right and wrong

AI superintelligence still needs a moral compass
WHAT GOOD IS SUPERINTELLIGENCE IF IT DOESN'T KNOW RIGHT FROM WRONG by John Darkow, politicalcartoons.com
Developers continue racing to create advanced AI systems with greater capabilities. The core challenge remains embedding ethical judgment and moral reasoning into machines that process data at superhuman speed. Without that foundation, even the most powerful systems risk operating without regard for right and wrong. The cartoon highlights this persistent gap between technical achievement and ethical grounding.
Apr
27
2026
Trump and King Charles in Bizarre Crown Swap Satire
Marian Kamensky, Austria
Marian Kamensky's cartoon depicts Trump holding a jeweled crown over King Charles's head while King Charles extends a crown of thorns, set against US and UK flags. The image, tagged Trump, King Charles, MAGA terror, Doctor Jesus, fascism, shows King Charles in a suit with pants down, standing in a basin on a spiked stool. This setup underscores themes of painful power exchanges, with Trump in a robe-like garment. The dark background and illuminated halo add to the satirical edge, commenting on political alliances and suffering in leadership.
FBI's Kash Patel Fails Sobriety Test in Hilarious Defamation Satire
RJ Matson, Portland, ME
R.J. Matson's cartoon depicts Director Kash Patel behind an FBI desk, his nose elongated like Pinocchio's, as he mangles a sobriety test phrase: 'Watch me tip the touch of my nose!' The setup labels it Step 1: Deny you have a problem, with a defamation lawsuit paper slipping away. American and FBI flags frame the scene, tying into tags like Federal Bureau of Investigation, Kash Patel, field sobriety test, intoxication, drinking problem, and criminal justice. This visual pokes at perceptions of denial in leadership, blending humor with commentary on domestic policy without overreaching into unseen motives.
Socially Conscious Stocks
Harley Schwadron, CagleCartoons.com
Mar
30
2026
Trump's Regime Change: Falling into the Polls Abyss
TRUMP'S REGIME CHANGE by Dave Whamond, politicalcartoons.com
Dave Whamond's Trump regime change cartoon depicts the ex-president caricature plummeting down a jagged red line labeled 'POLLS' across a simplified map of the Persian Gulf region, including Strait of Hormuz, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, UAE, and Oman. The speech bubble exclaims 'Not that kind of REGIME CHANGE!' in a clear pun on foreign policy term versus political fortunes. This political satire captures the visual wordplay with Trump in suit and tie, mid-fall with a starburst impact, against a grid background. The dry humor lands on current events without overstatement, fitting newspaper syndication. Tags like regime change pun, Trump falling polls, Middle East map cartoon, satirical Trump caricature, polls decline illustration, and editorial cartoon Trump downfall emphasize the image's SEO potential.
Trump Beckons ICE 'Girl' in Biting Political Cartoon Satire
Rick McKee, CagleCartoons.com
This political cartoon features Donald Trump coaxing a dog-like figure with Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's face, donned in an ICE cap and DHS tag, gripping a gun on a leash— a sharp satire on immigration enforcement and border control. The image lampoons the Trump administration's hardline stance on deportation and US politics, using caricature to underscore the dehumanizing aspects of border patrol. With elements of political humor, it critiques how figures like AOC are portrayed in opposition, blending viral meme potential with editorial cartoon flair. The scene evokes questions about power dynamics in immigration policy, making it a timely piece for discussions on satire and governance.
Feb
17
2026
Election Results
Harley Schwadron, CagleCartoons.com
Feb
10
2026
Vote Conscience
Harley Schwadron, CagleCartoons.com
US vehicle nears cluster of warning signs on road
US HEADED IN WRONG DIRECTION by John Darkow, politicalcartoons.com
A vehicle marked USA proceeds along a paved road lined with hazard signs including dead end steep decline wrong way do not enter road closed ahead and under construction. A speech bubble from the vehicle states it might be going in the wrong direction but making good time. The scene is dated October 22 2025 and ties to recent polls on national direction.
Sep
18
2025
Pat Bagley's 'King Trump' Cartoon Skewers MAGA Censorship with Jester Executions
KING TRUMP by Pat Bagley, politicalcartoons.com
Pat Bagley's 'King Trump' captures a regal Donald Trump caricature seated on an ornate golden throne marked with a prominent 'T,' his expression stern as he grips a smoking pistol. Surrounding the throne's base lie several jester figures in black-and-white outfits, sprawled lifelessly with red blood spots, evoking themes of comedy suppression. Tags like Kimmel, Colbert, and Charlie Kirk hint at late-night hosts and conservative voices, but the image sticks to visible elements: the king's red robe, ermine trim, and the smoky aftermath. This piece comments on cancel culture, GOP dynamics, MAGA loyalty, hate, humor, and first amendment issues without overt labels, relying on caricature for impact. The dry wit underscores a tyrant's intolerance for jesters, a straightforward jab at power and censorship.
Trump Drags Epstein List in Meeting with King Charles III
TRUMP MEETS WITH KING CHARLES III by Christo Komarnitski, politicalcartoons.com
Christo Komarnitski's cartoon captures Trump in a vulnerable, naked state, wearing only a red cap and holding a staff topped with a globe, symbolizing perhaps world domination ambitions. He drags a long train labeled 'Epstein list,' tying into scandals from Epstein connections. Facing him is King Charles III, depicted in formal attire with a crown, during what metadata calls a Trump UK visit. The tags like USA, UK, royal, crown highlight the diplomatic yet satirical encounter. Dry humor shines through the exaggerated features and absurd situation, poking at political figures' baggage. This piece fits political cartoon traditions, blending current events with visual wit.
The Resolution Before Us
RJ Matson, Portland, ME
World Leaders Laugh as Trump Claims They Mock 'Us'
WORLD LAUGHING AT TRUMP by Pat Bagley, politicalcartoons.com
On September 2 2025 Pat Bagley depicts Donald Trump insisting the world laughs at the United States while Indian Prime Minister Modi, Chinese President Xi and Russian President Putin visibly mock him. The cartoon highlights Trump's use of the royal we amid ongoing tariff disputes and diplomatic friction with those nations.
Apr
16
2025
IRS Staff Reductions: Mailman Drags Tax Returns to Empty Building
RJ Matson, Portland, ME
R.J. Matson's IRS staff reductions cartoon shows a postal worker hauling a huge blue bag marked 'TAX RETURNS' and 'United States Postal Service' up grand steps to a columned building signed 'DOGE IRS Internal Revenue Service.' An older man in a suit at the top yells, 'Didn't anyone tell you? Nobody works here anymore!' Papers spill from the bag as the worker climbs. This dry humor piece captures government understaffing with a sharp, insider poke at federal bureaucracy, blending tax season frustration with visual satire on empty offices. The Doge meme twist on the IRS logo adds a layer of modern absurdity to the scene.
Jesus and Musk and the Great Debate
JESUS AND MUSK AND THE GREAT DEBATE by Taylor Jones, politicalcartoons.com
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