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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.

Eat the Dow

Feb
13
2026
Eat the Dow
EAT THE DOW by Christopher Weyant, politicalcartoons.com
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Bubba takes a stab at some Valentines Day poetry

Feb
11
2026
Bubba takes a stab at some Valentines Day poetry
Bruce Plante, PoliticalCartoons.com
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Epstein class skating

Feb
10
2026
Epstein class skating
EPSTEIN CLASS SKATING by John Darkow, politicalcartoons.com
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Is History History?

Feb
5
2026
Is History History?
IS HISTORY HISTORY? by Christopher Weyant, politicalcartoons.com
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Presidential Symbols

Jan
16
2026
Presidential Symbols
PRESIDENTIAL SYMBOLS by Bill Day, politicalcartoons.com
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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.

Between a rock and....

Jan
9
2026
Between a rock and....
BETWEEN A ROCK AND.... by Milt Priggee, politicalcartoons.com
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Draining the simp....

Jan
5
2026
Draining the simp....
DRAINING THE SIMP.... by Milt Priggee, politicalcartoons.com
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The cost of the middle class

Jan
5
2026
The cost of the middle class
THE COST OF THE MIDDLE CLASS by Milt Priggee, politicalcartoons.com
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Cost of Living

Jan
4
2026
Cost of Living
COST OF LIVING by Milt Priggee, politicalcartoons.com
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Trump No Class Battleship

Jan
1
2026
Trump No Class Battleship
TRUMP NO CLASS BATTLESHIP by Ed Wexler, politicalcartoons.com
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Happy New Year

Dec
30
2025
Happy New Year
HAPPY NEW YEAR by Bill Day, politicalcartoons.com
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Post-Holidays Energy

Dec
28
2025
Post-Holidays Energy
POST-HOLIDAYS ENERGY by Christopher Weyant, politicalcartoons.com
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Democratic Party Christmas Stockings

Dec
23
2025
Democratic Party Christmas Stockings
Margolis/Cox, PoliticalCartoons.com
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