Pollys chance to get some nice crackers

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Pollys chance to get some nice crackers

Pollys chance to get some nice crackers. Illustration shows a well-dressed man labeled Plutocracy, wearing a top hat, holding a parrot labeled State Legislature on his right hand, trying to get it to repeat a phrase after him, We don t want an Income-Tax Amendment!, and promising it some nice crackers in return for correctly learning to repeat the phrase. Date 1909 August 18. Pollys chance to get some nice crackers. Illustration shows a well-dressed man labeled Plutocracy, wearing a top hat, holding a parrot labeled State Legislature on his right hand, trying to get it to repeat a phrase after him, We don t want an Income-Tax Amendment!, and promising it some nice crackers in return for correctly learning to repeat the phrase. Date 1909 August 18

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EDITORS COMMENTS
is a political cartoon published in Puck magazine on August 18, 1909. The illustration satirically portrays the power dynamics between wealth and politics, with the figure of Plutocracy, represented as a well-dressed man wearing a top hat, attempting to manipulate the State Legislature, symbolized by a parrot, into opposing an Income-Tax Amendment. Plutocracy, with a smug expression, holds out a bag of crackers as an incentive for the parrot to repeat the phrase, "We don't want an Income-Tax Amendment!" The parrot, with a skeptical look, seems reluctant to comply, highlighting the notion that politicians may be easily swayed by the influence of wealth and bribes. The title "Polly's Chance to Get Some Nice Crackers" is a playful reference to the idea that the State Legislature, like a pet parrot, is being offered a reward for performing a desired action. The use of a parrot as a symbol for the legislature is a common trope in political cartoons of the time, representing the perceived lack of intelligence and independence among politicians. This cartoon reflects the political climate of the early 20th century, where the debate over income tax and the role of wealth in politics was a contentious issue. The use of humor and satire in the illustration serves to engage and inform the public about the political issues of the day, while also providing a form of entertainment. Overall, "Polly's Chance to Get Some Nice Crackers" is a fascinating glimpse into the political satire of the past, offering insights into the complex relationship between money, power, and politics.

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