID hit (3x as many people retired in 2020 as in typical years), and over 1 million more are on COVID related disability)
Is it okay to think that at least some of the wildfire problem in California has to do with poor forest management? Or is man-made climate change the only acceptable possible cause?
Drunk on the Kool-Aid is another matter altogether! Imagine being so gullible that you let a bunch of greedy rich people and corporate interests convince you that your neighbor is your enemy out to get you. Just so they can cling to power and keep getting handouts and bailouts stolen from the hard working taxpayer. We’ve been letting them rob us blind for 43 years, increasing their already vast fortunes with our blood and sweat. The GOP has unfairly used these tax breaks for the rich as an excuse for stimulating economic growth. Has it helped any one but them? Worse yet they hold onto these billions becoming ever greedier and losing any sense of shame and humanity in the process!
I don’t know, I just don’t know. Maybe Gavin bought some Jewish Space Lasers to distract from his asinine policies preventing sensible wildfire control. I certainly wouldn’t put it past him.
There is a reason conspiracy theories are so popular: people don’t like thinking. It’s hard work. People don’t want to take the time out to apply the scientific method.
When something happens, people want a SIMPLE explanation as to WHY it happens. Conspiracy theories gives them SIMPLE answers.
I am a believer in Occam’s Razor that states that the simplest answer is usually the right answer. However, there is a caveat to that statement has to explain why the event happened adequately. Also conspiracy answer is only the simplest on the surface. For example we all know that ancient astronauts built the great pyramids (no evidence required). To think that the Egyptians were smart enough to do it themselves makes us have to answer HOW did they do it.
So rather than explain Climate Change, give people an answer they can like. It doesn’t matter that it is wrong. Once you tell them what to believe, they will disregard all fact to the contrary.
In fact, since the scientific method often produces results people don’t like (like they are at fault for something), people reject science altogether. It’s a liberal plot made up by a deep state that controls everything.
I never thought a day would come that I’d prefer to hear people grousing about some sports game they had no participation in. Outside of a bet on the next round with your bar buddy. More pretzels, please.
Mike’s eval is simple: if a person can’t give a straight answer to a clearly absurd question, he/she is not up to handling something like alcohol. Maybe questions like those should be on applications one has to complete to become a candidate in any political arena. Wafflers are a danger to any political system.
“Are the California wildfires caused by Jewish Space Lasers?"
I Wish! Because, you know, that means we have Space Lasers that can beem energy down to earth at such sustained power to start fires. Just think of all we could do with that – it can be harness to power cities and reduce the needs for non-sustainable fuels (e.g. fossil). And the technology not only to build it but to get it secretly into space? massive uses for us all and for future generations.
“Jewish space lasers”? I’m way more worried about the dinosaur dirty bomb that is poisoning our atmosphere and trying to warm the planet back to the Jungles of before time. (Yeah, smog and global warming)
salakfarm Premium Member about 2 years ago
I think the Grim Reaper ought to do his job.
sirbadger about 2 years ago
Maybe the customer is trying to guess what the bartender’s views are.
willispate about 2 years ago
saw the question on Panel 2 WHAT THE?!?!?!
LawrenceS about 2 years ago
You can’t actually forgive a drunk for doing something stupid, because he brought his condition on himself – but you can understand that he might not act the same way if sober.
marilynnbyerly about 2 years ago
If you throw out all the idiots, you’ll go broke.
Wilde Bill about 2 years ago
“Yeah, and don’t call him ‘Santa Baby’”,
rmremail about 2 years ago
Some people like the comfortable falsehoods, like:
“The Crime rate keeps going up!” (fact: It peaked in 1990, and is now at 1970 levels)
“There aren’t enough workers because people are still living off the stimulus check” (Fact: A huge number of people took early retirement when COVID hit (3x as many people retired in 2020 as in typical years), and over 1 million more are on COVID related disability)
Kurtass about 2 years ago
“Bad Santa”. I wonder if he can get Billy-Bob Thortan?
The dude from FL Premium Member about 2 years ago
He didn’t start the conversation, might never had brought it. How much money did you make?
Doug K about 2 years ago
Is it okay to think that at least some of the wildfire problem in California has to do with poor forest management? Or is man-made climate change the only acceptable possible cause?
wallylm about 2 years ago
Before Christmas, it fits in many ways for there to be a Giant Cold Turkey to deal with Thanksgiving.
boneroller42 about 2 years ago
Well The Grim Reaper is often busy on Lio so this is kinda like a side hustle for Grimmy.
Enter.Name.Here about 2 years ago
“Are the California wildfires caused by Jewish Space Lasers”?
“Can you prove they aren’t”?
“……………………………………….. here’s your beer…………………..”
Ermine Notyours about 2 years ago
The Santa bouncer will send you “Ho, ho, home.”
dot-the-I about 2 years ago
Models of professional practical proficiency: Mike and Elias from Doonesbury.
mesotiny1 about 2 years ago
Hmm…don’t ask Kanye….
keenanthelibrarian about 2 years ago
Mike’s the Guardian Angel of the down-town bar, just doing what is right, despite everything …
Space_cat about 2 years ago
Drunk on the Kool-Aid is another matter altogether! Imagine being so gullible that you let a bunch of greedy rich people and corporate interests convince you that your neighbor is your enemy out to get you. Just so they can cling to power and keep getting handouts and bailouts stolen from the hard working taxpayer. We’ve been letting them rob us blind for 43 years, increasing their already vast fortunes with our blood and sweat. The GOP has unfairly used these tax breaks for the rich as an excuse for stimulating economic growth. Has it helped any one but them? Worse yet they hold onto these billions becoming ever greedier and losing any sense of shame and humanity in the process!
Lenavid about 2 years ago
I don’t know, I just don’t know. Maybe Gavin bought some Jewish Space Lasers to distract from his asinine policies preventing sensible wildfire control. I certainly wouldn’t put it past him.
gokarDun about 2 years ago
Want to keep it going. Vote Blue!
dflak about 2 years ago
There is a reason conspiracy theories are so popular: people don’t like thinking. It’s hard work. People don’t want to take the time out to apply the scientific method.
When something happens, people want a SIMPLE explanation as to WHY it happens. Conspiracy theories gives them SIMPLE answers.
I am a believer in Occam’s Razor that states that the simplest answer is usually the right answer. However, there is a caveat to that statement has to explain why the event happened adequately. Also conspiracy answer is only the simplest on the surface. For example we all know that ancient astronauts built the great pyramids (no evidence required). To think that the Egyptians were smart enough to do it themselves makes us have to answer HOW did they do it.
So rather than explain Climate Change, give people an answer they can like. It doesn’t matter that it is wrong. Once you tell them what to believe, they will disregard all fact to the contrary.
In fact, since the scientific method often produces results people don’t like (like they are at fault for something), people reject science altogether. It’s a liberal plot made up by a deep state that controls everything.
wdgnas about 2 years ago
Enter.Name.Here: the absence of evidence is not evidence of absence…
Prey about 2 years ago
If this goes on until easter that´s the cross we will have to bear!
goboboyd about 2 years ago
I never thought a day would come that I’d prefer to hear people grousing about some sports game they had no participation in. Outside of a bet on the next round with your bar buddy. More pretzels, please.
RussHeim about 2 years ago
Everyone knows the space lasers that started the California fires are Amish space lasers. Sheesh.
HOTLOTUS1 about 2 years ago
hey, take my wife.please
William Bednar Premium Member about 2 years ago
Maybe the Bar Tender means: “The Grinch” bouncer?
sandpiper about 2 years ago
Mike’s eval is simple: if a person can’t give a straight answer to a clearly absurd question, he/she is not up to handling something like alcohol. Maybe questions like those should be on applications one has to complete to become a candidate in any political arena. Wafflers are a danger to any political system.
Redd Panda about 2 years ago
’’And another one bites the dust …"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rY0WxgSXdEE
?? Where did 40 years go?
Steverino Premium Member about 2 years ago
The bouncer is going to send him on a nice boat trip….
Can't Sleep about 2 years ago
Can we send the scythe guy to Congress? That’s where he’s really needed. Weed ’em out and send ’em home.
phileaux about 2 years ago
Nuliajuk about 2 years ago
I’m not Jewish – can somebody who is loan me their space laser to burn out the weeds that grow between my patio pavers? Thanks.
Timothy Madigan Premium Member about 2 years ago
“Are the California wildfires caused by Jewish Space Lasers?"
I Wish! Because, you know, that means we have Space Lasers that can beem energy down to earth at such sustained power to start fires. Just think of all we could do with that – it can be harness to power cities and reduce the needs for non-sustainable fuels (e.g. fossil). And the technology not only to build it but to get it secretly into space? massive uses for us all and for future generations.
rossevrymn about 2 years ago
if only
vaughnrl2003 Premium Member about 2 years ago
“Jewish space lasers”? I’m way more worried about the dinosaur dirty bomb that is poisoning our atmosphere and trying to warm the planet back to the Jungles of before time. (Yeah, smog and global warming)
Hanmerhack about 2 years ago
Yes there are Jewish space lasers and they operated by Mel Brooks.
David_the_CAD about 2 years ago
I look forward to seeing him. I hope Wiley remembers.
Mario500 about 2 years ago
(wonders about the “SANTA BOUNCER” mentioned in this cartoon)
dbradway1 about 2 years ago
He’s wearing a red hat. A sobriety test shouldn’t have been necessary.
198.23.5.11 about 2 years ago
Actually,the space lasers are from Lichtenstein.They’re so small t hey can’t do any damage.
Semi-Serious question—since the invasion of Ukraine,are vodka sales down?
erik.vanthienen about 2 years ago
^ George should take off his white pointy hat from time to time. What’s left of his brain is frying. Take away his robes and flags, and flag him!
mindjob about 2 years ago
At least he didn’t have a stroke, give the worst debate in history and have the media tell us there is nothing wrong with him.
pflutke59 about 2 years ago
If only this could be real.
Can't Sleep about 2 years ago
He’s my choice for election voting monitor. And no one would argue with him more than once.
schaefer jim about 2 years ago
You are on a roll Wiley!
jvscanlan Premium Member about 2 years ago
Futurama already did the Santa Clause bit . . . .
lindz.coop Premium Member about 2 years ago
If only…
Dr_Fogg about 2 years ago
Does he work for Darwin too?