Tuesday Political Cartoons: Goodbye Boo

What a joy to say I lived my life when Robert Duvall was performing his art…the man was truly an amazing actor.

“Mr. Duvall’s singular trait was to immerse himself in roles so deeply that he seemed to almost disappear into them — an ability that was “uncanny, even creepy the first time” it was witnessed …” #RIP #RobertDuvall http://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/16/m…

Don Curren 🇨🇦🇺🇦 (@dbcurren.bsky.social) 2026-02-16T19:31:06.523Z

"Actors click into character at different times — the first week, third week. Bobby's hot after one or two takes.” — Francis CoppolaFarewell to Robert Duvall (1931-2026)www.pbs.org/newshour/art… #FilmSky #RobertDuvall

Will McKinley (@willmckinley.bsky.social) 2026-02-16T21:09:36.383Z

Can’t be said lightly. Robert Duvall was a titan of movie actors. The Godfather, Apocalypse Now, Network, The Great Santini, Lonesome Dove… just a sampling of all the films he was in. Commanded the screen every time.

Ian Casselberry (@iancasselberry.blog) 2026-02-16T18:27:54.642Z

I just learned the Legendary #RobertDuvall has passed away.❤️ 1931-1926 #RIPFilms included GODFATHER I & II, APOCALYPSE NOW, NETWORK, RAMBLING ROSE. Nom for 7 Oscars he won for TENDER MERCIES. And of course he was BOO RADLEY in TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD below with SCOUT😢🥲#TCMParty #FilmSky #MovieSky

DD (@gingergray.bsky.social) 2026-02-16T19:39:39.627Z

A legend…. So many extraordinary performances.From The Great Santini to the Godfather The Paper and on and on. He also directed one of my favorite movies, “Angelo My Love” Thank you! May his memory be a blessing… #RobertDuvall age 95 variety.com/2026/film/ne…

Jamie Gangel (@jamiegangel.bsky.social) 2026-02-16T18:29:00.667Z

Robert Duvall, Apocalypse Now and Godfather star, dies aged 95

The Guardian (@theguardian.com) 2026-02-16T18:24:41Z

***Added Note***

After this post was written, just before it was scheduled to be published I found out about the death of Jesse Jackson…

The US civil rights leader Jesse Jackson, a pioneer of progressive Democratic politics, close ally of Martin Luther King Jr, and two-time candidate for the presidential nomination, has died at 84.See his life in pictures: bit.ly/3OxOT3f

Guardian US (@us.theguardian.com) 2026-02-17T12:30:56.324Z

I will post some links below. This is a huge loss for us as a nation. I don’t know quite how to say this, but it just seems like there was more vocal outrage years ago. Maybe it is because I just remember the powerful speeches from men like Jesse Jackson. It seemed like he was always there, everywhere…whenever there was injustice. And he spoke out! It wasn’t just a few words written in a tweet…and sent from wherever. Jesse Jackson went there…wherever the problem was and spoke out with the people in support. I just think that his on scene action of demonstration and protest, the act of showing up and being there…made a huge difference. And I feel that it is what is missing in the situation right now.

We sit and wait to hear from leaders like Obama and Harris and AOC and (I honestly can’t think of other people…my dementia has gotten to the point that yesterday I forgot how to spell my last name!) But back then there was a force of people who would always show up and make good trouble. (Powerful people is what I’m talking about…) Maybe I’m not making any sense. I’m just fucking tired of seeing everything go to shit.

Jesse Jackson, the nation’s most influential Black figure in the years between the civil rights crusades of MLK & the election of Obama, died Tuesday at 84.His family said in a statement that he “died peacefully”.RIP, Mr. Jackson. Heaven has gained another warrior.#USDemocracy #Voices4Victory

TommasinaResist⚜️🦋🐈‍⬛🇺🇦🍁 (@tommasinaresist.bsky.social) 2026-02-17T12:49:30.629Z

Jesse Jackson has died.Learn more about his life and career by searching his 461 C-SPAN appearances: http://www.c-span.org/person/jesse… including his 1988 Democratic National Convention Speech youtu.be/6RCARIpVDLU RIP.

C-SPAN (@c-span.bsky.social) 2026-02-17T12:36:18.364Z

thinking about the conversation I had with Jesse Jackson in 2019: "The truth of slavery—that Africans subsidized America’s wealth—that truth will not go away. It’s buried right now, but as each generation becomes much more serious, it will be grappled with." http://www.theatlantic.com/politics/arc…

Adam Harris (@adamhsays.com) 2026-02-17T12:54:22.663Z

Even as Rev. Jesse Jackson has died, his afterlife has begun through us. Through our undying struggle against racism. Through our eternal organizing of rainbow coalitions against resurgent ethnostates. Through our everlasting striving to “Keep Hope Alive!” Rest peacefully, Rev. Jackson. 🕊️💔

Ibram X. Kendi (@ibramxk.bsky.social) 2026-02-17T12:37:31.843Z

Rev. Jesse Jackson, a Chicago institution who left footprints globally in his ardent advocacy for civil rights, has died. He was 84. chicago.suntimes.com/obituaries/2…

Chicago Sun-Times (@chicago.suntimes.com) 2026-02-17T11:22:23.428Z

RIP Rev Jackson apnews.com/article/jess…

Oliver Willis (@owillis.bsky.social) 2026-02-17T12:18:37.324Z

R.I.P. Rev. Jesse Jackson“Never look down on anybody unless you're helping him up.”

Citizen Screen (@citizenscreen.bsky.social) 2026-02-17T12:06:43.842Z

"Our father was a servant leader — not only to our family, but to the oppressed, the voiceless, and the overlooked around the world," the Jackson family said in a statement. "We shared him with the world, and in return, the world became part of our extended family."Rest in peace#Pinks

🌬CasuallyLucid🌀🌊 (@casuallylucid.bsky.social) 2026-02-17T12:27:56.046Z

Now cartoons via Cagle:

Now stay safe out there…and say it with me:

I am…somebody.

In the memory of The Reverend Jesse Jackson, say it sometime today, "I AM. SOMEBODY!"youtu.be/iTB1h18bHlY?…

Larry Tenney ❌👑 (@larrytenney.bsky.social) 2026-02-17T12:29:29.387Z

3 Comments on “Tuesday Political Cartoons: Goodbye Boo”

  1. bostonboomer's avatar bostonboomer says:

    Excellent post! Thank you 😊

  2. Mama Lopez's avatar Mama Lopez says:

    I just want to say, that I am so happy that I was able to see both these men do their work during the prime their lives. That was an honor.


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