Political+Precis

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In Bennett's political cartoon, they argues that the average Americans have been left with no money. They do so by using satire to show that the 99% of Americans not a part of Wall Street are left with not enough money for a full Thanksgiving, while those involved with Wall Street have more than enough for a good Thanksgiving. Their purpose in this cartoon is to help show the world how unbalanced our countries welfare is, so that they can help put an end to it. Using a tone of comedy and humor, the audience of the Average Americans can feel that they need to help, while those involved in Wall Street can see how much they have compared to that everyone else has.

Seeing this cartoon, I realized how much more those with Wall Street backing them up have compared to everyone else. The fact that it's Thanksgiving makes me feel sympathy towards those who couldn't have a great Feast.

Bennet. "Turkey Day for the 99%." Illustration. Chattanooga Times Free Press. Nov. 26th, 2011. About.com. Nov. 28th, 2011. []

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In S. Kelley's cartoon, they claim that out of the Republican candidates, Mitt Romney is the best prepared compared to all the others. To do so, they use satire and comedy to show the negative things of the other candidates, making Romney look the best by comparison. The purpose of this cartoon is to say that Mitt Romney is most likely to win the election out of all the given candidates. The tone of humor and criticism, the artist makes it clear to the audience of voters that Mitt Romney is the best possible vote for the Republicans.

Looking at this article made me realize how many people don't like Romney, seeing as the artist made him appear as somewhat of a jerk. Being a supporter of Romney, I find this article quite interesting. Seeing as it needs to make fun of Rick Perry and Herman Cain in order to make Romney seem great, it allowed me to reconsider if Romney would make the best president, or if he's simply the only good candidate.

Kelly, S. "I Can't Remember." Illustration. The Times Picayune. Nov 12th, 2011. About.com. Nov. 29th, 2011. []

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In Cardow's cartoon, "Curiosity," they argue that we are constantly glancing over alien life that's right in front of us. To do so, they use satire and comedy to show a UFO about to attack Earth that has messed up NASA's Curiosity Probe. The purpose of this article is to tell of how unreliable NASA is, and that we cannot trust all of NASA. With a mocking tone, Cardow affirms this to the audience of the Average Citizen and even Nasa.

By seeing this comic, it allows me to think of my view on Alien life out there. In my opinion, this cartoon is poking fun at NASA. I feel that we should let them be and work on finding their evidence, if there is any.

Cardow. "Curiosity." Illustration. The Ottawa Citizen. Nov 28th, 2011. Politicalcartoons.com. Nov. 29th, 2011. []

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In Granlund's political cartoon, "NBA Lock-out Ends," he says how the lock out took too long. To do so, he uses comnedy and exaggeration to show how by the time the lock out finally ended, all the NBA fans had passed away in order to help show that it really did take too long, causing many people to lose interest. The purpose of this article is to show the NBA just how long we had to wait for the Lockout to end. Using a comedic and mocking tone, Granlund shows the NBA that this lockout took too long.

Not being a big fan of Basketball, this cartoon took me a minute to understand. After looking at it, I grew to learn how much certain people care about basketball. I also realized how irritating it is that just because the people in the NBA had a little argument, they had to postpone the starting process of the NBA for all the fans, which I find rediculous.

Granlund, Dave. "NBA Lock-Out Ends." Illustration. Politicalcartoons.com. Nov. 29th, 2011. []

5. In Bob Englehart's cartoon "Christmas Shopping," he argues that Christmas Shopping has become extremely violent over the last few years. To do so, he gives a list of what people bought, where they got it, and what violent method they used. The purpose of Englehart's cartoon is to show us how violent we are, and when compared to the pretty Christmas decorations everywhere, it shows how this is happening during the most wonderful time of the year. By using a bright and happy tone to relay this cruel message to the shoppers of America, it shows just how much these shoppers need to change.

I completely agree with this cartoon. I feel that Christmas shopping has become so violent, that in all honesty, I'm afraid to go shopping. If people could learn to shop a bit more politely, then we'd all be able to get those gifts without a hastle, and be able to enjoy Christmas.

Englehart, Bob. "Christmas Shopping." Ilustration. The Hartford Courant. Nov 29th, 2011. politicalcartoons.com, Nov 29th, 2011. []

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In Luojie's comic that was apart of the China daily, he argues that the European's aren't getting anywhere with their conflict with the Euro. To do so, he uses comedy and satire to show that the economy isn't going, implying that it will only get worse. His purpose of this cartoon is to show to the Chinese how ignorant the Europeans are, and how deep in trouble they are. By using an insulting tone, Luojie can show his audience of fellow Chinese people how ignorant Europe is.

Seeing this cartoon made me realize how insulting certain people can be. Sure, it's not too bad, but it's poking fun at a serious issue in Europe concerning millions of people. I believe that we should attempt to help resolve Europe's problem with the Euro as best we can.

Luojie. "Vitium." Illustration. China Daily. 12/12/11. politicalcartoons.com, 12/12/11 []

7. In Osama Hajjaj's political cartoon "The World As We Know," he depicts that the world as seen as stereotypes by everyone else, making it seem foolish. Using both comedy and satire, he shows each country or continent as either their main export or main activity. The purpose of the cartoon is to show how little the world knows about itself in regards to other countries and what their current economic, social, or political states are. Using a mocking and joking tone, Hajjaj addresses this to the public, mainly those who really don't know much about the other countries.

Being one of those who doesn't know much about the other countries, I found this picture hilarious. However, it honestly did supply me with a decent amount of information on foreign countries that I didn't know about. I feel that we should be taught not just our countries history, but the history of other countries as well.

Hajjaj, Osama. "The World As We Know." Illustration. Abu Mahjoob Creative Productions. 12/13/11. politicalcartoons.com, 12/13/11. []

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In Cardow's cartoon "Korean Trees," he demonstrates the harshness of North Korea, and emphasizes that they are very dangerous. To do so, he uses Comedy mixed with fear to demonstrate the threat that is North Korea via a threat made on Christmas day. The purpose of this article is to show how dangerous the Koreans are, but also how they're also not too big of a threat they are, showing their leader as a small, sad-looking man. Cardow effectively tells his audience of all those who are scared of the North Korean threat that they aren't to be feared.

Seeing this cartoon made me laugh. It shows how serious the North Koreans are, and at the same time, how no one else will take them seriously. However, even though we don't take them serious, it is very important that we still are cautious of their actions, as they could lead to another war.

Cardow. "Korean Trees." Illustration. The Ottawa Citizen. 12/13/11. politicalcartoons.com, 12/13/11. []

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In Christo Komarnitski's cartoon, "Euro Tamer," he shows how many are scared with the current position of the Euro. To do so, he uses comedy and paradox, showing a group of lions that, bizarrely enough, are afraid to jump through a flaming ring, which is actually a flaming Euro sign. The purpose of this cartoon is to show the European Governments that many people are afraid of what will happen with the Euro, in the hopes that they will soon resolve it. To his audience of the European people, he achieves the goal of letting them not only know that they aren't the only one's afraid, but that the United Nations should really put a stop to the problem and just solve it.

Seeing this caused me to realize just how many people are being affected by the Euro crisis, and I believe that no one should hide in fear of it, like the lions. I think the European nations should decide on what to do soon, and unless they do, it shan't be pretty.

Komarnitski, Christo. "Euro Tamer." Illustration. Bulgaria. 12/9/11. politicalcartoons.com, 12/13/11. []

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In Brian Adcock's illustration "Deadly Smoking," he argues that smoking can and will lead to death. By using irony and fear, Adcock shows that smoking will kill you by showing Death himself lighting the cigarette, waiting to claim his victim. The purpose of this cartoon is to convince people into not smoking, whether they're scared out of quitting, or quit by choice. Adcock addresses his audience of smokers that they should quit, unless they want to die and join Death.

Since no one in my family smokes, this didn't really affect me too much. However, knowing some people who do, I feel anyone smoking should quit immediately. Unless they quit, they could just keep smoking and smoking until thy end up like the man in this comic. In a lot of trouble.

Adcock, Brian. "Deadly Smoking." Illustration. The Prague Post. 11/14/11. politicalcartoons.com, 12/13/11. []