opportunist
Jul
18
2024
The cartoon presents a book cover parody of JD Vance's memoir retitled Shillbilly Elegy. It features the subtitle A Memoir of a Political Opportunist and a Party in Crisis along with the author's name. Three starred quotes appear on the left: REPREHENSIBLE., CULTURAL HEROIN., and NEVER TRUMP with the last crossed out. The cover illustration includes the White House with an American flag. The image responds to Vance's selection as Donald Trump's running mate at the Republican National Convention in July 2024. The visual highlights Vance's shift from earlier criticism of Trump to acceptance of the vice presidential nomination.
Josh Hawley Declares Christian Nationalism as Jesus Winces in Cartoon Satire
Hawley\'s Christian Nationalism Gets Jesus Eye-Roll
Jul
11
2024
John Darkow\'s cartoon captures a smug, arrogant figure resembling Josh Hawley, raising a cross and shouting \'I\'m a Christian Nationalist!\' Jesus, depicted centrally with long hair and beard, responds with a plea to the Heavenly Father about loving all children but adding \'C\'mon!\' in exasperation. Flanked by robed figures, one wearing a \'J. Crew\' shirt, the scene drips with dry humor targeting pious opportunists. Tags like Christian Nationalist, smug, arrogant, pious, opportunist, and Jesus underscore the satire on blending faith with nationalism. The composition keeps it straightforward, no hidden layers, just visible frustration from the holy group toward the suited declarer.
