Daddy! Why Do You Vote Republican? Reader Comments

(Above) The original illustration. Click on image for larger view.

(Above) Reader caption #1. Click on image for larger view.

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A FEW DAYS AGO, I posted an illustration from the 1950s of a boy asking his father why he votes Republican. The illustration had no answer from the father, so I invited readers to add their own comment. I understand the answers would be radically different from then until now, but I thought it would be fun to have readers post their own comments.

So, thanks all… for your participation!

Daddy? Why do you vote Republican?

(Above) The original editorial illustration, c. 1950, awaiting your answers! (Click image for larger view.)


I SPOTTED THIS ILLUSTRATION ON EBAY TODAY. CHECK IT OUT. It was done c. 1950. It’s screaming for an answer from “dad,” who happens to look a bit like Bill O’Reilly of FOX News. I have a few answers of my own, but I thought I’d let my readers reply.

What I am getting ready to ask of you, dear readers, is based on something I did as a kid. Even as small as 10 years of age, I used to cut photographs from the local newspaper and write my own “funny captions” for the pictures. Here’s what I want you to do. Go to “COMMENTS” and leave “daddy’s reply” to his son as to why he votes Republican. The top 5 comments I will add to the original art (digitally) and publish the comments next day. Have fun!