Sitting here thinking there about several things in the news I want to draw about. The Trump “Tapes,” Putin’s damaged image and possibly diminished power, Canadian wildfires, E. Jean Carroll getting reverse sued by Trump for defamation. Isn’t it interesting that Trump may be brought down by “tapes,” like Richard Nixon was. Although there are not physical tapes, of course, but a recording.
The American presidency—indeed, American public life—is pitiless in its exposure of a person's character flaws, particular in this postmodern media age. I'm struck by the irony that just at the time when the spotlight has grown so bright as to banish all shadows and expose every blemish, our political class consists mostly of small, tiny, second- and third-raters, with a leavening of grotesque figures like Trump and RFK, Jr. It's not a pretty sight. And we expect people like that to usher in the Radiant Future? Really?
But on the plus side, I'd say it's a great time to be a cartoonist—there's so much material!
That's a great insight. I wonder, however, if the good ones just don't get the attention they deserve. We still have stellar public servants, I believe.
Yes, I agree, we undoubtedly do have good, honest public servants. But what good are they? If the system within which they work is dysfunctional and corrupt, good people can do nothing. An example is public education. Sure, there are many good and dedicated teachers working in public schools. But when the unions that represent them connived with the federal government to keep schools closed during the pandemic, they went along with it. What else could they do? And now we're totaling up the costs of that policy, which as you no doubt know are horrifying in terms of the harm that's been inflicted on this country's children.
To steal a line from Master Will, something is rotten in the state of America.
oh god... it's all just so painful. To realize he's not a great satan, just a pitiable little insecure child... heartbreaking and tragic. You nailed it... right down to the voluminously ridiculous suit coat.
THanks, Doug. I have so many drawings about him and oft times its tempting to just recycle them (which I have done). Because with him, it's more of the same all the time. Just horrid.
Let us not forget it is our very own system that enables men like Trump (and there are many like Trump, they just don't all get elected President) and WE have the power to change that... but apparently not the will.
Our system is flawed, that's for sure. Many have manipulated the system to make it work for bad reasons, too. Gerymandering, courts, etc. The Dems just need to get better at the game, I guess.
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The American presidency—indeed, American public life—is pitiless in its exposure of a person's character flaws, particular in this postmodern media age. I'm struck by the irony that just at the time when the spotlight has grown so bright as to banish all shadows and expose every blemish, our political class consists mostly of small, tiny, second- and third-raters, with a leavening of grotesque figures like Trump and RFK, Jr. It's not a pretty sight. And we expect people like that to usher in the Radiant Future? Really?
But on the plus side, I'd say it's a great time to be a cartoonist—there's so much material!
Also a songwriter, comedian, poet....
Also a writer in the vein of P.G. Wodehouse or H.L. Mencken...
That's a great insight. I wonder, however, if the good ones just don't get the attention they deserve. We still have stellar public servants, I believe.
Yes, I agree, we undoubtedly do have good, honest public servants. But what good are they? If the system within which they work is dysfunctional and corrupt, good people can do nothing. An example is public education. Sure, there are many good and dedicated teachers working in public schools. But when the unions that represent them connived with the federal government to keep schools closed during the pandemic, they went along with it. What else could they do? And now we're totaling up the costs of that policy, which as you no doubt know are horrifying in terms of the harm that's been inflicted on this country's children.
To steal a line from Master Will, something is rotten in the state of America.
Well, the only thing the good people can do is keep trying. I refuse to give up hope.
oh god... it's all just so painful. To realize he's not a great satan, just a pitiable little insecure child... heartbreaking and tragic. You nailed it... right down to the voluminously ridiculous suit coat.
thx for another great cartoon, Liza.
Exactly, DeeDee. A childish man. Insecure. I read his neice's book about him, it was fascinating. Mary Trump, and she's a psychologist.
Love Mary. She is a hero among all her family! 🙏🏼
Once again you captured the essence of the person! Keep reminding us.
THanks, Doug. I have so many drawings about him and oft times its tempting to just recycle them (which I have done). Because with him, it's more of the same all the time. Just horrid.
Hoist by his own petard!
Exactly!
Let us not forget it is our very own system that enables men like Trump (and there are many like Trump, they just don't all get elected President) and WE have the power to change that... but apparently not the will.
Our system is flawed, that's for sure. Many have manipulated the system to make it work for bad reasons, too. Gerymandering, courts, etc. The Dems just need to get better at the game, I guess.