gas bill
May
30
2026
May
22
2026
In the cartoon a blond boy in a pink shirt tells a friend in a striped shirt that his ten dollar allowance drops to a dollar thirteen after his dad deducts taxes for electricity laundry snacks and a long shower surcharge. The father stands on the porch in a green shirt and khakis waving one hand while stating that is how government works so get used to it. The scene includes a flower pot a sidewalk and green lawn with the artist signature visible.
May
8
2026
In this pointed political cartoon, an oil company platform sits atop a blue car, loaded with piles of dollar-sign money bags, while cranes dangle more profits. The frustrated motorist grips the wheel, face red with anger, illustrating how excessive profits from oil companies crush consumers at the pump. Tags like excessive profits, motorists, fuel, petrol, and refuel capture the essence, with Iran and Strait of Hormuz hinting at geopolitical tensions driving prices. This visual satire underscores the disparity between corporate windfalls and everyday drivers' pain, a timeless theme in energy politics.
Apr
29
2026
RJ Matson's cartoon depicts President Trump as Cinderella, lounging on a throne while a grinning Congress elephant, adorned with a sash and dollar-sign epaulets, slips a black shoe onto his foot, exclaiming 'It's a perfect fit!!' A box labeled 'White House Ballroom' overflows with 'Taxpayer Funds,' and a $400 million tag dangles nearby. This sharp satire targets Congressional Republicans' approval of hefty taxpayer funding for White House upgrades, echoing the fairy tale but with a political twist on government spending and Donald Trump's influence. The White House Correspondents Association Dinner at the Hilton Hotel lurks in the background tags, highlighting budget priorities amid fiscal debates.
Apr
26
2026
This political cartoon shows a bulky figure in a dark suit, viewed from behind, with a hand bearing a cufflink labeled TRUMP reaching out toward a red box of McDonalds fries overflowing on a white plate. The scene is set on a table with stemmed glasses, and there's a dusting of particles on the figure's shoulder. Incorporating tags such as Donald Trump Administration USA, attack, Hilton Hotel, shooting, terrorist, lone wolf, the image pokes fun at familiar tropes of excess and impulse. The artist's signature Becs and Cagle.com/Becs appear in the corner, grounding it in syndicated cartoon tradition. Such drawings often go viral for their sharp, relatable jabs at public figures. At around 100 words, this summary captures the essence without overreaching what's drawn.
Apr
26
2026
Bill Day's cartoon captures two suited figures, labeled Hegseth and Patel, in a moment of apparent revelry. Hegseth, on the left, bellows 'SHOTS!' from a speech bubble, his expression intense and caricatured. Patel, to the right, responds with a thought bubble pondering 'WHISKEY or TEQUILA?', his face drawn with wide eyes and a beard. The artwork, signed by Bill Day and linked to CagleCartoons.com, uses simple lines and shading for a classic political cartoon style. Tags such as shots, whiskey, tequila, Hegseth, Patel, and correspondence dinner frame the scene, suggesting a lighthearted jab at social or political gatherings. The white background keeps focus on the characters and their dialogue, emphasizing the pun on 'shots' without additional context or props visible.
