bad cop
Mar
23
2025
Mar
21
2025
The cartoon depicts Elon Musk attempting to reinflate a flat tire on a red Tesla vehicle. The tire prominently displays the words Tesla Stock and shows multiple nails embedded in the rubber along with escaping air. Musk wears a shirt labeled Elon and holds a manual pump connected to the valve. His expression conveys worry as the tire remains deflated despite his efforts.
Mar
13
2025
Dave Whamond's cartoon captures the irony of Trump alcohol tariffs, where a 200 percent tariff on European wine and alcohol threatens to escalate trade wars with the EU. Amid bad economic news like rising prices and stock market plunge, a weary viewer laments needing a drink, underscoring how such policies drive us to drink. Investors shaken by potential inflation and retaliatory tariffs on US whiskey and bourbon face higher costs for alcoholic beverages. The image highlights consumer burdens in this economy, blending humor with critique of trade escalation.
Mar
6
2025
The cartoon depicts a virus-like figure seated at an office desk surrounded by pathogens, reacting positively to RFK Jr.'s influence on health policy. The caption highlights booming business from disease spread. Published March 6, 2025, it responds to RFK Jr.'s nomination for a top health role and recent measles cases in Texas. The visual ties antivaccine rhetoric to increased illness during flu season.
Mar
6
2025
Christo Komarnitski's cartoon captures President Trump in a somber pose behind a desk labeled with ornate details, gripping a 'TARIFFS' item while explosions labeled 'Boom!' erupt outside large windows flanked by USA and presidential flags. The speech bubble declares 'Mr. President, the PRICES ARE BOOMING!' highlighting the chaotic fallout. Tags like USA, President, Trump, tariffs, prices, war underscore the visual pun on economic booms turning explosive. The dry humor points to unintended consequences without overstatement. Windows show a blue sky dotted with rain-like lines, adding to the stormy atmosphere. This piece fits neatly into discussions on trade policies, blending clear lines with bold colors for impact.
