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Baghdad Bob VS Tehran Trump

Mar
26
2026
Baghdad Bob Meets Tehran Trump in Satirical Showdown
BAGHDAD BOB VS TEHRAN TRUMP by Dave Whamond, politicalcartoons.com
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Dave Whamond's political cartoon splits into 'Then' and 'Now' panels, showing Baghdad Bob in military garb proclaiming Baghdad's safety and ongoing victory, dismissing liars. On the right, a Trump-like figure dubbed Tehran Trump, wearing a beret and suit, declares Iran obliterated and battle over, again urging disbelief in liars. The satire underscores parallels in propaganda and denialism, with tags like political satire, Trump caricature, Iraq War reference, Iran conflict, misinformation leaders, and historical parallel. This visual commentary critiques how figures twist realities in wartime narratives, blending dry humor with sharp observation on political exaggeration.

We live in stressful times

Nov
3
2025
We live in stressful times
WE LIVE IN STRESSFUL TIMES by Dave Whamond, politicalcartoons.com
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The collapse of the 'China collapse' theory

May
26
2025
The collapse of the 'China collapse' theory
Luojie, China Daily, China
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Broken News

Aug
18
2024
Broken News
BROKEN NEWS by Dave Whamond, politicalcartoons.com
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The China theory

Aug
1
2024
The China theory
Luojie, China Daily, China
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The 'monster' the West creates

Nov
3
2023
The 'monster' the West creates
Luojie, China Daily, China
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The portrayal of China in Western media

Dec
10
2022
The portrayal of China in Western media
Luojie, China Daily, China
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Murdoch Collapse

Jul
18
2011
Murdoch Collapse
Luojie, China Daily, China
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Canaries

Jan
6
2006
Canaries
CANARIES by John Trever, politicalcartoons.com
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