Okay, I've read a Ronald Reagan biography, so it's time to dig into the next Doonesbury collection on my shelf. This one covers 1980 through 1984. In addition to the 1980 election and the first Reagan administration, the collection covers: Zonker's stint on the professional tanning circuit, Mike's campaigning for John Anderson (and meeting J.J.), Honey's testifying against the Gang of Four, Joanie and Rick's marriage and the birth of their son, Mark's father's business adventures under the Reagan administration, and Duke's problems as an ex-hostage and attempt to start a charter boat business.
--J. ( )

The Reagan years. 1980. Three years of Doonesbury cartoons start with Reagan winning the election. Joanie pregnant. Boopsie exercising with Jane Fonda. The Rusty Nail sinks. Honey called home to testify against Ms. Mao. Honey rooming with JJ at college. The follies of the Reagan administration are highlighted. ( )

The Reagan years. 1980. Three years of Doonesbury cartoons start with Reagan winning the election. Joanie pregnant. Boopsie exercising with Jane Fonda. The Rusty Nail sinks. Honey called home to testify against Ms. Mao. Honey rooming with JJ at college. The follies of the Reagan administration are highlighted. ( )

There are really only two cartoons you need to get you through life - Calvin and Hobbes, and Doonesbury. This volume of Doonesbury is set during the Reagan years, and the scariest thing about it is how relevant the issues are to today. Trudeau is a master of social observation. ( )