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nxylas

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39. The Silence are aliens who secretly rule(d) the world

Mon Sep 3, 2012, 01:50 PM

Sep 2012

They have a sort of psychic shield that means that you could be staring straight at one, but the minute you look away, you forget all about the encounter. For all you know, you could have just seen one before reading this message.

More at: http://tardis.wikia.com/wiki/The_Silence

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Tom Tomorrow Republican Convention 2012 'Too Much Crazy' Super-Sized Edition! [View all] Hissyspit Sep 2012 OP

That about sums up the highlights. geckosfeet Sep 2012 #1

K&R 99Forever Sep 2012 #2

Okay, I was literally laughing out loud... a la izquierda Sep 2012 #3

Ha! Doctor who reference at the end. nt Guy Whitey Corngood Sep 2012 #4

And a relatively obscure one at that nxylas Sep 2012 #16

Would some kind Dr Who fan give me a sentence or so of background for that panel? (n/t) Jim Lane Sep 2012 #37

The Silence are aliens who secretly rule(d) the world nxylas Sep 2012 #39

Sort of like George W. and the Bush Family Evil Empire LongTomH Sep 2012 #44

They were certainly forgotten at the Republican Convention nxylas Sep 2012 #45

Thanks, nyxlas! You're a real frood (if you'll pardon the mixed mythos). (n/t) Jim Lane Sep 2012 #47

This already wins his Best Of The Year with me. HughBeaumont Sep 2012 #5

I love his cartoon of Paul Ryan! reformist2 Sep 2012 #6

Super-Sized Spectacular!! beac Sep 2012 #7

add "and voting." to the 12th panel... jimlup Sep 2012 #8

TT for president. Jakes Progress Sep 2012 #9

Brilliant krispos42 Sep 2012 #10

lol Calista and Newt Enrique Sep 2012 #11

K&R TT is the best! nt raouldukelives Sep 2012 #12

Holy cow - Iwillnevergiveup Sep 2012 #13

That's what I was thinking as I read it. Webster Green Sep 2012 #36

He's been at it a long time. caseymoz Sep 2012 #43

Perfect JoePhilly Sep 2012 #14

Well, I honestly didn't watch any of it (refused to), but that sums up what I've heard. HopeHoops Sep 2012 #15

I like this gopiscrap Sep 2012 #17

A perfect summation of the convention. obxhead Sep 2012 #18

Tom nails it, especially the "he kept us safe" LIE. TahitiNut Sep 2012 #19

Great post. chervilant Sep 2012 #33

lol...."...you know, the fellow who became president on Sept 12, 2001..." uponit7771 Sep 2012 #20

very funny! mountain grammy Sep 2012 #21

Best cartoon out there, even beats Doonesbury. Faygo Kid Sep 2012 #22

Romney gives a speech no one will ever remember DainBramaged Sep 2012 #23

Awesome! I joined Sparky's List as a result JusticeForAll Sep 2012 #24

That was the whole dog and pony show in a nutshell, with the emphasis on nut. valerief Sep 2012 #25

OK. I am officially in awe of Tom Tomorrow. Nye Bevan Sep 2012 #26

DU rec Change has come Sep 2012 #27

I dont think I'm overstating it skydive forever Sep 2012 #28

I like Robo Romney the best. Kalidurga Sep 2012 #29

The Jindal under water made me lol... AzDar Sep 2012 #30

Now we all know why the whole thing played to empty chairs all across the world. Coyotl Sep 2012 #31

Thanks for posting - he nails it! Like always. emulatorloo Sep 2012 #32

PIC: an appropriate ad showed up on OP: yurbud Sep 2012 #34

I KNEW the Silence were Repukes. KatyaR Sep 2012 #35

Just a question: Why are those aliens there in the last frame?? flamingdem Sep 2012 #38

(with apologies to Dr. Who) grantcart Sep 2012 #42

Great stuff...loved the Doctor Who reference!! n/t Digital Puppy Sep 2012 #40

ME ME ME ME ME ME ME ME...oh and vote for what's his name tjwash Sep 2012 #41

You left out a few 'me's chemenger Sep 2012 #57

that was brilliant. barbtries Sep 2012 #46

Hologram Reagan is more substantive than zbdent Sep 2012 #48

The best Tom Tomorrow ever! Art_from_Ark Sep 2012 #49

That is hysterical!!!!!!!!!! Thanks, Hissy! babylonsister Sep 2012 #50

Silence will fall! Check everyone for hash marks! knitter4democracy Sep 2012 #51

Really good one! Quantess Sep 2012 #52

//// Okay, I've seen four members of the Order of the Silence! lupinella Sep 2012 #53

Complete with Freudian slip Peaceful Protester Sep 2012 #54

kick Angry Dragon Sep 2012 #55

What is even weirder is that this election is too close to call. Warren Stupidity Sep 2012 #56