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An embodiment of democratic angst. Political cartoons from a place of impotent disillusionment.
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C'EST LA FAUTE DU DÉMOCRAT Did they eat your best friend's cat? …it's the fault of democrats Doing things that make you mad? …they were pushed, by democrats Will no one fight, striking back? …are they gone, the democrats? Can no one stop the plutocrats? …it's you who killed the democrats 😞

The People of the Lie, 1983, unscientifically describes evil as people who: ✅ Refuse to take responsibility for their actions ✅ Habitually lie and manipulate ✅ Present a false image of goodness while doing harm ✅ Lack genuine empathy ✅ Blame others for their faults and failures 2025: #EvilZeitgeist

Not everyone is interested in history, but it's still important. If you are one of those people, before you cast your next vote in an historic election, have a chat with someone you respect who *does* know history - not just politics. What's happening is new or surprising. Go in with eyes open. 👀

The beavers look up. Someone is taking cues from Russia. #CanadaUS #51stState #AiArt #PoliticalCartoon

Arab Spring -> Civil War in Syria -> Russia props up oppressive Assad regime in Syria -> Russia invades Ukraine -> Ukrainians sap Russian strength -> Assad overthrown. Seems obvious now ... ? It is a liminal moment. Things are changing. #WarInUkraine #DemocraticDividend #AiArt #EditorialCartoon

A little uncomfortable with this one: the intention is not to dehumanize anybody, it's just for the orwellian reference... #AnimalFarm #DonkeysLiveALongTime #IgnoranceIsStrength #AiArt #EditorialCartoon

#LawIsPolitics

#Disillusionment #ItIsEasierToDestroyThanToCreate #AiArt #EditorialCartoon

It's been a while since the one and only 2024 presidential debate. Is it to late for a political cartoon? #EatingTheDogs #DogWhistleNostalgia #AiArt #PoliticalCartoon #Election2024