Dilbert cartoon first published on Thursday 2nd April 1992

Dilbert//1083, first published 34 years ago on Thursday 2nd April 1992

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dilbert canine tax rebate bill passed congress bills author dogbert kicking liberal ethical

Official transcript

Dilbert sit in his chair watching television. A newscaster says, "The Canine Tax Rebate bill was passed by Congress today."

The reporter continues, "The bill's author, Mister Dogbert, successfully pinned the label 'Dog Kicking Liberal on all who opposed him."

Dilbert asks Dogbert, "Was that ethical?"

Dogbert replies as he writes on a pad of paper, "Tha-a-at's it. You're on the list."

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

THE CANINE TAX REBATE BILL WAS PASSED BY CONGRESS TODAY.

THE BILL'S AUTHOR, MISTER DOGBERT, SUCCESSFULLY PINNED THE LABEL "DOG KICKING LIBERAL" ON ALL WHO OPPOSED HIM.

WAS THAT ETHICAL?

THA-A-AT'S IT.

YOU'RE ON THE LIST.

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "The Canine Tax Rebate Bill"

Summary:

• The comic strip revolves around a humorous take on the Canine Tax Rebate Bill, which was passed by Congress.
• The strip features Dilbert, a popular character from the comic strip series, and his dog Dogbert.
• The story begins with the introduction of the Canine Tax Rebate Bill, which is presented as a serious legislative measure.
• However, the bill's author, Mister Dogbert, is revealed to be a satirical character who has successfully pinned the label "Dog Kicking Liberal" on all who opposed him.
• The comic strip pokes fun at the idea of a tax rebate bill being passed by Congress, highlighting the absurdity of the situation.
• The strip also explores the theme of labeling and stereotyping, as Dogbert uses the label "Dog Kicking Liberal" to discredit his opponents.
• Overall, the comic strip uses humor to comment on the complexities of politics and the power of labeling and stereotyping.

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