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Sep 11, 2009#1

Covar

Got an editorial cartoon or picture that you want to share? Post them here.

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Sep 11, 2009#2

GasBandit

Do I? DO I???

Dear god, the apostrophes! The Apostrophes!

Aaaaaand we can go ahead and just get this one out of the way right now -

Sep 11, 2009#3

GasBandit

Oh, and today's Abstruse Goose also goes along nicely into a political bent - just replace "left" and "right" with "democrat" and "republican."

Sep 12, 2009#4

Shegokigo

Way to go Gas, I coudn't see a single picture you posted! L2imageshackrehost!

Sep 12, 2009#5

Krisken

Shegokigo said:
Way to go Gas, I coudn't see a single picture you posted! L2imageshackrehost!

I'll help you out. It looks something like this...

Sep 12, 2009#6

Espy

Shegokigo said:
Way to go Gas, I coudn't see a single picture you posted! L2imageshackrehost!

They are all there as far as I can see...

Sep 12, 2009#7

Kitty Sinatra

She's probably adblocked Gassy's site.

Sep 12, 2009#8

AshburnerX

GasBandit said:
Oh, and today's Abstruse Goose also goes along nicely into a political bent - just replace "left" and "right" with "democrat" and "republican."

Mr. Libertarian cow then decides to go off into a field, eats the grass and drinks the water that belongs to everyone, while simultaneously denying everyone else his meat and milk. THAT is the libertarian way!

Sep 12, 2009#9

JCM

Libertarians!!

GasBandit said:

The good old days....

Sometimes I do miss Invader, taking away politics he was a valuable poster.

Sep 12, 2009#10

Kitty Sinatra

Weird. I've been missing him, too. He made politics fun.

Sep 13, 2009#11

Espy

Who says he isn't here? Posing as a completely different person? HMMMMMMMMM? :Leyla:

Sep 13, 2009#12

Kitty Sinatra

Then why isn't politics more fun?

Sep 13, 2009#13

Krisken

Gruebeard said:
Then why isn't politics more fun?

What, it's not crazy enough for ya?

Sep 13, 2009#14

North_Ranger

Does this count as political?

(WARNING: NSFW, straight ahead!)

Sep 14, 2009#15

GasBandit

Espy said:
Who says he isn't here? Posing as a completely different person? HMMMMMMMMM?

That doesn't count, we want Invader being Invader. I miss him too.

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Shegokigo said:
Way to go Gas, I coudn't see a single picture you posted! L2imageshackrehost!

L2proxy@workBiatch! The largest reason I HAVE the image hoard is so I can use it for just this sort of thing

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AshburnerX said:
Mr. Libertarian cow then decides to go off into a field, eats the grass and drinks the water that belongs to everyone, while simultaneously denying everyone else his meat and milk. THAT is the libertarian way!

Sep 14, 2009#16

AshburnerX

GasBandit;254544][quote=AshburnerX said:
Mr. Libertarian cow then decides to go off into a field, eats the grass and drinks the water that belongs to everyone, while simultaneously denying everyone else his meat and milk. THAT is the libertarian way!

Talk about flawed analogy. When was the last time you got food and drink that didn't cost money?

Mr quasisocialist grower who sells fodder to the libertarian cow and then gets cranky when he doesn't get free milk?

"Capitalism is man taking advantage of man. Socialism is vice versa." --??[/QUOTE]

It's actually a reference to a comment one of my relatives made at a holiday gathering, when he was complaining about Libertarians, without actually knowing what one was. I DO, however, think that most of the libertarian community is populated by rich, well to do right wingers who are more concerned with their quality of life than the quality of life in the community as a whole.

Sep 14, 2009#17

Armadillo

AshburnerX;254676][quote=GasBandit;254544][quote=AshburnerX said:
Mr. Libertarian cow then decides to go off into a field, eats the grass and drinks the water that belongs to everyone, while simultaneously denying everyone else his meat and milk. THAT is the libertarian way!

Sep 15, 2009#18

Covar

No. No. Every conservative and Libertarian is a racist, sexist, bigoted, homophobe. We just want to keep the poor down, so we can take all the money they don't have.

Sep 15, 2009#19

Krisken

Covar said:
No. No. Every conservative and Libertarian is a racist, sexist, bigoted, homophobe. We just want to keep the poor down, so we can take all the money they don't have.

It sure doesn't help when you make excuses for the ones that are racist, sexist, bigoted, homophobes. If you're not part of the solution and speak against it...

Sep 15, 2009#20

Kitty Sinatra

Covar said:
No. No. Every conservative and Libertarian is a racist, sexist, bigoted, homophobe. We just want to keep the poor down, so we can take all the money they don't have.

Yay, you finally admit it. :whistling:

Sep 15, 2009#21

Armadillo

Krisken;255435][quote=Covar said:
No. No. Every conservative and Libertarian is a racist, sexist, bigoted, homophobe. We just want to keep the poor down, so we can take all the money they don't have.

It sure doesn't help when you make excuses for the ones that are racist, sexist, bigoted, homophobes. If you're not part of the solution and speak against it...[/QUOTE]

Right, like that whole pro-gay marriage thing, AGAIN. I should also mention the goal of a color-blind society where individuals are judged by their merits and not their physical traits. Yeah, us libertarians are such bigots... :rolleyes:

Sep 15, 2009#22

Krisken

Armadillo;255724][quote=Krisken;255435][quote=Covar said:
No. No. Every conservative and Libertarian is a racist, sexist, bigoted, homophobe. We just want to keep the poor down, so we can take all the money they don't have.

It sure doesn't help when you make excuses for the ones that are racist, sexist, bigoted, homophobes. If you're not part of the solution and speak against it...[/quote]

Right, like that whole pro-gay marriage thing, AGAIN. I should also mention the goal of a color-blind society where individuals are judged by their merits and not their physical traits. Yeah, us libertarians are such bigots... :rolleyes:

Sep 16, 2009#23

tegid

MOAR IMAGES

Sep 16, 2009#24

Armadillo

Krisken;255753][quote=Armadillo;255724][quote=Krisken;255435][quote=Covar said:
No. No. Every conservative and Libertarian is a racist, sexist, bigoted, homophobe. We just want to keep the poor down, so we can take all the money they don't have.

[/QUOTE]
I wish I could take you seriously. Since you keep saying things like "us libertarians", I really can't. I'm speaking of people within the groups, not the groups themselves. When you can recognize I'm criticizing you for making excuses, not saying you or all you identify with are bigoted, come sit at the big kids table and we'll have a real discussion.[/QUOTE]

OK then, I personally abhor racism, sexism, homophobia, and all other "isms" and "phobias," and people who have those viewpoints are not ones I would ever want to associate with. Is that clear (and "big kids") enough for you?

By the same token, it offends me deeply to be lumped in with racists, homophobes, and the like because of a political viewpoint or disagreement with a differing political viewpoint. (Jimmy Carter, anyone?)

Sep 16, 2009#25

Silver Jelly

tegid said:
MOAR IMAGES

I have to admit that I don't get most of this jokes. Of course, I understand almost nothing about american politics...

But at least, hey, drawings!

Sep 16, 2009#26

Krisken

Armadillo;256038][quote=Krisken;255753][quote=Armadillo;255724][quote=Krisken;255435][quote=Covar said:
No. No. Every conservative and Libertarian is a racist, sexist, bigoted, homophobe. We just want to keep the poor down, so we can take all the money they don't have.

[/quote]
I wish I could take you seriously. Since you keep saying things like "us libertarians", I really can't. I'm speaking of people within the groups, not the groups themselves. When you can recognize I'm criticizing you for making excuses, not saying you or all you identify with are bigoted, come sit at the big kids table and we'll have a real discussion.[/quote]

OK then, I personally abhor racism, sexism, homophobia, and all other "isms" and "phobias," and people who have those viewpoints are not ones I would ever want to associate with. Is that clear (and "big kids") enough for you? [/QUOTE]
Yup, it's much better.

Covar said:
By the same token, it offends me deeply to be lumped in with racists, homophobes, and the like because of a political viewpoint or disagreement with a differing political viewpoint. (Jimmy Carter, anyone?)

The only way to not be lumped in with them is by expressing that disagreement. I understand your feelings, I really do. I spent 6 years trying to explain that just because I'm American, that doesn't mean I am pro war.

Sep 16, 2009#27

Covar

yea, If you don't want to get lumped in with the racists don't disagree with Obama on anything. :eyeroll:

Sep 16, 2009#28

Krisken

Covar said:
yea, If you don't want to get lumped in with the racists don't disagree with Obama on anything. :eyeroll:

I hope that's a joke. Especially since that isn't what I said at all.

Sep 16, 2009#29

Chazwozel

AshburnerX;253676][quote=GasBandit said:
Oh, and today's Abstruse Goose also goes along nicely into a political bent - just replace "left" and "right" with "democrat" and "republican."

Sep 16, 2009#30

Espy

Krisken said:
Covar said:

By the same token, it offends me deeply to be lumped in with racists, homophobes, and the like because of a political viewpoint or disagreement with a differing political viewpoint. (Jimmy Carter, anyone?)

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The only way to not be lumped in with them is by expressing that disagreement.

Thought about it, and let's clarify here.
Are you saying, that unless I say I am against "X thing or person" You will just assume I am racist since I am conservative?
Because that is what it sounds like.

Sep 16, 2009#31

Krisken

Espy;256444][quote=Krisken said:
Covar said:

By the same token, it offends me deeply to be lumped in with racists, homophobes, and the like because of a political viewpoint or disagreement with a differing political viewpoint. (Jimmy Carter, anyone?)

Click to expand...

The only way to not be lumped in with them is by expressing that disagreement.

Oh please.
How about instead of everyone lumping everyone else into a HORRIBLE and EVIL category (like RACIST!!!111) take a deep breath and ask a damn question or two, or better yet, don't ASSUME. Ask how those on the other side feel about stuff rather than just saying, "Whelp, you didn't say you were aginst it so you must be racist!"
I don't assume you want to see our troops get killed in Iraq just because you are against the war. What the hell is wrong with people. Do you want me to wear a sign saying "Here is what I do not agree with so that I can stop you from assuming I am a racist simply because I am of a differing political viewpoint?"
This is just getting stupid now if this is how we are going to deal with other people's viewpoints.[/QUOTE]
Again, did I say that?

Sep 16, 2009#32

Espy

See the above? It REALLY sounds like, yes, that is what you are saying. I figured maybe you wanted to clarify or re-write that, hence my edit.
You said: If you DO NOT want to be LUMPED IN with "THEM" then you must express disagreement.
Is that not what you said?

For the record, the reason I edited my post was because I really, and this is funny, didn't want to assume that is what you meant. It didn't sound like the "you" I know here. Thats why I asked for clarification instead.

Sep 16, 2009#33

Covar

One for the right:

One for the left:

and of course, to be even more topical:

Sep 16, 2009#34

Krisken

Espy said:
See the above? It REALLY sounds like, yes, that is what you are saying. I figured maybe you wanted to clarify or re-write that, hence my edit.
You said: If you DO NOT want to be LUMPED IN with "THEM" then you must express disagreement.
Is that not what you said?

Sep 16, 2009#35

Silver Jelly

Why do all characters in american political cartoons have their name or description written on?
Of course, in some cases it's necessary, but it's used everywere!

Sep 16, 2009#36

Kitty Sinatra

Americans are dumb. They need a lot of help just to get a lame joke.

(ah crap. This got placed on the next page so it's not gonna be obvious what it's in reply to once this thread goes on for a while. Everyone's gonna think I'm anti-American)

Sep 16, 2009#37

JCM

Silver Jelly said:
Why do all characters in american political cartoons have their name or description written on?
Of course, in some cases it's necessary, but it's used everywere!

Sep 16, 2009#38

Espy

Krisken;256485][quote=Espy said:
See the above? It REALLY sounds like, yes, that is what you are saying. I figured maybe you wanted to clarify or re-write that, hence my edit.
You said: If you DO NOT want to be LUMPED IN with \"THEM\" then you must express disagreement.
Is that not what you said?

Ok, I'll do an example to help out, ok?

10 people are at a bar. Maybe 3 of them are being rowdy and a general nuisance. They say awful, hateful things. The other 7 look a little uncomfortable, but don't say anything. Hell, even when someone comes over and says something to one of the uncomfortable ones, they stick up for their friend, saying they aren't really like that and they really aren't so bad. Another person brings it up, and the uncomfortable friends are now saying how the other three are just expressing their right to have a good time.

I'm not saying the other 7 are awful, hateful people, but the excuses they make for the other three certainly don't help change how they will be viewed by others. That is the situation I see here. I'm not saying all of the Republican party are racists, I'm saying there is an element of the party that has been allowed to run amok with hateful speech.[/QUOTE]

Ok, that's a good point, to an extent I can totally agree with that, however, I don't agree with your assertion about the racism run amok or the leadership saying "cool!" amongst conservatives. A few examples of some lowly representatives barely pandering to birthers is hardly the epidemic you seem to be trying to make it out to.
I would argue in fact, that by the consistent usage of "racist" from the left is going to end up making voters in general very uncomfortable with them. It's a very, VERY heavy term that seems to be being thrown out with scary ease right now.
Let's be clear since it sounds like you are talking about the recent protest, etc. There may indeed be racist people there. In fact, let's just say there were,but to paint the entire crowd, no matter how stupid their signs or how inane their arguments (and really, Glenn-Dumbass-Beck for prez? :blue: ) as racist would be, in my opinion, not only a very convenient but a slimy way to discredit their arguments as well as a premise for discussion that, while it certainly fits the current tone of politics these days, I'm not comfortable with.
Like I said before. I haven't "heard" you say you don't like the anti-war folks who said they hoped army folk die in Iraq, but I, in no way, would assume you agree with them. I would in fact, assume most of the anti-war protestors do not, DESPITE their stupid signs and dumb slogans and their lack of condemnation for those extremist folks.
Not because I choose to believe the best in people, but because I just can't believe that many people are that horrible without any real proof.
And now to the good stuff:

Sep 16, 2009#39

Krisken

I agree with that too Espy. I certainly don't discount all of the criticisms of the Democrat party or the policies. I also hope you are right in that the crazy element isn't as prevalent as it appears to me. Unfortunately, even talking to friends who identify with the Republican party, experience is telling me I'm not over reacting.

Sep 16, 2009#40

Espy

Well, you can react however you want, we need to fight against corruption and racism and those things are good to right against.

In the end I'm alot less interested in a few dumb-asses from bumblebutt, Alabama with a southern flag on their car than I am about how the government is interacting with Wall Street and how we are going to reform healthcare and what it's going to actually cost us, etc.
Those are the real issues. All this "racist" talk is just a nice sleazy way to distract people from them as far as I am concerned.

Sep 16, 2009#41

Armadillo

Espy said:
Well, you can react however you want, we need to fight against corruption and racism and those things are good to right against.

In the end I'm alot less interested in a few dumb-asses from bumblebutt, Alabama with a southern flag on their car than I am about how the government is interacting with Wall Street and how we are going to reform healthcare and what it's going to actually cost us, etc.
Those are the real issues. All this "racist" talk is just a nice sleazy way to distract people from them as far as I am concerned.

You just hit the reason I'm pissed at Wilson more than any other: he HANDED the left another convenient way to distract from what's happening in the financial and business worlds. I didn't think the racism card would be used as much as it has been, but instead of debating the actual merits of Obama's health care push (well, WE are, but we're not typical amongst the electorate), we're talking about two words yelled out by a dumbass representative and whether or not there's racial implications to it.

EDIT: And in fairness to President Obama, he has never implied anything like what Carter has, and even today his press secretary said what Carter said isn't true. So there, I defended Obama. Hope you all took a picture.

Sep 17, 2009#42

AshburnerX

I think the writing the names onto te objects/people that are acting as symbols is a throwback to the earliest American Political cartoons, from back when you were dealing with a vastly under-educated populace.

Sep 17, 2009#43

tegid

About the names thingy... I think it shows the cartoonists are too lazy (or just not good enough) to make the drawings understandable by themselves. (Besides possibly what Ashburner says)

Sep 18, 2009#44

strawman

Krisken said:
The only way to not be lumped in with them is by expressing that disagreement.

Are you speaking of others generally, or are you saying that you specifically do this by choice?

Because, hey, guilty until proven innocent - nice democratic trait ya got there.

-Adam

Sep 18, 2009#45

Iaculus

AshburnerX said:
I think the writing the names onto te objects/people that are acting as symbols is a throwback to the earliest American Political cartoons, from back when you were dealing with a vastly under-educated populace.

You mean last month?

I know, I know, cheap shot...

Sep 18, 2009#46

Covar

stienman;258398][quote=Krisken said:
The only way to not be lumped in with them is by expressing that disagreement.

Sep 18, 2009#47

Krisken

stienman;258398][quote=Krisken said:
The only way to not be lumped in with them is by expressing that disagreement.

Are you speaking of others generally, or are you saying that you specifically do this by choice?

Because, hey, guilty until proven innocent - nice democratic trait ya got there.

-Adam[/QUOTE]
I'm talking about human nature, not the democratic process. I thought my explanation made that kinda clear.

Sep 25, 2009#48

MisterSteve

Krisken;256485][quote=Espy said:
See the above? It REALLY sounds like, yes, that is what you are saying. I figured maybe you wanted to clarify or re-write that, hence my edit.
You said: If you DO NOT want to be LUMPED IN with "THEM" then you must express disagreement.
Is that not what you said?