Political Cartoons 2016: One For Rall & Rall For One

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Jonas Albrecht: Jun 7, 2012

Man I'm happy that woman didn't die because of this dipshit.

# ? Jan 25, 2016 07:59

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itskage: Aug 26, 2003

memy posted:

more concise

But that edit doesn't address all of the other posts about labeling.

# ? Jan 25, 2016 08:28

Jedit: Dec 10, 2011; Proudly supporting vanilla legends 1994-2014

Jonas Albrecht posted:

Man I'm happy that woman didn't die because of this dipshit.

So is he, probably. He'd had a beer beforehand, and what with nobody having died (thus preventing the discussion of such a sensitive issue at this emotionally charged time) it would be a good idea for someone to push for a law against drinking and carrying. That'll out the fuckheads who shouldn't have guns.

# ? Jan 25, 2016 08:50

Bass Bottles: Jan 14, 2006; BOSS BATTLES DID NOTHING WRONG

Apple Pie Hubbub posted:

Oh no look out there's a long-armed two-fingered alien trying to grab your head

# ? Jan 25, 2016 09:56

Sandpuppy: Jun 16, 2012; Social Abscess
of the
Universe

Cloud Potato posted:

Times:

Jeb can fix it!

# ? Jan 25, 2016 10:05

Xander77: Apr 6, 2009; Fuck it then. For another pit sandwich and some 'tater salad, I'll post a few more.

loquacius posted:

Question, does anyone who isn't Wayne LaPierre actually still believe the "violent media causes mass shootings" idea

When was the last time you've seen the idea (or an idea vaguely similar to) of "violence is a bad solution to your problems, and you should learn to communicate your issues" expressed in mainstream media? Outside of, maybe, a special episode for a kids show?

Conversely, how often do you see messages like "real men stand up for themselves" and "some people are just bad, and violence is the best way to deal with them"?

"Media determines consciousness" is a huge part of modern liberal discourse, and trying to turn around and claim that it doesn't when there are other targets (no pun intended) to be had, or when the issue falls outside the narrow range of political-correctness is just... weird.

# ? Jan 25, 2016 10:16

Wanamingo: Feb 22, 2008; by FactsAreUseless

loquacius posted:

Question, does anyone who isn't Wayne LaPierre actually still believe the "violent media causes mass shootings" idea

No no, it isn't all violent media that's doing it, just video games.

Video games are why we have mass shootings.

# ? Jan 25, 2016 10:21

Prokhor Zakharov: Dec 31, 2008; This is me as I make another great post

Good luck with your depression!

Nenonen posted:

If only there had been other gun-toters at the theater, he could have been caught at spot!

I love how he fled the scene so he wouldn't sully the good names of drunken retard gun owners everywhere :allears:

# ? Jan 25, 2016 10:23

frankenfreak: Feb 16, 2007; I SCORED 85% ON A QUIZ ABOUT MONDAY NIGHT RAW AND ALL I GOT WAS THIS LOUSY TEXT

#bastionboogerbrigade

Jurgan posted:

And now, time for Flashback: 1992! Been a while since we've done one of these (grad school is great, but it will devour your life).

[...]

Bob Kerrey was a war hero in Vietnam and won a Medal of Honor, but one of his squadmates offered a differing version of accounts claiming that he had not done anything heroic. Yes, I said Bob Kerrey. The more things change, huh? Specifically, Kerrey described firing back at a village that shot at them and accidentally killing a bunch of women and children. His squadmate claims it was a deliberate slaughter.

I love these retrospectives and seeing all the "the more things change..." stuff is really great.

# ? Jan 25, 2016 10:32

Pickled Tink: Apr 28, 2012; Have you heard about First Dog? It's a very good comic I just love.

Also, wear your bike helmets kids. I copped several blows to the head but my helmet left me totally unscathed.

Finally you should check out First Dog as it's a good comic I like it very much.; Fun Shoe

First Dog on the Moon regarding tomorrows public holiday:

# ? Jan 25, 2016 10:34

Captain Bravo: Feb 16, 2011; An Emergency Shitpost
has been deployed...

...but experts warn it is
just a drop in the ocean.

Man, I have been having to link this a lot lately. Almost like it's a certain time of the year, or something.

# ? Jan 25, 2016 11:09

Taciturn Tactician: Jan 27, 2011; The secret to good health is a balanced diet and unstable healing radiation; Lipstick Apathy

Xander77 posted:

When was the last time you've seen the idea (or an idea vaguely similar to) of "violence is a bad solution to your problems, and you should learn to communicate your issues" expressed in mainstream media? Outside of, maybe, a special episode for a kids show?

Conversely, how often do you see messages like "real men stand up for themselves" and "some people are just bad, and violence is the best way to deal with them"?

"Media determines consciousness" is a huge part of modern liberal discourse, and trying to turn around and claim that it doesn't when there are other targets (no pun intended) to be had, or when the issue falls outside the narrow range of political-correctness is just... weird.

I feel like I see "violence is bad" messages all the time, actually. I don't watch a ton of films these days but I feel like a lot of media decries violence as a solution, although perhaps questionably so since it still uses it to entertain.

I'd say it's far less about actual messages and much more about violence just being a default response or what just happens to continue the narrative, even if the main character is against it or it's decried. Even if everyone says violence is bad, if it's always treated as the obvious response and tends to happen regardless because there was no choice or whatever, that's a problem in itself.

I'd also agree that it contributes to the culture of it even if I don’t especially believe in the whole "rambo inspires cop shooting" direct cause angle.

# ? Jan 25, 2016 11:55

Cat Mattress: Jul 14, 2012; by Cyrano4747

Captain Bravo posted:

Man, I have been having to link this a lot lately. Almost like it's a certain time of the year, or something.

"The media really loves the fact that people have trouble with satire. In the same way that computer viruses use "exploits" in your computer's operating system to flood your desktop with gay hardcore porn, the media can use the exploits in the way your brain processes information in order to feed you bullshit, in the hope that you'll propagate that bullshit like a virus to the rest of the population, earning some newspaper or network the props for having totally broken this story first."

# ? Jan 25, 2016 12:22

Mr. Vile: Nov 25, 2009; And, where there is treasure, there will be Air Pirates.

# ? Jan 25, 2016 12:33

Xander77: Apr 6, 2009; Fuck it then. For another pit sandwich and some 'tater salad, I'll post a few more.

Taciturn Tactician posted:

I feel like I see "violence is bad" messages all the time, actually. I don't watch a ton of films these days but I feel like a lot of media decries violence as a solution, although perhaps questionably so since it still uses it to entertain.

I'd say it's far less about actual messages and much more about violence just being a default response or what just happens to continue the narrative, even if the main character is against it or it's decried. Even if everyone says violence is bad, if it's always treated as the obvious response and tends to happen regardless because there was no choice or whatever, that's a problem in itself.

Violence being the default solution is the "actual message". Occasional platitudes to the contrary in works that implicitly endorse said message are not.

# ? Jan 25, 2016 13:13

Zetsubou-san: Jan 28, 2015; Cruel Bifaunidas demanded that you [stand]🧍 I require only that you [kneel]🧎

Captain Bravo posted:

Man, I have been having to link this a lot lately. Almost like it's a certain time of the year, or something.

for those having trouble understanding this video, have a handy guide

# ? Jan 25, 2016 13:21

Panzeh: Nov 27, 2006; "..The high ground"

Xander77 posted:

When was the last time you've seen the idea (or an idea vaguely similar to) of "violence is a bad solution to your problems, and you should learn to communicate your issues" expressed in mainstream media? Outside of, maybe, a special episode for a kids show?

Conversely, how often do you see messages like "real men stand up for themselves" and "some people are just bad, and violence is the best way to deal with them"?

"Media determines consciousness" is a huge part of modern liberal discourse, and trying to turn around and claim that it doesn't when there are other targets (no pun intended) to be had, or when the issue falls outside the narrow range of political-correctness is just... weird.

I think the thing is, you're actually not wrong about this, but Wayne LaPierre would complain about how wussy the media is if it was the other way around.

Movies do tend to take the approach of talking a big game about violence being bad while showing it as desirable.

# ? Jan 25, 2016 13:26

Murderion: Oct 4, 2009; 2019. New York is in ruins. The global economy is spiralling. Cyborgs rule over poisoned wastes.

The only time that's left is
FUN TIME

Rorus Raz posted:

The Cartoon Forecast calls for a storm of "If Global Warming, Why Snow" cartoons this week. But in the meantime, think warm thoughts about gunfire

Biff Handsomb is carrying a Galil, not an Uzi. 2/10.

# ? Jan 25, 2016 13:45

FlapYoJacks: Feb 12, 2009

Asiina posted:

This describes his campaign perfectly.

# ? Jan 25, 2016 14:17

Trogdos!: Jul 11, 2009; A DRAGON POKEMAN
well technically a water/flying type

Garrison:

Kirschen:

quote:

Tu B'Shvat is the Jewish "New Year" of the trees. On Tu B'Shvat we plant trees For future generations.

# ? Jan 25, 2016 15:02

Cat Mattress: Jul 14, 2012; by Cyrano4747

Trogdos! posted:

Kirschen:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kst5RbXScHM

Cat Mattress fucked around with this message at 15:27 on Jan 25, 2016

# ? Jan 25, 2016 15:21

dijon du jour: Mar 27, 2013; _{I'm shy}

Trogdos! posted:

Kirschen:

A circumcision cartoon.

# ? Jan 25, 2016 15:23

Zeroisanumber: Oct 23, 2010; Nap Ghost

Trogdos! posted:

Garrison:

That Glenn Beck makes the cartoon.

# ? Jan 25, 2016 15:24

Tei: Feb 19, 2011

Trogdos! posted:

Trump is only a product of our imagination.

If we fight him in the real world and win, we will win also in our interior world and found Sa to ri.

# ? Jan 25, 2016 15:29

Zanzibar Ham: Mar 17, 2009; You giving me the cold shoulder? How cruel.; Grimey Drawer

@BleachedBones

Funny, there's actually a debate about whether or not we should get rid of 'foreign' trees (ie trees that aren't natural to the environment). Plant racism.

# ? Jan 25, 2016 15:31

loquacius: Oct 21, 2008; Can't post for 5 hours!

Trogdos! posted:

Garrison:

I'm gonna be honest, the only part of this cartoon I actually disagree with is the part where he gives Trump a dignified manner (also the part where the concept of "neocons" and Trump are not only distinct but actually opposed; Trump is enough of a hawk on foreign policy that neocons should love him)

# ? Jan 25, 2016 16:05

alnilam: Nov 10, 2009

Trogdos! posted:

Garrison:

Please don't post giant/vore fetish toons here

Zanzibar Ham posted:

@BleachedBones

Funny, there's actually a debate about whether or not we should get rid of 'foreign' trees (ie trees that aren't natural to the environment). Plant racism.

Curious, is the debate generally about all non-native plants, or about noxiously invasive plants? Because the latter is certainly worthy of attention, but the former not so much.

# ? Jan 25, 2016 16:33

Zeroisanumber: Oct 23, 2010; Nap Ghost

loquacius posted:

(also the part where the concept of "neocons" and Trump are not only distinct but actually opposed; Trump is enough of a hawk on foreign policy that neocons should love him)

Trump parts ways from the neocons because he doesn't have some sort of crazy vision of fundamentally transforming the ME into a collection of democratic western allies via military force.

# ? Jan 25, 2016 16:34

Zelder: Jan 4, 2012

i don't think trump has a vision beyond "say whatever will get me support"

# ? Jan 25, 2016 16:43

Zanzibar Ham: Mar 17, 2009; You giving me the cold shoulder? How cruel.; Grimey Drawer

alnilam posted:

Please don't post giant/vore fetish toons here

Curious, is the debate generally about all non-native plants, or about noxiously invasive plants? Because the latter is certainly worthy of attention, but the former not so much.

I think it's the latter, just thought it was funny.

# ? Jan 25, 2016 16:47

SHY NUDIST GRRL: Feb 15, 2011; Communism will help more white people than anyone else. Any equal measures unfairly provide less to minority populations just because there's less of them. Democracy is truly the tyranny of the mob.

Zelder posted:

i don't think trump has a vision beyond "say whatever will get me support"

I'm sure get rid of the estate tax is his own idea.

# ? Jan 25, 2016 16:50

Xenoveritas: May 9, 2010; Dinosaur Gum

Zelder posted:

i don't think trump has a vision beyond "say whatever will get me support"

Trump has a vision. He's going to make America great again. He's going to build a wall. He will build a wall. And it's going to make America great again. He will support our troops and make America great again.

_{If you haven't seen Trump's TV ad, I'm basically paraphrasing it. It's an amazing example of a politician not saying a damned thing beyond how great they are.}

# ? Jan 25, 2016 16:54

colonel_korn: May 16, 2003

Ben Garrison is great, everything he draws reminds me of that political cartoon from the New Frontiersman in Watchmen.

Cartoons!

# ? Jan 25, 2016 16:56

SHY NUDIST GRRL: Feb 15, 2011; Communism will help more white people than anyone else. Any equal measures unfairly provide less to minority populations just because there's less of them. Democracy is truly the tyranny of the mob.

Is that supposed to be the Vietnam evacuation? Wow.

# ? Jan 25, 2016 17:00

loquacius: Oct 21, 2008; Can't post for 5 hours!

colonel_korn posted:

1

How is this metaphor supposed to work? How much money the bank has has no bearing on how much money you can withdraw from your account, unless the entire banking system was in danger of going under, which would harm many more people than Mr Terrorism there

quote:

9

The GBS Cuck Meme

# ? Jan 25, 2016 17:09

alnilam: Nov 10, 2009

loquacius posted:

How is this metaphor supposed to work? How much money the bank has has no bearing on how much money you can withdraw from your account, unless the entire banking system was in danger of going under, which would harm many more people than Mr Terrorism there

Branco is not a clever man

# ? Jan 25, 2016 17:14

Twelve by Pies: May 4, 2012; Again a very likpatous story

loquacius posted:

How is this metaphor supposed to work? How much money the bank has has no bearing on how much money you can withdraw from your account, unless the entire banking system was in danger of going under, which would harm many more people than Mr Terrorism there

It's almost as if Branco is a gigantic idiot or something.

But yes, the message is "Obama is putting money into the bank (Iran) which will allow terrorists to withdraw more." The fact that this is not how ATMs or banks work doesn't matter, because facts have no place in Branco's mind.

# ? Jan 25, 2016 17:16

Abyssal Squid: Jul 24, 2003

It's funny because if it was just "terrorist gets money from Iran which gets money from Obama" it'd be factually wrong but the metaphor would still work. But since Branco wanted to make sure that readers understood "this means Obama is helping The Terrorisms" he drew the guy as giddy specifically at Obama's deposit and suddenly the whole thing falls apart.

# ? Jan 25, 2016 17:21

alnilam: Nov 10, 2009

Maybe Iranian banks don't have an equivalent of FDIC insurance and the bad terrorist man has been trying to withdraw money all day from an empty bank.

# ? Jan 25, 2016 17:25

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# ? Jun 10, 2024 05:39

Samuel Clemens: Oct 4, 2013; I think we should call the Avengers.

It makes sense when you operate under the assumption that Iran was on the verge of bankruptcy and would have failed any day now, until Obama made a deal with them because he hates America.

# ? Jan 25, 2016 17:26

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