Michael Ramirez: A Wonderful Thought 12-24-21

From America's Premier Editorial Cartoonist

The massive Russian troop buildup continues to escalate on the Ukrainian border and the Russian dictator President Vladimir Putin, who has previously invaded Ukraine, annexed Crimea, and poisoned his political opponents, blames the west for aggression.

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Good morning! Today’s cartoon considers a rewrite of the famous Frank Capra movie, It’s A Wonderful Life, where Clarence the angel helps a good man, businessman George Bailey, to understand how his existence made the world a better place. The same cannot be said of Vladimir Putin:

Putin Remains Defiant, Threatens Ukraine in Annual Presser Matthew Luxmoore, Foreign Policy

Putin Blames the West for Ukraine Tensions During News Conference Ann M. Simmons, Wall Street Journal

Putin's Likely Course of Action in Ukraine  —American Enterprise Institute

The Berlin Crisis and Ukraine  —Sergey Radchenko, War on the Rocks

Michael and all of us here hope Christmas Eve finds you safe, healthy, and happy, enjoying precious time with your family and friends. As we approach the New Year, please let us know what your favorite cartoons are for this year. We’ve already received some submissions which I will share next week. You can find all of Michael’s cartoons in an easy-to-navigate format at michaelpramirez.com. Please drop us an email with your favorites, up to 10, at ramireztoons@gmail.com.

More of what we’ve been reading today:

My Thoughts On Christmas, Most Wonderful Time of the Year  —Rob Smith, RCM

AOC is a "farce" — DAVID HARSANYI, JWR

Fox News wins 2021 — ALEX GRIFFING, MEDIAITE