Paul Conrad ... still the best

For better or worse, I grew up reading the L.A. Times editorial page, and that meant the cartoons of Paul Conrad.

As far as the current L.A. Times-Tribune battle, he hits the nail again (click to the same place for the cartoon).
In a not-so-unrelated matter, I can never understand why he didn't remain on staff at the Times. The man set a high standard for editorial cartooning, one which is seldom reached by others, in my opinion.

From his Web site:

His favorite distinction: His 1973 inclusion on Richard Nixon's Enemies List. His favorite irony: Holding the Richard M. Nixon Chair at Whittier (Calif.) College (1977-78).

Thanks to Kevin of L.A. Observed for the info.