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Dilbert cartoon first published on Saturday 2nd February 1991

Dilbert//658, first published 35 years ago on Saturday 2nd February 1991


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dogbert rex dinosaurs behavior congress laws president balance power


Open source transcript

DOGBERT, WHAT'S THE CONGRESS?

THEY MAKE LAWS, REX.

THEN WHAT DOES THE PRESIDENT DO ?

HE VETOS THE LAWS.

IT'S CALLED BALANCE OF POWER.

I GUESS THEY DON'T GET PAID MUCH FOR DOING THAT.

HERE'S THE CONFUSING PART ...

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AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "The Balance of Power"

Summary:

  • Dogbert asks what the Congress is and what the President does.
  • The President explains that Congress makes laws and he vetoes them.
  • Dogbert is confused, as he thinks the President doesn't get paid for doing that.
  • The President clarifies that he vetoes laws to maintain the balance of power.
  • Dogbert remains confused, suggesting that the President's role is unclear.

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