As Paul Krugman pointed out, what Agent Orange received from Machado is the Nobel medal. The Nobel committee pointed out that it can not be transferred by a recipient to some other person. She still is the Nobel laureate.
I wonder if Trump is even capable of knowing how pathetic he looks in this case. I also wonder if that might have been behind his abduction of Maduro-- to make Machado think she could make use of it this way and get her party in control.
You know being the greatest narcissist of all time makes him incapable of self-reflection. His “mirror-mirror on the wall” says he is the supreme being.
I just have to laugh...while Trump's Dept. of War is busy blowing up boats in the Caribbean--that he, conveniently, knows nothing about--it couldn't be more ironic that Trump would think he deserves to be the recipient of any kind of award for Peace, let alone the one he covets the most, the Nobel Peace Prize. Of course he always has the (ridiculous) FIFA Peace Prize to come home to, when he's sulking about something or other, to soothe his fragile ego.
Loved the story about your brother's trophy, Peezy staring out of the guitar, the sippy cup (Pardons For Cash), and the very clever title, "Hardcore Pawn."
Your aides probably need adjustments mine took 3 tries. Clay you have a conscience so you gave the trophy back. He has none so he’ll keep it. I hope his family returns it to her when he dies though I’m not sure she deserves it now.
Good toon & story about the black belt trophy. Let's consider what the Nobel committee said about awarding Machado “for her tireless work promoting democratic rights for the people of Venezuela and for her struggle to achieve a just and peaceful transition from dictatorship to democracy.” 47 can't be awarded for ever working tirelessly. Ever. He also doesn't care about peace or democracy. He deserves a gilded L on his forehead.
Why is the pawnbroker examining the medal through a loupe, one wonders. Purity of gold is determined by specific gravity of the object, not through a jeweler's loupe. Of greater import: who is riding the broomstick in today's cartoon? And who is the baby in the Tangerine Tyrant's ear? Pizza rat nesting in a hollow body (dreadnought?) guitar seems a nice spacious touch. I hope it's comfortable and doesn't resonate too much. And that it's affordable. Mamdani to the Rescue!
Clearly, though, the Nobel medal can be transferred. It's what the medal represents that is non-transferable. Machado would not be my first choice for the prize, but is certainly a better one than Agent Orange would be.
I just got hearing aids, but I'm not sure I'll keep them. Or perhaps they just need adjustment.
There are a few on display at places like UC Berkeley, given to the school by the winners who were professors there. The medal itself doesn't hold much intrinsic value. OTOH, the prize itself carries a good deal of moral and ethical weight, along with a fair bit of cash, currently about a million bucks if you're not sharing the prize.
The whole thing is remarkably silly. Trump is so easy to flatter and manipulate. He's got a gold token, which apparently sent him into paroxysms of joy. The prize itself, not so much. It doesn't even rise to a participation trophy, because he never competed.
We have a three year old toddler in the White House.
As Paul Krugman pointed out, what Agent Orange received from Machado is the Nobel medal. The Nobel committee pointed out that it can not be transferred by a recipient to some other person. She still is the Nobel laureate.
Anyway, keep on keepin' on! Thanks for the toonz!
I thought I mentioned that.
How embarassing that the President of the USA is SUCH an immature, braindead fn baby. AAGH!!!
You have hit the nail on the head exactly!!!
Cly Jones said it best - toddler-in-chief
To me, neither tRump nor Machado are noble or Nobel.
Love the crying baby on the ear bandage. It’s him alright.
I wonder if Trump is even capable of knowing how pathetic he looks in this case. I also wonder if that might have been behind his abduction of Maduro-- to make Machado think she could make use of it this way and get her party in control.
You know being the greatest narcissist of all time makes him incapable of self-reflection. His “mirror-mirror on the wall” says he is the supreme being.
You're right. By the Hare list he comes out as a compete psychopath.
I've been pointing out that for a long time. The only items he doesn't hit are the ones dealing with incarceration.
I just have to laugh...while Trump's Dept. of War is busy blowing up boats in the Caribbean--that he, conveniently, knows nothing about--it couldn't be more ironic that Trump would think he deserves to be the recipient of any kind of award for Peace, let alone the one he covets the most, the Nobel Peace Prize. Of course he always has the (ridiculous) FIFA Peace Prize to come home to, when he's sulking about something or other, to soothe his fragile ego.
Loved the story about your brother's trophy, Peezy staring out of the guitar, the sippy cup (Pardons For Cash), and the very clever title, "Hardcore Pawn."
Cool bro story, for real. 😊 Inspiring you to share that story with us is the only good to come out of this latest episode of WTF Don Boy.
But, did she give him the cash part of the award??
That's an excellent question.
It took me a while, but I finally realized who the witch is...excellent toon and blog.
Your aides probably need adjustments mine took 3 tries. Clay you have a conscience so you gave the trophy back. He has none so he’ll keep it. I hope his family returns it to her when he dies though I’m not sure she deserves it now.
Good one, Clay
Good toon & story about the black belt trophy. Let's consider what the Nobel committee said about awarding Machado “for her tireless work promoting democratic rights for the people of Venezuela and for her struggle to achieve a just and peaceful transition from dictatorship to democracy.” 47 can't be awarded for ever working tirelessly. Ever. He also doesn't care about peace or democracy. He deserves a gilded L on his forehead.
Why is the pawnbroker examining the medal through a loupe, one wonders. Purity of gold is determined by specific gravity of the object, not through a jeweler's loupe. Of greater import: who is riding the broomstick in today's cartoon? And who is the baby in the Tangerine Tyrant's ear? Pizza rat nesting in a hollow body (dreadnought?) guitar seems a nice spacious touch. I hope it's comfortable and doesn't resonate too much. And that it's affordable. Mamdani to the Rescue!
Clearly, though, the Nobel medal can be transferred. It's what the medal represents that is non-transferable. Machado would not be my first choice for the prize, but is certainly a better one than Agent Orange would be.
I just got hearing aids, but I'm not sure I'll keep them. Or perhaps they just need adjustment.
What?
There are a few on display at places like UC Berkeley, given to the school by the winners who were professors there. The medal itself doesn't hold much intrinsic value. OTOH, the prize itself carries a good deal of moral and ethical weight, along with a fair bit of cash, currently about a million bucks if you're not sharing the prize.
The whole thing is remarkably silly. Trump is so easy to flatter and manipulate. He's got a gold token, which apparently sent him into paroxysms of joy. The prize itself, not so much. It doesn't even rise to a participation trophy, because he never competed.
We have a three year old toddler in the White House.