Political Cartoon Satire

Political cartoons are used to bring attention to certain issues in the world and often criticize them.  This cartoon is satirizing that.  The closet full of different issues illustrates that not only does the world have a lot of issues, but that people enjoy bringing attention to them.  This also satirizes the idea that the problems never go away, the world has a closet full of them.  This cartoon illustrates that the as a nation America has a lot of problems, and they are often exploited through political cartoons.

Bush Satire

Near the end of Bush's presidency he had a shoe thrown at him.  This cartoon recalls this event and satirizes that the shoe may have missed his but the issues during his time in office have not.  The bigger shoe coming at his labeled "Legacy" illustrates that many were upset with Bush at the end of his time in office and that his name has been hurt because of it.  The shoe that was thrown at Bush was an event that many people will not forget, and this cartoon satirizes this and the idea that the shoe held a big meaning.

TSA Satire

Many people have become concerned with how much strong TSA security has become.  Ever since 9/11, airport security has become tighter.  The recent addition of the body scanners and more in depth pat downs have upset many.  This cartoon is satirizing the issue.  TSA is meant to make flying safer and protect people from possible threats on a plane.  However some feel that the new procedures are to much and invade people's privacy.  This cartoon criticizes the new procedures, saying that TSA has gone to far and that the invasion of privacy is to much. 

Political Cartoon

This is satirizing Obama and his campaign.  During his run for presidency, Obama's campaign was all about Hope and Change, however after his first year in office, many felt that none of this was being accomplished.  By having Obama sit on the word Hope it illustrates the platform of his campaign.  However having the line in the H drop to create the word "Nope" illustrated how many felt about Obama's year in office.  This cartoon criticizes Obama and what many feel he hasn't done while in office.  

Satire Article

http://www.theonion.com/articles/gap-between-rich-and-poor-named-8th-wonder-of-the,18914/?utm_source=recentnews

Due to the current economic issues, the gap between the rich and poor has continued to grow.  This article satirizes this issue.  By making it the eighth wonder of the world, the author is saying that it is surprising how long this issue has been going on and is yet to be fixed.  This criticizes the lack of anything being done to solve this problem and bring the gap closer together.  The author also criticizes peoples role in this issue and how this "wonder of the world" was created by man.