Jolly Joker

Normally this is a quote (and it is early too) but I thought this cartoon would be better ... you may have to zoom in to see it ... but it is so reminacent of what is happening now that I just had to share.

I've been trying to find out more about those depicted in the cartoon - such as their political stance, parties, and even just the era itself ... I do know that 'college boys' were not seen by the majority of the nation favorably because everytime they came up with an idea to 'help' the country, it seemed like the everyday folk got hurt. But I haven't been able to find a lot of info because only last names are given ...

if anyone has some insight, please leave a comment -- I would love to learn more about these people & why they were put into this cartoon