Last Updated: 10/20/2008 12:00:00 AM
Posted By: Peggy on Monday, October 20, 2008
Wow, I didn't know racist cartoons were allowed on Caglepost. Surprised you didn't show him eating fried chicken.
Posted By: Eric on Tuesday, October 21, 2008
Wow, I can't believe how racist this is. How could it still be posted! Please remove this cartoon
Posted By: Jabrwock on Tuesday, October 21, 2008
It's not racist, they're implying he's drinking the "krazy" kool-aid that delusional cultists drink in order to "ascend" to the mothership.
Posted By: Dauric on Tuesday, October 21, 2008
Uh, actually Jabrwock "Kool-Aid Drinking..." is part of the racist stereotype. There is a tinge of Jamestown in it, but the racism is there.
Posted By: brian on Tuesday, October 21, 2008
why would they allow this bulls@#t to be printed. does the kkk work here or what?
Posted By: ME on Tuesday, October 21, 2008
As a black man, I was VERY offended when I seen this "cartoon." I would like for this cartoon to be removed IMMEDIATELY.
Posted By: Celeste on Tuesday, October 21, 2008
This is nothing. Barack is more racist than this cartoon, just ask uncle Jeremiah!!Powell jumped on the bandwagon, it's not about "race". Sure!!
Posted By: karina on Tuesday, October 21, 2008
I'm not a black man, but I think this cartoon is very offensive. What in hell possessed anyone to put this up? I know, I know, freedom of expression. and it's poking fun at the stupid idea that Powell endorsed Obama because they are both black, but I don't think this cartoon is effective enough to convey that. It just looks like someone saw an opportunity to be racist and be covered by "well I'm MOCKING those who think this is racially motivated, duh!!" Poor judgment, badly done.
Posted By: Good Life on Tuesday, October 21, 2008
Ok, I'm not black. What is offensive about this? I'm asking out of ignorance. I keep running into things that have no racial meaning to me but I'm told are offensive. And when I ask minority friends they just shake their head and say "overly pc". Would someone give me a complete list of everything that everyone can be offended by?
Posted By: Jack Sprat on Tuesday, October 21, 2008
It's only racist if it's about my "people". Perhaps we could have a white guy mixing up a batch of AIDS to wipe out "black people" as the rev Wright said, surely that wouldn't be too racist.
"As a black man, I was VERY offended when I seen this "cartoon." Perhaps as I am when I watch BET comedians "dis" whites. Oh, I guess I can turn the channel. Suck it up and get on with your life.
Posted By: T Sand on Tuesday, October 21, 2008
This has got to be one of the best political cartoons of the year except for one error… it should be grape Kool-aid.
Posted By: Gene on Tuesday, October 21, 2008
The mind of a Liberal is truly a frightening thing! If you interpret this to be an overtly racist cartoon, you are beyond help! Please don't vote, we need rational minds to select our next President, whomever that may be.
Posted By: Tyrone on Tuesday, October 21, 2008
I consider myself liberal-moderate and I don't find the cartoon offensive or racist. It is not racist because it does NOT imply that one's race is superior to another, nor does it imply hatred or intolerance. It is simply pointing out that Powel drank the Kool-aid of the Obama cult and is now on board. Perhaps the artist inadvertently pointed out a stereotype about Kool-aid and the association with African American’s, which is no different than Paul Mooney stating that white people have a crazy obsession with their pets. Both are hilarious, even if unintentional.Lighten up people and learn to laugh at our differences.
Posted By: j.m. mosley on Tuesday, October 21, 2008
There is nothing Racist about this cartoon.It just shows Powell showing his true colors.
Posted By: Jay on Tuesday, October 21, 2008
White kids drink cool-aid too!
Posted By: pop on Tuesday, October 21, 2008
So, people who happen to be white. When you vote for white politicians is it only because they are white? I am tired of people like Celeste implying that the only reason black/brown americans may vote for Obama is because he is black. Please wake up. What are Powells true colors? RED, WHITE and BLUE? This cartoon is offensive to me but funny to others-- fine. What is more offensive is the fact that here in America the land of the free, we have divided ourselves into two parties we are so much more than the parties. Be well.
Posted By: Ron Shay on Wednesday, October 22, 2008
Let's see now, talking about racism.. 98% of blacks suppport Omamma, Colin is black... Hum? Any racism there I wonder?
Posted By: OBAMA4PRESIDENT on Wednesday, October 22, 2008
This cartoon was meant to be racist and offend and whoever can't see that and disagree...well I mean speaks for itself. I am a Black woman and I offended No am I Proud yes this is just more intimidation from White America cause once again a BLACK MAN educated and qualified is about to come in and take over and DOMINATE just like we do everything else we've took from yall... I can't wait it just keeps getting better and better. So go ahead keep up he racist antics... it just lets us know how miserable your little lives will be on Nov 4th once the white house becomes the Black House (oops I guess that was racist LOL) Be Blessed
Posted By: Jabrwock on Wednesday, October 22, 2008
Which is more likely. That the artist was trying to be a racist by going "Hyuck, lookit Powell, he's so BLACK! Let's give him some fried chicken next time, you betcha!", or instead "Wow, a staunch Republican endorsing an extremely liberal Democrat, I wonder how much of Jim Jones' 'crazy-juice' he's been drinking?"Sometimes racism is in the eye of the beholder.You know, I've never understood the whole "Kool-Aid" thing with black stereotyping. Is it something to do with the watermelon (not that I understand the watermelon thing either)?
Posted By: Gina - NJ on Wednesday, October 22, 2008
How the HELL is this posted. I mean... I get what is being said but I'm sorry it has racism written all over it. Needs to be re-evaluated.
Posted By: rapheal delaghetto on Wednesday, October 22, 2008
aye you bitch ass nigga u hella fucked up fo that koolaid shit u a real hoe nigga fo dat
Posted By: big wrom on Wednesday, October 22, 2008
rahpeal delaghetto u is a bitch ass hoe niggah BITCH
Posted By: BigPanda of Chaotic Nature on Wednesday, October 22, 2008
as an Albino-African American is see this cartoon not as a racial slur, but as a sad, sad cry for attention.I mean really....REALLY? Two men share the same race and THAT is what people notice. Not the views...not each mans beliefs...No, we focus because both men are black. THAT factor is what gets peoples attention. I mean did anyone even stop to think Powell might endorse Obama because that share the same views on what direction to take this country? (nope) Or maybe that Powell RESPECTS Obama? (no way) Or maybe that Powell feels that Obama is simply the man for the job? (nope again) Everyone sees a black man siding with another black.Tis a sad day indeed. People have been taking side in politics for years. Race seems to became an issue when any color other that white enters the picture. -_-
Posted By: JP on Wednesday, October 22, 2008
Well, I knew that McCoy was Republican base don all his other cartoons, but Racist as well. This cartoon is despicable in its racial overtures and is definitely not fit to be posted on this website. There is free speech, but this borders on hate.
Posted By: Lindsay Barnes on Wednesday, October 22, 2008
Okay, I am highly offended by this cartoon. Not only is this racist degrading but how dare you bring Colin Powell into this cartoon. Colin Powell is being underminded in this cartoon and is now being seen as someone who only supports Obama because he is black which is not true. Powell has been a friend of Obama for years. And I am caucausian and I LOVEEEEE ME SOME KOOLAID. This cartoon crossed the line. Yeah I understand the humor in it but it is too much and a scary thought that people think because of race people support other people.Obama is the shit.
Posted By: Dr. David Mulholland on Wednesday, October 22, 2008
WOW! Talk about a racist piece of work. The implication is that General Powell( for whom I have the greatest respect as a former Army Captain myself) would lower himself to back someone strictly on the basis of race. Highly insulting. Way over the line. This is not humor!
Posted By: Jack Sprat on Wednesday, October 22, 2008
I see all the racists are still seeing racism in all they disagree with. I remember the Liberal cartoon of Mr & Ms BO in the oral office with cartoon appropriate dress, Cagle had to draw 3 additional 'toons to explain why it wasn't racist so that the Loon Beams could "understand", didn't work then either, waste of ink. If you're racist you see everything through that prism.
Posted By: proud(2)be:-)free on Wednesday, October 22, 2008
As an American, white or black or any creed for that matter, I think the point about this cartoon is being missed. It's an opinion of the cartoonist. Just that!! We as black Americans can't blame others for something we say about ourselves. I don't think we are the only race that like kool-aid. The same goes for chicken and any other stereo-type for that matter. How arrogant of us. Start with believing that this does not apply to you, even if others think differently.P.S. Change comes from within. Meaning we have to stop stereo-typing our selves!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! That goes double 4 all black entertainers that us the "N" word!!!!!!!!!
Posted By: Tania on Wednesday, October 22, 2008
Ok I am not black but I was very offended by this cartoon and by some of the posts that are up here. Of course this is very racist! Would white people be happy if it was John Mccain and President bush discussing politics with a box of crackers. I do not think so. This was a very poor display of what the artist was trying to convey. I understand that everyone is entitled to their own opinions but please do not display them if you know that there are people who have been dealing with racism for hundreds of years. The race of the man does not matter! Its his veiws and ideas that matter! So before you think about saying or creating some of the most ignorant displays I have ever seen, think about it. Do you know for a fact that the endorsment is becuase of race or are you afraid to have someone of a different color displaying more values? A person who may come to be the next president of the united states!!!!
Posted By: Stug on Wednesday, October 22, 2008
As some have said, the cartoon is an obvious play on the Jim Jones / Jamestown tragedy. Drinking the "Kool-Aid" has become synonymous with buying into a stupid or self-destructive idea. Jack and I have traded Dem vs. GOP kool-aid barbs before as I recall, it is merely a metaphor.As to racism, I don't see it, at least not in this 'toon. Dauric (by the way, nice to see you again) stated that the Kool-Aid does have racial overtones. I live in the south, and I've got to say that I've never heard of Kool-Aid being associated with racism. Maybe it's a Northern/inner-city racism thing?So many people are crying about the black vote going to Obama because he's black. I'm sure that that does have some effect. I imagine that the black vote would have, for the most part, gone to the Democratic nominee regardless of who it was. The fact that Obama is of African descent probably has a lot more to do with the upsurge in voter registration as opposed to where the votes would be cast.Besides, I've heard plenty of "good ol' boys" state outright that they will not vote for Obama because he's black. So, as shallow and misguided a setiment as it is, racism is alive and well on both sides of the lines, both color and party. Hopefully those people who would allow that to be the deciding issue are in the minority.I understand that most Republicans have to grasp at the racism angle of Powell endorsing Obama. It is much easier to swallow that load of BS than to admit the fact that their chosen candidate is so badly out of touch with what would be the best course for our country at this point in time that the one of the most widely respected military men of our age, a man whose devotion to and service to his country is unquestionable, a man whose credibility is beyond reproach, a staunch Republican who served in the cabinet of the sitting President and has seen the GOP political machine and its inevitable endpoint for himself, has endorsed Senator Obama as the best man for the job of POTUS.Personally I think the cartoon would have been more accurate if it depicted Powell disdainfully knocking aside the hand proffering a full glass of red Kool-Aid, showing the fact that he has chosen to refuse to continue drinking the GOP Kool-Aid.For those who feel that McCain/Palin are the correct choice to lead the country, have another glass. Lets hope, for all of our sakes, that you are in the minority also.
Posted By: Sure on Wednesday, October 22, 2008
He who Laughs last, Laughs Best. You can draw all you want but Barack is about to be President of the United States of America. Ha, Ha, Ha, Ha - Well I feel much better, what about you- I'll drink to that?
Posted By: B-Mac on Wednesday, October 22, 2008
I'm a black male and when I first saw the cartoon the first thing that popped into my head was the stereotype that black people love Kool-Aid. Then after reading another comment it occurred to me that the joke the cartoonist was probably going for was a Jim Jones reference. I do agree that those who jumped on the Palin bandwagon are more guilty of drinking the Kool-Aid than anyone.
Posted By: Donn_1 on Wednesday, October 22, 2008
1. The Jamestown Cocktail was purple not "red".2. The jar clearly states Kool-Aid not Power-Aid, Krazy -Aid maybe it was Hater-aid3. Just as many blacks live in trailors as whites and whites in the projects as blacks and they all drink Kool-aidThose feigning blindness or ignorance to this subtle rascism, may you be blessed with intraspect to find and be true to yourself.If this was an attempt at Jim Jones-esque levity, it still implies that "whomever" is serving Mr. Powell the "red" Kool-aid intends his demise and to infere a broader application, the demise of the American people.If this is not Jones-esque humor, then what else can it be interpreted as other than a cartoonist's sad attempt at a comedic racial slur.Everybody who "got it", "GOT IT". Either way, you chuckled or got P.O.'ed.Give me the red Kool-aid, better to look good in your casket than to HAVE TO HAVE a closed casket."Red" not a "flavor" you like?; Move to Alaska.
Posted By: ME on Wednesday, October 22, 2008
This cartoon is very racist and i was unaware there were so many ignorant OR RACIST people that would have the audacity to publicly say otherwise. "Racism", BY DEFINITION, has more meanings than implication of one race superior to another. This form of racism is called "PREJUDICE"... How do ANY of you commenting on this cartoon know that Obama and Powell even like kool-aid??? Or is that a "PRE-JUDGED" assumption that all black people drink kool-aid??? This is racism... and I am VERY offended. Anyone who believes otherwise is either ignorant, stupid, or racist themselves. As far as Powell supporting Obama simply because of his color is COMPLETELY ASININE. Collen Powell is a seasoned and highly respected politician, and to think that he would publicly endorse Obama just because of his race is ridiculous. I am a republican, as well as a black man, and I am voting Obama. Not because of race, but because I am hoping for a drastic change in our economy larger than McCain can provide. AND FOR JACK SPRAT...State how you feel homie... dont address ANYTHING towards me or copy any of my words anywhere... Im not the type to "suck anything up" and u dont know me. Please dont make this personal... But if you would like to do so... My email is kkuhn@email.lynn.edu. We may surely exchange information to make this a less formal conversation "Face-to-face".
This cartoon is very racist and i was unaware there were so many ignorant OR RACIST people that would have the audacity to publicly say otherwise. "Racism", BY DEFINITION, has more meanings than implication of one race superior to another. This form of racism is called "PREJUDICE"... How do ANY of you commenting on this cartoon know that Obama and Powell even like kool-aid??? Or is that a "PRE-JUDGED" assumption that all black people drink kool-aid??? This is racism... and I am VERY offended. Anyone who believes otherwise is either ignorant, stupid, or racist themselves. As far as Powell supporting Obama simply because of his color is COMPLETELY ASININE. Collen Powell is a seasoned and highly respected politician, and to think that he would publicly endorse Obama just because of his race is ridiculous. I am a republican, as well as a black man, and I am voting Obama. Not because of race, but because I am hoping for a drastic change in our economy larger than McCain can provide. AND FOR JACK SPRAT...State how you feel homie... dont address ANYTHING towards me or copy any of my words anywhere... Im not the type to "suck anything up" and u dont know me. Please dont make this personal... But if you would like to do so... My email is kmkst9@excite.com. We may surely exchange information to make this a less formal conversation "Face-to-face".
Posted By: k on Wednesday, October 22, 2008
This is not racist. so the people who are freaking out over how racist it is you can stop. It's saying that he is a democrat and he drinks Kool aid to get stupid.
HEY JACK SPRAT...I sincerely apologize if I offended you, or came across as confrontational. You are most definitely entitled to your own opinion. Once again, I apologize...
Posted By: Good Life on Wednesday, October 22, 2008
Wow does this mean anyone who doesn't see a connection with kool-aid and African Americans is racist? I didn't have a clue that Black kids drank more kool-aid than white kids. Could I get a list of other things are associated with African Americans that I need to avoid? My Black brother-in-law just laughed and said that some people are too sensitive and too pc.As with many others I saw Jonestown.
Posted By: avh on Wednesday, October 22, 2008
These cartoonist know what they are doing. They know all about symbolism and how to get the message across that they want to portray. They know all about cultural stereotypes and images in America. You can't tell me that the fact that this could be seen as racist never crossed the artist mind. He should have know better. If you don't believe this is racist stand outside a McCain rally and see how many times those people bring up the kool-aid and black people. If you also think that African Americans are too sensitive when they see images like this then you obviously have no idea what it means to be black and face racism on a daily basis. It isn't you fault. Ignorance is never the fault of the ignorant.
ME No need to apologize, don't make no never mind to me. My pique wasn't with you personally, but the thought you expressed, which is just a microcosm of other statements posted, or I would have addressed to you personally. I have many friends who are Americans of African decent that are brothers of another mother, having spent years helping each other with problems and finding solutions, I have more than once been honored to be a guest in their homes. I speak as plainly to them as I do here. The simple secret we seemed to find is to unite in our concerns and not find hatred in our differences. Oddly they told me things I didn’t want to hear either. There are, to be sure there are race baiters, black and white. I am ambivalent about the picture, as I’ve stated. So the impact is what you bring to the table. All in all, a sincerely sad commentary on “race” dialogues, I’m deeply offended by the smut on TV, I don’t demand them to take it off, I just turn the channel. Each of my friends have made something of their lives by their own force, they often thank many, but it is them themselves who have beaten some life and death odds and won for themselves and their families. I did mean what I said, if I look for crap, I’ll find it. They black and white looked for a fulfilling life. Fortunately I’m too stupid to know who the right person is to “hate”. I’m not voting for obama, but because I don’t believe in his socialist platform, not because of his race, but because of what I see as the content of his character, or lacking there of, and I see many Blogs of Americans of African decent who agree with me. Routinely I’m called a racist, JJ and Sharpton took the sting of that out of me, and I have always respected people of all backgrounds, until they proved themselves other wise. Have a great day : )
Posted By: VP on Wednesday, October 22, 2008
YOU RACIST BASTARDS NEED TO GO TO HELL. HOW DARE YOU KEEP US AS YOURE FOOT STOOL AND THINK WE ARE GOING TO KEEP TAKING IT! YOU BASTARDS HAVE THE NERVE TO WONDER WHY WE CALL YOU BLOND HAIR, BLUE EYED, DEVILS, WELL THIS IS WHY! YOU CAN SAY THIS SHIT BEHIND A BLOG, BUT YOURE TO MUCH OF A PUNK TO SAY THIS TO A REAL BLACKMAN! I CANT WAIT TILL SHIT HITS THE FAN, CUZ THATS YO ASS!WE AINT MARCHING THIS TIME, WE ARE GONNA GET YOU BASTARDS! FUCK ALL YALL PECKER WOODS!
Posted By: Gene on Wednesday, October 22, 2008
I often check out Cagle Cartoons and, BY FAR, the vast amount of political cartoons presented in this forum are vicious, nasty, insulting, unmitigated attacks on Conservatives and Republican candidates and voters. And, typically, on those occasions when the reader is invited to either comment or view submitted comments, I often find that no one has responded.But, conversely, when the rare Conservative cartoonist appears in this publication, it takes me half-an-hour to scroll through the hate-filled, totally irrational musings of the "highly offended" Liberal/Democrat viewers of this site. I see a pattern! From people who won't allow a Conservative speaker on university campuses (or worse, make the occasion a pie-throwing event), to bands of rioters who try to shut down a town that hosts a Republican convention, or sneak into planned speaking engagements with the intent of disrupting those speeches, the Party and people who have little tolerance for free speech, or the right to possess an opposing opinion, are invariably the Democrats and Liberals.For years Liberals and Democrats have identified Republicans as, "Angry, White people". It's time to bury that old canard. As this commentary thread, and the other examples I cited amply show, there's nothing as angry as the loony Left!
Posted By: Sara Williams on Thursday, October 23, 2008
This is absolutely the most offensive thing I have ever seen. To suggest that Colin Powell is simply supporting Obama because he is black is bad enough, but then to further illustrate this point by using a racist stereotype... Well, let me say that I am just terribly disappointed.
Posted By: Penny Forsythe on Thursday, October 23, 2008
I thought the cartoon was very racist.
Posted By: Jabrwock on Thursday, October 23, 2008
AVH, do these McCain rally attendees know something about Kool-Aid that the rest of us don't? I'm sure most of them don't get it, just like they laugh along with everyone else about "community organizers", even if they don't get the joke. They're desperate for something to mock, and so they *think* they get it, when really they're likely just as clueless as the rest, but don't want to admit it out of fear of not appearing "with it".
Posted By: Jack Sprat on Thursday, October 23, 2008
vp"WE ARE GONNA GET YOU BASTARDS!" Does that mean BO's "typical white woman" grandmother who looked after him when his mother, father and step-father abandoned him? Perhaps you'll get the "BLOND HAIR, BLUE EYED, DEVILS," half of BO? Even Powell is of mixed Jamaican ancestry. Why would any thinking person care for your point of view if you only regurgitate the point made by rev Wright and Minister Farrakhan, and how does that differ from the David Dukes and George Wallaces of this world? No one has the right in America to “be one man over another”, but many have and are trying. I wonder if you had the same outrage when Thomas, Steele, Rice, and even Powell were called everything but black, oreo, Uncle Tom’s, and even house “N”. or were you going to get them "BLOND HAIR, BLUE EYED, DEVILS," then? Racists are not “just white because they’re in power”, but any fool who hates some one because of the color of their skin whether white, black, yellow or red. For the Jonestown conspiracies theorists, black, white and red people died there, Ryan, a white congressman went there to get those of all colors out of a communist style “prison”, that wouldn’t let American citizens leave. The catastrophe came because Jones tried to establish a socialist/communist workers paradise and it, as always when we give up our sovereignty, failed.I see references all the time, of the left saying that “them religious right wingers drink someone’s kool-aid”, oddly not racist. I see Palin denigrated everyway possible to include a picture of her with the “c” word across the picture on a t-shirt, and porn films using her likeness, that however isn’t sexism, it’s humor. Again suck up and get on with your lives, there are real problems to deal with that will take all of us to solve, it would be helpful if you didn’t keep drilling holes in your half of the ship, just to get even with some unintended social slight, that adults would ignore.
Posted By: struggling American on Thursday, October 23, 2008
Unbeleiveable. Powell's opinion was important enough command time on Meet the Press and elicit long, useless drivel about white or black from over-opinionated bloggers. We are all going to use whatever thought processes and decision making ability we possess to decide for ourselves who will make the chagnes. Powell is entitled to his own belief system and can and should conclude for himself whom he will vote for. If Powell wants to vote for Obama, what's anyone's problem with it? Ssates voting along race lines? Why are voters motives being questioned? That is THE American's constituional right. There are bonified tax paying, naturalized, God fearing Americans effected by this Real Estate crisis and mortgage meltdown, facing unemployment, fighting foreclosures, coping with exorbitant medical expenses for families. There is a large part of America that cares less about white or black or Rupublican or Democrat and will choose the candidate they believe will truly make the difference.
Posted By: geoff on Thursday, October 23, 2008
I never find either of the McCoy's funny (except inadvertently, when they manage to highlight conservative stupidity). Humour is usually about inverting the status quo; think of carnival, the beggars playing king for a day... There's nothing funny about the rich & powerful poking fun at the poor & weak, because that's the way the real world is. It's like saying "Look at those poor people: aren't they funny because they have no homes, or they're too lazy to work, or they got conned royally on medical "insurance" or mortgages or some other scam"?& there's nothing particularly funny about ENRON or Exxon or Fanny Mae executives pocketing millions while everyone else gets screwed. What's kind of funny was how Powell was a "good N***" while he stood by Bush & lied to the UN; now he's a "bad N***" because he won't play "Uncle Tom" or "Steppin Fetchit" any more. So, McCoy here has to imply that, instead of going off the juice (i.e. seeing things clearly, now that he's out of the clutches of the "reality-making" GOP, having learned from all the lies he'd been fed while working for "the man"), he's actually on it...The "blood" around Colin's mouth looks unnecessarily sinister: what is McCoy suggesting? cannibalism? a geek at the circus, biting heads off chickens?Decidedly bad taste, if nothing else.
How many Canadian does it take to get 800,000 Rwandans murdered? Only one, if he’s under the racist organization, the UN, if he commands a whole "mob" of Belgians. Fortunately the French UN racists only take "salacious" pictures.
Posted By: Ashley Jennette on Thursday, October 23, 2008
THIS IS SO WRONG!! What a disgrace and a definite sign of racism, referring Kool-aid to people of color is ignorant. This needs to be taken down ASAP
Posted By: Zap on Thursday, October 23, 2008
Gary McCoy = ASSHOLE
Posted By: Cory on Thursday, October 23, 2008
Truely backwards and racist... an insight into brain dead middle america!
Posted By: Megan on Thursday, October 23, 2008
In my opinion, this has very little to do with racial stereotypes. The first thing that came to mind for me was the phrase "drinking the Kool-Aid" in reference to the Jonestown cult suicides:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kool-Aid#.22Drinking_the_Kool-Aid.22I think it has little to do with African-American stereotypes and more to do with the fact that Powell is drinking the Barack-Obama-is-the-best-thing-since-sliced-bread-how-did-we-ever-exist-as-a-nation-without-him-this-is-our-last-best-chance-to-elect-a-Black-president-so-we-better-support-him-see-I-told-you-racism-is-dead Kool-Aid, or even committing political suicide.I think it's MUCH MORE "an insight into brain dead middle america" to see everyone jumping to offended conclusions about racial stereotypes. The comments here are pathetic.
Posted By: ME on Thursday, October 23, 2008
VP...You have to be crazy to talk like that over a cartoon and a blog. I am a black man as well, and YES, this cartoon is very racist, but that is NOT the way to fight it. By your choice of words, you have allowed yourself to be viewed as the very same thing you are preaching against... A RACIST...
BTWThe Heavens Gate Cult also "drank the kool-aid" while waiting for the Haley-Bopp Comet before they commited suicide, all white liberal "intellectuals" from well to do homes. Let's get over this, it's unimportant. A McCain worker was attacked after her asslanent say a McCain sticker on her car, beat her stole $60 and scratched a "B" on her cheek, I quote, "Todd told police that the suspect, described only as a dark-skinned African-American man about 6 feet 4 inches tall, stole $60 from her and became enraged after seeing a bumper sticker supporting Republican Presidential Candidate John McCain on her car." http://cbs13.com/campaign08/mccain.volunteer.mutilated.2.847448.htmlNow that's racist, get the picture, we can do better than this.
Posted By: Roger on Thursday, October 23, 2008
Great!
Posted By: Gene on Friday, October 24, 2008
Under the category of, 'what’s sauce for the goose is sauce for the gander', how about this:As a white American who is proud of his racial and ethnic heritage, I must say that I have been severely and irreparably offended by the scathing remarks and vitriolic messages directed at Gary McCoy. These are obviously intended to imply racist, stereotypical views of Caucasians, and their place in our society...and I demand that they be removed immediately! If you hesitate to accede to my demand quickly enough, I will have a stinking hissy-fit!
Posted By: Tammy on Friday, October 24, 2008
Um. Wow. Black Stereotype=Kool-aid being the representation of poor black America...The kind of poor black America that votes for Obama.I find it hard to believe that this could ever be construed to mean anything else.If you grew up in the south, it's a no brainer. Kool-aid is a hate metaphor just like fried chicken, watermelon or greens.Sick.God forbid he made the choice to back Obama, because he knows the McCain ticket has no grounds to stand on in the area of foreign affairs and Obama would choose him for his cabinet. This is racist garbage.For Elaine: If you are reading this, you hate monger, keep passing this crap around work and I will report your ignorance to HR.
Posted By: jood42 on Friday, October 24, 2008
This cartoon is both idiotic and insulting. You wouldn't want to assume for even a moment that someone like Powell could make a decision based on logic, would you? No, it's easier to just look at his skin and assume he's being racist by endorsing the black candidate.The man came out with a TEN MINUTE EXPLANATION for why he's crossing party lines to vote for Obama, but apparently that's not good enough for you. Can you not even see how offensive that is?
Posted By: Chris on Friday, October 24, 2008
Hello all of you offended Liberal fascist. Mr. McCoy frequently uses KoolAid in a Jonestown way. Just research it.The implication is that Powell is committing suicide.You that are racially offended and posted here seem both lazy and pathetic.
Posted By: Newton on Friday, October 24, 2008
The question now a days becomes, what is not racist. Almost anything can be construed as racism, from how someone dresses, to what they choose to eat or drink, or even to the hobbies they enjoy. For a country that is transcending racism, we seem to find it an awful lot of it in everything we do.To be honest, and this may be my own ignorance, I had no idea that the concept of drinking Kool-Aid was an inherently racist action. I saw this as a reference to the cult actions, and viewed it as the artists statement that Powell bought into the Obama cult of personality. Some apparently viewed it as a statement so offensive and hate filled that it should be censured and removed. This I do not understand.We are at a cross roads. We can either avoid doing anything, so as to avoid being considered racist or sexist or age discriminatory, etc. We can give up the foods we enjoy because it might be considered racist. We can give up the drinks we enjoy because someone might be offended. We can give up the clothes we like as it might upset someone. We can avoid speaking our opinions because someone might be offended. Or we can engage in healthy debate and discourse, discussing issues, and laughing at our own foolishness, and accept people do things we won’t always agree with. If you recall, a while ago, several cartoonists in Belgium were the central of several issues to what they drew as well. Their cartoons were of a specific religious leader, yet people demanded they be censured as well (And they were much tamer than many things I see on here.) Most capitulated and withdrew the cartoons; in fact very few papers were willing to print them to avoid fanatical ire. Freedom of speech indeed, threatened by a vocal minority that deemed their opinions were greater than others, and then surrendered to those same.Now we are making cartoons again, and we now demand censure but from a different audience. At what point does it end? When no one, Liberal, Moderate or Conservative, is allowed to voice an opinion without being branded as something terrible?
Posted By: LogicIsPower on Friday, October 24, 2008
Racism. . . . ewwww! and yuck!
Posted By: ME on Friday, October 24, 2008
TO JACK SPRAT...Hey buddy. Did you catch the update on the "McCain Supporter Beating?" It was a fake!!! And did you happen to catch the description she gave the police??? Six feet four inches, 200 lbs, **BLACK MAN*!!! Yes Mr. Jack Sprat, you are definitely correct... That is racism. Get the picture? I am praying it gets better than this.
(Rosewood all over again)
Posted By: goldmon3 on Friday, October 24, 2008
Had the Kool-Aid been grape, I would have gotten the Jonestown connection, but red has a racist overtone. The beauty of this country is that you are allowed to your opinion. What you are not allowed to do is yell "kill him" and "cut off his head" at public rallies. Because McCain did not admonish or control his audiences and has conducted a hate-mongering campaign, General Colin Powell, a long-time and respected Republican has endorsed a Democratic candidate. It had nothing to do with race or Kool-Aid. It had everything to do with General Powell's opinion of the McCain-Palin ticket. Contrary to die-hard Republican thought, Republicans can have opinions that differ from Republican Party opinions.
Posted By: Jack Sprat on Friday, October 24, 2008
ME That was a racist act and the young lady has been charged with filing a false report. Unfortunately we've had this on both sides, haven't we. As I have already said we need to get above this, I think we can both agree on that. Be happy to discuss if you'd like.
To Jack Spratt:1. Is Jamaican a race?2. About the McCain campaign worker who was attacked...this is the RESULT of racism in the Americas, not the cause.
I think I remember another white lady...seems like she drove her car off a dock to drown her 2 children--wanted freedom from the responsibility--oh, yes, she said a black man stole her car with the children in it. And some east coast guy murdered his wife and said a black man car jacked them when they found his wife dead in the car. God knows how many black men were "profiled" or "Rodney King-ed" for that or for the McCain supporter false report. And NO we have not had this on both sides.
PLEASE READ...to NEWTON...Great point Mr. Newton. The problem is, not everyone thinks as logical as you do. I am all for enjoying a good joke or participating in a harmless stab at humor, but you have to admit that some people have genuine malicious intent and alternative motives behind their actions and words. As a cartoonist whose works are intended for the public eye, I would think Gary McCoy would have at least considered the possibility of this cartoon being viewed as racist, or offensive. If the drawing had racial intent or not falls short of relevance when compared to the possibility of it actually being so. If I were to fire a gun into a crowd, fully aware of the possibility of someone being hit, I am just as guilty as actually aiming for them. Gary McCoy was fully aware of this cartoon being viewed as racist or offensive, yet he fired the shot anyway by allowing it to be publicised. Regardless if he meant for the drawing to be racist or not, he was aware that it may be viewed as so, which makes him just as guilty. I understand those who are genuinely ignorant to this drawing's alternative meaning, but for the sake of argument, (so that you may understand my point of view) what would you think of the artist if he was well aware of its negativity and offensiveness prior to its publishment? Would you still agree that people need to just "Lighten up" when we are looking at PUBLICLY VIEWED, obvious display of racist stereotypical, and prejudice insult towards black people? Would you not agree that this is a malicious attempt to insult black people if the artist knew how it may be viewed? That is my concern, and that is why I feel it needs to be removed. Though I will say it has sparked some interesting conversation, and opened my mind to different points of views. I respect all of your comments except the ignorant ones made such as "VP", "Ron Shay", and "Big Wron"
No matter how much dialog you dump on this to make it seem logical, the people calling this cartoon racist are just fascist attempting to censor an opinion.It is obvious logic that a man with a military background in the United States supporting a socialist for Commander and Chief is committing political suicide. HE has alterer motives.It is the people calling this racist who's mind's jumped into the gutter and are in need of some reflection.
Posted By: Stug on Friday, October 24, 2008
Goldmon, nobody remembers, or cares, if the Kool-Aid at Jonestown was grape or bubble-gum flavored, its irrelevant. The term "drinking the Kool-Aid" has become part of the American lexicon for joining into a cult or other group that have at their core some stupid idealism. The color of the Kool-Aid is immaterial. Red was probably chosen because the Kool-Aid mascot is red and because it looks better in the cartoon. Red, in and of itself, has no racial undertones.Tammy, I grew up in the south, NC, not deep south. Kool-Aid never had any racial connotations. Maybe things have changed since then, it was a while ago.Megan,"I think it has little to do with African-American stereotypes and more to do with the fact that Powell is drinking the Barack-Obama-is-the-best-thing-since-sliced-bread-how-did-we-ever-exist-as-a-nation-without-him-this-is-our-last-best-chance-to-elect-a-Black-president-so-we-better-support-him-see-I-told-you-racism-is-dead Kool-Aid, or even committing political suicide.I think it's MUCH MORE "an insight into brain dead middle america" to see everyone jumping to offended conclusions about racial stereotypes. The comments here are pathetic." - Probably one of the best posts I've seen on Cagle.
Words, pictures, editorials, the point of them are to make the viewer think. You might not like what you think about, but the point is achieved.I don’t always agree with some of the cartoons, and some I do find outright offensive. But I do not petition to have them removed. They are allowed their opinions, and I am allowed mine, and to debate them is one of the key things that our freedoms are based upon. And seeing cartoons I disagree with makes me think just like ones I agree with. I don’t demand censure of those that depict all McCain supporters as rabid racist KKK members as some cartoons here have done, as I don’t feel that, that is true either, there are many intelligent and rational people voting on both sides of this campaign, and to imply they are all simply racist is fairly offensive. I find the implication that family members or friends would be blatantly racist as very offensive; but it is their opinion and they can post it, in a public site. Likewise I wouldn’t demand censure here.I still don’t fully understand why red Kool-Aid is racist, while purple is not, as one poster mentioned. Nor do I understand all the intricacies of what every person considers offensive or not in any situation. Also, I am sorry, but a pitcher of Kool-Aid is not an obvious racial stereotype. Just look at this thread and you will see how many do not understand that; and likewise the artist probably didn’t either; or that it wasn’t the artist’s intent. If he wanted to show and accuse of racism, there are much easier ways to get the point across. What good is a cartoon if no one understands it? Alternate meanings to the same thing are interesting as well. There was on this very site a post about alternate views of the Peace Sign by Floyd and Mary Beth Brown (This is not a statement of agreement, simply a statement of it’s existence), and how they were offended by its prevalence because of some of the memories it stirred up, and some of what it meant. Yet their concern was dismissed. And here, people rally around a different symbol saying why it should not be dismissed; and that it is in fact so offensive to them that it should be censured. Why is it alright to screen one, and not the other? And if we start censuring who can judge it as such without subjectivity? Obviously some here would view it as fine and others wouldn’t. Do you simply put it up to a panel decision and if any single person disagrees with it or finds its implication offensive you discard it? If this were the case, how long until you have no new comics or posts at all?
Chris,"HE has alterer motives."You are correct sir, Powell does have ulterior motives, he wants to see his country flourish in the coming century, as opposed to being driven into financial and moral bankruptcy.
goldmon31. "Even Powell is of mixed Jamaican ancestry." Not Jamaican "race".Jamaican ANCESTRY is made up of West African, Multiracial, East Indian, Chinese, White, Latino people, Like the America I live in, a wealth of different cultures and strengths. 2. “Pa. Police: McCain Worker Lied, Injured SelfAshley Todd, 20, is now facing charges for filing a false report to policePITTSBURGH (AP) ? Police sources tell CBS station KDKA-TV in Pittsburgh that a campaign worker has now confessed to making up a story that a mugger attacked her and cut the letter "B" in her face after seeing her McCain bumper sticker…"She indicated that she has prior mental problems and that she does not remember how the backward letter B got on her face," Richard told reporters today.”http://cbs13.com/politics/alleged.mccain.attack.2.847899.html“And NO we have not had this on both sides.” Only in your mind, “College student charged with mailing racist messages to minorities BANNOCKBURN, Ill. (AP) — A black college student was charged with a hate crime Tuesday for allegedly mailing racist threats to fellow minorities on campus, apparently because she was homesick and wanted to convince her parents the school was dangerous, authorities said.The hate mail at 3,300-student Trinity International University spread fear among blacks and Hispanics on campus and prompted authorities at the Christian school to move more than 40 minorities out of their dormitories and into a hotel last week.Alicia Hardin, 19, of Chicago was charged with disorderly conduct and a hate crime. The hate crime charge carries up to five years in prison.She confessed to police on Monday, saying she was unhappy at Trinity and wanted to leave, said Lt. Ron Price.”http://www.courttv.com/news/2005/0426/mail_ap.htmlRodney King – Reginald Denny, at least King was charged with a crime.I could list more, but if you can't see the pattern, you just want to be part of the problem."this is the RESULT of racism"Even though the charge was false you proceeded to frame the argument that, "if he did it he did it because of someone else's racism", how convenient. If you’re stating that racism exists because of one race, that’s racism and as racist as a young girl seeking attention, whether black or white. My black friends and I have a relationship because we each choose to not see everything through a color prism.As I originally stated if you’re a racist, you will see everything through a racist eye. I can watch BET comedians because they’re funny when they are, and when it gets too vulgar, I simply turn the channel. I hope you can be part of the solution, not the problem. Rev Wright, when he said, “whites made the AIDS virus just to kill the black man”, simply expressed what many in the black community believes, even though AIDS affects gay whites as a group far more than any other single group of sufferers. Isn’t that just a bit dangerously racist?
ME"That is my concern, and that is why I feel it needs to be removed. Though I will say it has sparked some interesting conversation, and opened my mind to different points of views. I respect all of your comments except the ignorant ones"I liked your discussion with Newton, and I think I would only add that the point of the cartoons is to stir debate. Your contention, as I think Newton points out, that it should not be used if "anyone could consider it racist", as you may know a Dallas City Councilman walked out of the Council meeting because someone referred to a problem area as a "black hole", how does society censure it's self to that degree? My posting the blurb about the “attack” that proved to be false was simply to try to move the dialogue to some semblance of commonality, not as a “see they do thay”. Goldmon3 has more than their right to feel as entrenched as he wants, to what good purpose. If you expect someone to do you bad every day of the week and look for that one opportunity to “see the devil”, you’ll always see the devil in everything.If I’m white and you’re black, should I see you in the prism of Louis Farrakhan, the absolute antithesis of Doctor King, or do I see you as Doctor King the absolute antithesis of Louis Farrakhan. If I am to follow your premise, I should assume the worst and write you off as another Farrakhan. I prefer to look at a man or a woman as just that, I try to treat all of my friends as that, I would thing it odd if every now and then one of them said “hey did you know that I’m black”?Again if you look for the worst in people, you’ll never be disappointed, neither will you if you look for the best.
to JACK SPRATWow... I must say you make a very good point. I not only see what you are saying... but I also agree. But let me ask you this... If the artist was aware that this drawing *MIGHT* be viewed as racist prior to publishing, would you fault him for publishing it anyway???
To even take it a step farther... If you knew something you said *MIGHT* be viewed as racist... Would you go ahead and say it anyway??? PUBLICLY??? If you KNOW something you are going to say or do *MAY* be viewed as racist or offensive prior to your actions... Then I believe you had the intent... Which makes you racist and offensive. A lot of people asked on here "Where do we draw the line?" ...THATS WHERE WE DRAW THE LINE!!! I you know something you are about to do or say may be viewed in a negative way... and you do it anyway... I believe you had purposeful, malicious intent.So I guess the question of this illustration being "racist" or not really comes down to "DID HE KNOW THIS DRAWING MAY BE OFFENSIVE TO A PARTICULAR RACE PRIOR TO PUBLISHING IT???".... And I believe as a veteran political cartoonist, the answer to that question is... "YES"
"You are correct sir, Powell does have ulterior motives, he wants to see his country flourish in the coming century, as opposed to being driven into financial and moral bankruptcy."Hmmm, when was the presidency granted theses powers over domestic policy.I see you might be running low on Kool Aid, maybe you need another glass....:-)Maybe you are referring to taxing foreign trade or tie up off shore loop holes or maybe shutting down H1B visa's, no argument here.
"And I believe as a veteran political cartoonist, the answer to that question is... "YES""And I call Bullshit, and you a Liberal Fascist.I laughed my ass off at the cartoon, and never saw anything racist UNTIL reading these remarks. I had a real respect for Powell till his Obama endorsement. He committed suicide on a lot of levels.Your type of off the cuff censorship is the most vial and ignorant of the lot.
MEIf McCoy, whom I don’t know from Jack in the Beanstalk, was intentionally doing a racist act then he should not be published here or anywhere. I would refer you back to the Pro-obama cartoon in the New Yorker? When the purpose was to “shame the stereotypers”, no one got that either, because it had anything to do with race, instead of laughing at the “skinheads” it ridiculed, everyone wanted the head of the ‘toonist. I did not see the racism in "drinking the kool-aid", as I said, I simply recalled the Heaven's Gate folks, and political references, as Stug recalled.Here’s a blanket statement, I’m as prejudiced you are, whether we admit it or not, we all are. I didn’t say racist. Our choice is whether to act on it and become racist or ignore it and learn a way of working through a “tool” we have, the ability to discriminate between food and danger that for centuries kept us from getting eaten by lions, tigers, and snakes. You saw a “racist” cartoon, did you with the New Yorker? You speak of the “public arena” but aren’t the comics on the BET just much as the public arena? Would you equally stop their “racist” acts if I viewed them to be racist? Where does your fairness end or begin? In the end you are entitled to think any way you want, the cartoon is still posted, many didn’t see the “devil” you did, when and if he shows himself to be racist, then we can all protest to Cagle via e-mail and Cagle may drop him. How ever if you have ever had a racist thought, action or deed against another human being, neither you nor I have the right to judge him with anything more than our support, which we can take away. More is what the radical terrorists have done to cartoons or messages they didn’t like, to the death of 16 on one occasion. I learned by the time that I was 6 that names didn’t hurt me if I didn’t let them. I think you’re probably a better person than that. The way I have looked at it for some time is that it was Simon of Cyrene that carried the cross when Jesus could no longer, apparently we’re in this together.
I feel you JACK SPRAT...It was very nice conversing with you. Thank you for the insight, and I see your point of view. I agree with a lot of what you said, but it has not changed my opinion of this drawing... lol.AND FOR CHRIS...I got nothing for you... I stopped reading your posts. You are supposed to be on here to voice your opinion and share your thought... AND HOPEFULLY LEARN FROM OTHERS AS I DID!!! Its just immature to call people names over the Internet... Because I can GUARANTEE... If we were face to face... You would have chosen your words a little more careful... Grow up and learn somthing.
One of the main responsibilities of an artist is to research the moral implications of what is presented--this goes for all media. Although, I wouldn't really call this hack-job an artist, I have to say that it is disappointing that the racial overtones of "Kool-Aid" were never considered. Sure,I know the term "drinking the Kool-Aid" can also mean being duped, etc. But, it has a DOUBLE MEANING. And if it was an oversight...Well, isn't that just a telling portrait of how out of touch the republican party is.
Posted By: Good Life on Friday, October 24, 2008
I would really like someone to make a list of everything that someone might think is racist. I'm living in complete ignorance. I was told a while back that a Korean isn't Oriental. Now I'm told that only African Americans drink kool-aide (well at least red kool-aide). And Mark Twain has been removed from schools even though he spent his entire life fighting for equal rights long before it was the in thing to do. And any metaphor that uses a color is racist. And any word even close in sound to a racist word is racist.Seriously, I try not to insult anyone. You never see me use bad language even though it is sometimes used toward me. Just give me a list and I will try to memorize it.
Posted By: KELLI2L on Friday, October 24, 2008
This cartoon isn't racist - it addresses the hypnotic type powers Obama seems to have over some receptive people.....CoolAid (get it!)......I believe that many people don't want to vote for Obama because they have experienced his lies, and/or they believe he has not put in his dues to become president of America, or they just don't trust his associations throughout his life and wonder about trusting him to be president - it is NOT (in my beliefe) anything to do with the color of his skin.....
THAT'S WHY AMERICA IS SO GREAT - freedom of speech and expression - especially in our humor. I don't think this cartoon goes too far at all.....Please try not to OVER-REACT....
I just don't understand why some on this post see racism in this cartoon? Am I missing something? Just because it shows Colin Powell as the black man he is, with a black mans arm giving the cool-aid? Are the cartoonists to color black people pink or something or should black people now be colored white? If that were to happen people would complain about that!!! We all need to calm down and stop immagining racist motives all the time - where there are none.....
The two comments below from posters on this msg. board are prime examples of the type of hate toward whites, the type of attitude that gives the Obama campaign a bad connotation. Their racism is showing for sure......????This cartoon was meant to be racist and offend and whoever can't see that and disagree...well I mean speaks for itself. I am a Black woman and I offended No am I Proud yes this is just more intimidation from White America cause once again a BLACK MAN educated and qualified is about to come in and take over and DOMINATE just like we do everything else we've took from yall... I can't wait it just keeps getting better and better. So go ahead keep up he racist antics... it just lets us know how miserable your little lives will be on Nov 4th once the white house becomes the Black House (oops I guess that was racist LOL) Be Blessed Posted By: VP on Wednesday, October 22, 2008 YOU RACIST BASTARDS NEED TO GO TO HELL. HOW DARE YOU KEEP US AS YOURE FOOT STOOL AND THINK WE ARE GOING TO KEEP TAKING IT! YOU BASTARDS HAVE THE NERVE TO WONDER WHY WE CALL YOU BLOND HAIR, BLUE EYED, DEVILS, WELL THIS IS WHY! YOU CAN SAY THIS SHIT BEHIND A BLOG, BUT YOURE TO MUCH OF A PUNK TO SAY THIS TO A REAL BLACKMAN! I CANT WAIT TILL SHIT HITS THE FAN, CUZ THATS YO ASS!WE AINT MARCHING THIS TIME, WE ARE GONNA GET YOU BASTARDS! FUCK ALL YALL PECKER WOODS!
Posted By: Chris on Saturday, October 25, 2008
Well ME, You proved my point. You have learned nothing but seek out ways to strengthen your myopic point of view.Another pseudo intellectual. All appearances and little reality.I really dislike it when you guys have power.Somebody has to call you guys out.
Posted By: SHOCKED on Saturday, October 25, 2008
WOW. I AM ABSOLUTELY FLOORED TO SEE THE POST FROM "????" AND "ME". WHAT WORLD ARE YOU LIVING IN? WHAT SOCIETY OF PROGESSION ARE YOU APART OF. WHAT WOULD YOUR MOTHER THINK OF WHAT YOU'VE SAID?THERE ARE BLACKS, WHITES, AND EVERY OTHER RACE OUT THERE THAT ARE FOCUSED ON LIVING KIND LIVES WITHOUT THE GLOOM OF HATE LOMMING OVER THEM. WHY AS A BLACK PERSON WOULD YOU MAKE STATEMENTS THAT WOULD FEED INTO THE HUNGRY MINDS OF RACIST PEOPLE? THEY EXIST. ITS A SAD FACT BUT WHY GIVE THEM WHAT THEY'RE LOOKING FOR? OBAMA MAY BE THE RIGHT MAN FOR THE POSITION OF PRESIDENT BUT PEOPLE LIKE THE TWO OF YOU LEAVE PEOPLE LIKE ME TO WONDER WHAT YOU ALL ARE EXPECTING TO HAPPEN IF HE DOES WIN THIS ELECTION. WE'RE GONNA GET YOU? COME IN, TAKE OVER AND DOMINATE? WHAT ON EARTH IS HAPPENING HERE? ARE YOU SUGGESTING THAT OBAMA'S INTENTIONS ARE TO HURT "THE MAN" AS PRESIDENT? ARE YOU IMPLYING THAT YOUR RIGHTS AS BLACK AMERICAN'S ARE SOME HOW GOING TO CHANGE IF HE'S ELECTED? DO YOU IMAGINE THAT HE'LL REWRITE THE CONSTITUTION? IF ALL PEOPLE, REGARDLESS OF RACE, WOULD FOCUS ON LIVING HATE FREE, PRODUCTIVE LIVES WITH THIER HEADS UP AND NOT THIER HANDS OUT, WE WILL CONTINUE TO BE THE BEST COUNTRY IN THE WORLD. IF DOMINATION IS YOUR PLAN THEN STOP FOR A MOMENT TO REMEMBER WHERE THAT HAS TAKEN OTHER COUNTRIES. TRUE AMERICAN'S NOT ONLY LOVE OUR COUNTRY BUT WE LOVE THE PEOPLE THAT MAKE UP OUR COUNTRY. IF YOU FEEL THAT SOMETHING IS OWED TO YOU OR THAT YOU'RE SUDDENLY IN A POSITION TO "TRUMP" ANOTHER RACE, GO AWAY. DONT VOTE. YOU DO NOT REPRESENT AMERICA. THIS CARTOON IS A SILLY DRAWING. HOW WEAK IS A MAN THAT CAN NOT OVERCOME A POSSIBLE INUENDO? PERCEPTION IS REALITY AND IF YOUR REALITY IS TO PERCIEVE HATE AND FILTH THEN YOU MIGHT WANT TO REEVALUATE YOUR PLACE IN THIS SOCIETY BECAUSE REGARDLESS OF YOUR RACE, AMERICAN'S SUCH AS MYSELF SEE NO PLACE FOR YOU HERE.LET'S BUILD A BETTER FUTURE AND TEACH OUR CHILDREN A GREATER LESSON THAN THE TWO OF YOU HAVE OBVIOUSLY LEARNED IN THIS LIFE. SUCH A SAD REPRESENTATION OF YOUR RACE AND OF AMERICA. SHAME ON YOU.
Posted By: OUTRAGED on Saturday, October 25, 2008
Excuse me but this highly offensive to the Black community. How dare someone have the audacity to print such bullsh!t as this? It's sad to think that there are people out there who find this funny. It's not. I don't know what gave you the idea that posting racist political cartoons was an ok thing to do. It's things such as these that leaves us in this never ending rut of racism...this should be taken down immediately...shame on you just like shocked said...
Well OUTRAGED,I am truly sorry.... for you.It was not intended to be racist, as I saw it anyways.Just because you are racists enough to see it that way is your problem.Maybe you forgot about a bunch of white people committing suicide drinking this stuff.
Posted By: Jack Sprat on Sunday, October 26, 2008
ME Oddly I wasn't trying to change your mind, just offer my view point, as we should all be old enough to accept differences.Great discussion.I think I'll stick to the opinion "my friend" Larry Elder shares, and many others.Have a great day, peace out : )
Posted By: SHOCKED on Sunday, October 26, 2008
PARDON ME. MY COMMENTS WERE DIRECTED AT "OBAMA FOR PRESIDENT" AND "VP". TRULY IGNORANT FOOLS.
Posted By: Sebastian Waldron on Sunday, October 26, 2008
I think that this cartoon is incredibly racist and that the cartoonist does not even know anything about politics. Colin Powell was the secretary of defense and he really knows what he is doing. I think that it is great he endorsed Obama over mcCain because McCain has been saying that he knows more about military. This cartoon is one of the worst I have ever seen. Barack Obama will be a next president and he he change our country greatly so that people like you do not have to be heard by people who actually have a brain
Posted By: Amber on Sunday, October 26, 2008
People are not voting for Barack Obama because he is African American, they are voting for him because he is qualified and cares for more than just rich people. Colin Powell gave valid reasons as to why he is voting for Barack Obama so just take him at his word. Are white people voting for McCain just because he is white? The cartoon shows that white people always want to group all African Americans together and try to use silly stereotypes to try to degrade African Americans. Please grow up white people.
Posted By: Chris on Sunday, October 26, 2008
Typical racist remarks designed to censor dissent. Liberal Fascism.In my opinion, Mr. Obama is the closest thing to a Communist in the United States political system. I could care less if he was purple. (Well, it would be interesting, but not relevant)Mr. Obama's pastor of two decades is a vocal unrepentant racist. Where is the outcry there? Do NOT be intellectually void and say it does not matter. It's been 20 years!!! Any excuse is too little too late.Stop throwing race at it. In many peoples opinion, Obama is the worst mistake for a president ever to possibly happen.Unfortunately, I feel the nah sayers will be in agreement with me if he does becomes president.It's really sad..... Mr. Powell will really be kicking himself in the future.
Posted By: James on Sunday, October 26, 2008
As this is my very first time commenting on anything online. This cartoon crosses the line.
Posted By: Chris on Monday, October 27, 2008
Racist, this is just like the Obama bucks!See link:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ssAmDNmNw68
Posted By: Diane on Monday, October 27, 2008
I don't get it.
Posted By: Independentblackwomen on Monday, October 27, 2008
wake up people there is a message in everything and this artist did't try to hide what he really thinks of black people, black officials in this case.this just shows us no matter how educated, esteemed or establised you are the color of your skin does not account for how hard you work to more than what sterotypes say you should be.i became very sad when i saw this cartoon..some things never change.
Posted By: JJ on Monday, October 27, 2008
I dont know what to say about this country. Racism is not the way to go. i am very offended as a white conservative that this wonderful country would show something so degrading and worthless. I also can not believe that a very good news network would show this on the internaet. You should be shamed of your self!
First off, I see someone has hijacked my Sig, posting something obviously racist and thereby painting me as such.Next, all the people offended by the cartoon because it appears racist, grow up. I assure that I, nor anybody that I know had knowledge that KoolAid was some African American only beverage. I am sure the Artist did not know this either. To have him pull it because you think it is makes you the bigot."KoolAid you knew it as a kid, you trust it as a cult leader."There really does seem to be allot of racism here, and it does not seem to be coming from Caucasians.
Posted By: spongebobmom on Monday, October 27, 2008
I am a caucasian female was very offended and very dissapointed that this website which I used to love allows post as racist as this. Come on.....are we really to believe that an artist posting on a political site has no knowledge that kool aid might have have racial undertones. ......are we to believe that among all the possible beverage choices he chose kool aid at random? Bullshit! This cartoon has no intrepretable meaning other than a racist one. Kind of looses its meaning if you replace kool aid with milk or orange juice. Very very dissapointed......and have no choice but to remove this site from my favorites.
Whoops last post sent accidentally before it was spell checked. I am a Caucasian female and was very offended and very disappointed that this website which I used to love allows post as racist as this. Come on.....are we really to believe that an artist posting on a political site has no knowledge that kool aid might have racial undertones. ......are we to believe that among all the possible beverage choices he chose kool aid at random? Bullshit! This cartoon has no interpretable meaning other than a racist one. Kind of looses its meaning if you replace kool aid with milk or orange juice. Very very disappointed......and have no choice but to remove this site from my favorites.
Posted By: Rachel on Monday, October 27, 2008
Isn't this about "drinking the OBAMA Koolaid", not "drinking the BLACK Koolaid"?
Posted By: Sean Mayer on Monday, October 27, 2008
Look I hope people see this. This is not a racist slur its a refrence to a book where the characters follow a cult which uses antifreeze or cyanide laced kool-aid. So When you hear they have taken a drink of the kool-aid it just means they believe the false things spoken by a speaker.Now it just so happens kool-aid has now become a racist slur among younger groups. but really this is not supposed to be racist, just seen that way by unsopisticated idoits, who jump to conclusions when it comes to race. Get over it. Now I dont know the real allusion here but this is what i remember vaugely.
Posted By: chris on Monday, October 27, 2008
whatever this is some racist BS, you know out of all the f'in drinks to pick the use kool aid you know, im not going to even rant about it, but that b.s should be removed...
Posted By: Gary McCoy on Monday, October 27, 2008
I'm the cartoonist who drew this. First of all, it's not the least bit racist. It is entirely related to the Jonestown massacre of 1978, and the Kool-Aid that the cult followers drank prior to their deaths. Those who never heard of it, Google it. I couldn't have used milk, OJ, Sunny-D, or whatever. It would not have worked in the context I was seeking. I have never heard of the connection of black people and Kool-Aid in my life before this. To all those defending me, thanks. To all those demanding my head on a plate, I consider that racist, since most plates are white. - gary mccoy
Posted By: P.D. Frazier on Monday, October 27, 2008
My, my, my . . . anyone ever been in sales? The euphemism to get your client to "drink the kool-aid" is way over-used behind closed doors.I didn't see racism, nor did I see Jonestown. I saw Powell signing on the dotted line for the Obama Campaign.
Posted By: sean nixon on Monday, October 27, 2008
Why not just put the N-word on the pitcher!
Posted By: Lars on Monday, October 27, 2008
I've heard the term 'drinking the kool-aid' used to describe a lot of things - even Apple computers. Now I'm not American so perhaps not in tune to all sensibilities around that brand, but remember this: even if you think this cartoon is not funny, the LAST thing you want to do is to call for banning of cartoons.Why? Just remember the Danish cartoons. People died, embassy's burned. You don't want to mingle with that crowd.I don't find the cartoon in question particularly good or funny - since I think Powell explained his reasons eloquently on Meet The Press and it wasn't "to be cool" - the way I interpret this cartoon's message.Choose wisely on november 4th! It's not just Americans that want change, you know.
Posted By: charlie f on Tuesday, October 28, 2008
how is this racist? it is just a political statement
Posted By: Greg on Tuesday, October 28, 2008
Personally, I understood what Gary was trying to say with this cartoon, and I don't believe he had any harmful intent. I actually had a discussion with another friend of mine the other day about this exact same topic after seeing a similar cartoon on his desk.Gary, and many others are correct that "drinking the kool-aid" is a widely used euphemism for adoption of beliefs. I use it quite frequently when talking to my friends who happen to be Apple fanboys. The sentiment in this cartoon is not one of racism, but of disbelief and confusion over Colin Powell's (a long-time republican) decision to endorse a democratic candidate, and would be just as relevant if he had endorsed Hilary Clinton, John Edwards, etc... The figure could just as easily be Scott Mclellan and the point would still be valid.What makes this election different (and leads to the continued mis-interpretation) of the "kool-aid" euphemism is the fact that Barack Obama is an African-American. The fact that there are stereotypes about black culture that are too often put forward by certain extreme conservative commentators/groups has muddied the waters of commentary in this election, especially for those conservatives who are not extremists.
Posted By: Javabeanboy on Tuesday, October 28, 2008
It's a reference to the Jonestown massacre not code for cultural stereotypes. Meanwhile, it might be labeled racist because of the race of the person handing the drug to him.
Posted By: dorsey on Tuesday, October 28, 2008
LOL @ the guy who said "liberal fascist." Please re-take world history.
Posted By: Good Life on Tuesday, October 28, 2008
It's sad. Until people start to think before reacting we will always have to think about race. I don't know what can and can't be said without someone seeing race so I have to think of race with every word. The very fact that I am forced to think of race keeps racial thought alive. So by trying to do the right thing my thoughts have to be on race. When we get passed race we will not have to think of race, just as people. By getting offended by things that only the most racial will see as racial, those people will force the continuation of racial thought. Sort of a self-defeating reaction.Instead of thinking the worst until being proven wrong, think the best until being proven wrong. That will kill any "stereotypes" just by nondiscussion.
Posted By: Deb on Tuesday, October 28, 2008
I'm black and I'm trying really hard to not be overly offended or overeact to all of this stuff directed at Barack cause I know I've been laughing my butt off all the jokes directed at Biden and Palin and I know there are a whole lot of folks who think those are unfair, sexist etc. My only problem with any humor is when it's totally out of line by hitting tastesly below the belt or is extremely out of line by inciting violence. Case in point, some wacko made up a manequin (sp?) to look like Palin and hung it with a noose from his rafters supposedly in the spirit of Halloween. White guy did this. And you know what, I don't care...that just goes toooo far. Dispite the fact that I cannot stand McCain or Palin, that turned my stomach.What the heck was he thinking when he did that. Geez!!!!!
Correction to my post I meant to say ...I've been laughing my butt off at all the stuff directed at McCain and Palin...
Posted By: Lee on Tuesday, October 28, 2008
It's missing something, a second panel the big Kool-Aid jug busting in the background wall, "Oh YEAAAAH!" *Big thumbs up*I'm glad so many people are posting, nothing's going to change in this country if we don't talk about it. Personally, I think it's a generational thing, I got the cool aid reference to Jamestown/Jim Jones even though it happened long before I was born. I didn't know the Kool-Aid had to be purple though, that could just be carelessness on the part of the artist. Red shows up better as a color choice but red can be a very emotionally charged color as is evident by the responses. Since I'm not the artist I can't really guess if he intended it that way or not.Regardless of the artists intentions, the cartoon REALLY SHOULDN'T be taken down and I know it won't be because it's up there doing exactly what it should be doing. Political cartoons get more press if they're provocative, yes. At their core they serve to give a voice to both sides of the argument. They should challenge your views and foster debate. And this cartoon is doing that in an appropriate setting. Free speech is a wonderful thing.
Posted By: Gary McCoy on Tuesday, October 28, 2008
The democrat party has for so long spoon fed the black community the paranoia that nearly everything around them is a sign of racism in order to ratchet up their hatred of "rich, white republicans" and therefore solidifying a large part of their party's base. I can't get over that even some of the people that admit they recognize the Jonestown connection I tried to make still go on to insist the cartoon contains racial overtones. For the last time, my cartoon has NOTHING to do with race. It's about Colin Powell being swept up by Obama-mania. Those whe refuse to see this should empower yourselves by breaking your own shackles of blind allegience to "race card mentality.
One of my favorite movies is "Song of the South" which I had to get a bootleg copy of because Disney will only release it outside of the US. I don't understand why it's racist either because the main character is a highly intelligent African-American. It was really the first movie that had the hero as an African-American. I would think that the African-Americans would be proud of such an accomplishment. Yet just a while back there was a big flap about someone using the term "tar baby" from the movie. If anyone has seen the movie, they would know that a tar baby is a sticky situation that the more one struggles the more stuck one gets and the dirtier one gets. And that cocky people that worry about their ego get in those type of positions. It had nothing to do with the African-Americans in the movie. Just because tar happens to be black didn't make it racial.There should be sensitivity on the part of the sender, but a thicker skin and an assumption of innocents on the part of the receiver. The receiver should assume innocent until proven guilty.
Posted By: Jack Sprat on Tuesday, October 28, 2008
Gary McCoy Thanks for the clarification Rational people will “get it” irrational people won’t. Sadly the Great Society has all but destroyed some of the vestiges of reason, but there is a growing voice of reasonable, non-Jesse Jackson/Al Sharpton voices among Americans of African decent. It’s odd that before the 1964 “inclusion” in the democrat party, Robert Byrd was the norm as politicians from the south trying to keep their vote suppressed, poll taxes weren’t a republican tool. It seems all too often like the abused spouse trying to get respect from the abuser. But there are many with meaningful dialogue, but your clarifications allow us to support you. Cagle had to redraw the New Yorker “gaff” 2 or 3 times before he finally just gave up, because it was so “obviously racist” by the liberal intellectual. If it’s fair for one ethnic group, don’t cry when the other ethnic groups do it. Best of luck, I personally didn’t think it appealing to me. With out the non-existing racial component, as a human being though you have every right to say what you think. A poster named, ME, sees it that if you even think it can be taken racist by anyone you shouldn’t do or say something, I never did get an answer whether he would protest the BET comedians so that I would feel more comfortable when watching them.Again, thanks for the clarification.
MECan you now at least accept the "intent" wasn't racist? I truly hope so, as I said if you look for the devil in everything, you'll find him.Again, thanks for the dialogue.
Posted By: Jeff on Tuesday, October 28, 2008
When I viewed the cartoon, I immediately thought of Powell's speech to the UN regarding WMD's in IRAQ and how we had to invade IRAQ. It is obvious to me that he drank the cool aid of the rest of Bush's team, he was used as a tool for political purposes. To me, the cartoonist is making the same impression here. Powell is being used as a political tool. More Kool-aid?
Posted By: Hairstonh on Tuesday, October 28, 2008
I thought this was quite a distasteful cartoon. What Colin Powell has done for this country deserves more than this kind of vitriolic drivel. What Obama has accomplished up to this point also deserves better. I am all for artistic expression, and although I haven't agreed with all the comics located here, I have never been so disappointed at the lapse in judgment this artist employed. Race and gender really don't make any difference. I'm an African-American woman, I've served time as an officer in the military, and I've voted on both ends of the political spectrum. I don't think this cartoon should be included with the ones that get their point across tastefully, respectfully, and in a funny manner.My name is Ms. Hairston, and I approve this message.
Hairstonh Thank you for your service.
Posted By: RON on Tuesday, October 28, 2008
they can't help themselves,it's in their blood.
Posted By: Jonnaah on Tuesday, October 28, 2008
I totally think that this cartoon is completely stereotypical, what exactly are you trying to say? That all Black people do is drink Kool-Aid. How dare you!!!!!!!!!!!! Its amazing to me how small minded people can actually be. Powell has a completely blemish free record and people are trying anything they can to bring this man down, because he endorsed the right candidate. GET OVER IT!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted By: Rita on Tuesday, October 28, 2008
I don't see any racism here at all. Like McCoy stated, the Kool-Aid represents blindly following a cult, like at Jamestown and like Obamamania. It doesn't matter if Powell were black or white or green or polka-dotted; the message is the same. This has nothing to do with race. Obamamaniacs are of any race/color/creed/whatever. Those of you who think this has to do with race are overly-sensitive to the race issue and/or perhaps have not heard the references in the media to Obamamania and Kool-Aid drinking. And in case you don't know, anyone who is said to have been "drinking Kool-Aid" is someone who jumps on a fanatical bandwagon, like at Jamestown. Before reading these comments I had no idea that red Kool-Aid was a stereotype like fried chicken or watermelon. Maybe McCoy didn't know, either???I was shocked and disappointed with this cartoon because I am both an Obama and Powell supporter - McCoy would say I'm a Kool-Aid drinker, and that's fine, whatever - and I disagree that Powell is blindly following Obamamania without much thought. I think he thought it out very well and he gave very good reasons for his choice. So as an Obama supporter, I found it offensive that way, but racist? No. Cut McCoy some slack.
Posted By: Nelson on Tuesday, October 28, 2008
Even though we are at the brink of electing our first African American President, People can't seem to get out of their own way. Ignorance still lingers deep in most. This cartoon is offensive, Yes, but if we cherish america and its core values and live for the direction this country is headed, than we must respect the right of others to express themselves wether we likeit or not. It is their right to be ignorant and our right as minorities to stand up for what we belive in. The doors are open now and we just have to walk in. build on negativity and turn it into a positive for they no longer control this nation.
Posted By: Denise on Wednesday, October 29, 2008
This is an incredibly racist cartoon. I can't believe that it has been posted. Why is it such a problem that Colin Powell has endorsed Barak Obama? What that means he is racist? No one has a problem with white people endorsing McCain. Does that mean they are racist. This cartoon is very offensive and it needs to be removed!!!
Posted By: N R on Wednesday, October 29, 2008
I can't believe such a racist cartoon would run. These are two, highly educated, and highly respected men who have worked hard to get to where they are. Inclusion of this stereotypical and racist cartoon really offends me.
Posted By: ValerieG on Wednesday, October 29, 2008
>Posted By: T Sand on Tuesday, October 21, 2008 >>This has got to be one of the best political cartoons of the year except for one error… it should be grape Kool-aid.ROFLMAO!!! It's a cartoon people, freedom of the press and speech and all that... let's not have a repeat of the muslim outrage towards the Danish cartoons of that dead Mohammed guy. Why should Cagle censor a published cartoon?
Posted By: Gary McCoy on Wednesday, October 29, 2008
Valerie, thanks for being a voice of reason. You hit the nail on the head. It's frustrating that some people feel compelled to cry "racism!" just because a cartoon is critical of a person that happens to be black. Those doing so need to watch much less Rev. Jesse Jackson and Al Sharpton.
Posted By: Frank Aboy on Thursday, October 30, 2008
Kind of makes me thirsty for Kool Aid.
Posted By: Jack Sprat on Thursday, October 30, 2008
Gary McCoy You do relize that a councilman in Dallas objected to the term "black hole" during a council meeting? Good luck, apparently you should have used Susan Eisenhower, but who would have known her?
Posted By: Chris on Thursday, October 30, 2008
It has nothing to do with race.Here, educate yourself:http://oldbluewebdesigns.com/USSA.htm
Posted By: Gary McCoy on Thursday, October 30, 2008
Jack,yes, I'm remember hearing about the Dallas councilman. Unbelievable. Distortions of that and things like my cartoon distract from real issues of racism, not only against blacks, but of all groups.
Posted By: Stug on Friday, October 31, 2008
"KoolAid you knew it as a kid, you trust it as a cult leader."LOL, that's funny!!"...a councilman in Dallas objected to the term "black hole" during a council meeting..."An excerpt from the Dallas Morning News for those who don't know what is being discussed:"Commissioner Kenneth Mayfield, who is white, said it seemed that central collections "has become a black hole" because paperwork reportedly has become lost in the office. Commissioner John Wiley Price, who is black, interrupted him with a loud "Excuse me!" He then corrected his colleague, saying the office has become a "white hole."That prompted Judge Thomas Jones, who is black, to demand an apology from Mayfield for his racially insensitive analogy.Mayfield shot back that it was a figure of speech and a science term. A black hole, according to Webster's, is perhaps "the invisible remains of a collapsed star, with an intense gravitational field from which neither light nor matter can escape."Apparently, nobody was able to offer an acceptable definition of a "white hole"
Posted By: Jonathan Colb on Friday, October 31, 2008
Wow! Emotions are really running high over this drawing. If the most important thing you have to worry about in life is some silly little cartoon, I'd say you have it pretty good.The only thing worse than cartooning that offends lots of people is cartooning that is so bland that it offends nobody. Rare is the artist who can make cartoons that are completely inoffensive, and also worthwhile. Isn't that one of the main purposes of art- to challenge and provoke the viewer?For comparison, google "a wyatt mann" and you will see what genuinely despicable, racist cartooning looks like. Then return to this cartoon and reevaluate it with fresh eyes.As offended as you may feel, you'll get over it...until the next time.
Posted By: Joe Rank on Friday, October 31, 2008
To Gary McCoy. Please refrain from the pejorative term " democrat party ". This is incorrect. The correct term is Democratic party.Your incorrect usage is a hackneyed expression begun by Sen. Joseph McCarthy. For myself, when people use this pickled old put down, all it does is to lower my opinion of the person resorting to it.As for the cartoon, as a cartoonist myself, I did not see it as overtly racist, but as intellectually lazy.
Posted By: jade on Friday, October 31, 2008
This cartoon is ridiculously racist! Why would you even draw something like that? for those who says the person is making fun of the negative racism going on during this election, Bull-crap! It's just adding to the problem...Shamefull, and to think we are coming so far, but someone is always willing to take cenuries of steps back. If you want to remember history, remember how offensice this is and don't use it again.
Posted By: Chris on Friday, October 31, 2008
Jade,Take some time and read the dialog. Cripes.In short, you are more racists in your remarks than most here.
Posted By: chocolate-thunder on Saturday, November 01, 2008
Yes, I am certain that the content of this animation was intended to be racist, but it does'nt bother me in the least. In fact I some what chuckelled when I saw it and found it to be rather amusing in a stupid and ignorant kinda way. I got a slight kick out of it even as a black man . I love the fact that there is freedom of speech and expression in this country. Thats why on Nov. 4th I'm going to wear a WHITE shirt with a hood to match "like you boy's did back in the good old days" with a picture of the new "BLACK house" on it. I'll even take a picture of myself wearing it and post it on youtube so all of you GOP white folks can comment on it. Hope like hell "Ya'll get a kick out of it" like I did this! GO OBAMA!!!
Posted By: JuaNita on Saturday, November 01, 2008
It will be interesting to see on November 5 how many UNCHECKED racially offensive cartoons and "tounge in cheek" remarks will be directed at PRESIDENT ELECT OBAMA in this country.Have your fun now.
Posted By: Chris on Saturday, November 01, 2008
Yes, the racism tool will usher in the first Marxist President.White wash him of the economic woe's that he and his kind has already bestowed upon us.His 'Fairness' police will quell all opposing speech.Those who cheered him on will wonder how this new heavy yoke was placed on them.Let the slaughter of freedom, religious rights, and self determination begin.Hooray for you, You go Obama....
Posted By: Rick on Saturday, November 01, 2008
This is utterly racist!
Posted By: Good Life on Saturday, November 01, 2008
They just used "Obama Kool-Aid" on Saturday Night Live. I guess they are racist also.
Posted By: thunderbird on Sunday, November 02, 2008
Stupid cartoon, your intent at rascism might be or not. But you are a repug. So therefore I consider u a rascist. palin/mcbush have used every dirty trick in the book......as 4 u chris. U R nothing but an ignorant dirtbag.OBAMA 4 president.... GOBAMA
Posted By: Chris on Monday, November 03, 2008
I will let you prove your point. Other that the color of his skin and very eloquent speaking style,what does Mr. Obama really offer? What is his past accomplishments and connections?"ignorant dirtbag" is waiting for your answer!BTW, if this guy goes as bad as I think he will, will you stand up against him to save the country?
Posted By: John on Monday, November 03, 2008
This cartoon is blatantly racist and offensive. You have lost my readership.
John,I am not convinced you have read anything. Be sure to tune SNL out as well.You have lost everything and they have lost nothing.
Posted By: Jack Sprat on Monday, November 03, 2008
Joe Rank The last thing the Democrats are, is democratic. For your ignorance, it is a democrat, or as a group democrats, or when running government they are socialists wanting to be communists, like Jimmy Carter’s 1st term and barack obama trying to be Carter’s 2nd term. Oddly only the liberal democrats have made my democratic party a pejorative term. What they are, is what Uncle Joe called them "useful idiots". Trust me “kranky” you live up to your pen name, but from Pot holes to pennys you’re no ‘toonist. I’d buy a bad real “McCoy” over your tripe.
Gary McCoy Someone read a post of "ostensibly" a current BO campaign worker, a former Hillary supporter, said that the BS Express was intentionally flooding the blogs with the kinds of posts on this one, claiming "racism" at everything to pervert the process, much like ACORN has the election process. From fraud in registration to fraud in voting, and the Democrat BO invested $800,000 in campaign finance funds to further the fraud and $33,000 in contributions from Hamas, nearly $300 million in suspicious donations. What a fine example of the pejorative term " democrat party ". Listen to your conscience not the Loon Birds looking for a lunar landing on La La Land.
Posted By: Jessica on Monday, November 03, 2008
You people are stupid. Who CARES!!!! Its funny.. People only get offended if its true. If it is true stop drinking KOOL-AIDE and eating watermelons and people wont make fun. I eat beans and rice and i think its funny when they make fun of mexicans. ITS ALL GOOD HUMOR SO RELAX!
Posted By: eeedel_dookjookydotcom on Tuesday, November 04, 2008
This cartoon served its purpose. As an artist I wish I had the balls(and the platform) to do something like this. I'm black and I could totally see myself drawing something JUST like this. Its a political cartoon, its supposed to take something you dig, satire/cartoons, and make you think. Of course its racist. Its depicting a stereotype, and ol boy did a great job. I laughed when I saw it. Like WOW, 3 if not more editors oked this and it went to print... I wish the publication I worked for would let things like this slide. I cant begin to count how many references to the kkk cartoonists have made towards sara palin and her supporters. Oddly enough, the artist has since moved on and probably doesn't half way remember drawing it. Final verdict; Its racist as hell, but the fact that it has hundreds of random passers-by defending it/saying how offended they are makes it perfect. But I digress, from an artist's opinion... he copped out. This could've been beter drawn and I think a cheap gradient was him being lazy. I would like to see this same exact idea drawn by Wiley of "Non Sequitur".
Posted By: Jonathan on Tuesday, November 04, 2008
The drink of choice upon victory!!! It will be mandated across the nation that Kool-Aid be not taxed!! Especially the grape flavor!!
Posted By: Maria on Tuesday, November 04, 2008
Wow!!I'm glad I'm not the only who caught the overt racism. At first I thought I was being over sensitive. How did this offensive cartoon get passed the editor?
Posted By: Jack Sprat on Tuesday, November 04, 2008
"How did this offensive cartoon get passed the editor?"Because the "editor" does far more offensive cartoons.Again, if you're a racist, you'll see racism.
Posted By: Charles S. on Sunday, November 09, 2008
Just a follow up... I did hear a BBC radio commentator talking about the Obama win, use the term "...drinking the kool-aid...", and they were also referring to the Jonestown cult incident. So if anybody still thinks this cartoon is somehow 'racist', I guess you need to start attacking the BBC now too. It would be a very dull world if we could only read and view media that reinforced our world view, rather than challenging us to look at a political issue from a different perspective. That is why I enjoy Cagle's blog and the selection of cartoons.I definitely don't agree with all of them, but it provides a nice forum for a wide range of satirists and artists to express their point of view. It's nice to have them all in one place rather than only being able to see 1 or 2, unless I want to buy several papers.Certainly everyone is entitled to their opinion and reaction too, but it is unfair to the cartoonist to label him racist just because you as the reader did not get the reference to a well documented historical incident.In the next 4 years, I am sure a lot of other cartoonists and writers will come under fire for satirizing the president, but remember that as a public figure and politician, President Obama is fair game. As long as we have freedom or press and speech, there should be abundant material for Gary McCoy and other political cartoonists to make the viewer laugh, and hopefully think.I'm me and I approved this comment.
Posted By: Tiifany Smith on Saturday, February 14, 2009
This cartoon is ridiculously racist, and is not even funny.
