Sad how much things don’t change when it comes to Mittens. They just get worse.
I sure hope Mittens can’t read my thoughts!Come back soon!
I think this was when they went on their first vacation to Alaska after moving in to the Panda House.
Oddly enough, even in 2026, Mittens STILL hasn’t accepted the results of the 2020 election.
The Shadow Docket, which is still being abused, still kinda scary!
Well, that’s our round up from the archives for this week. And remember, all the bad stuff that’s happening? We told you so! Sigh…maybe things will be better next week!
Be the Bear Bob T why can’t Mittens just go away? Panda
The 2016 primaries were well underway. F45 had not yet become the GOP nominee. Hillary and Bernie were slugging it out. We did not entirely realize the abyss that loomed before us. The worst possibility, we naively thought, was yet another Bush in the WH.
Innocent times… Bubba was making his public debut, Mittens was oozing towards transforming politics for the worse.
Let’s see what was in the archives in the early months of 2016…
See? I told you it was broken!
Remember when the only points of tension between us and Our Neighbor to the North was when Pinky “borrowed” the twins from Toronto?
Pinky and the Twinkies, eh?“If Pinky is grounded, can I have her dessert?”Bubba is having so much fun with his new friends!Hey! Where did Bubba and Mr. Bun go?There may be political concussions!
And then there were the debates…
“You are all Losers!” – Mittens the CatPinky is beginning to look positively presidential!“This is not a loser tail!!!!!”Poof!
It is really a sad state of affairs to see how relevant these ‘toons are, and how much worse things have gotten 10 years in, even with the 4 year respite under Biden. I can’t believe we are now in a pointless, destructive war, with so many civilian casualties already, and surely more to come.
I hope these ‘toons take you out of the madness for a little while. If only Pinky really COULD Poof Mittens…
Be the Bear! Bob T hanging in there as best I can Panda
Well, I got all involved in a printmaking project and so did not finish today’s planned ‘toon, but we have a choice selection of ‘toons from Mittens first reign of terror that are sufficient unto the day, whatever the means!
Our favorite grizzlies are doing “The Bus”!Oh no! There are no pandas in this cartoon!A bear can dream, am I right?This makes perfect sense to me!
It is a sad state of affairs that these ‘toons are both relevant and not as bad as things are now. I hope you are able to hold things together and keep voicing your truth. I am trying and sometimes am even successful.
Be the bear! Bob T what is the sound of one paw clapping Panda
There is so much clownf**kery going on right now, it’s hard to know exactly what Mittens is trying to distract us from. Is he using the ICE invasions and murders in Minneapolis to distract us from making a fool of himself and the USA on the world stage in Davos, or is trying to acquire Greenland by means foul or fouler meant to distract us from whatever incriminating evidence might be in the Epstein files?
It’s all too much of a muchness.
Meanwhile is Bearanice’s sojourn to see Josie — who just happens to live in the nation’s Capitol — an innocent visit from a childhood chum, or is it something much more sinister?
Could Bearanice really be an agent provocateur?
Be the mysterious bear Bob T I have no idea what’s going on Panda
So many things coming at us from all angles! And what could be more fun than a bear in a candy shop?
Did you take our little quiz?
Do you want some more options than I had room for on the ‘toon? How about: 1. Mittens got so mad that the pilot wouldn’t agree to bomb France on the way to Davos, that the pilot said, “Okay! I’m turning the plane around right now if you can’t behave!” 2. The “electrical” problem was one of those “lights on, no one’s home” kind of things 3. Stephen Miller’s coffin latch got stuck and he couldn’t get out when it was time to feed. 4. All the couches on the plane refused to have JD sit on them, and they kept ejecting him.
I could go on…but you probably are wishing I would get on with it and post today’s ‘toon!
This has not been a great day, woke up with a headache. Not the headache in DC, this one a bit more localized. So I’m going to dive into the archives for some ‘toons from Septembers past!
THIS is your brain on pandas. Any questions?
Our humble beginnings!
Our lack of taste is only exceeded by our sense of the absurd.
And remember what happened in August of 2013? I’ll wait…
And just how did the panda kindergarten get her address?Pinky needs stuff and she needs it now!
somehow it always comes around to Pinky! How does that happen?
We’re waiting…*tappity tap pity tap*Mittens is really back.
Sigh….He is back and we wish he would leave.
Well, that’s our dive into the archives for today! I’ll try to track down Frank and Mikey and see where they are on their trip to Brooks Falls for the 2025 Fat Bear Contest! Life is a laugh a minute, is it not?
Be the Bear Bob T this is why we can’t have nice things Panda
Yes, I am working on more ‘toons about PING-GATE (Thank you Aunty Loosilla!) but it’s another busy week, with delivering art work to Seattle on the agenda, so here are some relevant ‘toons from the archives.
Mittens finally has a corrupt enough cabinet to give him the green light for his big boy military parade, but this is not the first time he asked for it…
Do we HAVE to go?
A bear can dream…
We are 8 years down the road, but this hasn’t changed. It’s all too real now
Things are about as real as they can get.“We just want to talk!”The daily Hate (George Orwell got it right)
In 2020, the National Parks were shut down because of the pandemic. Now, there is a more sinister plan at work. The parks have been decimated by the firing of park personnel, and so now they are going to try to sell off OUR public lands.
It was better when the animals took over.
Be a wild thing!Wild thing, I think I love you!
I’ll be back next week with more from PING-GATE!
Be the Bear Bob T can I have another Bootini? Panda
It’s that time of year, when we look back on all that has happened in the previous 12 months. Quite frankly, other than the goings on of The Panda Chronicles, I don’t want to remember any of it, and I bet you don’t either. I did a little year in review in panda ‘toons over at my Substack page. I hope you’ll hop over and read it.
So now…where are we? The DC Pandas we have followed for so long have moved encases to China. I know that’s not how it happens in real life, but that’s how it happens here. I’m still getting to know the next generation of pandas that have moved to DC and Pandiego, so they are easing into the ‘toons here. Still no word about whether new pandas will move to Pandalanta.
Ping, Frank and Mikey, Josie, and Pookie have stayed in DC to welcome Binky Li and his girlfriend, QB and show them around the panda house.
We don’t know what is going to happen here and in the world. I’m taking one day at a time, but I don’t mind telling you, I’m kinda nervous about what Felon 45 has in store for us. We are going to try our best to keep Mittens off the ZooNooZ set.
Good thing Momma Mei left the coca pitcher for Josie!
As they say in the funny papers, see ya next year!
For some reason I didn’t finish today’s ‘toon in time, but I’m on it. Maybe tomorrow?
The Power of the PoofRemember the song “The Eve of Destruction”? That’s what today feels like.Not even CUPPYCAKES????
Honestly, I thought we would not be here again. I am so sad, so angry, so scared, for me and for people I care about. I seriously thought this would not, could not happen. We thought there could not be such a bat shit crazy campaign again by Mittens, against an inspiring, energetic campaign by Kamala Harris. I am afraid for the future of this country, as well as the rest of the world. I’ll be here as long as I still have the resources to keep going.
Yours in Pandas Always Bob T not another reign of terror Panda
But don’t worry! as you saw last week, Bikkie is at the Pandapalooza, He is dancing. He is eating cuppycakes and drinking boo beer! He is having a good time!
But right now, I’m watching the DNC Convention and it is as inspiring in an equal and opposite way from whatever the heck that is that the GQP is pumping out. While the speeches are forceful and sometimes reference the many bad things Mittens has done and said, the overwhelming vibe is inspiration and hope for the future.
If you are not interested in my ‘toons about politics and my opinions on such, I suggest you ignore whatever of my posts are not episodes of Pandarella. I feel your pain. I wish we did not have to pay attention. I miss the days when I could ignore what was going on in the other Washington, and know there were enough adults in the room to keep things ticking along without me.
I’ve made no secret of my political leanings. As I watch tonight’s first day of speechifying, the overwhelming theme is hope for the future. The speakers are inspiring. If you’re not watching, be sure to catch the replays of AOC and Hilary Clinton. They both brought tears to my eyes. Shawn Fain of the UAW brought the fire for the workers of the country. Union Strong!
Jasmine Crockett is a national treasure. This smart, dedicated, faithful, full of integrity public servant is bringing the fire and showing her humanity, along with that of Kamala Harris. I couldn’t be prouder to have her in the House of Representatives, if she was this old, childless cat lady’s daughter.
I’m still waiting for Joe Biden’s address to the Convention, but if this is what they have on the first night, my computer may explode from all the passion.
I’m gonna leave you here with this: Check your voter registration, especially if you live in one of those states that has a propensity for voter suppression. Please vote. and please vote for Democrats, up and down the ballot. The humanity presented tonight, and the lack of it from the GOP should be clear.
There are less than 80 days till November 5th. Don’t waste this.
