La Cucaracha by Lalo Alcaraz for February 25, 2019

So true….

So not true. From one manipulated statistic to one hastily drawn inference to one horribly masturbatory conclusion. Three thirds of the cartoonists of this strip are fans of self-flagellation.

I understand it now but hope you’ll forgive that I really enjoyed the minstrel shows at church when I was 5 to 9 back in the late ’40’s and early ’50’s. (Guilty! I still enjoy remembering them)

One third of American? That be about 90% of republicans.

According to the second panel, if I go out in the sun and get a heavy tan, I’m suddenly part of a different race?

Make America Hate Again ;(

So I guess that means no more Halloween ghost costumes. And so long Casper; no such thing as a friendly racist. [snerk]

I can easily see that dressing as “black” is offensive. But I think people are over reacting if someone chooses to dress as a specific person. People have always dressed as their heroes (rock stars, sports legends, etc) or their anti-heroes (politicians). And when costuming, make-up is part of the deal. Racism is casting aspersions on a population, known individuals are a completely different matter.

Well, I don’t see a problem with whiteface used for costumes either, so…