“The rockets’ red glare… the people’s blank stares.”
July 4th, 2025 in America: fireworks in the sky, desperation on the ground.

Independence from what?
For who?

#LateStageCapitalism
#IndependenceDay
#PoliticalCartoon
#EconomicJustice
#SatireAsResistance
#FourthOfYouLie
#ArtWithTeeth

A grotesque, semi-human beast resembling a man with a combover and orange makeup sits at a fast food table. He is devouring the U.S. Constitution, the Statue of Liberty’s torch, and a judge’s gavel with greasy hands. Ketchup stains everything. Around him are wrecked symbols of American democracy — books, court decisions, and shattered media screens. The TVs are blank, left intentionally textless. The scene is painted in a dark, satirical style, evoking both humor and horror.

He’s not just coming — he’s already eating.
The Constitution, the rule of law, the free press — all devoured with ketchup and cruelty.

This isn’t satire anymore. It’s a warning.

#SomethingWicked #AmericanFascism #SatireAsResistance #Authoritarianism #NoKing #VoteLikeItMatters #DystopiaInProgress

When tensions flared after the Kashmir attack, Pakistan didn't answer with rage—but with memes. Zara Shahjahan explores how satire has become Pakistan’s unexpected shield and soft power.

Read here: thefridaytimes.com/03-May-2025/...

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