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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.

Founding Fathers Debate: No King, But a Three-Term Drama Queen?

No King, But Drama Queen?

Apr
1
2025
Founding fathers discuss constitution, rejecting a king but pondering a third term drama queen amid election fraud tags.
TRUMP THIRD TERM DRAMA QUEEN by Christopher Weyant, politicalcartoons.com
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The cartoon depicts four figures resembling founding fathers at a table, drafting documents under an American flag. One speaks: 'We all agree to no king. But what about a three-term drama queen?' This clear satire targets trump and his third term ambitions, linking to January 6, election fraud, constitution, twentysecond amendment, and framers. The image uses dry humor to highlight contradictions in rejecting monarchy while entertaining extended presidencies for dramatic figures. Tags like drama and queen add a layer of witty insult, making it a sharp commentary on current political theater without overstepping visible elements.

Everything Off The Table at Debt Default Talks

May
24
2023
Everything Off The Table at Debt Default Talks
RJ Matson, Portland, ME
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Defense Contractors Find No Libya Windfall After Gaddafi Fall

No Libya Riches for War Profiteers

Oct
21
2011
War profiteers and defense contractors lament lack of Libya contracts after Gaddafi death.
RJ Matson, Portland, ME
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Gaddafi was killed and Libya declared free in October 2011 after seven months of NATO intervention. Defense contractors expressed disappointment that the U.S. approach produced no major reconstruction contracts comparable to those in Iraq and Afghanistan. The cartoon criticizes the limited financial opportunities created by the restrained U.S. role.

Everything Off The Table

Apr
15
2011
Everything Off The Table
RJ Matson, Portland, ME
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Everything Off The Table-COLOR

Apr
15
2011
Everything Off The Table-COLOR
RJ Matson, Portland, ME
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