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Loon Star State

Loon Star State: That Dog Hunts

by Ben Sargent

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Loon Star State: Trump’s Derangement Syndrome

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Oct 02, 2020

Loon Star State: Autocratic for the People

How ’bout that debate?

by Ben Sargent

A large boot is crushing Lady Liberty while a trooper says to the boot, "Hey trooper—got something on your shoe." Sep 18, 2020

Loon Star: Trampled Liberty

The latest cartoon from Ben Sargent.

by Ben Sargent

Trump in a fire suit saying in a bulleted list: 'There is no fire. There's a fire but it's almost out. The Chinese Set the fire. The fire'll disappear like a miracle. Put the fire out with Lysol. I'm doing this incredibly well. I'm not responsible at all. Without me there'd be a zillion fires. Nothing to see here, go back to church. There is no fire." As a fire clearly rages behind him. Jun 23, 2020

Loon Star: Nothing to See Here, Folks

by Ben Sargent

Dan Patrick looks down at a tombstone reading "Nameless Old Geezer" and says "Died -sniff- so that cash flow could live" Mar 31, 2020

Loon Star: ‘Let’s Get Back to Work’

by Ben Sargent

Loon Star State: "The governor shows his concern for the homeless... Welcome to the 'Out o my sight, you bums!' shelter. Two people experiencing homelessness pass by. One says, 'Think I'll keep moving, thank you'" Jan 15, 2020

Loon Star: The Governor Shows His Concern for the Homeless

by Ben Sargent

loon star state May 13, 2019

Loon Star: Thanks for the Little People

And their sales taxes.

by Ben Sargent

Sep 06, 2017

Loon Star State: ‘The Heart of Texas’

Ben Sargent on Hurricane Harvey

by Ben Sargent

Aug 10, 2017

Loon Star State: Dan Patrick’s Senate

by Ben Sargent

obsessed, bathroom, loon star Mar 01, 2017

Loon Star State: Obsessed

The so-called bathroom bill will be considered by a Senate committee on March 7.

by Ben Sargent

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