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Bad dreams
Bad dreams. Illustration shows a sleeping, bloated man labeled Protected Monopolist shying away from a turkey labeled Income Tax that appears to have risen from the remains of the Thanksgiving Day dinner labeled High Tariff Plunder. Date 1909 November 17. Bad dreams. Illustration shows a sleeping, bloated man labeled Protected Monopolist shying away from a turkey labeled Income Tax that appears to have risen from the remains of the Thanksgiving Day dinner labeled High Tariff Plunder. Date 1909 November 17
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Bad Dreams - A Nightmare for the Protected Monopolist, November 17, 1909 This illustration from the November 17, 1909 issue of Puck magazine captures the unease and anxiety of the American public towards the growing power of monopolies and the burden of taxes. The cartoon depicts a bloated, sleeping man labeled as a 'Protected Monopolist.' He is startled by a turkey labeled 'Income Tax' that has risen from the remains of a Thanksgiving Day dinner labeled 'High Tariff Plunder.' The scene represents the growing discontent towards the monopolies that had taken root in American business during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. These corporations, often shielded by government protection, had amassed significant power and wealth, leaving many feeling exploited and oppressed. The turkey, symbolizing the Income Tax, adds another layer of frustration for the monopolist. The high tariffs, or protective taxes on imported goods, had led to increased prices for consumers, and the income tax was seen as yet another way for the government to extract wealth from the people. The cartoon reflects the unease and anxiety of the American public towards the growing power of monopolies and the burden of taxes. It highlights the tension between the interests of the wealthy corporations and the working class, and the role of the government in regulating these entities. This illustration is a powerful reminder of the complex issues facing American society during this period and the ongoing debate over the balance of power between corporations, the government, and the people.
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