big 5
May
14
2013
Dave Granlund's 2013 cartoon captures the IRS scandal with a burly, bare-chested figure dressed in gladiator gear, a belt marked IRS, and a spiked mace in hand. The character clutches his head in dismay, exclaiming that the scandal could ruin their image. Tags such as internal revenue service, taxes, profiling, tea party, targeting, and over-reach underscore the commentary on the agency's alleged scrutiny of conservative groups seeking tax exempt status. The image uses exaggeration to highlight concerns over power abuse in politics, with the figure's shocked expression and muscular build emphasizing the irony of a fearsome entity worried about its reputation. Republicans and GOP elements are implied through the context of the scandal.
May
4
2013
Apr
12
2013
Pat Bagley's 2013 color cartoon captures a luxurious yacht scene labeled 'THE RICH,' where three women embody wealth amid tax season complaints. One lounges in a bikini, another receives a massage, and the third gripes about the stress on her CPAs, lawyers, and lobbyists. A red helicopter hovers above the vessel on blue waters under a clear sky. The artwork ties into IRS, taxes 2013, April 15, tax day, and the 1% themes, offering dry satire on how the elite navigate fiscal duties through hired help. No deeper symbols lurk; it's straightforward visual humor on economic divides.
