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Joan Eisenstodt's avatar

I’m struggling with this one, Steve. Yes, what he wrote sounds more like lies learned because I (we?) know little about him. Mikey Weinstein, Military Religious Freedom Foundation, writes and effectively counters the religious right training forced on US Military members. It seems to be traditional training that has gone on a very long time. Who knows to what they all are exposed to. And we know the VA provides inadequate mental health support for those in and out of service. This act, Tesla aside, tho clearly intentional either for Musk issues or because he knew it would cause least harm to bystanders (as did where he parked) appears more of a serious breakdown than an act of what? For or against Trump? Suicides among former military members are horrific. I’m sorting through my thoughts - out loud - on this one.

Steve Brodner's avatar

Very worthwhile comment, Joan. The personal and political are frequently not the same. But they sometimes rhyme.

Joan Eisenstodt's avatar

Thank you for that, Steve.

Lin's avatar

Based on the two letters found on his phone, I'd say that he was definitely for trump. He was prepared to use violence against Democrats : in his letters he said " be prepared to fight to get the Dem[ocrat]s out of the fed[eral] government and military by any means necessary."

Pamela Hastings's avatar

Thanks, Steve, for attempting to lead a nuanced movement and mostly succeeding. I have added political observations to my own weekly blog geared toward mature women who use art to express ourselves...I'm thinking of calling it a Mending Circle, like the sewing circles of old. You are inspiring me, and Graphic Grannie will make a re-appearance: https:pamelabythesea.wordpress.com Democracy requires a free press.

Mr. Lance E Sloan's avatar

I like your work. Thanks for posting a link.

Pamela Hastings's avatar

Thank you, Mr. Sloan...I feel encouraged to continue...One of my first pieces for my high school newspaper was censored in 1964.

Mr. Lance E Sloan's avatar

Steve, did you date that cartoon as "1 6 24"? (Beside your initials.)

Mr. Lance E Sloan's avatar

I have a question (not necessarily a criticism) about political cartoons that appear on Substack. Why do they not include "alt text"? I've looked for it, but it doesn't seem to be there. Do the artists not want to provide that information, or does Substack not provide a technical support for that?

Nadine's avatar

Thanks for illustrating what appeared to be a protest against the incoming Trump administration, but was actually a call to arms against the Dems? I blame the media/Murdock for continually lying to their viewers. I attended a family funeral in Ohio before the holidays and avoided talking politics, but a few comments from several cousins left me baffled. Clearly voting against their best interests and they don't even realize it. 😵‍💫

ANDREW LEHMAN's avatar

Consider addressing typo in article title

Steve Brodner's avatar

Consider it is a pun on his name.