Nov
14
2023
world economic crisis
Feb
16
2019
Randall Enos captures the Venezuela political scene with a massive black elephant labeled Venezuelan oil reserves dominating the frame, its fuse-like trunk dripping, symbolizing potential explosion. Labeled figures include Maduro pushing against a structure, an Uncle Sam character in stars-and-stripes attire grappling with him, and Guaido tumbling below. The title Elephant in the Room underscores the obvious yet ignored factor of oil in the coup dynamics. Tags like Venezuela, Nicolas Maduro, Juan Guaido, oil reserves, and US involvement frame the satire on international politics. The woodcut style adds a stark, dramatic tone to the commentary on resource-driven conflicts.
Dec
18
2018
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.
Jul
16
2017
Arcadio Esquivel's cartoon depicts Nicolas Maduro guzzling from a Venezuelan flag-painted oil barrel, a blunt take on corruption and government resource drain. Tags like Venezuela, oil, and socialism highlight the satire's focus on economic mismanagement. Its simple composition offers dry humor amid crisis commentary.
Jan
19
2017
Jun
21
2012
Jan
26
2012
