This political cartoon demonstrates the power held by society in terms of Western politics. Although the politician is seen to have all the power, this image acts as a personified view of how skewed that perception may be. Basically the cartoon is stating that yes, politicians do hold the attention of many, but they are nothing without their followers. A politician's power comes from the common citizen who chooses to follow them and give them their power. At any moment the people could choose to abandon said politician causing them to fall, both figuratively and literally as seen in this cartoon. This cartoon calls into question who really holds all the power in a democratic society.
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