GOP Gator Wrestling

GOP Gator Wrestling, a photo by rbtenorio on Flickr.

Satan argues that a pair of recent scandals -- Newt Gingrich's past request for an open marriage, Mitt Romney's money in the Cayman Islands -- make both candidates well-suited to win the South Carolina primary, in the latest episode of "The Devil Made Me Blog It"!

Mitt Gives Rivals the (Pink) Slip

Mitt-Pink Slip, a photo by rbtenorio on Flickr.

Mitt Romney has won the Republican New Hampshire presidential primary, and the Devil has kudos for his infamous remarks about "pink slips" in the latest episode of "The Devil Made Me Blog It"!

Mitt's Flip-Flop Fashion Statement

Mitt Flip-Flop Cartoon, a photo by rbtenorio on Flickr.

A flip-flop parenting pair urges their children to emulate a certain GOP presidential candidate in the latest episode of "The Devil Made Me Blog It."

Thanks to my friend Mark for the idea!

Occupy, Over and Out!

Occupy Boston-Finale, a photo by rbtenorio on Flickr.

The Occupy Boston protesters have been evicted from Dewey Square, with some being booked by the local constabulary. Satan and his corporate pals bid adieu to the movement in the latest episode of "The Devil Made Me Blog It."

Tryptophan Troubles for Warren?

Warren-Black Friday, a photo by rbtenorio on Flickr.

Looks like Mass. Democratic Senate candidate Elizabeth Warren has a 4-point lead over incumbent Republican Scott Brown. Perhaps she could have had more, save for a sneaky tryptophan trick by Satan, in the latest episode of "The Devil Made Me Blog It"!

Wall Street Eviction Notice

OWS Eviction, a photo by rbtenorio on Flickr.

Now that the Occupy Wall Street movement has been removed from Zuccotti Park, Satan would like to see a different group of Wall Street "occupiers" evicted in the latest episode of "The Devil Made Me Blog It"!

Satan Digs Dems' Disguises

Halloween Costumes, a photo by rbtenorio on Flickr.

It's been a crazy few weeks. Massachusetts Senate candidate Elizabeth Warren claimed she inspired Occupy Wall Street ... Rep. Michele Bachmann accused President Obama of starting wars in "Libya and Africa" during a recent Republican presidential debate ... all just in time for Halloween in the latest episode of "The Devil Made Me Blog It"!

Santorum's Spider Web

Santorum TARP, a photo by rbtenorio on Flickr.

Oh, what a tangled web former Sen. Rick Santorum spun for three rivals at this week's Republican presidential debate. Santorum accused Mitt Romney, Herman Cain and Rick Perry of all backing TARP. Read more in the latest episode of "The Devil Made Me Blog It"!

Occupy Wall Street, Meet Co-Opt City!

Millionaire Mansions, a photo by rbtenorio on Flickr.

Occupy Wall Street demonstrator Frank Faust gets a bit more than he bargained for when he stops by Mephistopheles' mansion to protest in the latest episode of "The Devil Made Me Blog It"!

David 'Occupies' Goliath's Attention

Occupy Boston Cartoon, a photo by rbtenorio on Flickr.

The "Occupy Boston" protesters have camped out in Dewey Square to protest economic inequality, taking a page from the "Occupy Wall Street" playbook in New York. While Satan eggs on the corporate Goliath to face them, it looks like demonstrator David is well-rested for a struggle, in the latest episode of "The Devil Made Me Blog It"!

Rick Perry's 'Alamoment'

Perry Alamo Cartoon, a photo by rbtenorio on Flickr.

Texas Gov. Rick Perry is circling his wagons. His fellow conservatives lambaste him for his stumbling syntax in debates, and for his softness on illegal immigration. One hundred seventy-five years after the Alamo, is it Perry's turn to make his last political stand? Find out in the latest episode of "The Devil Made Me Blog It!"
Merci to my muse for suggesting I actually look at a photo of the Alamo before drawing it.

Kiddie Cages and GOP Debates

GOP-Kiddie Cages Cartoon, a photo by rbtenorio on Flickr.

While much of the United Kingdom has condemned the sight of 8-year-olds fighting in cages, Satan feels that the Republican presidential candidates should take a page from their playbook, in the latest episode of "The Devil Made Me Blog It"!

Brookline Pledges Its Dissent

Pledge Cartoon copy, a photo by rbtenorio on Flickr.

A group in the town of Brookline, Mass., wants to ban the Pledge of Allegiance in the public schools -- 10 years after 9/11, no less. Yet Satan thinks this is right in line with sound capitalist principles in the latest episode of "The Devil Made Me Blog It"!

Scott Brown Visits Afghanistan

Scott Brown-Afghanistan, a photo by rbtenorio on Flickr.

We're almost 10 years into the Afghan War and it has yielded some good results, like the death of Osama bin Laden. On the other hand, the Taliban are still cashing in on the opium crop. Into this situation steps Sen. Scott Brown in the latest episode of "The Devil Made Me Blog It"!

Demonic Doggie Day-Care Advice

Westie FG Cartoon, a photo by rbtenorio on Flickr.

Frank Faust wants to catch the preseason Patriots football game but his West Highland White Terrier prefers to hang out by the fire hydrant. What's a football fan to do? Satan offers a solution in the latest episode of "The Devil Made Me Blog It"! Guest-starring Michael Vick.

British Parent's Dilemma

UK Riots Cartoon, a photo by rbtenorio on Flickr.

Suppose you're a parent of an English youth who's been caught rioting -- on the BBC, say. Would you turn him/her in? Satan takes a trip "across the pond" to advise Francis Faust what to do with young Frederick in the latest episode of "The Devil Made Me Blog It"!

Can Mitt Bust Perry's Bronco?

GOP Bronco Busters, a photo by rbtenorio on Flickr.

Looks like Texas Gov. Rick Perry will two-step right into the 2012 GOP nomination. Is there anything Mitt Romney can do to stop him? Read more in the latest episode of "The Devil Made Me Blog It"!

Brown's Policies 'Border' on Liberalism

Scott Brown-Debt Bill, a photo by rbtenorio on Flickr.

Well, the debt-ceiling bill has finally passed -- with help from MA Sen. Scott Brown, one of the Republicans who voted for it in the Senate. Satan explores the nuances of his vote in the latest episode of "The Devil Made Me Blog It"!

Scumbags Seek Second Chance

Anthony-Vick-Murdoch, a photo by rbtenorio on Flickr.

An infamous trio has been in the news lately. Casey Anthony was released from prison on Saturday ... Michael Vick talked about dogfighting to Congress ... and Rupert Murdoch dodged pies and allegations. What's in the cards for all three? Read more in the latest episode of "The Devil Made Me Blog It"!

Cashing in on Debt Crisis

Debt Ceiling cartoon, a photo by rbtenorio on Flickr.

One thing the media keeps forgetting to tell us about this $14 trillion debt-ceiling problem is who exactly we owe it to. China, yes. Japan, yes. But also Americans who took out bonds. Satan has a simple suggestion for these American bondholders in the latest episode of "The Devil Made Me Blog It"!