As politicans argue about the best way to fix the United States long-term debt problems, President Obama is calling for tax increases on the richest Americans. Republicans, let by Wisconsin congressman Paul Ryan, have said they won't consider any tax increases as part of their plan. In fact, Ryan's plan cuts botht he upper-income tax rate and the corporate tax rate.

So what do cartoonists think of this budget battle? Check out our Tax the Rich cartoon slideshowto find out.

Mike Lester / Rome News-Tribune, PoliticalCartoons.com (click to view slideshow)