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Cartoon, Blind Mans Buff (Disraeli and Reform)
Cartoon, Blind Mans Buff -- a satirical comment on Disraelis efforts to progress his ideas for electoral reform. His Reform Bill was altered by amendments as it passed through the House of Commons. Date: 1867
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1867 Analogy Blind Bright Comment Conservative Disraeli Electoral Franchise Gladstone Liberal Lowe Parliament Power Reform Satirical Tory
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Blind Man's Buff: A Satirical Comment on Disraeli's Electoral Reform Efforts (Cartoon, "Blind Man's Buff" - Disraeli and Reform, 1867) This political cartoon, titled "Blind Man's Buff," is a scathing satire on Benjamin Disraeli's attempts to push his electoral reform ideas through the House of Commons during the 1860s. Disraeli, a prominent Conservative Party leader and two-time Prime Minister, had proposed a Reform Bill to expand the franchise and reduce the power of the landed gentry in politics. However, as the bill made its way through Parliament, it was subjected to numerous amendments, leaving Disraeli feeling blindsided and powerless. The cartoon, published in 1867, depicts Disraeli as a blindfolded man, participating in a game of Blind Man's Buff with a group of MPs. The game's name is a fitting analogy for the political situation, as Disraeli is metaphorically "in the dark" about the changes being made to his Reform Bill. The other players, representing various political factions, are shown manipulating Disraeli and pushing him around, symbolizing their control over the legislative process. Notable figures in the cartoon include William Gladstone, the Liberal Party leader, who is shown holding the string attached to Disraeli's blindfold, and Robert Lowe, a Conservative MP, who is seen pushing Disraeli around. John Bright, a Liberal MP and a leading advocate for electoral reform, is also present, but he is shown standing aside, seemingly detached from the chaos. This cartoon provides a unique insight into the political climate of the time and the challenges Disraeli faced in trying to implement electoral reform. It serves as a reminder of the complexities and power struggles that often accompany legislative change.
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