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UCP and Ontario PC Premiers Ride for West-East Pipeline
Steve Nease, Freelance
Alberta UCP Premier Danielle Smith and Ontario PC Premier Doug Ford appear side by side on a white horse, holding a large banner reading West-East Pipeline. A clown figure wearing a Canadian maple leaf hat follows on foot carrying a shovel and bucket. The scene is set on red dirt under a blue sky. The cartoon was published July 8, 2026.
In this symbolic rodeo, the European figure battles volatile oil prices on a raging barrel, highlighting economy struggles.
Marco DeAngelis, PoliticalCartoons.com
Marco De Angelis draws a sharp symbolic scene where a figure draped in the European Union flag clings to a bucking oil barrel marked OIL, legs kicking like a furious bull, smoke puffing from its nostrils. The rodeo metaphor nails the wild ride of economy and prices amid war in places like Hormuz. Europe looks desperate, one hand waving, mouth open in shock, as the oil tank rears up. It\'s a straightforward jab at how USA policies and global tensions turn energy into a beast no one can tame. Tags like symbolic, European, oil, tank, war, and economy drive the point home without fluff.
Trump's Necktie Turns Stock Market into Wild Roller Coaster Ride
NECKTIE INVESTMENT ROLLER COASTER by Jeff Koterba, politicalcartoons.com
Jeff Koterba's cartoon depicts Trump in a suit, his red necktie extending into a looping roller coaster track. A car labeled 'STOCK MARKET' carries diverse passengers with raised arms, expressions of shock and thrill, suggesting volatility. Tags like Trump, tariff, necktie, roller coaster, stock market, Dow Jones, investors, and 401K frame the scene. The image captures economic uncertainty, with the tie as a metaphor for unpredictable policies affecting markets. No text bubbles or additional labels appear, keeping the satire visual and direct. Cagle Cartoons syndicates this piece, dated 2025, emphasizing timely political humor.
Apr
7
2025
Market Madness: Bull and Bear Ride the Volatile Stock Rollercoaster Amid Tariffs
Margolis/Cox, PoliticalCartoons.com
The cartoon shows a rollercoaster car marked 'Market Madness' diving steeply, carrying two human figures with wild hair and open mouths, a black bull with horns looking concerned, and a brown bear clutching red tickets. This setup captures stock market volatility, with the bull and bear as classic symbols of rising and falling markets. Tags such as tariff, economy, Dow Jones, rollercoaster, and turbulence underscore the wild ride of financial ups and downs. The image keeps it simple, focusing on the immediate thrill and fear without deeper layers. Artistic style is bold and cartoonish, emphasizing the chaos in a clear, unambiguous way. No hidden meanings jump out; it's all about that market madness feel.
Aug
21
2023
Elephant Riders
ELEPHANT RIDERS by Bill Day, politicalcartoons.com
Aug
21
2023
Elephant Riders
ELEPHANT RIDERS by Bill Day, politicalcartoons.com
Nov
30
2022
TWITTER RIDERS
by Randall Enos, politicalcartoons.com
Jul
20
2020
Honoring John Lewis
HONORING JOHN LEWIS by Pat Bagley, politicalcartoons.com
Jul
18
2020
John Lewis Hero
JOHN LEWIS HERO by Ed Wexler, politicalcartoons.com
Jul
18
2020
John Lewis
JOHN LEWIS by John Darkow, politicalcartoons.com
May
1
2019
Maduro and Military Ride Starving Venezuela in Brutal Cartoon Satire
MADUROSUPPORTE- RS by Arend van Dam, politicalcartoons.com
Arend van Dam's cartoon shows Maduro and military riding a starving 'Venezuela' figure on all fours, leash in hand, highlighting oppression and hunger in South America amid opposition from Guaidó and Lopez.
Dec
18
2018
Wild Ride: Government Crises and Wall Street Volatility in Koterba's Cartoon
A WILD RIDE by Jeff Koterba, politicalcartoons.com
Jeff Koterba captures the chaos of 2018 politics in this roller coaster cartoon, where riders plummet down red tracks, their faces twisted in alarm. The speech bubble from one passenger confuses the 'govern by crisis' ride with the 'Wall Street' ride, tying into tags like government shutdown, Congress, and stock market. Amusement park elements underscore the wild ups and downs of economy and immigration issues. The illustration, dated December 18, 2018, uses bold lines and exaggerated expressions to satirize how political instability mirrors Wall Street volatility. This piece from the Omaha World-Herald blends humor with commentary on governing amid constant crises.
Feb
7
2018
Stock Market Roller Coaster: Erasing the Upswing in Wild Ride
Bruce Plante, PoliticalCartoons.com
Bruce Plante's 2018 cartoon captures the stock market's wild ride on a roller coaster plunging steeply, with passengers in panic. A giant pencil labeled 'market upswing' erases the upward track, highlighting Wall Street volatility and the erasure of gains. Tags like stock market, roller coaster, Wall Street, stock-market-2018, market upswing, and investor fear underscore the satire on financial instability. The image uses simple lines and exaggerated expressions to convey the terror of sudden downturns, a common theme in economic cartoons that resonates with audiences watching their portfolios tumble.
Policy Riders Overwhelm Year End Omnibus Budget Bill
RJ Matson, Portland, ME
Policy Riders Overwhelm Year End Omnibus Budget Bill-COLOR
RJ Matson, Portland, ME
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