Lalo Alcaraz -- award-winning editorial cartoonist and Latino journalist -- captures the essence of the country’s changing cultural and political landscape. Alcaraz has produced editorial cartoons for LA Weekly since 1992 and also creates cartoons in Spanish for La Opinion, the United States’ oldest Spanish-language newspaper. His work has appeared in The New York Times, The Village Voice, Los Angeles Times, Variety, Hispanic Magazine, Latina magazine, La Jornada in Mexico City, BUNTE, (Germany’s People magazine) and many other publications. Add instant variety to your Web site’s news and opinion offerings with Alcaraz’s intelligent, youthful and thought-provoking perspective.
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Scott
said, over 3 years ago
Obviously Lalo is a moron who’s never listened to Rush. People who see racism every where they look when there is no are racist them selves.
nomad2112 said, over 3 years ago
Alcaraz, isn’t it about time you join the human race?
motivemagus said, over 3 years ago
Okay, time for some racist Rush quotes! “Have you ever noticed how all composite pictures of wanted criminals resemble Jesse Jackson?” “Look, let me put it to you this way: the NFL all too often looks like a game between the Bloods and the Crips without any weapons. There, I said it.” (19 Jan 2007 show) (To an African-American female caller) “Take that bone out of your nose and call me back.” (Rush admitted this one, but claimed he didn’t mean it “that way.” Uh-huh.) “I think the media has been very desirous that a black quarterback do well. They’re interested in black coaches and black quarterbacks doing well. I think there’s a little hope invested in McNabb and he got a lot of credit for the performance of his team that he really didn’t deserve.” (September 2003. This one got him fired from ESPN as a commentator.)
"Friendly"Kitty said, over 3 years ago
Yo, the MahaRushie himself! The Doctor of Democracy don’ wan’ no slacker team… (Unless he can get it cheap wit-out a scene.)
ANandy said, over 3 years ago
motivemagus said: “Okay, time for some racist Rush quotes! “Have you ever noticed how all composite pictures of wanted criminals resemble Jesse Jackson?” “Look, let me put it to you this way: the NFL all too often looks like a game between the Bloods and the Crips without any weapons. There, I said it.” (19 Jan 2007 show) (To an African-American female caller) “Take that bone out of your nose and call me back.” (Rush admitted this one, but claimed he didn’t mean it “that way.” Uh-huh.) “I think the media has been very desirous that a black quarterback do well. They’re interested in black coaches and black quarterbacks doing well. I think there’s a little hope invested in McNabb and he got a lot of credit for the performance of his team that he really didn’t deserve.” (September 2003. This one got him fired from ESPN as a commentator.)”
ANandy reacts: After three hours a day, five days a week, fifty weeks a year for twenty-some years of talk on radio and television as well as many public appearances, if one can find five objectionable statements one is really trying hard. One might reconsider one’s definition of racism. When one is fired as a television commentator for stating an opinion but another is retained after gross moral indiscretions, don’t cite television as the standard. Your duplicity is evident. The reason libs object is that Limbaugh has had real impact on the national dialogue, causing many to question the old, tired liberal platitudes and truisms from their lap-dog media.
"Friendly"Kitty said, over 3 years ago
La poco cucaracha has been hiding in the dirty laundry…
charliekane said, over 3 years ago
What commentator is Nandy talkin’ about? Bill O’Reilly?
jag72 said, over 3 years ago
How does someone hate someone so much and continue to listen to them daily? I don’t have time to listen to Limbaugh so I can’t realistically comment on what he says. However, when I do have a few moments to listen to the radio, if I don’t like what I am hearing I change the channel. Similar to when I don’t like a TV show, I change the channel. I just love people who say I cannot stand a show (be it radio or TV) but almost never miss one. Too much!!
PlainBill said, over 3 years ago
Jag, Wiley Miller explains the ‘Rush’, ‘Glenn’, etc phenom here http://www.gocomics.com/nonsequitur/2009/10/14/
As far as why people listen - some people can’t stand to be alone with themselves. Some respond by listening to music, some by reading a book, others by stoking their anger at perceived injustices.
motivemagus said, over 3 years ago
Reconsider racism, ANandy? No need, I think it’s quite clear. If your argument is that Rush simply made a few mistakes over a lengthy career, well, everyone makes mistakes. However… A pattern of mistakes is indicative. Not apologizing for obviously racist remarks is also indicative. Blaming other people for calling him out is also indicative. And I didn’t even cite the “Barack the Magic Negro” issue! I object to Rush because he is an obnoxious liar pretending to provide news but who will in fact say anything to get ratings – and has admitted as much recently. Notice that? And indeed he has had a powerful impact on the media – a negative one. Of course I object to this bloviator contaminating the media and corrupting national debates – not to mention the way he is running the Republican Party.
jag72 said, over 3 years ago
I really do not need anyone to explain anybody to me. That is not the point. Whether it be a conservative, moderate or liberal is not the point. Whether it be a radio talk show, sports show or newscast is not the point. Whether it be a comedy or dram doesn’t matter. My point is, if you don’t like a show - don’t listen.
ANandy said, over 3 years ago
motivemagus said: “…I object to Rush because he is an obnoxious liar pretending to provide news but who will in fact say anything to get ratings…”
ANandy responds: Then I must object to you as an obnoxious liar, as Limbaugh has NEVER represented himself as providing news; he has always represented his activities as entertainment media. While you’re sampling that bit of crow, educate yourself on the difference between racism and bias. To label others, who have demonstrated biased attitudes racists, is libelous, a lie. Before you irresponsibly throw out accusations, research the subject. “The Magic Negro” was a reference by Spike Lee, later picked up in an opinion article written by David Ehrenstein in March, 2007 in the L.A. Times. A subsequent parody was used by Limbaugh. So what? Those who are quick to see racism in others are most likely racist themselves.
Ken Warren said, over 3 years ago
Herblock, who was a great political cartoonist, I think their annual award is named after him, was asked “Isn’t the point of a political to make people angry so they will act?”
No he said, a political cartoon should make people think so they act.
This is not a good political cartoon.
Magnaut said, over 3 years ago
OBAMA would give them some money…fire the coach…give everybody a beer and the take control…he does things the Wright way….at least Rush does it the right way…..how do Jackson, Farakand, Wright and Sharpton get exempted from the racist label? NARC-M. national association of racist clergymen
Tecolote
said, over 3 years ago
Who is this Rush guy anyway?