[Newsbot]

Filibuster Cartoons
Title: Thanks for the memories (click to view)
Date: April 17, 2009
Well that's the end for a while. Check out the blog post below for the full explanation.

In the meantime, be sure to check out my archives. I've got nearly eight years' worth of material covering most of the relevant (and occasionally irrelevant) political developments of the last almost-decade. Everything from 9-11 to the Malawian vampire scandal.

It's certainly been an eventful few years, and a fun time to be an editorial cartoonist. Thanks for sharing it with me.

[Geryon]

Well, that sucks. I would however argue against Superhero comics being formulaic. Some are yes but usually the better ones are not, although there are some that are formulaic but do it masterfully. That is not to say that Filibuster was by any means formulaic just that I'm a comic nerd. Also I would say that editorial cartoons are not becoming unpopular because people think they are formulaic, frankly I don't see how they could be due to their, crap can't think of a good word without a negative connotation, (condensed perhaps?) nature. Rather, from what I have seen this aspect of editorial cartoons leads people to make the silly assumption that they are easy to make. I would think that it is that incorrect view that has contributed to the decline in interest in the medium. Maybe this is all just a by-product of the shift of importance from result to celebrity. But I’ve been up way to long, damned exams, should be studying, again damned exams, and so probably do not make much sense, ah what the hell I’ll blame this on them too, damned exams.

[edit] err forgot to say best of luck and thanks for the comics

[sidd2600]

Thanks for everything, J.J. Enjoy your apprehensive sterile playground, so that we might Filibuster again.

[Voyager]

Good luck. Filibuster was one of my favorites. Even the big names run out of steam.

Take care of yourself out there.

Harry Voyager

[Psudo]

Political comics, unlike plot or character comics, are funnier if you know about real events in the real world. They're not escapism. I think that's why they're increasingly unpopular. Most people are looking to escape pressures and problems like those of politics. It's a rare few (like JJ's loyal fans) who see the greater political issues as escapes from the monotony of day-to-day life.

[EBounding]

Thanks JJ for the years of comics. I learned more about Canada from your site than anywhere else.

[ramzafft1]

I love Filibuster, I love reading Filibuster, and I love being able to refer to Filibuster.

I'm going to miss it a lot, in other words.

However, I understand your reasoning, and while I'm sad to see you go, at least this way I'll always be able to remember Filibuster as "That awesome political cartoon I read online" as opposed to watching the quality drop as your interest waned.

Best of luck, thanks for all the comics, and thanks for getting me interested in Canadian politics.

[JJ]

I used to think about making a Filibuster book, but lately I've been thinking turning my "Guide to Canada" into a book might be a better idea.
Thoughts?

[Taospark]

A book, be it a short e-book or something expanded for full publication, could definitely work. There's been a recent interest in politics among Canadians and Americans are looking closer to home for their vacations so the market is there.

I've always enjoyed your insights and thought that they were very principled and fair in regards to politics, which I welcomed since most political cartoonists (including Cox and Forkum) were more knee-jerk. You could always consider doing a longer but more sparse format, a monthly cartoon with an expanded written post, to draw an audience.

(There's also animation but I'm not sure the world is ready for animated commentary on politics.)

[knoper]

Newsbot wrote:

Filibuster Cartoons
Title: Thanks for the memories (click to view)
Date: April 17, 2009
Well that's the end for a while. Check out the blog post below for the full explanation.

In the meantime, be sure to check out my archives. I've got nearly eight years' worth of material covering most of the relevant (and occasionally irrelevant) political developments of the last almost-decade. Everything from 9-11 to the Malawian vampire scandal.

It's certainly been an eventful few years, and a fun time to be an editorial cartoonist. Thanks for sharing it with me.

Sad to see you go...I've been a longtime reader.

My favourite:
http://www.filibustercartoons.com/index ... t-in-line/

Thanks for the countless hours of effort, J.J.

[Psudo]

JJ wrote:

lately I've been thinking turning my "Guide to Canada" into a book

YES! Do that! Very much!

[SaraPulis]

Oh, I'm sorry to hear that you're putting your comic on haitus; I still visit every other day even after all these years. Perhaps one day you can approach it again with renewed vigor - I can always hope.

<3 Sara Pulis (The one who sends you birthday wishes.)

五か月から日本にいるで、楽しいだと思うの？　高いんでしょう。　やっぱりお金持ちのですね〜。（ずっと思いましたけど。。。）

[TattoodGirl]

JJ wrote:

I used to think about making a Filibuster book, but lately I've been thinking turning my "Guide to Canada" into a book might be a better idea.
Thoughts?

do that but in print....not e-book. I like print so much better. I will miss the toons...actually they are the only ones I ever read online and I loved them!! !

[XianLewis]

NOOOOooooooooooooo!

I've seen every comic you've ever put together, J. J. You're on my list of "things to do" each day on the net, after:

1. Check email
2. Check drudge (and associated links, and then viral links associated with the links, then counterpoint articles)
3. Check Fark (if I just haven't been satisfied by Drudge)
4. Check FilibusterCartoons

So...you're basically destroying 25% of my internet experience by quitting. C'mon - at least go for the full decade!!!

Oh well. All I want you to really know is that you're appreciated, and that I've really enjoyed your stuff over these past few years. You're EXTREMELY talented. I'm shocked that you haven't been nationally syndicated. I guess this is just not a good time for that.

HOWEVER...I would tell you that National Review just lost its editorial cartoonist. I think your stuff is top shelf, comparable to anyone in the USA or Canada. Don't lose heart. Your pithy wit - even when I disagree - is always a breath of fresh air.

Thanks,
Jordan M. Lewis

[Soulcleaver]

You are/were the best. Good luck with whatever you do.