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Cartoon: Welfare vs Wealthfare
If you enjoy these cartoons, and can spare it, please support my Patreon! A $1 pledge really matters. Another collaboration with Rachel Swirsky! I don’t have much to say about the politics of this issue that isn’t covered in the … Continue reading
Posted in Cartooning & comics, Economics and the like
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Cartoon: The Two Party System
In my youth, I was very tempted by third parties. Not so much nowadays. But this cartoon isn’t about that; it’s about the ridiculous choice between two major parties, one of which is a bit technocratic and complacent, the other … Continue reading
Posted in Cartooning & comics, Economics and the like, Elections and politics
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Cartoon: Equal Opportunity
Transcript of cartoon: The cartoon shows two men. The first man, a young man wearing a suit and tie, is clean-shaven with short hair, and is standing near a park bench, talking on his cell phone. Seated on the park … Continue reading
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Greece and Democracy
I’ve been following the news from Greece with horrified fascination. A few quick thoughts: 1) I don’t think there’s any legitimate argument in favor of austerity anymore – even the IMF admits that austerity is incredibly harmful. 2) And yet, … Continue reading
Posted in Economics and the like, International issues
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