Comments from the political cartoons thread

[Stofsk]

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I don't get the reference here to Kanye West. I mean I'm not really into his music so that's not surprising.

[Thanas]

A few years ago, Kanye West called Bush a racist in response to the non-response to katrina.

[D.Turtle]

The important part about that is, that Bush called it one of the most disgusting moments in his presidency and at that time he told his wife that it was the worst moment of his presidency.

[Skgoa]

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I need an explanation, I don't get what this is trying to say AT ALL.

[Kodiak]

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I need an explanation, I don't get what this is trying to say AT ALL.

He's saying that at a time when we celebrate "Peace on Earth" we need to remember that we only have that peace because of soldiers all around the world who fight and die (note the fallen soldiers) to keep it. I thought this was one of the most poignant cartoons I've seen in a long time.

[Skgoa]

That is the weirdest and most illogical thing I have been told for quite a while.

[LadyTevar]

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I need an explanation, I don't get what this is trying to say AT ALL.

He's saying that at a time when we celebrate "Peace on Earth" we need to remember that we only have that peace because of soldiers all around the world who fight and die (note the fallen soldiers) to keep it. I thought this was one of the most poignant cartoons I've seen in a long time.

That's why I had to post it. Remember the fallen soldiers who purchased our freedom.

[Thanas]

There are so many things wrong with that cartoon, not the least that the soldiers of the western nation which has waged the most wars of aggression in the new millenium somehow provide peace, as well as the notion of said soldiers being painted like redcoats...

[Coyote]

I thought it was trying to be ironic: we celebrate "peace" yet have soldiers/conflicts everywhere.

[Kodiak]

There are so many things wrong with that cartoon, not the least that the soldiers of the western nation which has waged the most wars of aggression in the new millenium somehow provide peace, as well as the notion of said soldiers being painted like redcoats...

Sure they're "Redcoats", but that's a fairly standard "Toy Soldier" motif over here in the US. You see it a lot also with Nutcracker decorations. I don't think they're supposed to represent the British crown.

[Bob the Gunslinger]

I thought it was trying to be ironic: we celebrate "peace" yet have soldiers/conflicts everywhere.

That would explain the oil dripping from the tree like blood.

[Kodiak]

I thought it was trying to be ironic: we celebrate "peace" yet have soldiers/conflicts everywhere.

That would explain the oil dripping from the tree like blood.

Yeah, the oil/tinsel was a nice touch.

[Kodiak]

*snip*

Oh man, is it possible to laugh at the humor and cry at the truth simultaneously? Because I think I just did.

[Stofsk]

That cartoon is pure awesome.

[weemadando]

Indeed. It says everything that needs to be said.

[The Yosemite Bear]

does this mean that Ando's link is full of stars?

btw did you see any extinct wildlife out there lately?

[KlavoHunter]

By Deep Hurting, originally posted on SA Forums.

[Ritterin Sophia]

The last one may get me flamed.

Rightfully so, given how many times we've discussed the topic and it always comes down to solving the problem (socioeconomic disparity and lack of healthcare) rather than the symptoms. But I guess anti-gun lobbyists are just not big fans of reason.

Guns don't magically turn people into psychopaths. All you're asking us to do is waste time restricting other people's freedom to do as they please without harming anyone else, whilst the money doing so could be better spent social programs to get the people who feel driven to these acts the help they need.

[Dominus Atheos]

The last one may get me flamed.

Rightfully so, given how many times we've discussed the topic and it always comes down to solving the problem (socioeconomic disparity and lack of healthcare) rather than the symptoms. But I guess anti-gun lobbyists are just not big fans of reason.

Guns don't magically turn people into psychopaths. All you're asking us to do is waste time restricting other people's freedom to do as they please without harming anyone else, whilst the money doing so could be better spent social programs to get the people who feel driven to these acts the help they need.

Or on the other hand, no ever ever died from a stray stabbing.

[Mr Bean]

Or on the other hand, no ever ever died from a stray stabbing.

Ever tried to break up a knife fight? Yeah you can die from a stray knife meant for someone else.

[Thanas]

Guys, if you want to argue, do it in another thread please.

[LaCroix]

I like the subtility of it...
I had to look a second time to get the point, and then I noticed that they are taking four right turns. An I bet the direction of these turns is intentional.

[Themightytom]

the second panel had me dying.

[Thanas]

^These are not cartoons. I like them, but please start a new thread for them.

[Isolder74]

Forcing smaller portions doesn't solve the problem. People who are massively overweight will just order more. I've told the story before so it doesn't need repeating about someone like that and just how much they are willing to eat/order.