Mike Peterson
@csotd.bsky.social
Cartoons critic, history buff, retired editor, reporter, business and education writer. Amateur dog walker.
It's Humpday in the Committee Room. Come enjoy a little dark laughter with Baby Blues, Doonesbury, Jim Benton, Joe Dator, Mr Boffo, Rabbits Against Magic, Rhymes With Orange, Sophie Labelle, the Buckets & Tom Toro
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CSotD: Humpday in the Committee Room
Lyndon Johnson liked to use a phrase from Isaiah, “Come, let us reason together.” It seems a very long time ago, and I suppose it was. LBJ left office nearly 60 years ago, and I’m not sure how often w...
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November 12, 2025 at 12:20 PM
It's Humpday in the Committee Room. Come enjoy a little dark laughter with Baby Blues, Doonesbury, Jim Benton, Joe Dator, Mr Boffo, Rabbits Against Magic, Rhymes With Orange, Sophie Labelle, the Buckets & Tom Toro
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It was 4th and 25, they were trailing by two with a quarter to go, and decided to let their punter pin the other team back on its own three yard line, despite the crowd screaming "Go for it!"
And the crowd shouted, "Fire Coach Schumer!"
And the crowd shouted, "Fire Coach Schumer!"
November 11, 2025 at 4:04 PM
It was 4th and 25, they were trailing by two with a quarter to go, and decided to let their punter pin the other team back on its own three yard line, despite the crowd screaming "Go for it!"
And the crowd shouted, "Fire Coach Schumer!"
And the crowd shouted, "Fire Coach Schumer!"
It's Veterans Day, the holiday that keeps on giving, and keeps on taking. Come join Al Jaffee, Bil Keane, Bill Mauldin, Ding Darling, Matt Wuerker, Ollie Harrington, Paul Conrad, Ronald Searle, Tom Toles & Victor Bogorad, plus a host of memorable vets
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CSotD: Arma Virumque Canō
Matt Wuerker sings of arms and the man with a Veterans Day cartoon. There aren’t as many “Little boys saluting tombstones” cartoons as usual, which is good, but, then, there aren’t as many cartoons ma...
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November 11, 2025 at 1:31 PM
It's Veterans Day, the holiday that keeps on giving, and keeps on taking. Come join Al Jaffee, Bil Keane, Bill Mauldin, Ding Darling, Matt Wuerker, Ollie Harrington, Paul Conrad, Ronald Searle, Tom Toles & Victor Bogorad, plus a host of memorable vets
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Your choice of words changes the meaning of what you write:
"A seatbelt may have saved him." (He lived & wore one.)
"A seatbelt might have saved him." (He died & didn't.)
"A seatbelt may have saved him." (He lived & wore one.)
"A seatbelt might have saved him." (He died & didn't.)
November 10, 2025 at 7:11 PM
Your choice of words changes the meaning of what you write:
"A seatbelt may have saved him." (He lived & wore one.)
"A seatbelt might have saved him." (He died & didn't.)
"A seatbelt may have saved him." (He lived & wore one.)
"A seatbelt might have saved him." (He died & didn't.)
An excellent takedown on WTH is going on with Marjorie Taylor Green. He doesn't know either, but he knows the right things to ponder.
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Marjorie Taylor Greene flees Trump's sinking ship
Even hardcore MAGAs are eyeing the emergency exits.
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November 10, 2025 at 6:05 PM
An excellent takedown on WTH is going on with Marjorie Taylor Green. He doesn't know either, but he knows the right things to ponder.
open.substack.com/pub/aaronrup...
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It's over. Or it's not. That's good. Or it's not. Where we seem to be at, through the pens of Deflocked, Dennis Draughon, Garth German, Gary Huck, Jeffery Koterba, Joe Heller, John Cole, John Deering & Paul Duginski
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CSotD: Some Open and/or Shut Cases
Looks like we may possibly probably could have an end to the shutdown. Both my senators — one of whom has a special-needs kid — made the switch, which is either pragmatism or cowardice, depending on y...
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November 10, 2025 at 12:22 PM
It's over. Or it's not. That's good. Or it's not. Where we seem to be at, through the pens of Deflocked, Dennis Draughon, Garth German, Gary Huck, Jeffery Koterba, Joe Heller, John Cole, John Deering & Paul Duginski
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Some funny stuff, which I ruin by becoming all philosophical and such. Come join anyway, and see Asher Perlman, Betty, Bill Day, Carpe Diem, Doonesbury, Kyle Bravo, Pooch Cafe, Rubes, Wallace the Brave & Zits
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CSotD: Your Comic Weekly Man Strikes Again
Not sure if anyone who’s been divorced is gonna laugh at this one. From my point of view, it’s a situation where they’re in counseling because they agree it’s gone half empty, but while Leroy wants to...
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November 9, 2025 at 11:49 AM
Some funny stuff, which I ruin by becoming all philosophical and such. Come join anyway, and see Asher Perlman, Betty, Bill Day, Carpe Diem, Doonesbury, Kyle Bravo, Pooch Cafe, Rubes, Wallace the Brave & Zits
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I was the census reporter at my paper in 1990, and my editor was excited to find that one little town had gained a surge in diversity since 1980. I had genuine difficulty in explaining to her that they'd opened a prison in 1983. Don't blame reporters for the stories they're assigned to write.
November 8, 2025 at 9:46 PM
I was the census reporter at my paper in 1990, and my editor was excited to find that one little town had gained a surge in diversity since 1980. I had genuine difficulty in explaining to her that they'd opened a prison in 1983. Don't blame reporters for the stories they're assigned to write.
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every time you think the new WaPo editorial board can't embarrass itself any more, they manage to find a way.
Left: 'Texas gerrymandering is no big deal!', from August.
Right: 'Maryland gerrymandering is an affront to Western civilization!', from today.
Left: 'Texas gerrymandering is no big deal!', from August.
Right: 'Maryland gerrymandering is an affront to Western civilization!', from today.
November 7, 2025 at 6:25 PM
every time you think the new WaPo editorial board can't embarrass itself any more, they manage to find a way.
Left: 'Texas gerrymandering is no big deal!', from August.
Right: 'Maryland gerrymandering is an affront to Western civilization!', from today.
Left: 'Texas gerrymandering is no big deal!', from August.
Right: 'Maryland gerrymandering is an affront to Western civilization!', from today.
A journalist's views on editorial cartoons & a gorgeous book by two giants of the craft. Come join Ann Telnaes, Clay Bennett, Jack Ohman, Jonathan Brown, Marc Beaudet, Matt Wuerker, Michael de Adder, Mike Konopacki, Patrick Chappatte & Randy Bish
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CSotD: Reporter’s Notebook
Bravo to Konopacki for making intelligent use of a moment in Casablanca that has become an insipid cliché in other hands. Saying “I’m shocked! Shocked!” merely makes the point that someone is pretendi...
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November 8, 2025 at 11:36 AM
A journalist's views on editorial cartoons & a gorgeous book by two giants of the craft. Come join Ann Telnaes, Clay Bennett, Jack Ohman, Jonathan Brown, Marc Beaudet, Matt Wuerker, Michael de Adder, Mike Konopacki, Patrick Chappatte & Randy Bish
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A look at heroes -- both edible and incredible -- and at those who ought to care but frankly don't. Come join Cathy Wilcox, David Horsey, Gary Huck, Jeremy Banx, Pearls Before Swine & Steve Brodner
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CSotD: Friday Wrap
Okay, it wasn’t a wrap. It was a sub or, as it’s called in some places, a hoagie or grinder. But Huck gets the prize for using another alternative term — “hero” — and not only doing so, but posting th...
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November 7, 2025 at 2:20 PM
A look at heroes -- both edible and incredible -- and at those who ought to care but frankly don't. Come join Cathy Wilcox, David Horsey, Gary Huck, Jeremy Banx, Pearls Before Swine & Steve Brodner
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It's come to the point where, when you see the White House bragging about something, the only sensible reaction is "What are they lying about now?" Here's a lovely for-instance:
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Trump Fact-Checked Over Brag About Walmart’s Cheap Thanksgiving Dinner
There’s a major catch to Donald Trump’s boast.
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November 6, 2025 at 9:49 PM
It's come to the point where, when you see the White House bragging about something, the only sensible reaction is "What are they lying about now?" Here's a lovely for-instance:
newrepublic.com/post/202817/...
newrepublic.com/post/202817/...
You have to remember that DOJ officials are idiots, but jurors are not.
November 6, 2025 at 9:39 PM
You have to remember that DOJ officials are idiots, but jurors are not.
Can you hear the people vote? Come see how it looks through the pens of Christopher Weyant, Ella Baron, Fiona Katauskas, Matt Wuerker, Nick Anderson, Osama Hajjaj, Paul Duginski, RJ Matson, Steve Greenberg, Steve Kelley & Tomas
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CSotD: Can You Hear The People Vote?
Anderson tells the story economically and all but wordlessly. We assume that whatever Dear Leader is saying doesn’t count as actual dialogue, and the donkey’s smile is so eloquent that the blanket on ...
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November 6, 2025 at 11:42 AM
Can you hear the people vote? Come see how it looks through the pens of Christopher Weyant, Ella Baron, Fiona Katauskas, Matt Wuerker, Nick Anderson, Osama Hajjaj, Paul Duginski, RJ Matson, Steve Greenberg, Steve Kelley & Tomas
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In a mood to laugh? Aren't we all? Have a happy Humpday, along with Andertoons, Ann Telnaes, Clay Jones, Edison Lee, Frazz, Jonesy, Joy of Tech, Kal Kallaugher, Rhymes With Orange, Sherman's Lagoon, The Buckets & The Duplex
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CSotD: Easy Like Humpday Morning
I was just remembering all the time I spent in the principal’s office in high school, and here’s Andertoons pinging those memories again. The only time I was in there for anything serious was when I w...
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November 5, 2025 at 11:44 AM
In a mood to laugh? Aren't we all? Have a happy Humpday, along with Andertoons, Ann Telnaes, Clay Jones, Edison Lee, Frazz, Jonesy, Joy of Tech, Kal Kallaugher, Rhymes With Orange, Sherman's Lagoon, The Buckets & The Duplex
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In case you forgot.
November 4, 2025 at 10:08 PM
In case you forgot.
Here's a brilliant conversation about the current economy, with Paul Krugman, Stephanie Ruhl and Justin Wolfers. It's not optimistic, but it is encouraging to know there are smart people who understand what's happening. Strongly, strongly recommended!
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The Costs of Chaos | Talking Feds Podcast
YouTube video by Talking Feds with Harry Litman
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November 4, 2025 at 8:15 PM
Here's a brilliant conversation about the current economy, with Paul Krugman, Stephanie Ruhl and Justin Wolfers. It's not optimistic, but it is encouraging to know there are smart people who understand what's happening. Strongly, strongly recommended!
youtu.be/3eDpzMNww3U?...
youtu.be/3eDpzMNww3U?...
Welcome to the Wide World of Whatever. Chaos, greed and madness rule, as seen by Ann Telnaes, David Parkins, Deb Milbrath, Guy Richards Smit, John Cole, Mikail ÇİFTÇİ & RJ Matson
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CSotD: The Wide World of Whatever
Ann Telnaes provokes a response of “Well, yes, but no …” I think I’m done wondering if Trump is a deliberate liar or believes the preposterous nonsense he says. I’ve compared him in the past to OJ Sim...
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November 4, 2025 at 1:15 PM
Welcome to the Wide World of Whatever. Chaos, greed and madness rule, as seen by Ann Telnaes, David Parkins, Deb Milbrath, Guy Richards Smit, John Cole, Mikail ÇİFTÇİ & RJ Matson
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Whatever he's doing while the House is on pause, it apparently doesn't involve following the news or talking to the people he works with ... or for.
November 4, 2025 at 8:26 AM
Whatever he's doing while the House is on pause, it apparently doesn't involve following the news or talking to the people he works with ... or for.
Having done a fair amount of research on the American Revolution, I can say that this discussion between David Frum and Ken Burns is the most enlightening, stimulating, educational thing I've even heard. Can't wait for the series to run!
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November 3, 2025 at 10:12 PM
Having done a fair amount of research on the American Revolution, I can say that this discussion between David Frum and Ken Burns is the most enlightening, stimulating, educational thing I've even heard. Can't wait for the series to run!
chrt.fm/track/B6G873...
chrt.fm/track/B6G873...
A royal flush, and a would-be royal that somehow remains unflushed. Come join Ann Telnaes, Ed Wexler, Ella Baron, Fiona Katauskas, Joel Pett, Michael Ramirez, Mike Luckovich, Morten Morland & Rob Rogers
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CSotD: A Royal Flush and ‘Royalty’ Unflushed
I don’t live in New York City, or even close enough to feel its presence, and so, no, I’m not scared about who they’re going to elect as mayor tomorrow. I do find it interesting, however, because Mamd...
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November 3, 2025 at 12:22 PM
A royal flush, and a would-be royal that somehow remains unflushed. Come join Ann Telnaes, Ed Wexler, Ella Baron, Fiona Katauskas, Joel Pett, Michael Ramirez, Mike Luckovich, Morten Morland & Rob Rogers
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The commissars remind grocers that, in a communist country, the central government sets prices and policies.
November 2, 2025 at 8:48 PM
The commissars remind grocers that, in a communist country, the central government sets prices and policies.
60 Minutes will air an interview with Donald Trump in its entirety this evening, after Trump sued CBS for a minor bit of editing on a Kamala Harris interview. So he's getting his way: An unedited interview!
One way to screw an interview subject you don't like is to quote him accurately. Can't wait!
One way to screw an interview subject you don't like is to quote him accurately. Can't wait!
November 2, 2025 at 8:22 PM
60 Minutes will air an interview with Donald Trump in its entirety this evening, after Trump sued CBS for a minor bit of editing on a Kamala Harris interview. So he's getting his way: An unedited interview!
One way to screw an interview subject you don't like is to quote him accurately. Can't wait!
One way to screw an interview subject you don't like is to quote him accurately. Can't wait!
In these changing times, you could use a laugh or two. Set your clocks and come join Arctic Circle, Arlo & Janis, Bill Mauldin, Cornered, Daddy's Home, F-Minus, Gregory Kearney, Jonesy, Monroe Leaf, Phil Hands, Prickly City, Theo Moudakis & Willie 'n Ethel
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CSotD: It’s About Time
I get up early by most standards, but even earlier this morning because my bedside clock doesn’t change itself, so when I turned on my computer, I realized I’d rolled out an hour earlier than I had to...
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November 2, 2025 at 11:54 AM
In these changing times, you could use a laugh or two. Set your clocks and come join Arctic Circle, Arlo & Janis, Bill Mauldin, Cornered, Daddy's Home, F-Minus, Gregory Kearney, Jonesy, Monroe Leaf, Phil Hands, Prickly City, Theo Moudakis & Willie 'n Ethel
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That was the week that was, a mix of good and bad news. Come join Andy Bunday, Andy Marlette, Ben Jennings, Chip Bok, Dave Whamond, Glen Le Lievre, Kirk Walters, Lisa Benson, Matt Golding, Max Espinoza, Mike Smith & Steve Kelley
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CSotD: Weekend Downer Watch
A whole lot of Halloween-themed cartoons are now obsolete, but so, perhaps, are a flood of cartoons about SNAP benefits, given that two separate courts ordered the funds distributed after all. (The “p...
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November 1, 2025 at 11:51 AM
That was the week that was, a mix of good and bad news. Come join Andy Bunday, Andy Marlette, Ben Jennings, Chip Bok, Dave Whamond, Glen Le Lievre, Kirk Walters, Lisa Benson, Matt Golding, Max Espinoza, Mike Smith & Steve Kelley
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