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# The Rip Van Winkle Party This cartoon satirizes the Democratic Party in 1895. "Uncle Sam" (the well-dressed figure on left, representing America) confronts a disheveled old man labeled "Democracy" wearing a hat marked "DEMOCRACY," carrying a document about "CRIME, CORRUPTION, FREE TRADE, HARD TIMES." The satire references the legend of Rip Van Winkle, who slept for decades. The caption states: "You slept for thirty years and we enjoyed great prosperity. Now, get out and go to sleep again!" This mocks Democrats for having been out of power for 30 years while Republicans governed, implying Democratic policies caused the problems listed on the document. The cartoon suggests Democrats should remain politically dormant rather than regain control.

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VOL.28 NO.695 FEBRUARY 9 1895 PRICE 10 CE. Emrence av tHe Post Ornice at New Tore as Secon Cass Marrea. Copvmonr (695, fy tHe Jvece Puasmine Co, Tike Reererence As A Trae Maax THE RIP VAN WINKLE PARTY. ‘The present Congress is the first instance in over thirty years that the Demiocratic party have had complete control of the government. Uncre Sam— You slept for thirty years and we enjoyed great prosperity. Now, get out and go to sleep again!” comicbooks.com