A Boeing 737 Max 8 crashed in Ethiopia Sunday, killing eight Americans. On Tuesday, Trump tweeted, not to offer condolences to the victims and families, but to complain that "Airplanes are becoming far too complex to fly." Trump argued that "old and simpler is far better" than new technology being used in cockpits. He finished... Continue Reading →
Will The Real Ambassador Please Stand Up?
This cartoon was first published on February 22, 2019, in The Costa Rica Star. Costa Rica is just one of the many nations refusing to recognize Nicolas Maduro as the president of Venezuela, and instead recognizes his opponent, Juan Guaido. As Costa Rica gave Maduro's ambassador to that nation 60 days to vacate, Guaido's ambassador... Continue Reading →
No Smoocho For Maduro
Venezuela's foreign minister on Wednesday called for direct talks between President Nicolas Maduro and Donald Trump, to help ease the crisis gripping his country. Of course, they shouldn't talk. No American president should conduct a photo-op and give legitimacy to a tyrannical despot. But, our current president loves despots and is a huge fan of... Continue Reading →
Venezuela’s Fake President
This cartoon was published January 11, 2019, in The Costa Rica Star. The Lima Group is a multilateral body that was created to help solve the crisis in Venezuela. The group, which includes Costa Rica as a member, has denounced and refuses to recognize the election of President Nicolas Maduro. They claim (and they're right)... Continue Reading →