I don’t usually dabble in politics outside of McHenry County, but this TV ad (at least I think that’s what it is) uses the sharpest tool in the political tool box–ridicule–so well, I wanted to share it with you. It … Continue reading
Category Archives: Ridicule
“Use in case of bad behavior,” is the message written on a paddle with cobwebs running from it in the Northwest Herald in the editorial cartoon displayed most prominently on its web site today. Beneath is the message, “Spare the … Continue reading
Most of all he wants respect. But the very junior U.S. Senator from Illinois is not getting much. He’s the Rodney Dangerfield of Illinois politics. I’m embarrassed to admit that I lost the State Comptroller’s race to Roland Burris in … Continue reading
Our former governor continues to be ridiculed. Here is part of a cartoon of ex-Governor Rod Blagojevich. It is based on his being invited to appear on a “reality”show at $80,000 per show. What will he do with his pompadour? … Continue reading