[bvw]

Not racist. Well within the bounds of LONG historical precedent of editorial cartoon.

[hinterlander]

Well within the bounds of LONG historical precedent of editorial cartoon.

Maybe you should do some research on the "LONG historical precedent of editorial cartoons" -- you'll discover that it's not necessarily a very honorable history. Look at those of the 1800's and early 1900's. If you're going to cite the "LONG" precedent, then examine the "LONG" precedent.

[proust]

"Well within the bounds of LONG historical precedent of editorial cartoon"

I'd like to see how a MLK or Malcolm X cartoon with giant protruding lips would go over today.

[Dianna]

Not racist. Well within the bounds of LONG historical precedent of editorial cartoon.

I mostly agree with you. I think what people are upset about is the depiction of Condi having, stereotypically black, large lips. In fact, she does not have large lips at all.

That feature was unnecessary. The rest of it is fine with me. I see no sexism at all and I think the complaints about the dialogue are reaching.