Judge, 1936-06 · page 7 of 43
Judge — June 1936 — page 7: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
# Political Satire Analysis **"Judge" Magazine Page - Political Commentary** The top cartoon "Who'd we finally elect?" mocks judicial indecision through a cluttered, chaotic image labeled "Jack Men"—likely referencing multiple judicial candidates or conflicting political positions. The lower section, "Times Change," satirizes politicians' inconsistency and self-serving economics. The text criticizes politicians wearing "baggy clothes" (appearing poor) while taxpayers support them, and notes politicians invent economic theories to justify receiving "Townsend pensions" (likely referencing a Depression-era pension plan). The second cartoon shows a man being asked about attending "a meeting of The Liberty League"—this references the anti-New Deal organization that opposed FDR's policies. The satire suggests politicians shift positions opportunistically. **Context**: This appears Depression-era, critiquing New Deal-era political hypocrisy and changing allegiances.
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Machine-transcribed from the original scan — historical spelling and the odd misread are preserved.
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