I believe the historical precedent that Mix listed as number 2,
explains some peoples reactions.
My mother's jaw literally dropped when she saw this image,
and she does not typically over-react towards even the most
shocking of political cartoons.
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Originally Posted by mixedmedia
1. I think JJ was making a joke aimed at the previous post.
2. There is a historical precedent in this country (that older black people such as Al Sharpton will remember) of portraying black people in cartoons and other imagery as primates.
3. I do not think the cartoon was meant to be racist. I think it was meant to be notorious. This artist and the Post knew exactly what they were doing.
4. I don't know how much attention this has been getting, but I hope it is disappointingly minimal 'cause the cartoon isn't even funny.
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