This Bosch cartoon wonderfully captures two ways people are motivated. "Nobody would fight harder for free speech than me but why taunt, over and over again, in order to provoke possible death to audience. DUMB!"
I admire Bosch tremendously for conviction and literally putting his life on the line for what he believes.
Here is a good article from wisegeek.com on what political cartoon is:
"A political cartoon is an illustration which is designed to convey a social or political message. This art form dates back to at least the 1500s in European culture, and it is considered an important part of visual expression in much of the West. Political cartoons are often found on the editorial pages of newspapers and magazines, and they also sometimes appear in the comics section, or as standalone illustrations: the British artist Banksy, for example, has produced works which could arguably be considered political cartoons on walls, streets, and buildings all over the world.Defining a political cartoon is a bit tricky, as a lot of art has a political or social overtone, since artists do not work in a vacuum. Cartoons themselves are a bit nebulous, as the term “cartoon” can refer to a simple single-panel illustration, or a running series of strips which narrate an ongoing story. As a general rule, cartoons are simple line drawings, usually with a humorous edge, which may be captioned or left untitled, depending on the taste of the artist. Cartoons are also designed to stand alone as works of art, needing no guidance from an interpreter to be understood.
The goal of a political cartoon is to send a clear message, using images which will be familiar to all of the people in a society. Political cartooning relies heavily upon the use of caricature and simple visual images which are instantly recognizable to readers, with various visual symbols standing in for complex political concepts. For example, in a political cartoon about pollution, the artist might use a sketch of the Earth crying, trusting readers to understand that the cartoon is supposed to reflect the fact that the environmental situation is dire enough to make even the planet sad. Read more... http://www.wisegeek.com/what-i...
If everything were right with the world I don't think a political cartoonist would have a job, there would be nothing to criticise, no? But do most people think and act like a political cartoonist? How do they accomplish stuff? I don't think Trump understands the negative nature of political cartoons, but isn't his motivation different? What about your motivation? Is rage or criticism an end in itself? What about creation? Is it an end?