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Faux Outrage Explosion — The Week in Editorial Cartoons, Inspector Clouseau Edition, Part 1 [1]

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Date: 2023-01-22

Egged on by Like-Minded Media Supporters, Conspiracy Theories Abound Among the New Overlords of the US House of Representatives.

Link to Part 2 of This Diary — Trouble Brewing in the US House — The Week in Editorial Cartoons, RIP David Crosby, Part 2 Calvin and Hobbes Part 1 has over 30 editorial cartoons and images on the Republican propensity to invent phony issues of no use or relevance to anyone; the ongoing saga of George Santos with each day producing embarrassing revelations; the coming slew of Republican investigations ala “Benghazi”; movie clips from the Best of Peter Sellers as the bumbling Inspector Clouseau; and two clips from a fantastic movie and one of my all-time favorite films — The Remains of the Day. Part 2 has over 35 cartoons and focusses on the clown show that is the new Republican majority in the US House of Representatives; the Climate Change issue which isn’t receiving the attention it deserves; the role of education and lack of women’s rights in Afghanistan and Iran; the passing of rock legend David Crosby; and an incredible recreation of biblical painting by an Italian theatre group to the accompaniment of Mozart’s Requiem. I will post at least another 10-15 more editorial cartoons in each diary on a number of other issues in the news. So, you’ll get to see over 100 cartoons this evening. Thanks for supporting these diaries.

So Much Misdirected Passion

Channeling Charlton Heston

There’s a Resemblance… Right?

A new video emerged this week in which Santos admitted to doing drag shows in Brazil after first denying it. Speaking in Portuguese, the video shows Santos boasting about doing such shows.

Their Burning Issues

Attribution for the above cartoon: Editorial & Political Cartoons @DaveWhamond

Priorities

The Real Answer

Not Quite Thelma and Louise

New Species Discovered Catherine Rampell has breaking scientific news: “Researchers have identified a previously unknown species in D.C. Like cicadas, this species stays underground for years at a time, typically in four- or eight-year intervals. Its members hide away until there is an auspicious change in the ecosystem. Then, they bust out and wreak havoc.” “This species: Republicans who care about deficits.”

The New Overlords

One Created Imaginary Demons; the Other Ignores Real Ones

A Party at War With the Truth

Soon-to-Be Former Congressman?

Who is the real George Santos and what does he represent? According to Esquire, here’s what is publicly known so far.

There have been some calls for his resignation.

Behold the Full, Completely Real Resumé of George Santos OK, it's hard to say "full" when there are new items dropping every day. But here's what we've got so far. George Santos is a true American archetype: the snake-oil salesman. It's a story as old as this country, though the truth pretty much ends there. I'm just waiting for this guy to announce he's a four-time champion of the Scripps National Spelling Bee. For his part, the freshman congressman from New York has admitted to "embellishing" some things, though he's also said he's "done nothing unethical," and where-oh-where did he get the idea that completely shameless behavior could be an asset in our politics today? The mystery abounds, just as further mysteries do with regard to the specifics of who George Santos is and where he came from. Amateurs and Pros x Gary Markstein, Creators Syndicate #santosmustresign pic.twitter.com/MrydULNaoJ — Editorial & Political Cartoons (@EandPCartoons) January 17, 2023

E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial

x Putting an alleged pathological liar Congressman on the House Committee on Science seems about par for the course in America today. Sigh.



Follow for more cartoons!#GeorgeSantos #GeorgeSantosMustResign #HouseofRepresentatives #webcomic #webcomics #Congress #politics pic.twitter.com/y9FBei0uu5 — Garthtoons by Garth German (@garthtoons) January 18, 2023

The End is Near

If I Were Them, I Wouldn’t Show My Face Either

Repulsive

Unhappy Meal

Symbolic of the GOP Clown Show

x #GeorgeSantosMustResign #GOPClownShowContinues

George Santos is emblematic of the 21st century Republican Party- A liar, a fraud, an insult to the intelligence of the voter, completely unworthy of office and of the public trust. pic.twitter.com/Zs7pQv7MeM — THE BADGER! (@508gloryFelix) January 13, 2023

Undoubtedly

Who Will Be Sunk First by Anthony Devolder?

The Big Loser

Most Undeserving

Trump — Fading Fast

All MAGA Trash Goes into the Bin

He’d Be Perfect

x Jack Ohman, The Sacramento Bee @jackohman #santosmustresign pic.twitter.com/WkGsGrLmB9 — Editorial & Political Cartoons (@EandPCartoons) January 18, 2023

The GOP Lineup

The New IRS — the Republican Party Dream

x New Golden Rule: Those with the gold don't need to play by the ruleshttps://t.co/DYjVqGWvoA pic.twitter.com/KtHo9EW4VK — Matt Wuerker (@wuerker) January 17, 2023

Too Late for a Cure

Asleep at the Wheel of Governance

Unable to Function

x The Republican whitewash of the Jan. 6 attack on democracy https://t.co/OtwuqkFIVg pic.twitter.com/GJJlRPr3SF — Ann Telnaes (@AnnTelnaes) January 17, 2023

Experts at Creating High Budget Deficits

Finally…

Inspector Clouseau’s Best Moments in The Pink Panther Film Series

x A compilation of hilarious moments from the PINK PANTHER film series. pic.twitter.com/3ejb1d7GjC — All The Right Movies (@ATRightMovies) January 14, 2023

From One of JFK’s Great Speeches — “And We are All Mortal”

x JFK gave one of the great political speeches in 1963, 6 months before his assassination.



“For, in the final analysis, our most basic common link is that we all inhabit this small planet. We all breathe the same air. We all cherish our children's future.”pic.twitter.com/9jSTnXIS3D — Michael Warburton (@MichaelWarbur17) January 15, 2023

An Unforgettable Scene from The Remains of the Day

x “Are you reading a racy book?”



THE REMAINS OF THE DAY (1993)



Peak Hopkins as he retreats into a corner like some trapped animal in this brilliant film adapted from Kazuo Ishiguro’s wonderful book. #AnthonyHopkins #EmmaThompson



pic.twitter.com/EQrgTymfxP — Michael Warburton (@MichaelWarbur17) October 29, 2022

Excellent Book by Kazuo Ishiguro, Great Movie

x “Goodbye.”



THE REMAINS OF THE DAY (1993)



Opens up the tear ducts every time.

Great movie, great book.#AnthonyHopkins #EmmaThompson



pic.twitter.com/kRFeZY6sB9 — Michael Warburton (@MichaelWarbur17) January 15, 2023

Diary Poll

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Link to Part 2 of This Diary — Trouble Brewing in the US House — The Week in Editorial Cartoons, RIP David Crosby, Part 2

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