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Jun
30
2025
The cartoon depicts the Republican elephant crouched over a large firework canister labeled Big Beautiful Bill. The figure holds a lit match to the fuse while a speech bubble states This is gonna hurt. Spent matches lie on the ground nearby. The image responds to congressional action on a major budget and tax measure that includes provisions affecting Medicaid and the federal deficit. The visual uses the traditional GOP symbol to illustrate internal party caution about the legislation ahead of a Fourth of July timing.
Founding Fathers Consider Swapping Happiness for Fireworks
Founding Fathers Push Fireworks Over Happiness
Jun
29
2025
On June 29 2025 Gary McCoy depicts Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson and George Washington gathered around a table. Franklin holds the Declaration and proposes altering the pursuit of happiness line to reference big ol awesome fireworks. Jefferson and Washington agree the change means the same thing and cheer the idea. The scene plays on July Fourth themes near the holiday.
Jun
29
2025
The cartoon shows Uncle Sam strapped to a rocket marked expansion of presidential powers as it launches skyward with colorful fireworks. The July 4th setting references recent Supreme Court action on birthright citizenship and related authority questions involving the Trump administration as of late June 2025.
Jun
28
2025
The cartoon depicts a GOP elephant holding a box of matches and a lit match near a large firework rocket labeled Big Beautiful Bill. The rocket lists tax cuts for the rich and Medicaid cuts for the poor. The elephant states there is no way this will blow up in its face. The image uses Fourth of July imagery to comment on Republican budget legislation combining tax reductions and spending cuts. The visual suggests potential political backlash from the policy mix.
Jun
24
2025
The image shows four figures positioned on a grassy area under a blue sky. One figure on the left displays an Israeli flag patch and holds a saw. The central figure raises a saw and a club. A figure on the right holds a saw and club with a Russian flag patch. Another figure appears in the upper right holding a bottle.
