The seeds of socialism
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The seeds of socialism
The seeds of socialism. Illustration shows a gigantic boar wearing a crown with $ and a shawl labeled Plutocratic Greed and holding the US Capitol dome labeled Special Privilege, inverted to form a bucket from which it is sowing seeds labeled Abuse of Power, Arrogance, and Contempt of Law onto a field sprouting Socialist votes. It is stepping on an American flag and a Liberty cap. Date 1908 February 12. The seeds of socialism. Illustration shows a gigantic boar wearing a crown with $ and a shawl labeled Plutocratic Greed and holding the US Capitol dome labeled Special Privilege, inverted to form a bucket from which it is sowing seeds labeled Abuse of Power, Arrogance, and Contempt of Law onto a field sprouting Socialist votes. It is stepping on an American flag and a Liberty cap. Date 1908 February 12
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This illustration, titled "The Seeds of Socialism," was published in Puck magazine on February 12, 1908. The cartoon depicts a colossal boar, adorned with a crown of dollars and a shawl labeled "Plutocratic Greed," sowing seeds of "Abuse of Power," "Arrogance," and "Contempt of Law" onto a flourishing field of Socialist votes. The boar's actions are symbolic of the wealthy elite's exploitation and disregard for the law, which the Socialist movement aimed to address. The boar's menacing presence overshadows the American flag and a Liberty cap, both trampled beneath its feet. The inverted US Capitol dome serves as a bucket, further emphasizing the idea of the elite's misuse of power. The seeds being sown are taking root, representing the growing discontent and disillusionment with the existing political and economic systems. This powerful image reflects the social and political climate of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, a time of significant social and economic change in the United States. The illustration was published during a period of heightened interest in socialist ideas, as many Americans sought alternatives to the existing political and economic structures. The cartoon serves as a poignant reminder of the historical context and the ongoing debate surrounding the role of wealth and power in society.
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