Jefferson is burning the important documents of the United States while the national eagle is trying to stop him.
Meaning: Jefferson is an enemy of the U.S. because he is in conflict with the nation's national symbol.
Meaning: Jefferson is an enemy of the U.S. because he is in conflict with the nation's national symbol.
The Prairie Dog, Jefferson, is vomiting coins after being stung by a Hornet, Napoleon, or, as the note at the bottom says, after the diplomatic puppet shows his deceptions.
Meaning: Jefferson gives out money as soon as he is prodded by the Napoleon or is deceived by British diplomats.
Meaning: Jefferson gives out money as soon as he is prodded by the Napoleon or is deceived by British diplomats.
The huge Embargo turtle is blocking many ships with its humongous mass.
Meaning: The Embargo Act blocks out all ships coming into shore. The turtle is the physical embodiment of the Embargo Act.
Meaning: The Embargo Act blocks out all ships coming into shore. The turtle is the physical embodiment of the Embargo Act.
Jefferson is trying to stop a fight between King George the Third and Napoleon. Both are bullying Jefferson.
Meaning: Jefferson is being victimized by both France and Britain.
Meaning: Jefferson is being victimized by both France and Britain.
The Ograbme, the American snapping turtle, snaps at the behind of someone with cargo for trading.
Meaning: The turtle is an allusion to the hated Embargo Act by Jefferson. The turtle's name, "Ograbme," is the word "embargo" spelled backwards. Also, the fact that the person with the cargo for export is calling the turtle a "cursed Ograbme" emphasizes the disdain people had for the Embargo Act.
Meaning: The turtle is an allusion to the hated Embargo Act by Jefferson. The turtle's name, "Ograbme," is the word "embargo" spelled backwards. Also, the fact that the person with the cargo for export is calling the turtle a "cursed Ograbme" emphasizes the disdain people had for the Embargo Act.