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11 Panel comic strip from Al Fraken's new book, Lies: And the Lying Liars Who Tell Them-A Fair and Balanced Look at the Right.
I'm particularly found of 'Shouldn't you feed the lepers Supply Side Jesus?' 'No Thomas, that would just make them lazy.'
I'm particularly found of 'Shouldn't you feed the lepers Supply Side Jesus?' 'No Thomas, that would just make them lazy.'
Sep 17, 2003 2:35 PM
Re: Supply Side Jesus
That is the most brilliant instance of satire since Prof. Pangloss caught syph.
By: ByteBaron
Re: Supply Side Jesus
wasn't this here before, back when his book first came out? or did i just see this somewhere else?
By: supermario
Re: Supply Side Jesus
This link became a headline a while after it was submitted. That happens sometimes.
By: jaxon
Re: Supply Side Jesus
Total and utter bullshit. Firstr of all Al Franken is full of shit that America-hater, and second he obviously knows nothing about Jesus or Christianity if it says its by him. Mocking my religion, that ass.
By: calmius
Re: Supply Side Jesus
He's not mocking your religion. He's taking neo-conservative ideology and putting it into Supply Side Jesus's mouth, making it sound ridiculous. He's not saying that Jesus neglected the poor and was selfish; he is saying that many Republican ideas aren't compassionate at all. Supply Side Jesus is the anti-Jesus, which is apparent when both SSJ and Jesus stand next to each other.
Perhaps you would see that Supply Side Jesus is different from the real one if he had different facial hair to denote is evilness, like on Star Trek.
Perhaps you would see that Supply Side Jesus is different from the real one if he had different facial hair to denote is evilness, like on Star Trek.
By: ByteBaron
Re: Supply Side Jesus
Al Frankin is a total cock, but I gotta admit - this shit is pretty funny.
By: wacko
Re: Supply Side Jesus
same here. i disagree with franken's view, think he's wrong here, but he presents it in a fairly humorous manner. have you listened to his radio show yet? even taking into account that he's new to that format, i've noticed that franken needs time and editing (writing for snl, writing books) and that when he has to fill 3 hours everyday and has to deal with nonrehearsed material (interviews, interacting with callers) he's awful.
By: supermario
Re: Supply Side Jesus
This is fantastic. I've always wondered myself how people can claim to be conservative, but also caring at the same time. Apparently, even Jesus himself can't pull that off.
By: Flatuloso
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Jesus still get's crucified in this comic, it's Supply Side Jesus (a completely different character) that dupes everyone.
By: jaxon
Re: Supply Side Jesus
usually, if you see the words "supply side", it's talking about "supply side economics", which is the theory that tax cuts for businesses helps create growth, which includes job creation. it's some pretty sound stuff. unfortunately, since it's "business" related, folks automatically assume it's a republican phrase, so franken felt it was good terminology to use to attack the political right-wing.
By: supermario
Re: Supply Side Jesus
Nice piece of work, too bad most people will just think it's a Jesus-mockery.
By: Spookey
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wow, seems to be an overly cynical view. i think most folks would realize it's political in nature and not simply religion bashing.
By: supermario
Re: Supply Side Jesus
I'd hope that too because i'ts all very obvious, but I think there really are masses of people that don't really get these things
By: Spookey
