political partisanship

Soldiers on an infinity symbol declare victory in Iran war, only to call for another attack, capturing endless conflict satire.
THE INFINITY WAR by Dave Whamond, politicalcartoons.com
Dave Whamond's cartoon features two soldiers positioned on a large infinity symbol, one announcing victory in the Iran war while the other insists on attacking again, highlighting the perpetual nature of conflict. The title 'Infinity War' parodies endless warfare, with the loop representing cycles of victory and renewed aggression. Tags like iran war cartoon, infinity symbol war, endless conflict satire, military parody, perpetual war illustration, and satirical soldiers emphasize the dry humor in depicting how wars in regions like Iran seem to restart indefinitely, a common theme in political cartoons that resonates with ongoing global tensions.
Pope Leo XIV Faces Ruins: A New Beginning or Just Cleanup Duty?
by Nikola Listes, politicalcartoons.com
The cartoon depicts a figure resembling a pope, clad in traditional white attire with a cross, standing thoughtfully amid vast urban destruction. He grips a curved staff in one hand and pulls a wheeled bin filled with cleaning implements like a red shovel, black broom, rake, and brush. The background shows collapsed buildings under a reddish sky, suggesting widespread devastation. Tags like Pope Leo XIV, Vatican, economy, Europe, world, USA, new pope, and peace frame the image as commentary on leadership tackling global crises. The dry humor lies in the pontiff's mundane tools against apocalyptic ruins, highlighting the enormity of starting anew.
Bannon Blasts First American Pope for Not Being 'America First'
STEVE BANNON’S AMERICA FIRST VS. POPE’S GOD FIRST by Alexandra Bowman, CagleCartoons.com
The cartoon shows Steve Bannon, labeled clearly, gesturing emphatically while decrying Pope Leo XIV as the first American pope but not America First. The pope, in white robes and red cap, responds that a Christian's job is to put God first. Tags such as Vatican, conclave, Catholics, Christianity, Jesus Christ, and border underscore the satire on blending partisan politics with faith. The drawing captures a stark divide, with Bannon's angry expression contrasting the pope's stern look. Alexandra Bowman's style brings dry humor to the clash between nationalism and religious priorities.
Peter Kuper's Take on the Drone Craze and UFO Conspiracy Theories
Peter Kuper, PoliticalCartoons.com
Peter Kuper delivers a sharp political cartoon titled 'Identified Flying Objects,' flipping the UFO script by showcasing mundane sky travelers: a figure suspended upside down on a zip line, a kite with a grin and tiny arms, and a baseball soaring toward a catcher's mitt marked 'NY.' This piece skewers the drone craze and conspiracy theories swirling around recent aerial sightings, reminding viewers that not every dot in the sky signals alien invasion or government plots. With dry humor, it grounds wild speculations in everyday reality, using simple panels to puncture overblown fears. Tags like UFO sightings, drone craze, conspiracy theories, political cartoon, Peter Kuper, and aerial mysteries keep it relevant in today's paranoia-fueled news cycle.
May
17
2023
FOX Licht
FOX LICHT by Dave Whamond, politicalcartoons.com
May
19
2022
Pentagon Official Jokes on Alien Intelligence in UFO Hearing Cartoon
UFO HEARING by John Darkow, politicalcartoons.com
John Darkow's 2022 cartoon captures a UFO congressional hearing with a uniformed official pointing at a screen labeled 'UFO Hearing,' displaying a small flying saucer amid a dark backdrop. The speech bubble delivers dry wit: inability to disprove aliens' existence, but their non-contact suggests superior intelligence. Tags like Pentagon, VAP, aliens, congressional hearing, trnd, and UFO frame this political satire, poking at human hubris in extraterrestrial contexts. The image, dated 2022-05-19, blends timely relevance with caricatured military decorum, emphasizing the absurdity in official testimonies on unidentified phenomena.
May
27
2021
Mask policy
MASK POLICY by Dave Whamond, politicalcartoons.com
Jan
23
2019
Political Drumming
POLITICAL DRUMMING by 1, politicalcartoons.com
Thnaksgiving and politics
Bruce Plante, PoliticalCartoons.com
Thanksgiving and politics
Bruce Plante, PoliticalCartoons.com
Apr
5
2013
Einstein Finds Tax Forms Tougher Than Relativity
INCOME TAXES by Dave Granlund, politicalcartoons.com
Dave Granlund's 2013 cartoon depicts a caricature of Albert Einstein at a desk, surrounded by chaotic tax forms like 1040, 1099, and W-2, holding a pencil and looking exasperated. The speech bubble reads 'E=mc² was easier!' emphasizing the complexity of income taxes. Tags such as IRS, tax time, complicated, taxpayer, federal taxes, and April 15 underscore the frustration with filing taxes. The image captures the universal struggle with tax paperwork, where even a genius finds calculations daunting. Scattered numbers and forms illustrate the overwhelming nature of tax info and figures.
War profiteers and defense contractors lament lack of Libya contracts after Gaddafi death.
RJ Matson, Portland, ME
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.
Jan
17
2011
Attempt at civility
ATTEMPT AT CIVILITY by Jimmy Margulies, politicalcartoons.com
Feb
16
2010
Obama and Republicans
OBAMA AND REPUBLICANS by Jimmy Margulies, politicalcartoons.com
Jan
29
2010
Separation of Powers
SEPARATION OF POWERS by John Trever, politicalcartoons.com
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