Charley Reese
Charley Reese
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Full Name and Common Aliases
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Charley Reese was a renowned American journalist, cartoonist, and writer who was born on January 24, 1937, in Jacksonville, Florida. He is commonly known by his pen name, Charley Reese.
Birth and Death Dates
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Reese passed away on July 21, 2013, at the age of 76.
Nationality and Profession(s)
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Charley Reese was an American journalist who worked as a columnist for several major newspapers, including the Orlando Sentinel, where he spent over two decades writing his popular column. He is also a well-known cartoonist and writer.
Early Life and Background
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Reese grew up in Florida during World War II. His early life experiences had a profound impact on his worldview and shaped his perspectives on politics and society. He developed an interest in drawing at a young age, which later became a significant part of his career as a cartoonist.
Major Accomplishments
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Charley Reese's work spanned over four decades, during which he won numerous awards for his columns and cartoons. Some of his notable accomplishments include:
Being awarded the Pulitzer Prize for Editorial Cartooning in 1965
Writing a syndicated column that was published in hundreds of newspapers across the country
Creating cartoons that criticized government policies and corruption
Notable Works or Actions
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Reese's work as a cartoonist and columnist often focused on criticizing government policies, especially those related to foreign affairs and domestic issues. His notable works include:
"The Cartoons" - A collection of his editorial cartoons published in 1965
* "A Guide to the Constitution" - A book that he wrote to educate readers about the U.S. Constitution
Impact and Legacy
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Charley Reese's work had a significant impact on American politics and society. His columns and cartoons helped shape public opinion on various issues, including government policies, corruption, and individual freedoms. He was known for his unique style of combining humor with sharp criticism.
Why They Are Widely Quoted or Remembered
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Reese is widely quoted and remembered for his courage in speaking truth to power through his work as a cartoonist and columnist. His ability to use satire and humor to critique government policies resonated with readers across the country, making him one of the most respected voices of his time.
His legacy continues to inspire writers and artists who seek to challenge the status quo through their work.
Quotes by Charley Reese
Charley Reese's insights on:
Here’s your enemy for this week, the government says. And some gullible Americans click their heels and salute – often without knowing who or even where the enemy of the week is.
If we could manage our own finances the way the Congress does the nation’s, we’d all be living in high cotton and eating high on the hog.
Crime is a human behavior problem, not a mechanical problem. Furthermore, if firearms were not very useful for self-defense, then police wouldn’t carry them. In a free country, if the government can go armed, so should the citizens, if they so choose.
Some years ago an excellent professor of economics told his class in his gravelly voice, ‘If you pay me $50,000 a year to solve a problem, I damned sure ain’t going to solve it.’
A nation dies culturally and spiritually first. Its money and its army are the last to go, but go they do once the light goes out in the nation’s soul.
American tyranny has come gradually, like a slow rising river. Each of us does not realize the danger until the water comes to our door. Until then, it is merely someone elses problem and a problem that we fool ourselves into thinking won’t reach us.
Experience to a politician is like experience to a prostitute – not much to recommend them.
There’s no dishonor in being forced by a superior power into slavery, but it is an eternal disgrace to voluntarily surrender one’s liberty for a filthy bowl of oatmeal and promise of security by liars.
Don’t live beyond your means. Don’t buy more than you can pay for. Don’t expect to get rich quick. And don’t confuse salesmen for friends or advisers.
Capitalism is like math. It is amoral. It is good at producing wealth; it’s bad at distributing wealth. Unless it operates within a moral framework it will produce an unjust society.