I’m of mixed mind about the recent surge in gas prices. Part of me realizes that pocketbook pain is the only thing that will get many Americans to reassess our gas-guzzling lifestyle. Cutting back on fossil fuels would be good news, both for the environment and our national security. But, on the other hand, our economy has been fueled by cheap gas prices for decades, and I fear it is an already-strapped working class that will disproportionately bear this pain. My latest toon, “Hitting the Road (Summer 2008),” tries to capture the current mood.

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And the fate of our nation hangs on … a lapel pin?

Sigh.

Check out my latest, “Obama’s Latest Supporter.”

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As promised, I’m back at it with a new toon this week, “This Protracted Primary.”

Just one more grad-school final to go!

Links: Buy a hand-signed, 11×14 print of this cartoon | On the main site: “This Protracted Primary” [Archive No. 0818]

I had every intention of cartooning this week — especially given last night’s political drama. But it’s finals week for my first quarter of grad school and compromises had to be made. New toon in seven, I promise.