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aikoaiko

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34. I like political toons. I really like when they unintentionally reveal something...

Reply to Crunchy Frog (Reply #20)

Tue May 27, 2014, 09:47 PM

May 2014

...about the people who cheer particular toons and who don't see their hypocrisy.

I'll let you have the last word if you want it.

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Tom Tomorrow. Hopefully this is now on topic and won't get locked. [View all] Crunchy Frog May 2014 OP

This again? What's all the fuss? Par for GD. nt Eleanors38 May 2014 #1

Every single one of Tom Tomorrow's cartoons Crunchy Frog May 2014 #2

I've noticed. That's why I asked about the fuss. Eleanors38 May 2014 #6

There is a myth that the NRA has the power to prevent Democrats from ever being elected ever again. Spitfire of ATJ May 2014 #4

The reality of the NRA's power is of greater concern. Eleanors38 May 2014 #7

Not when Dems still win even though the NRA runs ads against them.... Spitfire of ATJ May 2014 #8

Good idea. I like that. Crunchy Frog May 2014 #16

+1 IDemo May 2014 #17

Well, it's an extension beyond the usual phallus metaphor. Eleanors38 May 2014 #24

If the metaphor fits.... paleotn May 2014 #30

Where are you fitting your metaphor if it hurts? Eleanors38 May 2014 #36

Especially when they give it a nice oil rubdown. Spitfire of ATJ May 2014 #35

National Association of Marlon Brando Look Alikes? awoke_in_2003 May 2014 #31

F@#king K&R! DeSwiss May 2014 #3

It's open season... nikto May 2014 #5

TT shows us ant-gunners wet dream of gun owners killing themselves.. aikoaiko May 2014 #9

Glad you like it. Crunchy Frog May 2014 #10

I didn't say I liked it, but I see who is happy with the toon. aikoaiko May 2014 #11

Yes, happily for the gunners Crunchy Frog May 2014 #12

Agree! Katashi_itto May 2014 #13

Not at all. Senseless violence makes me unhappy regardless of who it is. aikoaiko May 2014 #14

I don't suppose you really "get" the purpose behind political cartoons. Crunchy Frog May 2014 #20

I like political toons. I really like when they unintentionally reveal something... aikoaiko May 2014 #34

I think Nuclearunicorn is right. Eleanors38 May 2014 #25

I'll need a little more context to understand your reply. aikoaiko May 2014 #32

She opened a thread yesterday, dealing with people she thought shouldn't have guns... Eleanors38 May 2014 #37

I suppose..... paleotn May 2014 #27

Really? A brand new Tom Tomorrow was locked by the hosts because it happened to mention guns? Nye Bevan May 2014 #15

The timing was off. Crunchy Frog May 2014 #18

It may still get locked, there is very important life altering discussions going on. boston bean May 2014 #19

This, too, will be locked if the hosts are doing their job. ManiacJoe May 2014 #21

Maybe, maybe not. Crunchy Frog May 2014 #22

Well, it is a gun post and not directly related to any current news. ManiacJoe May 2014 #23

Like venue-shopping: Depends who's on the throne. Eleanors38 May 2014 #26

They're not... SidDithers May 2014 #29

Way recommended! H2O Man May 2014 #28

K&R! n/t myrna minx May 2014 #33