The Fading Art of Editorial Cartooning

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1. Phil

   You took aim at voters, not the politicians. What does your cartoon do? It trashes them as lunatics. Is that a political cartoon or self indulgent slop?

   1. Jim

      How did it take aim at voters. I interpreted it as taking aim at the names on the flags. But if you want to interpret it differently, you are welcome to. That’s the beauty of political cartoons. They are open to interpretation. Until newspapers cancel them out of fear. Then there is nothing to interpret.

   2. Abby Normal

      And how many conservative cartoonists have reduced Democratic voters to caricatures? I’m sure you’ve gone after those cartoonists with just as much enthusiasm, right?

      1. Phil

         If a Conservative cartoonist just slandered progressives as “woke”.. Is that funny? It’s completely lame. Granted there are few conservative editorial cartoonists getting paid to write jokes with a sledgehammer. But absolutely it’s a criticism that swings both ways. I think Trump’s act makes us all believe we can all take cheap shots. There are new rules of discourse now. No . He is a parody unto himself. Insults by regular people need to have something more.

   3. George K Atkins

      Oh, you mean, unlike Trump’s own continuous diatribes against Liberals? His comments and insults are okay because you think he’s only attacking Leftist politicians? And after all, Trump is never self-indulgement, right? He doesn’t issue Executive Orders that have nothing to do with retribution, correct? He’s just being “Trump”.

      1. Phil

         @George K Atkins Look at that Mana Neyestani cartoon in Sunday Morning Potpourri. That’s a real cartoon. It’s visually appealing.I don’t even get the joke, but it’s eye candy. I didn’t watch the event to know what he’s getting at. The point is not all progressive cartoons are created equal. You can’t keep hitting the F key on the piano like a 12 year old and expect everyone to applaud. You can guess what the F stands for.

2. Mark

   Well Phil, sometimes the truth hurts.

3. Phil Wohlrab

   Name calling is cheap. You wouldn’t even encourage your own kids to use that tactic in their own lives. Ohh but if you don’t say something how will they know they suck?? Think of something better, that’s how.

4. James

   I figure as papers die, “cartooning” itself is fading a bit. At least the “prestige” of being a syndicated artist is fading.
   There are several online comics portals, and these days, anyone that can draw a bit (&has a scanned) can get their comic online. Strips that a traditional syndicate would never accept can be uploaded online find their audience.

5. eugene howard johnson

   to, every couple of weeks, quote rob’t burns’ the louse translated “to see ourselves as others see us” and boss tweed, “them damn pictures” as well as some roman empire era guy, “wisdom is being able to date an idea without marrying it.” as well as having second income stream makes cartooning doable

6. Mark Morey

   There a couple of actual loons in the direction they are looking. A guy in a boat is in the background. Your knees are jerking and your touchiness is showing.