In Honor of Al Jaffee
The image below is probably the most politically incorrect graphic the great comic artist Al Jaffee ever produced. Originally published in a special issue of MAD magazine in 1971, it brought protests for its seeming disrespectful tone. It even launched a brief FBI investigation into possible political subversion. So, why am I bringing it up? 2 reasons. First, Mr. Jaffee just celebrated his 95th birthday. Second, In all of the turmoil of the Election, it is important that the pledge be for all people. Not just the moneyed elite. More importantly, to weed out infection the poisons of bigotry by all people need to be aired. Burying thoughts and ideas through euphemisms and language discussion allow the opinions to fester. The quote "Just because you silence a man does not mean you convert him" very much applies. Donald Trump has made efforts to silence his critics. His critics have made a double effort to silence. him. And nothing gets done.
sad:) great take on the theme!
ReplyDeleteThis is haunting, brilliantly written, and I love it.
ReplyDeleteKathy
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I like this very much, looks are very much deceiving. Especially in homes.
ReplyDeleteTrue.
DeleteThe inspiration for this was a runaway girl in Atlanta a few years ago. She was twelve when she disappeared, but the picture used for the news was from a couple of years earlier. The eyes still haunt me today.
BTW, the girl was recovered a few months later in reasonably good shape. She had met a guy (about 18) on MySpace who actually did take pretty good care of her.