Les Cathos Integristes. Contre le theatre. Charlie Hebdo. 100 coups de fouet, si vous n’etes pas morts de rire! So now the shock of the murders has turned to questioning Charlie Hebdo’s satire. Some cartoonists and writers have described the cartoons as anti-Muslim, blasphemous, offensive and bigoted. The 2009 firing of a cartoonist who wrote and anti-Semitic column has also been mentioned … First of all, I am not a big fan of bathroom humor. Secondly, and more seriously, it’s a valid discussion to have about why the divisions between people are so deep and our political discourse have become toxic … However: That is not what we should be talking about now. The only question we should be asking is: Do we condone threats or violence toward individuals because of what they say or draw, regardless of how offensive the words or images are? NO. Because what happens once we get beyond the easy images to condemn? What?? And who makes that decision? All people must have the right to express themselves without fear otherwise we risk losing all our freedoms. (This cartoon was originally published on 2015-01-13).
The Politics of Fear. Politicians have a variety of ways to manipulate your emotions. Props. They know which buttons to push. They appeal to your sense of patriotism. Your morality. Your American pioneer spirit. But the most effective way is through fear. Communism. Socialism. Losing the American way of life. Losing jobs. And the biggest fear of all: Fear of people who look different from you. The only thing we have to fear is our fear mongering politicians …
I have not suggested there’s a connection between Iraq and 9-11. We will, in fact be greeted as liberators. Conservation may be a sign of personal virtue, but it is not a sufficient basis for a sound, comprehensive energy policy.
November 13, 2015. Dear People of France, Our heartfelt condolences. The brutal attacks in Paris were horrific, barbaric, and there can be no justification for them. But please, don’t: – blindly give massive new surveillance powers to your government – allow elected officials to use fear for their political aims – waste billions of dollars and countless lives invading the wrong country. We know. We’ve been there. Sincerely, the American People.
Gov. Bobby Jindal goes for the Chris Christie do. (Sketch from the October 28, 2015 Republican Debate.)
Hillary Clinton. (Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton begins her appearance for the House of Representatives’ Select Committee on Benghazi.)
Chairman Trey Gowdy. (Drawing from former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton’s appearance before the House of Representatives’ Select Committee on Benghazi.)
Rep. Susan Brooks. (Drawing from former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton’s appearance before the House of Representatives’ Select Committee on Benghazi.)
Rep. Martha Roby. ((Drawing from former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton’s appearance before the House of Representatives’ Select Committee on Benghazi.)
Rep. Peter Roskam questions Hillary. (Drawing from former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton’s appearance before the House of Representatives’ Select Committee on Benghazi.)
Rep. Jim Jordan. (Drawing from former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton’s appearance before the House of Representatives’ Select Committee on Benghazi.)
HIllary Clinton listening to Rep. Jim Jordan. (Drawing from former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton’s appearance before the House of Representatives’ Select Committee on Benghazi.)
Hillary Clinton listening to Rep. Jim Jordan’s 2nd round. (Drawing from former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton’s appearance before the House of Representatives’ Select Committee on Benghazi.)
Although it didn’t really happen … this might be what former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton might have wanted to do during the Hearings. (Drawing from former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton’s appearance before the House of Representatives’ Select Committee on Benghazi.)
