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Apparently, I’m just not plugged into the political scene. Not to say that I want to become a political blogger by any stretch of the imagination - because the world has plenty of those already. I listen to political programs all the time (admittedly, most of them through my XM dial or local NPR station) - some conservative, some liberal, some international. This hasn’t made me any less biased than the average person, but it has given me a small amount of frustration.
There is no black or white - only 254 shades of grey.
So, I had an idea for bLaugh: why not try a couple of political cartoons? Maybe we weren’t funny, maybe we weren’t biting enough, or maybe we struck too close to home. Nevertheless, I’m gonna keep trying - if only because I see the political discussion / blogging scene heating up.
The country on everybody’s mind these days is… the United States. Er, Iraq. I mean, Iran! Since I’ve never been to either country, I was actually hoping to speak with people who have lived there (or still do, as is the case for Hometown Baghdad). I know of two American Iranians (including Maryam) - and I hope to record their thoughts on these matters of war sooner rather than later.
We created this cartoon to spark controversy - but maybe there’s no controversy after all?


15 Comments
stageleft
April 6th, 2007
at 1:11pm
And as a political blogger, and a regular reader of blaugh, I will look forward to seeing them.
Sterling "Chip" Camden
April 6th, 2007
at 4:43pm
It’s just too true, Chris.
Comic Strip Blogger
April 6th, 2007
at 7:48pm
There is always, really always a controversy, and I was very happy when I saw that you took on political issuess to. Chris, please go on with political cartoons too!!!
Obviously people in some countries have no democracy, no way to express themselves freely, etc - so you commenting in cartoons will also in a way help them.
Yes, making also political ones and not just geeky ones, is good idea me tthinks.
Here is idea for cartoon and at the same time kind-of Polish joke (I am Polish myself so I can): Poland was one of only 4 countries - with USA, UK, Australia - that were at the very beginning in combat phase in Iraq and still is there… but USA still requires visas from Polish citizens and Poland did not get any major business deals from Iraq for this participation. So on the left side GW Bush saying “I don’t have time for Polish jokes” and the right side Polish general/military person saying “but sir, we were the strongest ally in USA and we still need visa to enter USA?” - or something like that?
Dawn Douglass
April 7th, 2007
at 5:15am
This argument is too old, Chris. I’d have the second guy say something new and more personal and hard hitting, like:
As the father of a Marine, I think my foot should invade your ***.
As the mother of a Marine, that’s what I’d say. And I’m a conservative Republican. ;)
Dawn Douglass
April 7th, 2007
at 5:18am
Okay, that’s supposed to be @ss, in case that isn’t clear enough already. Ha!
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April 7th, 2007
at 6:13am
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at 12:14pm
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bobmorris
April 8th, 2007
at 2:23am
Good stuff, keep doing it.
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April 8th, 2007
at 4:10pm
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Thomas
April 8th, 2007
at 4:55pm
As someone who worked the Hill for 4 years there is definitely black and white, but then 252 shades of grey as you put it. But the vast majority is grey. To assume otherwise is over simplify.
gregg
April 9th, 2007
at 3:32am
Hey Chris - Keep up the political cartooning! The election already heating up and we all know that with the stupidity in Washington there will never be a shortage of material!
Andrew Terry
April 10th, 2007
at 7:34am
hmmmm… that’s probably closer to the truth than anyone in power would be willing to admit!
The_Sole_Truth
April 10th, 2007
at 7:57am
Ok, please be informed about the history and what comprises the current population in Iran. Maryam is not Iranian per se, she is an Armenian who dring te genocide fled to Iran to escape Turkish persecution and probably only found herself into another hell hole.
Donna Long
April 11th, 2007
at 6:52pm
Chris,
My advice…leave the political arena alone…You are an up and comer in the tech and entertainment industry and you depend on your celebrity for your bread and butter. One wrong word, cartoon or joke and you can alienate half your audience. Don’t muck up your own water with this stuff….it’s ALL negative.
You’re so right, we’re all pretty much “greys” in one sense or another…I consider myself a Conservative Hippy..But most “greys” will lean one way or the other on different issues. Remember that old saying about stirring the something or other and….well you know how it goes. Don’t stir it…you’ll get the stink from both sides. You are already going in the right direction….er…a I mean left direction….hmmm…see how people start catagorizing…Computer hacks are much more appealing than political hacks…
Great Show on youtube…I’m subscribed. Thinking about digging out my old web cam to play with again so I can submit a video to you.
TTYL,
Donna
SocioBiblog
June 14th, 2007
at 2:08am
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Meagan
October 24th, 2007
at 5:22pm
I really liked the… “As a U.S. Senator, I think we should invade Iran.” “Yeah? And just how much did Haliburton pay you to think that?”. it’s my favorite!!!