Vulture Capitalism

It's delightful to watch the remaining Republican presidential candidates tear into Mitt on his previous incarnation as a vulture capitalist. All of a sudden these otherwise uber Social Darwinists take issue with the lack of virtue in big fish gobbling up little fish. Watching this fratricide unfold, so we're told, is a great gift to the Democrats and Obama, who will be able to take the moral high ground in advocating their version of capitalism for the 21st century. The only problem is they take money from the same vested interests and have about as little regard for the poor and working class. I almost put Obama in the 'toon as a vulture, asking Romney, "What took you so long? There's plenty to go around." Maybe I'll save that for the general election campaign...

Flip-Floppin' Mitt

It seems inevitable to me that politicians, with all of their twisting, turning and wiggling, wind up "assuming the position." Poor Mitt is just a bit more egregious than most. There's nothing wrong with changing one's views, especially if the change is a result of some reflection and learning. Somehow, though, I'm not sure those are two words in Mitt's vocabulary. Sorry for the long hiatus. Holidays kept me very busy padding my waistline and catching up on much needed sleep. Hope everyone has a joyous New Year. Looks to be a good one for cartoonists as the politicians race for the "bottom" in their ongoing crusade to dumb down our civic culture.

Ho-Ho-Condo

Nothing like some carbon-based fuel industry-funded denial to ruin our global environment and our favorite holiday. Not that they really care, but the flat-earther, creationist, gun-lovin', tin foil hat wearin', gas guzzlin', SUV-drivin' knuckle draggers are only a few decades a way from forcing ol' Sanit Nic into retirement. I guess he'll RIF all the elves, outsource toy production to a sweatshop in Southeast Asia, and then live the life of leisure on Calle Ocho.

Cave-In

Is it any surprise that the Obama Administration has once again talked the talk but then walked away from doing the right thing? Evidently the investigation into the Upper Big Branch mine disaster was thorough, balanced and set up a criminal case against Massey Energy that was, to use the immortal words of George Tenet, a slam dunk for the Justice Department's prosecution. But it was not meant to be. It was all much too scary for the weak-kneed "centrist" Obama administration, facing a stiff re-election campaign, so justice for the dead miners and their grieving families will have to wait for...oh never mind. Don't bother waiting. It ain't gonna happen, not under the administration of what Cornell West has rightly labeled the "Black Mascot for Corporate America."

Stocking Sucker

Last week, the Newt rolled out his next big idea on urban development and poverty alleviation: undo over a century of progress and reform by doing away with child labor laws and putting poor kids to work. Brilliant! And just to make it cost-efficient, we can put them to work in their very own (soon-to-be privatized, I'm sure) schools as janitors. Why didn't I think of that? I'd write more...but I need to call my kids' school principal now and pass on this gem of an "innovation."

Eye of a Newt

Before inking this, I scanned a few of the recent cartoons done on Gingrich's candidacy...and most focused on his excess baggage. What about the fact that he's a heartless, slimy, ammoral opportunist? In a word, a Republican. Hope y'all had a good Turkey Day. Gobble, gobble. Slither, Slither.

Wall Street Bankers' Revenge

I feel so bad for those Wall Street fat cats, and the politicians who love them. Those pesky protesters are making their cushy existence just a mite uncomfortable with their occupations and insistence on moral behavior.Boo hoo frickin' hoo. I guess to those to whom much is given, they should just to take the money and run. Needless to say, this cartoon came to me as an inspiration in the place where I do my best thinking...