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==Explanation== | ==Explanation== | ||
| β | This comic is a use of homonym | + | This comic is a use of homonym in the phrase "{{w|Deficit hawk}}". Wikipedia has a great definition: "Deficit hawk is an American political slang term for people who place great emphasis on keeping the federal budget under control. Deficit hawks believe the best way to reduce the deficit, pay off national debt, and balance the budget is by a combination of increasing taxes and cutting government spending." |
And obviously, a {{w|hawk}} is a type of bird of prey. In this case, the prey is politicians. This event may have been contrived, as a certain [[Black Hat]] is visible in the audience. | And obviously, a {{w|hawk}} is a type of bird of prey. In this case, the prey is politicians. This event may have been contrived, as a certain [[Black Hat]] is visible in the audience. | ||
