Judge — October 27, 1928 — page 14: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This political cartoon depicts a figure labeled "Judge" sitting atop a fence, holding a banner reading "Independent Voter." Below the fence appears to be turbulent or murky water/conditions. The caption "I'm from Missouri" references the state's famous skepticism—the phrase "I'm from Missouri, you have to show me" means requiring proof before believing claims. The cartoon satirizes independent voters as fence-sitters who demand evidence before committing to either major political party during what appears to be an election period. The figure perched precariously on the fence symbolizes political neutrality and hesitation, while the unstable conditions below suggest the chaos of partisan politics. Judge magazine uses this to mock independent voters as overly cautious or indecisive, unable or unwilling to take a clear political stance.