Leunig is an Australian icon – without a doubt one of the finest cartoonists. He makes you think. But that’s not what governments and their hired mainstream media goons want us to do: think.
No no no no, don’t think, thinking is dangerous, thinking will get you killed, or worse: you might catch Covid if you think too much! So, dutiful citizen, shut up, sit in front of the telly like a good little boy or girl or whatever, and TRUST US. We are the governments, and as such we would never do you any harm now, would we? You believe us, don’t you? Want a lolly to go with that jab? See? There you go, it’s all better now, and just to make sure you’re not tempted to think: let’s get rid of that horrid Leunig for you.
And so it was done. Leunig, regularly appearing in The Age and Sydney Morning Herald newspapers for many years, has been cancelled. According to an article in The Australian, Leunig stated that no fewer than twelve of his cartoons were not published because they were not Covid-friendly, or Dan-friendly – no explanation provided.
The last straw was no doubt “Tank man” – one of the most poignant Covid cartoons I’ve seen over the last 20 months.*
I hope Leunig will remain standing in front of that tank!
*for those not recognising the reference to the Tiananmen Square protests, see here.
