Cartoon Sat...uh...Sunday

Wildfires are burning again in California; a study by the nonpartisan Tax Policy Center shows that about 47% of Americans pay no income tax (!); Rio de Janeiro beat out Chicago to host the 2016 Olympics; and eight American soldiers have been killed in an attack on their outpost in Afghanistan.

Better late than never, Cartoon Saturday is here to help you deal with unpleasant reality.

John ought to be able to appreciate this one...

It seems like a good time to take another look at what's left of the economy. The experts say everything is improving, but what do they know? This one about summarizes our retirement portfolio...

And this one seems to summarize the Congressional approach to budgeting...

Economic stimulus is not, as you might believe, a new concept...

And in case you were wondering what data the economic pundits mull over (and how they do it) as they continue to screw up the economy, here's an inside look...

And finally, I've noticed a marked rise in the number of inept street musicians trying to collect contributions around the local metro stops. Some aren't bad, but most are ... well ... awful. This guy has a good concept...

The 40th reunion of my high school graduating class took place yesterday evening, and we all had a ball. It's interesting to see how people change over time, and how the things that may once have divided you don't seem quite so important any more. I've posted an album of reunion photos on my Facebook page where those of you who are interested (and have access) can see the March of the Baby Boomers. It was a great time.

But now the weekend is over and a new week beckons. Oh, well...

Have a good day. More thoughts tomorrow.

Bilbo