The goat of Cannonism
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The goat of Cannonism
The goat of Cannonism. Illustration shows President Taft as the biblical Aaron pushing a goat labeled Cannon. Date 1910 October 12. The goat of Cannonism. Illustration shows President Taft as the biblical Aaron pushing a goat labeled Cannon. Date 1910 October 12
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This intriguing political cartoon, published in Puck magazine on October 12, 1910, depicts President William Howard Taft as the biblical figure Aaron, pushing a goat labeled "Cannonism" up a mountain. The image is a clever commentary on the political climate of the time, with Taft representing the establishment, and the goat symbolizing the controversial Payroll Tax, known as the "Cannon Tax" after its sponsor, Rep. James "Champ" Cannon. The Payroll Tax, which was a part of the Underwood Tariff Act, was a contentious issue during Taft's presidency. The tax was seen as a burden on businesses and was opposed by many in the Republican Party, including the powerful "Insurgents" led by former President Theodore Roosevelt. The Insurgents believed that Taft was too compromising with Democrats and was not living up to the progressive ideals they had espoused during Roosevelt's presidency. The cartoonist uses the biblical reference to Aaron and the scapegoat ritual to highlight the political drama unfolding in Washington. In the Old Testament, Aaron would place the sins of the Israelites on a goat and send it into the wilderness, symbolically cleansing the people of their sins. In this case, Taft is seen as taking on the sins of Cannonism and pushing the goat up the mountain, suggesting that he is trying to rid the country of this burden. The cartoon reflects the intense political debates and tensions of the time, as well as the role of satire and humor in shaping public opinion and political discourse.
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