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Déjà Vu All Over Again: Cartoon Skewers Trump's Iran Gambit as Bush Iraq War Redux

Trump's Iran Echoes Bush's Iraq Folly

Mar
5
2026
In this biting political cartoon, Trump's Iran conflict mirrors the Iraq War, highlighting historical amnesia through satirical imagery.
US IRAN WAR CONFLICTED REASONS by Dave Granlund, politicalcartoons.com
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Dave Granlund's political cartoon cleverly lampoons the Trump Iran conflict by portraying a smug, elf-eared figure—possibly a nod to forgetful policymakers—lounging with a newspaper screaming 'Iran War' headlines, while clutching a mug emblazoned with 'GW Bush Iraq War.' The speech bubble twists George Santayana's famous quote on historical amnesia, warning that those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it. This satirical jab underscores the eerie parallels between Bush's ill-fated Iraq invasion and Trump's bellicose posturing toward Iran, blending humor with sharp insight into geopolitical folly. Tags like Iraq War repetition and Trump Iran conflict amplify its relevance, making it a viral-ready critique of endless war cycles.

Betting on Doomsday: Prediction Market Wagers on How Long Iran War Will Last

Prediction Market Bets on Iran War Duration

Mar
4
2026
In this political cartoon, a croupier runs a prediction market inviting bets on Iran war duration, blending geopolitical betting with satirical humor.
PREDICTING THE PREDICTION MARKET by Bob Englehart, politicalcartoons.com
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In a biting political cartoon, a smirking croupier oversees a prediction market table shaped like Iran, complete with explosion graphics, where punters can wager on war duration options ranging from 14 days to 5 years. This satirical take skewers the commodification of geopolitical betting, turning grave matters like Iran war into casino-style gambles. By blending elements of gambling on war with Middle East conflict, the artwork highlights the absurdity of prediction markets applied to real-world crises, offering humorous yet insightful commentary on how society speculates on political humor and potential catastrophes. The irreverent style underscores the folly of treating war length wager as just another market fluctuation.

ISIS is back

Feb
3
2022
ISIS is back
Emad Hajjaj, Alaraby Aljadeed newspaper , London
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Trump Holds Refugees Back REVISED

Jan
31
2017
Trump Holds Refugees Back REVISED
Daryl Cagle, CagleCartoons.com
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Donald Trump Strikes Back at Khizr Khan

Aug
1
2016
Donald Trump Strikes Back at Khizr Khan
Daryl Cagle, CagleCartoons.com
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Aug
1
2016
Donald Trump Strikes Back at Khizr Khan COLOR
Daryl Cagle, CagleCartoons.com
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BACK IN IRAQ color

Jun
10
2015
BACK IN IRAQ color
BACK IN IRAQ COLOR by Bill Day, politicalcartoons.com
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BACK IN IRAQ

Jun
10
2015
BACK IN IRAQ
by Bill Day, politicalcartoons.com
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Media Pushes Toward War COLOR

Sep
5
2014
Media Pushes Toward War COLOR
Daryl Cagle, CagleCartoons.com
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Media Pushes Toward War

Sep
4
2014
Media Pushes Toward War
Daryl Cagle, CagleCartoons.com
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No Boots on the Ground

Aug
14
2014
No Boots on the Ground
Bruce Plante, PoliticalCartoons.com
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Back to Iraq

Aug
13
2014
Back to Iraq
BACK TO IRAQ by Mike Keefe, politicalcartoons.com
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WELCOME BACK color

Aug
13
2014
WELCOME BACK color
WELCOME BACK COLOR by Bill Day, politicalcartoons.com
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Back to Iraq COLOR

Aug
13
2014
Back to Iraq COLOR
BACK TO IRAQ COLOR by Mike Keefe, politicalcartoons.com
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WELCOME BACK

Aug
13
2014
WELCOME BACK
by Bill Day, politicalcartoons.com
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