First Lunch with Luckovich: Have your say
From 1-2 p.m today, I’m answering questions or taking your comments on this blog.
I don’t have any topics for today’s cartoons yet, so if you can think of any let me know.
This cartoon on Bishop Eddie Long got the most hits this month. Someone tweeted me that there are plenty of other topics out there so lay off Eddie Long. What do you think?
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mluckovich
September 29th, 2010
1:00 pm
hi boys and girls. waiting to take your questions…
Woodstock Bob
September 29th, 2010
1:05 pm
Why is it so difficult for you to come up with any material critical of Obama? You didn’t seem to have any problem attacking the President from 2001-2008..
bmcchgo
September 29th, 2010
1:06 pm
First! Cool…
So how was the fallout from the Bishop Long cartoon?
BamaFan
September 29th, 2010
1:09 pm
What about Dez Bryant.
Hey Mike
September 29th, 2010
1:09 pm
I always read your cartoons- how about not being so pro democrat all the time? Seems like you rip on the Republicans 7 cartoons out of every 10-
mluckovich
September 29th, 2010
1:09 pm
hi woodstock bob
thx for the question. see today’s cartoon. obama was left with a huge mess to clean up and he’s been doing a pretty good job.
Hey Mike
September 29th, 2010
1:10 pm
Please do a cartoon on Cynthia Tucker- Obama could be Satan himself and she would support him
mluckovich
September 29th, 2010
1:11 pm
bmcchgo, most folks liked the cartoon.
Woodstock Bob is Bitter
September 29th, 2010
1:12 pm
How are you able to capture a story, moment, etc., with just one picture? Does a drawing take you hours, minutes, etc?
btw, dude you do good work. I always look forward to your cartoons. It’s, sometimes, the only thing that makes sense on this site.
mluckovich
September 29th, 2010
1:14 pm
Hey Mike
i follow the news. lately, it’s been christine o’connell, the gop pledge, newt, nathan…so when dems are in the news doing something i do cartoons on them. see today’s plus my recent toons on the midterms
Woodstock Bob is Bitter
September 29th, 2010
1:14 pm
Mr. L,
What 3 books makes/made the most impact on your life?
Hey Mike is Bitter
September 29th, 2010
1:15 pm
‘Most folks’ liked the Bishop Long cartoon? Sounds generic. I know you got some flak. But cool if you do not want to acknowledge the hate…
Pro Obama?
September 29th, 2010
1:15 pm
I realize you are an editorial cartoonist, but I agree with Woodstock Bob. A majority of Georgia is conservative… you should swallow your pride and do some cartoons criticizing Obama more often.
The majority of the country doesn’t think Obama is doing a good job either. Higher employment, less jobs, more government wasn’t the Change everyone was Hoping for…
Logical Dude
September 29th, 2010
1:15 pm
Why don’t you have comments active on your regular posts? Many other editorialists have active blogs, and I’d love to hear comments from all sides on your work as well.
Otherwise, Do you refer to your work as “cartoons” “pictures”, “artwork” or some other personal identifier?
Pro Obama!
September 29th, 2010
1:17 pm
“The majority of the country doesn’t think Obama is doing a good job either. Higher employment, less jobs, more government wasn’t the Change everyone was Hoping for…”
The majority of the country realizes he inherited this mess from the GOP and Bush. It will take time to dig us out.
Woodstock Bob
September 29th, 2010
1:18 pm
Yeah, I saw today’s cartoon. No doubt you were expecting my question. Good job with the fig leaf.
mluckovich
September 29th, 2010
1:18 pm
hi Woodstock Bob is Bitter
i spend most of the day farting around until panic sets in. that’s how i come up with ideas. i show them to colleagues and get a lot of thumbs down before i come up with one that’s halfway decent.
Pro Obama?
September 29th, 2010
1:18 pm
unemployment that is…
And don’t forget that the majority of America was against the Health Care Plan…
A majority of Americans even want to repeal it at this point. Doesn’t seem to me like Obama is doing a good job at all.
Off the subject… When did you first realize you were so artistically talented?
Guy Incognito
September 29th, 2010
1:19 pm
ML,
I saw you on CNN a few years back and you stated that you were an independent. Following your drawings over the years, I find that difficult to swallow.
“Hey Mike” said 7/10, I’d estimate it’s almost 9/10
Embrace your Liberal/Progressive leanings by admitting it. You’ll feel better
DawnP
September 29th, 2010
1:19 pm
Hi Mike! Big fan! How about something about how the republicans always whine about getting picked on?
Pro Obama!
September 29th, 2010
1:20 pm
“A majority of Americans even want to repeal it at this point.”
That’s a lie.
Matthew
September 29th, 2010
1:21 pm
Huge fan ML! How ’bout addressing ed reform with regards to the new release of “Waiting for Superman” which is receiving a lot of press coverage right now??
Mike Luck
September 29th, 2010
1:21 pm
Mike-
Would you consider opening your cartoons to comments? I’m sure you get a ton of hits already, but it would probably double if it were open for discussion.
mluckovich
September 29th, 2010
1:21 pm
Hey Mike is Bitter
i’m happy to acknowledge the hate. that’s a large part of the feedback i get.
Bosch
September 29th, 2010
1:22 pm
Hi Luckovich! Enjoy your work and enjoyed blogging here for a while — so why did you get out of the blogging business?
Pro Obama?
September 29th, 2010
1:22 pm
@pro obama!
Check out the latest msnbc poll- 51% want to repeal the health care plan
Read em and weep.
TGBG
September 29th, 2010
1:23 pm
I love to read your cartoons!
My son is only 8 but he started doing some cartoons, and I certainly never encouraged him in that pursuit! How did you get started and what advice could you offer?
mluckovich
September 29th, 2010
1:23 pm
to those asking why my blog doesn’t allow for comments, it’s because i’d have to sit and monitor them for dirty words and stuff. it would be a pain.
mluckovich
September 29th, 2010
1:24 pm
i’m trying to answer as nmany of these as i can but i’m a crappy typist
Sup Mike
September 29th, 2010
1:26 pm
How did you start with cartoons? Was that your first gig at a paper or did you have a column first?
mluckovich
September 29th, 2010
1:28 pm
hi TGBG
i’ve always drawn. that’s the key lots of practice. tell your son to keep drawing! in elementary school, my dad was transferred a lot, dso the 1st thing i’d do at a new school is caricature the teacher and then pass the drawing around. then i’d have 30 new friends.
Deb
September 29th, 2010
1:29 pm
Your drawings are top notch (if people say that anymore). I love the controversy that they stir up, but isn’t that what political cartoons are all about? My all time faves are the memorials to Lewis Grizzard and Skip Caray and also the Statue of Liberty 9/11 one. I miss Grizzard and Celestine Sibley but you and John Kessler are the reasons I still love the AJC! ;o) Thanks and don’t go anywhere!
NCP
September 29th, 2010
1:30 pm
Mike, I think your work is brilliant. How’s your part of the news biz– are editorial cartoonists finding their careers curtailed like other newspaper people?
Woodstock Bob
September 29th, 2010
1:30 pm
Remember when raising a terror alert just prior to an election would have provided you with several days worth of material? Those were the days, eh, Mike?
mluckovich
September 29th, 2010
1:30 pm
Pro Obama?
once folks learn what health care reform does and how it reduces the deficit, support will grow. hcr has been demonized with nonsense about death panels, it’s no wonder people are confused
Pro Obama!
September 29th, 2010
1:31 pm
From MSNBC: A new AP poll finds that Americans who think the law should have done more outnumber those who think the government should stay out of health care by 2-to-1.
The poll found that about four in 10 adults think the new law did not go far enough to change the health care system, regardless of whether they support the law, oppose it or remain neutral.
Read ‘em and STFU!
mluckovich
September 29th, 2010
1:32 pm
hi NCP
it depends on the cartoonist. some have been downsized. most are fine.
Bosch
September 29th, 2010
1:33 pm
Luckovich,
My favorite of your toons was the one with the Iranian dude walking away with Iraq on a silver platter and the guy saying to Bush “well you could at least ask for your platter back.” Good insight.
mluckovich
September 29th, 2010
1:33 pm
Woodstock Bob
you’re telling me. when W left, my job got much harder.
Bob Kirby
September 29th, 2010
1:33 pm
I follow your cartoons religiously. Love them; a breath of fresh air in this hotbed of raging conservatism. At least Newsweek gets it.
mluckovich
September 29th, 2010
1:35 pm
hi Bosch
i recognize your handle from bookman’s blog. i think you also used to come to my blog back in the day. i’m glad you liked the cartoon. we did hand iraq to iran on a silver platter.
mluckovich
September 29th, 2010
1:36 pm
hi Bob Kirby
i never know when newsweek’s gonna run my cartoons. i find out when it comes in the mail. it’s fun when they run them.
Eugene T.
September 29th, 2010
1:36 pm
Mr. Luckovich,
Toward the end of Bush’s term Tom Toles was drawing a caricature of Bush very similar to yours (short with the big ears). I like his stuff but do you think he took some notes from you?
Also, are they making you do more color? I kind of always dug the black and white.
Keep up the great work.
Cekker
September 29th, 2010
1:37 pm
Your Aug. 31 2010 cartoon was the most disgusting thing I have seen from you. Showing your country and it’s armed services in such a disgraceful way should make you ashamed.
voberzan
September 29th, 2010
1:37 pm
I got intense enjoyment out of the Glenn Beck cartoon last month. (Roommate always has Beck’s program on at 5 pm.) I have not noticed any preferential treatment of Obama by Luckovich.
Matthew
September 29th, 2010
1:37 pm
Huge fan ML! How ’bout addressing ed reform with regards to the new release of “Waiting for Superman” which is receiving a lot of press coverage right now??
Breezy
September 29th, 2010
1:38 pm
Dud, you are funny and insightful. Always look forward to your cartoons. Are there plans for
cartoons on Stewart and Colbert senate hearings?
mluckovich
September 29th, 2010
1:39 pm
Eugene T., ALL other cartoonists copy me! kidding.i am doing more color. i’m only required to do a color one on sunday. i’ve been doing more lately because it’s kind of fun.
JoeV
September 29th, 2010
1:39 pm
Mike, I don’t have a question but I just wanted to say you do a fantastic job and I love your cartoons. Please keep up the good work!
Michael
September 29th, 2010
1:39 pm
Hey Mike, I’m a big fan and have your Lewis and Catfish at the gates cartoon on my wall. I’m a big Obama fan too, but he needs his butt kicked for warrant less wiretapping, suspension of Habeas, DADT, GITMO and ordering warrant less assassination. You’re great at keeping issues in the public eye. Any chance you’ll address one or more of these issues.
Thanks for your work!
Deb
September 29th, 2010
1:39 pm
I’m thinking you probably have one of the best jobs in the world.
mluckovich
September 29th, 2010
1:40 pm
hi JoeV
thanks for the kind words. i love doing them. every day i’m excited about what i’m going to come up with. drawing cartoons is my favorite hobby so it’s great to do as a profession
Lewis Grizzard's Ghost
September 29th, 2010
1:42 pm
Hey Mike,
Catfish says, “Hey”.
What are you gonna do when Bobby Cox finally hangs up his cleats …
Lewis
haha
September 29th, 2010
1:43 pm
I enjoy viewing your cartoons everyday. They give me something to smile about. I like the cartoon you did about Lebron’s “decision”… I noticed the detailed tattoos that you drew. They were hilarious!
mluckovich
September 29th, 2010
1:43 pm
Michael
great comment. that bugs me too. what’s he thinking? he was a professor of constitutional law for crap sake! look for an upcoming cartoon on that
drew
September 29th, 2010
1:43 pm
Would you ever consider running for any political office?
mluckovich
September 29th, 2010
1:45 pm
haha, drawing those tattoos were the funnest part of the drawing for me. one tattoo said “i brake for yard sales” i thought that was funny. another tattoo was of “hello kitty”
JF
September 29th, 2010
1:45 pm
Keep up the great job! Your work is on the money every time!
Pro Obama?
September 29th, 2010
1:46 pm
@Pro Obama-
I guess if you are right the Dems won’t lose any seats in a few weeks will they?
You can trust me, I’m a doctor.
mluckovich
September 29th, 2010
1:47 pm
drew, great question. that’s my fantasy, to be a u.s. senator. that way i could really help people. any legislation i sponsored would be in cartoon form
JoeMan
September 29th, 2010
1:47 pm
Hey Mike,
How about “BooGate” as a cartoon topic? Seems like you’ve been going soft on Sarah Palin lately, and she’s always good for a laugh. Keep up the good work!
JoeV
September 29th, 2010
1:49 pm
Thanks for doing this Mike. I know you have to keep the comments closed on your cartoons for certain reasons…cough, cough…conservatives…cough. So this is a great way to get some insight into what is behind your work.
Fred
September 29th, 2010
1:50 pm
Hey Mike,
While you are definitely way left of center, even the most fanatical right winger has to admit that Republican politicians give so much more fodder for humor. It’s so bad that it’s almost like hunting in a baited field.
Years ago I wouldn’t read your stuff because it was too “slanted.” But then I pulled my head out of my rear and saw the truth I stated above (which you apparently knew all along). To be honest, you HAVE to laugh to keep from crying at some of the stupidity. I now enjoy 98% of your work regardless of who you expose. Of course as neither a democrat nor a republican, it’s easier to see the stupidity of both parties and get double the laughs now.
Keep up the good work and once again with today’s cartoon, you nailed it.
mluckovich
September 29th, 2010
1:50 pm
Pro Obama? of course dems are going to lose seats! the last 2 elections they’ve gained seats even in gop leaning districts. it’s common for the party in power to lose seats in a midterm. voters blame the party in power if the economy’s bad. even if it was caused by the party currently out of power
Tom
September 29th, 2010
1:51 pm
Mike,
I simply love your work. Wish I had something to offer
Keep it up!
Also, please keep comments closed. I’d waste way too much time bickering with people…
Tom
mluckovich
September 29th, 2010
1:55 pm
you’re the man, Fred! i was at the pentagon a few years ago. most of those officers i assume to be right wing. on more than one occasion, i was told that while they didn’t agree with me they would fight for my freedom to say what i want. that’s what america’s about. incidentally, in nov. i’ll be in afghanistan with other cartoonists drawing the troops and visiting injured soldiers. hopefully, i’ll be able to tweet while i’m there
Quirky
September 29th, 2010
1:55 pm
My husband and I love your work. You do a great job!
mluckovich
September 29th, 2010
1:56 pm
thanks for reading my cartoons tom! i have no idea what i’m going to do today. does anyone have a good topic for me?
Breezy
September 29th, 2010
1:57 pm
I gave you one. Or did I miss it.
Pro Obama?
September 29th, 2010
1:58 pm
Mike-
Seriously? When will Obama take responsibility for the economy? It’s gotten worse thanks to his policies. Most of his advisors are jumping ship. Give us a break.
And your comment about health care is exactly what is wrong with Democrat thinking. Everyone acknowledges that there are some good things in the plan that will benefit us. But that doesn’t matter. The people didn’t want it. So the gov’t shoved it down our throats. Do you really want a gov’t that goes against what the people want? Cmon man.
Rewrite the healthcare plan with a few of the good things people like and don’t make it so expensive that we go bankrupt. Obama doubled Bush’s debt in 18 months.
mluckovich
September 29th, 2010
1:58 pm
thanks quirky. you all are being too nice! i know there are plenty of you out there who don’t like me so well.
mluckovich
September 29th, 2010
1:59 pm
i missed it breezy. sorry. good idea. i’ll put that on my list
RW-(the original)
September 29th, 2010
1:59 pm
So why did we all get tossed out of here the first time around?
RHR
September 29th, 2010
2:00 pm
Hey Mike, enjoy your cartoons. Always get a kick out of seeing the occasional one in my small town alabama newspaper
Hey Mike
September 29th, 2010
2:00 pm
Mike- we like you just fine. Just remember the AJC’s readership is composed of conservatives and not just democrats. The Dems screw up quite a bit… you should call them on it more. Good work.
Michael Critz
September 29th, 2010
2:00 pm
Mike,
What are your future plans? Will there be a book published? How about a new field in art?
mluckovich
September 29th, 2010
2:07 pm
hi everyone, thx for coming on and chatting. i’ll be back next wed. from 1-2. please come back, especially Pro obama? so i can show you the error of your ways