I'm Now Pro-TPP and Heart Surgery

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Monday April 27, 2015 · 2:38 PM PDT

2015/04/27 · 14:38

I'm Thinking of having me some good ol' open heart surgery.

A Sunday New York Times article by Gregory Mankiw, Economists Actually Agree on This: The Wisdom of Free Trade presents such a magnificent argument that trade agreements are all exactly the same and always good, that I can't help but conclude by the same logic that it would be a great idea for me to have open heart surgery. After all, medical researchers and cardiac specialists are almost unanimous in saying that the surgery is statically beneficial to the patients who get it done. Since I'm a big believer in science, say no more, I don't have any need to get down in the weeds with all the 'why' questions. I'm in excellent health now and can't wait to experience how fantastic I'll feel afterwards.

cartoon illustration of surgical scene, with trays of instruments and exposed skin of a patient marked with an

We're fast-tracking my surgery to the OR, where I'm told I will be given ample time to study the details of the procedure and make a final decision on whether or not to go forward with it, once I'm on the table, strapped down, and ready for the gas.

No worries. Mostly, . . .

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Free Trade Is:

193 votes Vote Now!

Free Trade Is:

Like broccoli. Just eat it and stop making a fuss, you big baby.

5 votes

A mixed bag. You'll have a scar, but doc can make a smiley face.

13 votes

Free. So how could it in any way be a bad thing?

10 votes

A misleading sales pitch peddled by scoundrels.

165 votes

TPP. Have Some Cheese.

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Wednesday April 22, 2015 · 8:30 AM PDT

2015/04/22 · 08:30

Don’t mind the wires or stuff you don’t understand, or can’t see very well. Trust us, it’s safe. Think of the darkness as comforting.

My feelings on the TPP expressed in pixels. Cross-posted to my blog iagnyc.org

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Tuesday February 24, 2015 · 7:30 PM PST

2015/02/24 · 19:30

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Saturday May 31, 2014 · 2:15 PM PDT

2014/05/31 · 14:15

Greetings, Earthlings. Political cartooning is not my gig, but I couldn't help myself this week. Pictorial rant follows the orange cloud of steam that came out of my ears.

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