gdp's Comments

Filibuster Cartoons : The reaction game

Sun, 23 Dec 2012 14:26:15 +0000

To be honest? Crying. Mostly crying really. Thats me and my better half...

Filibuster Cartoons : Canadian growth

Tue, 23 Oct 2012 22:34:59 +0000

Precisely. Nobody seems to heed the examples of the SNP in Scotland and the Catalans in that if you take a softly-softly approach to gaining independence via a gradual erosion of the links between the two constituent parts you will stand a far better chance than by basically acting like a chauvinistic jerk.

Hard Graft : Blog

Tue, 14 Aug 2012 15:27:39 +0000

For what its worth I'm sorry it had to end just when things were on the up as well. I certainly recommend you read up on Jule's main work Valkyrie Squadron which is top notch. What was everyone's favourite Hard Graft moment and why?

Filibuster Cartoons : Justice Roberts turns

Tue, 10 Jul 2012 15:34:17 +0000

I think Robert's decision is interesting as it shows that in a positive way the Constitution of the United States is as complex a creature as its un-codified cousin in the UK. It is also a tacit admission that the Supreme Court should not be wielded as a political weapon to strike down legislation. Roberts said “Because the Constitution permits such a tax, it is not our role to forbid it, or to pass on its wisdom or fairness" and that is absolutely right. The role of the Supreme Court is to act as an impartial check on the other two branches of government within the United States and whether you or me agree on "Obamacare" or not (and I will not state my position on this by the way) the Supreme Court acted admirably in this case. As a disclaimer if the Supreme court refused to overturn a law I didn't like, I would still respect their decision. My final point is this. In America healthcare costs are going to climb regardless of if Americans opt to continue with the current system, throw their lot in with the administration's law or opt for something more radical. This is a certainty and it is very disingenuous to argue that there is some kind of magic bullet solution to America's healthcare cost crisis. The question should be how best to manage this gradual climb in costs so that those worst affected do not suffer. That could be done by private or public means but that is for another debate.

Hard Graft : 105 - Spartan Surroundings

Mon, 7 May 2012 17:23:19 +0000

Well each have their own agenda to follow ;)

Hard Graft : 104 - Wasting Your Time

Thu, 3 May 2012 22:54:04 +0000

@Jules: Eh Doctor Who isn't British anymore. The BBC do openly admit that the only reason its even in production is because the American market demands it so I don't pay much attention to it. @Sabreur: Welcome to the comic! I did put a lot of work into Frank and as you'll find out soon he is quite the complex character.

Hard Graft : On accents and stereotypes.

Wed, 4 Apr 2012 15:38:22 +0000

Thats another excellent point. The BBC do really like to regionalise the selection of accents on offer on its programming and in the last 20 years I'd think there has been a vast increase of people from the North of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland who have been encouraged to dispense from taking elocution lessons to try and speak in the standard way and revel in their accents and dialects. As an aside which webcomic linked to this article by the by?

Hard Graft : 103 - Lips Are Sealed

Wed, 28 Mar 2012 08:35:49 +0000

Typo? What typo? ;)

Hard Graft : 102 - The American

Wed, 21 Mar 2012 18:14:50 +0000

You could be right, I think the key is the interaction between the two players in what is essentially a very serious game. It is something that is played out between the United Kingdom and the United States despite the "Special Relationship" that exists between them.

Hard Graft : 101 - Introductions

Thu, 15 Mar 2012 22:48:04 +0000

I want the Cabinet Secretary to have an "IMPOSSIBRU!!! D:" look on his face sometime in the future. It is an absolutely stupendous building. Theres a few like that like the South African High Commission and the Royal Commonwealth Society's Commonwealth Club (complete with an ornate timepiece showing I believe the major Dominions as they were pre-war (including Newfoundland and Canada proper separately!) - http://www.soasalumni.org/view.image?Id=966

What it Takes : What it Takes, by KEZ. A SpiderForest comic.

Fri, 9 Mar 2012 01:12:53 +0000

Yeah man! Pete's bang on.... ....its fucking X Factor people need to be stressing over!

Hard Graft : Why I back voluntary work experience.

Tue, 28 Feb 2012 11:07:23 +0000

I agree. Going into months and months of unpaid work isn't acceptable. A placement should be a short and sharp experience and it should never be a replacement. If you want to do that then you go out and deliberately look for an internship.

Hard Graft : 99 - Observations

Thu, 23 Feb 2012 16:20:31 +0000

I'm pretty pleased that I'm throwing quite the curveball here. I think there were a few ideas as to who would be in the helos ranging from the Chinese to the CIA!

Hard Graft : 100 - Leave No Trace

Thu, 23 Feb 2012 16:18:56 +0000

Yeah that appears to be the situation on the ground there. Quite who these two are and who they represent has yet to be revealed however ;)

Hard Graft : 20 - More Noble Than A Dead Eagle

Thu, 23 Feb 2012 16:16:37 +0000

Superb! Taken a looksy at your comic and I like what I see. Will get in touch for a link exchange soon(ish)!

What it Takes : What it Takes, by KEZ. A SpiderForest comic.

Thu, 23 Feb 2012 01:07:06 +0000

There must have been some higher authority like a government department or shady "Black" program which had ensured that they all survived before all society collapsed. In any case this is all pretty integral to the story so its going to be very interesting how this plays out!

What it Takes : What it Takes, by KEZ. A SpiderForest comic.

Thu, 16 Feb 2012 13:21:41 +0000

Instant Debate is the dogs bollocks. If I could sum up Colb's experiences/choices so far it'd be "bad move indy!"

Hard Graft : 100 - Leave No Trace

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 08:59:04 +0000

Thanks for the props and glad you're enjoying the story so far! Me and Jules are working furiously to get chapter four up and running so stay tuned until then! :)

Hard Graft : 100 - Leave No Trace

Fri, 6 Jan 2012 01:52:46 +0000

Heres hoping as well! Thanks for reading loyal reader!

Dynagirl : DG7-page-22

Thu, 15 Dec 2011 15:45:05 +0000

Certainly looks like one of Glitch's powers is jamming other heroes powers. An organic Wild Weasel EW unit if you will!