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Archive for September, 2008
Election Season Maladies
We’re coming down to the home stretch. Are you suffering from any of these?
Ironically, I got a repetitive stress injury in my drawing hand right before I drew this. Trying to meet your deadlines while not exacerbating the problem is an interesting game. (/complaining)
Retraction
I have to retract my earlier press release about cartooning for Free Inquiry. My future contributions to the magazine were not as certain as I thought and they have informed me that I am not their regular cartoonist. My future with the magazine is uncertain at this point.
I take blame for any confusion.
Not A Parody
This one seems like it was drawn by Kelly at The Onion.
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Rob Smith, Jr.
The Glenn Beck Program Sep 30, 2008 |
Pocket Protectors
cross-posted at the ACLU’s Blog of Rights
Previously weve discussed the push to search under travellers clothes with the naked machine and the million names on the terrorist watch list. The latest Civil Discourse comic examines DHSs need to literally put their hands in your pockets.
The Washington Post reported last month:
Federal agents may take a travelers laptop computer or other electronic device to an off-site location for an unspecified period of time without any suspicion of wrongdoing, as part of border search policies the Department of Homeland Security recently disclosed.
DHS doesnt stop with your MacBook. The policies extend to, well, everything. They claim they can seize any device capable of storing information in digital or analog form along with all papers and other written documentation. Yes, that antique pendulum clock youre lugging around qualifies as a analog device and may be searched. (ticking time bomb?)
Just in case you thought of something that could slip through those categories, they included written materials commonly referred to as pocket trash or pocket litter.
They defined it twice just to be sure they cover everything under the sun.
Announcement
PRESS RELEASE September 29, 2008
Matt Bors Inks Toons for Free Inquiry Magazine
Matt Bors has become the regular cartoonist for Free Inquiry magazine. He will be drawing multiple cartoons for each issue of the bimonthly journal of secular humanist news and opinion. Bors replaces Don Addis who has drawn for the magazine for decades.
“He appears to have the right stuff and then some,” says Christopher Hitchens, a columnist for Free Inquiry. “If you already know, then you will know what I mean. If you don’t, then hasten to find out.”
The October/November issue has hit newsstands and features four cartoons by Bors that deal with papal indulgences, why god allows suffering, Barack Obama’s religiosity and Blue Laws that prevent liquor from being sold on Sunday. (A pressing concern for the secular lush.) Bors also illustrated the cover.
“Religious issues are some of my favorite to tackle,” says Bors. “Editorial cartooning is about bringing the powerful down a notch through humor. What better target than the creator of the universe and his Earth-bound surrogates?”
“I’m proud to be joining a magazine that looks at society’s most cherished beliefs with a skeptical eye. It is the approach I strive for in my cartoons.”
A comic from the current issue of Free Inquiry accompanying a column by Christopher Hitchens on papal indulgences.
Man Of Honor
John McCain’s campaign slogan is “Country First.” He has fostered an image as a maverick and acts as if he is the physical embodiment of honor. But his campaign hasn’t done anything honorable in months.
What the hell was up with him never looking at Obama during the debate?
Palin debate
A friend wrote me: “I don’t think the sum total of all actual facts and magical beliefs in her head, if spewed out at a reasonable pace, would fill 45 minutes.”
Attack Ads
A local cartoon for The Oregonian.
For those outside of Oregon, here are links to two ridiculous ads on hot dog eating and locking up rapists that are referenced in the last panel.
Quote of the day
Bake Sale for Obama!
Bake Sale for Obama!
Bake Sale for Obama!
Bake Sale for Obama!
Bake Sale for Obama!
Bake Sale for Obama!
Bake Sale for Obama!
Bake Sale for Obama!
Bake Sale for Obama!
Bake Sale for Obama!
Bake Sale for Obama!
The guy outside has stopped yelling this at cars with his bullhorn, but it’s still echoing in my head.
Comics
Joel Pett on the debate:
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Joel Pett
Lexington Herald-Leader Sep 27, 2008 |
Mike Lester does one on something I’ve been thinking about lately: If we frame issues like freecreditreport.com commercials, voters will actually memorize them. (Admit that you know at least three of those commercials by heart.)
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Mike Lester
Rome News Tribune Sep 27, 2008 |
