A guy whose eyes were wide open and who could ably convey what he was experiencing. I’ve got several books of his cartoons, and I can almost feel the war around me when I look at them. Shakespeare characterized the world as a stage and all of us merely players. Ernie had the heart of a sharp but loving observer who found himself in media res and could make us laugh and grind our teeth at the same time. R.I.P. Thanks, Michael—great art!
Yeah, I mean wars have only stopped slavery, genocide, ended dictatorships, and driven many technology advances, telegraphs, radio, plasma (the blood type), advancements in medical treatments, the birth of republics and democracy, etc… So while we are at it let’s just go back to the pre nation-state way of living.
Robert C. Premium Member over 5 years ago
Thanks, Mr. Cavna. A most sensitive and evocative salute to a hero of many – a Buddy.
Baslim the Beggar Premium Member over 5 years ago
Great Homage to a wonderful man.
Ontman over 5 years ago
A reporter with heart and soul.
A# 466 over 5 years ago
Second panel reminds me of the statement Woodie Guthrie applied to his guitar: “This machine kills fascists.”
dgibson5959 over 5 years ago
Brave Men is a classic tale of the real heroes of WWII…the common soldier
Nighthawks Premium Member over 5 years ago
war is f…ing idiotic
Army_Nurse over 5 years ago
Thanks Mr Cavna. Nice work.
DCBakerEsq over 5 years ago
Ever been to his home in Albuquerque? It’s worth a visit.
Miss you, Ernie. #RIP
deadheadzan over 5 years ago
This is a wonderful homage to a real heroic journalist. Lest we forget….
the1951hapster over 5 years ago
What a poignant message.
When diplomacy fails, the diplomats should be made to fight it out.
Kind&Kinder over 5 years ago
A guy whose eyes were wide open and who could ably convey what he was experiencing. I’ve got several books of his cartoons, and I can almost feel the war around me when I look at them. Shakespeare characterized the world as a stage and all of us merely players. Ernie had the heart of a sharp but loving observer who found himself in media res and could make us laugh and grind our teeth at the same time. R.I.P. Thanks, Michael—great art!
mauser7 over 5 years ago
Yeah, I mean wars have only stopped slavery, genocide, ended dictatorships, and driven many technology advances, telegraphs, radio, plasma (the blood type), advancements in medical treatments, the birth of republics and democracy, etc… So while we are at it let’s just go back to the pre nation-state way of living.