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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
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.
In this tariffs satire, world leaders like Mark Carney and Anthony Albanese perform for King Trump in a trade diplomacy parody.
WORLD LEADER PERFORM FOR KING TRUMP by Graeme MacKay, politicalcartoons.com
Graeme MacKay's cartoon depicts a stage parody of American Idol called Trump Idol, where a crowned Donald Trump judges world leaders performing acts related to reciprocal tariffs. A figure resembling Mark Carney bows in a top hat, having performed a disappearing act on tariffs, while a kangaroo-costumed character waits, labeled as Australia's Anthony Albanese. A Statue of Liberty figure holds a sign for E Macron France, and a box reads Carney The Great with a Canadian flag. The scene satirizes trade, diplomacy, economy, trust, and international relationships under Trump's strategy, with a bald advisor announcing the next act to 'Your Majesty.' The backdrop emphasizes reciprocal tariffs, blending protest and boycott themes in a humorous critique of USMCA and global partnerships.
Jul
28
2021
Fear of TRUMP!!
FEAR OF TRUMP!! by Rivers, politicalcartoons.com
THE KARDASHIAN SIDESHOW, B/W
by Randy Bish, politicalcartoons.com
THE KARDASHIAN SIDESHOW, COLOR
by Randy Bish, politicalcartoons.com
Jul
23
2012
Local TV News Portrayed as Three-Ring Circus in 2012 Cartoon
LOCAL TV NEWS by Dave Granlund, politicalcartoons.com
A 2012 cartoon by Dave Granlund shows a ringmaster filming a clown news anchor and a seal performer balancing a starred ball. The camera bears a 3-RING CIRCUS label. The image critiques the shift of local TV news toward entertainment and spectacle over substance.
Aug
3
2011
Murdoch the Clown
MURDOCH THE CLOWN by Brian Adcock, politicalcartoons.com
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