Nationally Syndicated Editorial Cartoonist
I've heard from critics before, "I shouldn't have to read your blog to understand your cartoon." They're right. I don't write this blog to explain my cartoons. If someone doesn't get my cartoon, it's either because they don't know the background to the issue, they're slow, or I failed. I will usually take the blame,... Continue Reading →
Sometimes when a famous person dies, like a political or government figure like Donald Rumsfeld, we forget their bad qualities. What isn't mentioned enough at times, is what a piece of crap they were. Condoleeza Rice called him a "remarkable and committed public servant." Mitch McConnell said he was one of the "nation's fiercest defenders."... Continue Reading →
First thing: Don't let anyone say questions shouldn't be asked right now. This morning on CNN, I heard one analyst say Senator Chris Murphy should "shut up" with his criticism of this attack on an Iranian government official. Wrong. Now is the time to ask questions. It's important. Being told to shut up and go... Continue Reading →
I think how much fun it will be as a cartoonist for Trump to win his party's nomination. While I make fun of Trump, the situation is starting to lose its humor. The leading candidate for one of America's two political parties is laying out a platform of xenophobia. This is 2015. Not 1933 Germany.... Continue Reading →
On Thursday Obama officially gave up ending the war in Afghanistan. It was something he vowed to do before he was elected. This has to be a huge disappointment for the president. Despite killing Osama bin Laden and other terrorists, mostly through the controversial drone program, most people (not just Republicans) give the president low... Continue Reading →
I hope nobody thinks the point I'm making is that the Iraqi Army is checking into a cheap motel to have sex with each other.
A lot of people are not going to like this cartoon. That's OK. Honestly I don't like it that much either. I didn't want to ignore this story and knew I couldn't draw a cartoon on it with my usual humorous take.I've been threatened before. I've had letters, emails and blog comments threatening to beat... Continue Reading →
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