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A Potemkin Christmas

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By karlwimer
on December 11, 2008

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Yeah, it's time to spread the holiday cheer and smile no matter what. But no getting around it, this Christmas might be a bit leaner and more hollow than previous years. Thus, "A Potemkin Christmas."

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SUUUUPER IDEA!!! :) this could be my family picture christmass 2013 ^^

, on March 22, 2012 report post reply applause 0

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Thanks Mike. My (and I think most serious editorial cartoonists) intention is to get a smile or a laugh out of our audience, but more importantly to get people to think. The stuff people don't want to see is often what they NEED to see. Unfortunately, a collision of poor spending habits, bad credit, and a cratered economy contribute to the kind of scenario you mention. The real question is: as folks weather the current economic storm, will they take some accountability for their situations, or will they continue with short term thinking and a tendency to point fingers when things go wrong?

Thanks again and happy holidays!

karlwimer, on December 21, 2008 report post reply applause 0

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Love your work, but I feel motivated to find the economics in it. When consumers use a credit card, they are making the choice to consume now and give something up later--in this case Christmas. The choice to consume now comes at a cost and for this family, bankruptcy and no Christmas. The kids get hurt and that's wrong. It's sad that our choices have unintended consequences. Thanks for your inspiration.

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Thanks r8r!

karlwimer, on December 15, 2008 report post reply applause 0