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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.

Kid Castaway

Jan
15
2026
Man clings to paycheck-to-paycheck raft amid GOP health costs and living expenses
KID CASTAWAY by Milt Priggee, politicalcartoons.com
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A man on a raft labeled paycheck to paycheck navigates rough seas. One wave carries the label GOP health care costs while a shark marked cost of living approaches from the other side. The image from January 2026 captures ongoing concerns over healthcare expenses and daily living costs for working families.

The pit

Apr
4
2023
The pit
THE PIT by Rivers, politicalcartoons.com
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Unity Government

May
23
2006
Unity Government
UNITY GOVERNMENT by John Trever, politicalcartoons.com
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