From 2006: Sometimes the right thing seems like the wrong thing and vice versa.

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It's the question Edward Snowden asked himself: Do I do what's right (principles), or do what is wrong (prison term).  Then, there's also the aspect of the bar being set pretty low to get the accusation of treason these days.  I mean, even on the liberal side of things, you could get some criticism pretty close to a treason accusation from some Hillary supporters if you threaten to vote Trump.

I'm honestly nervous about even posting this strip because of how unstable our right to free speech has become.  So, to be clear: I am not endorsing treason or treasonous acts in this strip or anywhere else.  Yes, Billy is suppressing the urge to do something treasonous, but he IS resisting (and he IS fictional).  But the urge is there because that's how messed up things were in 2006 when I drew this comic.  It could be argued that things are even worse now but, even then, I am not endorsing any course of action, I'm just a cartoonist hoping that America is still a place where free discussion can occur.

Hopefully...

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Barbie illustrates how she is at her best.

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This is kind of how I am.  Sooo happy by myself!  However, it is important to recognize that we're not in this...

From 2006: Billy Ballpoint likes being offensive in ways only #StickFigures can.

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Every once in a while ya gotta just step away from the issues and have fun with your format, you know what I...

Billy and Barbie ponder their choices in life. All 2 of 'em.

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Yep, I am really hung up on this whole "Democrats Vs. Republican" thing. Why only two choices for the most...

From 1/1/6: Billy and Barbie return after a year+ off and are happy to see you!

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Yep, some things never change.  Billy and Barbie do speak from their own ids when they feel like it, good or...

Barbie asks Billy a Universal Question. What's Your Answer?

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I think I want to just leave this here without comment.  What do YOU think it means?  Is Billy being cynical, or...

...realistic, or sarcastic, or something else?  Leave a comment below or reach out to me on Twitter.

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From 8/18/2004: Remember the Spoiler Candidate?

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They history repeats!  As we stare down the barrel of a Clinton Vs Trump race, what about the 3rd parties?  What if...

Billy and Barbie celebrate Labor Day in a way only they can.

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So, the question is, is Barbie pissed because Labor Day isn't about pregnancy or because she thinks it is? The answer may surprise you...

From 8/10/2004: #BillyBallpoint shows #Barbie that #AmericanApathy goes both ways.

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Turnabout is fair play, right? Of course, I'm in a similar mode now with Hillary Clinton being the nominee, only...