The Summary
Part 1 of this diary is entirely devoted to covering the racist, anti-intellectual rants of the Republican Governor of Floriduh, Ron DeSantis. To say that the editorial cartoonists portrayed him harshly this past week is to understate the case.
DeSantis is clearly trying to appeal to the worst instincts of MAGA-heads in order to fend off Donald Trump and secure the 2024 GOP nomination for President. How much will he poison the minds of such morons to succeed? It is quite obvious to most people that he will go to any lengths to become President.
Among noting other character traits in DeSantis (more like lack of character), the cartoonists see him as denying reality and adopting blatantly racist positions when it comes to the teaching of black history. Limiting what is taught in Florida schools and restricting certain books from public libraries does not — and will not — erase history.
There are 25 editorial cartoons in this diary. I will post at least another 10-15 on DeSantis, the ongoing trials and tribulations of one George Santos, obscene levels of profits by the fossil fuel industry, and assorted other topics in the news.
Part 2, which I hope to post at some point tomorrow, will focus on, among other topics, editorial cartoons on police brutality, the clown show that is the GOP-dominated US House of Representatives, and Donald Trump’s efforts to try and stay politically relevant.
Erasing Black History Month, Pretending Racism Doesn’t Exist
You Can’t Erase Reality
Herr DeSantis Doing What He Does Best
Black History Month, According to DeSantis
Just Answer the Damn Question
Attribution for the above cartoon: Editorial & Political Cartoons @RobRogers
Book Burnings in Florida
The Book Burner
Anti-intellectualism in American Life
The Ron DeSantis Public Library — Coming Soon to Every Florida City and Town
Welcome to 1984
It’s Working According to This Plan
This Florida Kid is in a Heap of Trouble
If it Isn’t Fascism, What is it?
Where Have All the Books Gone?
What’s the Matter With Florida?
The World According to DeSantis
Systemic Racism
Only in Florida
Floriduh!
Whither, Florida?
Using State Power When Convenient
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