POLITICAL TYPES

Though political humor is usually neither, there will often be a need for the cartoonist to draw various types of people from the political spectrum. Here are some guidelines.

LIBERALS — Sandals and glasses (they're nearsighted from reading all those pamphlets and manifestos) are all that is required to identify a Liberal. However, if the Liberal is a religious figure, all bets are off. Add a little lapel ribbon (pink, red, or purple) and there will be no doubt.

CONSERVATIVES — Conservatives wear flags, either United States or Confederate. Many carry bibles to thump. Use any or all of these devices; the laughs are built in.

COMMUNISTS — They should always look serious and heroic no matter how absurd they really are. Imagine someone who has decided to drive his head through a brick wall and is about to do it.

NAZIS — The comic possibilities here are seemingly endless: funny moustaches, armbands with silly symbols, goofy hats, sam brown belts, overly decorated uniforms, shaved heads, skull and bones festoonery. Go wild: Everybody hates a Nazi.

SOCIALISTS — They drive Volvos. Try to set any scene with a Socialist in a car or near one. Or just draw a Liberal wearing socks as well as sandals.

ANARCHISTS/REVOLUTIONARIES — Wild, swirly eyes; a beard; and a beret are musts. All three are funny, especially on a feminist.

FAR-RIGHT REACTIONARIES — A long, white robe and a tall pointed hat. If that can't be funny, what can?