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Fletcher, David 1952- :"You could think about increasing 'sin taxes.'" The Politician. ...
Date: 2013
From: Fletcher, David, 1952- :Digital cartoons
By: Dominion post (Newspaper)
Reference: DCDL-0024801
Description: 'The Politician' cartoon strip. An aide suggests to The Politician that he could consider increasing 'sin taxes' on alcohol, tobacco, gambling and snack foods. The Politician replies that he would prefer the 'sin taxes' to only include things which he does not do. Proposed for the 2013 Budget were increased consumption taxes on certain items ('sin taxes'). However the May Budget did not increase such taxes, an unusual occurrence. Whether it was a matter of politicians not wishing to be targetted, along with the rest of the population, is a matter of speculation... Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
Fletcher, David 1952- :"This whole sorry saga is something I'd just like to FORGET!" Th...
Date: 2013
From: Fletcher, David, 1952- :Digital cartoons
By: Dominion post (Newspaper)
Reference: DCDL-0025025
Description: 'The Politician' cartoon strip. The Politician tells his aide that 'This whole sorry saga is something I'd just like to forget!' The aide replies that he will mention his request to the Media and the opposition but 'I wouldn't get your hopes up.' Refers to a number of mistakes, blunders and disasters committed by politicians. Neither the media nor the opposition are likely to agree to 'forget' when they can make news stories and political capital. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
Fletcher, David 1952- :"I told the party if we're to have any chance at the next electi...
Date: 2012
From: Fletcher, David, 1952- :Digital cartoons
By: Dominion post (Newspaper)
Reference: DCDL-0021567
Description: 'The Politician' cartoon strip. The Politician tells one of his staff that if the Party is to have any chance at the next election, they must be united. The Party's reaction was to argue about it. Although the Party is unnamed, it is apparent that the Labour Party with its bickering factions is meant. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).