Dilbert cartoon first published on Friday 14th July 2006

Dilbert//6299, first published twenty years ago on Friday 14th July 2006

Tags

congress lobbying money politicians politics voting corruption enthusiasm

Open source transcript

DOGBERT THE LOBBYIST CONGRESSMAN, I WILL GIVE YOU THIS BAG OF MONEY IF YOU VOTE FOR TAX BREAKS FOR MY CLIENT.

TRY TO BE LESS OBVIOUS THAN THE LAST TIME.

YES!

I VOTE "YES!

SMOOTH.

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AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "Dogbert the Lobbyist"

Summary:

• Dogbert, a character from the popular comic strip "Dilbert," is depicted as a lobbyist who offers a congressman a bag of money in exchange for tax breaks for his client.
• The congressman is hesitant at first but eventually agrees, saying, "Try to be less obvious than the last time."
• Dogbert responds with a thumbs-up and a confident expression, indicating that he has successfully lobbied the congressman.
• The final panel shows the congressman voting "yes" in a crowded chamber, with Dogbert looking on smugly.

Key Takeaways:

• The comic strip pokes fun at the practice of lobbying and the influence it can have on politicians.
• Dogbert's character is portrayed as a clever and effective lobbyist who knows how to get what he wants.
• The comic strip suggests that the system is rigged in favor of those with the most money and influence.

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