Political cartoons have carried America’s arguments since before the country had a flag — Franklin’s “Join, or Die” ran in newspapers 250 years ago this month, and the form hasn’t stopped since. A cartoon can say in one image what an editorial takes 800 words to hedge around: no caveats, no “on the other hand,” just the plain shape of what a moment actually looks like. That’s what makes Nast dangerous to Boss Tweed, Herblock dangerous to McCarthy, and today’s cartoonists dangerous to anyone hoping this Fourth of July gets remembered softer than it happened.
The cartoon with the tightly whiteys was most appropriate. I am still hoping the sheriff and his posse shows up real soon and cleans HOUSE top to bottom.
Political cartoons have carried America’s arguments since before the country had a flag — Franklin’s “Join, or Die” ran in newspapers 250 years ago this month, and the form hasn’t stopped since. A cartoon can say in one image what an editorial takes 800 words to hedge around: no caveats, no “on the other hand,” just the plain shape of what a moment actually looks like. That’s what makes Nast dangerous to Boss Tweed, Herblock dangerous to McCarthy, and today’s cartoonists dangerous to anyone hoping this Fourth of July gets remembered softer than it happened.
Zyglis. Holy shit.
That’s the one that really got my attention too. But over abundance of truth today, and loved the NPR concert.
The cartoon with the tightly whiteys was most appropriate. I am still hoping the sheriff and his posse shows up real soon and cleans HOUSE top to bottom.