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Fletcher, David, 1952- :Digital cartoons
- Date
- 2001-2016
- By
- Fletcher, David, 1952-; Dominion post (Newspaper)
- Reference
- DC-Group-0005
- Description
Cartoons by David Fletcher from 'The Politician' series, which satirises New Zealand and international political issues. The cartoons feature a set of standard characters who are used to represent various contemporary politicians in the news. The Politician - the MP for Upper Creek- is "inept, greedy and indecisive, and those are his good points". He is always portrayed as a bald fellow with a moustache, regardless of the gender or appearance of the real life political figure he is representing in the cartoon. Other recurring characters include his press secretary and political advisor, Miss Direct; Max, an "uncivil servant" and his right hand man, he is always portrayed as a bald fellow wearing glasses; Rose, the Politician's long suffering wife; and Jim, his hard-working parliamentary colleague and best friend. (For character sheet see DCDL-0025477).
As at mid 2015 'The Politician' runs infrequently in the Dominion Post, and is published in Switzerland, Norway, Sweden and South Africa.
Part of the NZ Cartoon Archive.
Other Titles - The Politician
David Fletcher was born in the UK in 1952 and later immigrated to New Zealand. Based in Auckland, he produces 'The Politician', a daily cartoon strip that appears in The Dominion Post and is syndicated around New Zealand, and to newspapers in Australia, Europe, Britain, South Africa, China, Malaysia, and Pakistan. Previously he worked as an illustrator and cartoonist for the New Zealand Herald before becoming a full-time freelance comic strip artist in 1983.
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- Digital images, Comics, Cartoons (Commentary)
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UnknownWe're introducing a tough new Welfare Policy. It's called 'Work or else!' "Else?" "It's...
Date: 2006
From: Fletcher, David, 1952- :Digital cartoons
Reference: DCDL-0000762
Description: 'The Politician' cartoon strip. The Minister tells the crowd of reporters that his new welfare policy is still a bit short on detail. The policy is 'Work or else!' Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
"A highly embarrassing email written by the Minister has surfaced in the media!" "The M...
Date: 2006
From: Fletcher, David, 1952- :Digital cartoons
Reference: DCDL-0001491
Description: 'The Politician' cartoon strip. An adviser rushes in yelling that a highly embarrassing email has surfaced in the media. When a secretary comments that the Minister's emails are always embarrassing the adviser says that it's not the spelling this time. Refers to email embarrassments Leader of the Opposition, Don Brash is having over whether or not the National Party had American support or assistance in their election campaign last year. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
"I'm sure the Minister won't be making any more gaffes." "How can you be so sure?" "He'...
Date: 2003
From: Fletcher, David, 1952- :Digital cartoons
Reference: DCDL-0001158
Description: 'The politician' cartoon strip. The Minister's aide promises that the Minister won't be making any more gaffes because he has run out of feet to put in his mouth. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
"I've decided to use 'tough love' on beneficiaries who aren't attempting to find work! ...
Date: 2010
From: Fletcher, David, 1952- :Digital cartoons
Reference: DCDL-0013687
Description: 'The Politician' cartoon strip. Refers to the government's intention to get beneficiaries back into work in spite of the fact that unemployment has soared. Records for the cartoons in this collection have not been enhanced by a full 'scope and contents' as they are essentially self-explanatory and can be searched by key word. They do have subject headings. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
"There's nothing like a long walk to add to your problems!" "Don't you mean, lessen you...
Date: 2002
From: Fletcher, David, 1952- :Digital cartoons
Reference: DCDL-0001040
Description: 'The Politician' cartoon strip. Long walks don't lessen the Minister's problems because he gets lost. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
"Did the Minister act quickly when he heard of the civil defence emergency?" "Yes... In...
Date: 2009
From: Fletcher, David, 1952- :Digital cartoons
Reference: DCDL-0012465
Description: 'The Politician' cartoon strip. Relates to the earthquakes and subsequent tsunamis that caused over 180 deaths and widespread damage in Samoa, American Samoa and Tonga on 30 September 2009. Records for the cartoons in this collection have not been enhanced by a full 'scope and contents' as they are essentially self-explanatory and can be searched by key word. They do have subject headings. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
"The Treasury forecast has just arrived by express delivery." "Courier?" "The Four Hors...
Date: 2008
From: Fletcher, David, 1952- :Digital cartoons
Reference: DCDL-0008956
Description: 'The Politician' cartoon strip. The minister's adviser tells the minister that the Treasury forecast has just arrived, not by courier, but by the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
"Do you think your views on law and order could promote some people to take vigilante a...
Date: 2005
From: Fletcher, David, 1952- :Digital cartoons
Reference: DCDL-0000074
Description: 'The Politician' cartoon strip. A rather mild-looking reporter clutching a little pad asks the politician politely if he thinks some of his views on law and order could promote some people to take vigilante action. The politician is outraged, accuses the reporter of making scurrilous accusations and tells his henchmen to get him. An interesting comment on the psychology of extreme views. Other Titles - "How dare you make such scurrilous accusations! Let's get him boys!" Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
Fletcher, David, 1952- :'My biggest worry in election year is voter apathy.' 'Who cares...
Date: 2005
From: Fletcher, David, 1952- :Digital cartoons
Reference: DX-105-176
Description: 'The Politician' cartoon strip. Quantity: 1 digital image(s).
"The opposition called the Minister 2-faced!" "They actually said that to his face?" "T...
Date: 2009
From: Fletcher, David, 1952- :Digital cartoons
Reference: DCDL-0010621
Description: 'The Politician' cartoon strip. Records for the cartoons in this collection have not been enhanced by a full 'scope and contents' as they are essentially self-explanatory and can be searched by key word. They do have subject headings. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).