boom, fizzle

The GOP presidential race is looking a lot like America’s early attempts to achieve orbit around the Earth with rockets.

A larger graphic of the Jan to Oct 2011 launches and lurches here.

About the author

Harry is a ferociously good natured eccentric in Duluth Minnesota who detests traitors dressed up as Uncle Sam. You can find somewhat better edited writings of his at the Duluth Reader "contributors." page. The URL is:

https://duluthreader.com/contributors/h/84/284-harry-welty