Imperialism in the U.S. Today - Political Cartoon

This cartoon shows a before and after look at countries the United States has become involved with. On the top, in the 'before' section, the countries are oppressed, enslaved, and unhappy. On the bottom, in the 'after' section, we see nicely dressed men looking happy with bags of money and various signs. The signs say what countries they represent, and it refrences the ways in which the United States has taken charge in those areas. For example, we have Hawaii, which went from being oppressed in industrial slavery to being the stable state in America that they are today. Another example is Peurto Rico, which is shown attached to a yoke before, and is now connected with the United States.

The artist isn't outrightly arguing against American imperialism, but seems to be pointing out that when we become involved with a country or territory, we end up having a good deal of control over them. I think that sometimes this is a good thing, and some times it can be taken too far. Even today America is involved in a lot of other countries' affairs, and we will most likely exit those countries with some further form of power over them.