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January 20th, 2009
Adjusting To Change
At Noon today, Barack Obama will be sworn in as our 44th president. At 9pm he’ll delete the “Walker, Texas Ranger” season pass from the White House Tivo.
Oh, and just to clarify, Bush spent and average of 2 months clearing brush each year at his Crawford, TX ranch, but he spent and average of 4 months total on vacation each year that he was in office. That’s roughly a month shy of 1000 days of vacation in 8 years. What can I say? Don’t let the big white doors hit you in the ass on the way out, W.
Inauguration Links:
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NSA-approved smartphones leaves Obama with some ugly choices
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Contribute to CNN’s PhotoSynth 3D Collage of the Inauguration
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January 20th, 2009 at 12:26 pm
Excellent comic and great sentiments.
January 20th, 2009 at 12:40 pm
I hope to god he's still as cool when he's eight years older.
January 20th, 2009 at 1:50 pm
It's a dangerous assumption that he'll get a second term. I guarantee you that despite plainly saying all along that "it'll take more than 4 years to clear up this mess", the stupid masses and the Republicans will bang on about "failed promises", "false hope" and assorted bullshit in 2012 when things are still pretty rough.
Let's just enjoy the next 4 years and hope America's worse-than-normal reputation can be scrubbed up a little (although even Obama won't do anything about Israel).
January 20th, 2009 at 2:25 pm
I love that we now have a (recovering)blackberry addict for president. I feel bad they're making him kick the habit, though. That's gotta be rough.
January 20th, 2009 at 2:52 pm
All too possible. Americans are far too gullible to fear-mongering rhetoric.
January 20th, 2009 at 2:54 pm
Ugh. "Freedom fries"–how stupid was that? It's gonna take a while to get over my horrific embarrassment at the way this country has acted for 8 years.
January 20th, 2009 at 2:56 pm
Which is why I'm surprised Obama beat our McCain by the margin he did – the Republican sabre-rattling and the entire premise of "protecting our freedoms" in EVERYTHING he said is usually so much more effective.
January 20th, 2009 at 3:08 pm
I can only hope for the sake of comedy Sarah Palin runs in 2012!
January 20th, 2009 at 3:10 pm
Don't forget freedom toast, and freedom kissing, and freedom tickler.
January 20th, 2009 at 3:30 pm
Well it's been a year since Bush's sidekick got voted out down here in Aus (got your Freedom medal? The Whitehouse guest that prevented Obama moving in? That guy) and they've been on constant attack that the economic crisis fed by years of their neglect is all the new guys fault, somehow. So, nicely put Shakey and probably unfortunately too accurate.
January 20th, 2009 at 4:14 pm
The second panel reminds me of the earlier strip, Leave Room For Cream, and makes me wonder if Eli would have socialism blend or communism roast with his fries then?
(Btw, by now the comic's probably got enough food/drink names for a whole HE-theme restaurant. Or a bacon place. Same thing.)
-D
January 20th, 2009 at 5:11 pm
It's done! I'm so happy!
January 20th, 2009 at 5:33 pm
in the first script it was josh and eli in the panel. I realized they wouldnt both fit and I wanted to draw Eli, but Baconatrix was already in.
January 20th, 2009 at 5:34 pm
Have you seen the replacement phones he has to choose from? They're horrible bricks of sadness.
January 20th, 2009 at 5:35 pm
and "Freedom People" from the land of "Freence."
Oh and Freedom Canadians.
January 20th, 2009 at 5:35 pm
"Runs." JUST "Runs."
January 20th, 2009 at 5:47 pm
Fancy Bastard Cookbook?
January 20th, 2009 at 5:50 pm
Perhaps Josh has already overindulged in the Baconatrix and is enjoying the same arterial block party that I look forward to!
January 20th, 2009 at 6:23 pm
"It's a dangerous assumption that he'll get a second term"
Which is why the Republicans need to run Palin in 2012. She got him elected once, she can do it again.
January 20th, 2009 at 6:26 pm
Order me a Double Bacon Baconatrix Burger too! SuperKingMegaSize the combo! I need that gallon of Coke to help wash down the fatty goodness.
January 20th, 2009 at 12:42 pm
I'm surprised it's Eli ordering a Double Bacon Baconatrix Burger (which I now need a recipe for, so I can eat it and have an artery-clogging good time!).
January 20th, 2009 at 12:48 pm
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January 20th, 2009 at 7:00 pm
In all fairness to former president Bush, just because he's at Camp David or his ranch hardly means he is not working. Especially Camp David, in fact, I think one of the reasons presidents leave the White House is that they probably get more work done….
January 20th, 2009 at 7:13 pm
those phones are not only ugly, they're You-gly.
January 20th, 2009 at 9:14 pm
In with the new, out with the old farts who've been driving us into the ground! Great comic, love the TiVO comment though. xD
January 20th, 2009 at 9:31 pm
The only time "run" and "Palin" should be in the same sentence is before "through with a large sword".
January 20th, 2009 at 9:33 pm
See my post above about the only acceptable use of "run" and "Palin" in a sentence.
January 20th, 2009 at 9:36 pm
Stupid as in forgetting that your biggest symbol of freedom was a gift from France? Or is 1886 too far back for the general public?
I always found that funny…maybe Cloverfield was Republican.
January 20th, 2009 at 9:37 pm
run. Palin. …off a cliff.
run. Palin. …into the ground.
run. Palin. …down with harsh language.
January 20th, 2009 at 9:38 pm
Did it ever go as far as Freedom's Classic Yellow mustard?
January 20th, 2009 at 9:42 pm
I really think Obama's calm, authoritative manner and his repeated faith in the American people won it for him. McCain often seemed frantic in comparison.
January 20th, 2009 at 9:51 pm
Does the Baconatrix come with a choice of red or blue pickles? And would an apple pie be the "Dessert of the Real"?
January 20th, 2009 at 9:58 pm
Something about the phrase "coffee with douches" makes me happy inside. I think it's the fact that we now have a president who I not only voted for and like, but who seems to be a human being instead of some kind of terrifying robot or alien. And so I bet he does make snarky notes in his blackberry, and this just warms my soul all the way through.
January 20th, 2009 at 10:18 pm
So I'm gratified to know that even if he gets 8 years in office there's already an excuse for him not living up to his promises "It'll take more than 8 years…"
January 20th, 2009 at 10:31 pm
Selecting the Caribou Queen as a running mate didn't help matters either.
January 20th, 2009 at 10:52 pm
as a Canadian I have no illusions about politicians, there is a certain type of personallity that is drawn to politics and it's never nice, some are just better at hidding it than others… we generally go, yeah he's a big douche, but he's not as big a douche as the other guy
a lot of us think you are setting yourselves up for dissapointment as some of you are worshipping and prasing him so much that he has no where to go right now but down.
HOWEVER
I must say I was really impressed with the post inauguration speech, rarely have I heard a politician that enthusiastic and eloquent.
January 20th, 2009 at 10:53 pm
Or run. Palin. …too slowly away from an enraged Moose
@Tankobite yeah a damn good and completely correct excuse.
January 20th, 2009 at 11:39 pm
Checked his schedule and he seriously only had about 12 minutes set aside for coffee with President and Mrs. Bag.
January 20th, 2009 at 11:41 pm
"I must say I was really impressed with the post inauguration speech, rarely have I heard a politician that enthusiastic and eloquent."
I've felt that way basically every time I've heard to the man talk. When he's not making eloquent and impassioned speeches, he's talking to people like they're human beings with a degree of intelligence who deserve straight answers. As a country, we arent used to that.
January 20th, 2009 at 6:06 pm
Oh Thank God, Obama is finally in, and Bush is finally….FINALLY gone! (when an atheist thanx god you know it's gotta be improtant)
January 21st, 2009 at 1:30 am
What ever helps you sleep at night mate. I just know that when I make a promise I intend to keep it, not intend to have my ass covered by the fact that constitution limits terms.
January 21st, 2009 at 2:21 am
French's did have to issue a press release to assure the morans (like my brother) that "There is nothing more American than French's Mustard."
The fact that so many people boycotted French's Mustard is, to me, the second-dumbest condiment-related political action ever. The first being when a whack of right-wing idiots (again, including my brother) boycotted Heinz Ketchup because of Teresa Heinz Kerry. The dumbfuck actually bought some of that W Ketchup.
http://www.wketchup.com/
January 21st, 2009 at 5:02 am
What helps me sleep at night is that I trust Obama to tell the TRUTH and to do everything possible to deliver on his promises. For example him telling the American people that this giant hole the previous administration put us in will take a while to get out of, I dont see that as an excuse I see it as Obama telling the honest truth.
January 21st, 2009 at 5:24 am
I know (and know of) a lot of people who didn't vote FOR Obama so much as AGAINST Palin.
January 21st, 2009 at 6:05 am
I dunno. Lots of (straight) men were lured by her "charms."
January 21st, 2009 at 6:08 am
Soylent Green is Josh!
January 21st, 2009 at 6:33 am
Right like I said; the kool-aid you choose to drink.
January 21st, 2009 at 7:39 am
You mean the drink that makes me think this country hasn't been irreparably damaged by the past 8 years of Republican rule? Anyway you should think about how pulling out that tired insult makes you look.
January 21st, 2009 at 1:39 pm
Irreparable eh? So even Obama can't fix this country and we're beyond hope? The rabid Bush hating is getting passe. Sooner or later you'll have to realize that no party can fully control the country the way you describe; even when they have both houses and the Presidency. The system works so that deals have to be made. That means that the democrats who went along with Bush are just as culpable; more-so, since apparently they knew it was wrong all along. Not to mention they've got their reasons to be ashamed with the "do-nothing" congress. But that's OK; there's Bush to blame. An opposition president that doesn't rubber stamp his opponents legislation? The horror!
Anyway, why should I care? Your opinion means absolutely nothing to me. If you are so worried about our image to others on a webcomic's page, you should probably think about how arguing on the internet makes you look.
January 21st, 2009 at 4:06 pm
That arguing on the internet thing goes both ways. Just sayin…
January 21st, 2009 at 4:34 pm
Internet Argument: http://2.media.tumblr.com/mwiGYeYjifv80apauXggphk...
January 21st, 2009 at 6:05 pm
Based on the article that Joel referenced Bush spent 977 days of "Vacation", and that sounds like a lot. However, if you add up weekends, holidays, and vacation time, the average American spends 992 days in the same 8 year span. And like you said, its not like the guy is actually out of contact from work. It's not like in a major crisis he can say "I'm on vacation, let Dick deal with it", oh wait…
January 21st, 2009 at 6:12 pm
As someone who got suckered into voting for W twice, I'm glad he's done. Now people will have to find some other easy target. I'm tired of people blaming all of the countries problems one one person.
I wish Obama all the luck, but I think he's doomed before he even starts. So many people are treating him like the second coming and he hasn't even done any thing yet. Having said that, if people feel hopeful because he's there then things will get better. The average consumer has more to do with the economy than Wall Street and DC combined.
January 21st, 2009 at 6:40 pm
Yeah, but like I said, I don't really care what you all think about me or my politics. I don't know you-you don't know me, so it doesn't mean a thing to me. I've apparently struck a nerve and it tickles me pink to see him react this way.
January 21st, 2009 at 7:01 pm
If you're pushing buttons just to get a reaction, cut it out. This is not the place for that kind of commenting. State your opinions, agree, disagree, whatever, but dont start fights. (or participate in them if someone else starts one)
January 21st, 2009 at 7:54 pm
I think tankobite was just running with it. He stated his opinion was ready to simply leave well enough alone, but Duder insisted on telling him that his opinion was wrong. But I've been known to be wrong about the internet before. Silly internet…
January 21st, 2009 at 8:15 pm
Eight years older? There is a time distortion in the White House. When he gets out he'll be fifteen years older.
January 21st, 2009 at 8:18 pm
The recipe is in the name.
January 22nd, 2009 at 12:08 am
Mmmmm rich bacony goodness….
January 22nd, 2009 at 12:12 am
I think the "second coming" opinion stems from the fact he's not only a very intelligent, eloquent and charismatic man, he also makes a point of talking to people on a human level. As Joel pointed out earlier, Americans aren't used to that.
Plus I think the fact he's not a sabre-rattling Republican helps.
January 22nd, 2009 at 1:05 am
With gravy! Or is it Josh Juice (TM)?
January 22nd, 2009 at 8:09 am
I can't say that I haven't been hissing against Americans in general during Bush's reign. I'd like to think that it's been the combination of politics, fear, pride and propaganda which drove the people into a united state of "madness". I can't say it's fully the former presidents fault since the people after all elected him. However fair the election itself was is debatable according to me but irrelevant at this point.
My point here is that yes, Americas foreign reputation sucks balls right now and I for one would love for it to be a whole lot better and have that regain my trust in the American people. Not for anyone else but myself. My point in voicing these personal opinions is to basically say that it's apparent that other countries care about the US, for good or bad. They care enough to babble on on a comment section for a comic. =D
Forgive my ramblings. I tend to go on whenever find something to ramble about.
January 22nd, 2009 at 9:52 am
Old men, right? Please say it was old men.
January 22nd, 2009 at 9:54 am
Run screaming away from Palin before she removes the rest of her clothing.
January 22nd, 2009 at 1:47 pm
Well, McCain sure was. But there were younger ones, too. I don't quite get the reasoning, though: "She's HAWT! Maybe if I vote for her, she'll do me!"
January 22nd, 2009 at 9:06 pm
ZOMG!!! http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/28780205/ VICTORY!!!
January 22nd, 2009 at 9:27 pm
SWEETNESS!
January 23rd, 2009 at 4:36 am
http://www.thedailyshow.com/video/index.jhtml?vid...
January 23rd, 2009 at 5:46 am
that bit was hilarious and strangely comforting to know that Daily Show won't be lacking for funny in the future.
what? he *is* a politician, you know.
January 23rd, 2009 at 1:53 pm
I also like colbert's "meltdown'
January 23rd, 2009 at 9:32 pm
Assuming the world DOES NOT end in 2012 like ancient Mayan prophecies say it will. The year BHO is running for re-election & then game over. Universal Dick Move!
Also Joel, would you hire GWB's Brush clearing service? Guy needs something to do to keep him out of politics!
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