Recently I created a Tumblr devoted entirely to shitty, shitty editorial cartoons. Seems only fair I should take a stab at the artform despite my own shortcomings like a complete inability to draw and not having much to say that hasn't already been said by many others. The media is irresponsible in downplaying/outright ignoring Ron Paul's campaign (not that I'm a supporter of his) and it's downright ridiculous the way it tries to replace actual journalism and informed analysis with clips from late-night hosts or segments devoted to celebrity tweets. (I didn't even get a chance to include a reference to the 'Send us messages on Facebook so we can spend five minutes reading the thoughts of random yahoos and call it news' habit.)
And I admit I feel I'm a bit late with this (something I've called out other cartoons for). Romney's win in NH does undercut Santorum's momentum, and by this time next week he could be toast. Though it is possible South Carolina will reward Santorum's social conservative views and breathe some life into his campaign. But more importantly the sensationalist buffoonery of American journalism is a relatively timeless issue.
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