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Political cartoons
« on: June 30, 2008, 10:16:19 AM »
Political cartooning has a rich history in the U.S.  Was hoping I could find others to join in adding some contributions and commenting on the various viewpoints.

I have had to delete some links to cartoons as those sites have disappeared.  This is the reason for some rather large gaps between postings.
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In a boat at sea one of the men began to bore a hole in the bottom of the boat. On being remonstrating with, he answered, "I am only boring under my own seat." "Yes," said his companions, "but when the sea rushes in we shall all be drowned with you."

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Re: Political cartoons
« Reply #1 on: July 02, 2008, 01:49:41 PM »
'As a sinner I am truly conscious of having often offended my Creator and I beg him to forgive me, but as a Queen and Sovereign, I am aware of no fault or offence for which I have to render account to anyone here below.'   Mary, queen of Scots to her jailer, Sir Amyas Paulet; October 1586

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In a boat at sea one of the men began to bore a hole in the bottom of the boat. On being remonstrating with, he answered, "I am only boring under my own seat." "Yes," said his companions, "but when the sea rushes in we shall all be drowned with you."

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Re: Political cartoons
« Reply #3 on: July 06, 2008, 04:20:51 PM »



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Re: Political cartoons
« Reply #4 on: July 06, 2008, 06:23:29 PM »
Nice one... Thanks Ock...
In a boat at sea one of the men began to bore a hole in the bottom of the boat. On being remonstrating with, he answered, "I am only boring under my own seat." "Yes," said his companions, "but when the sea rushes in we shall all be drowned with you."

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Re: Political cartoons
« Reply #5 on: July 10, 2008, 11:30:15 AM »


'As a sinner I am truly conscious of having often offended my Creator and I beg him to forgive me, but as a Queen and Sovereign, I am aware of no fault or offence for which I have to render account to anyone here below.'   Mary, queen of Scots to her jailer, Sir Amyas Paulet; October 1586

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« Reply #6 on: July 10, 2008, 11:31:37 AM »


'As a sinner I am truly conscious of having often offended my Creator and I beg him to forgive me, but as a Queen and Sovereign, I am aware of no fault or offence for which I have to render account to anyone here below.'   Mary, queen of Scots to her jailer, Sir Amyas Paulet; October 1586

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Re: Political cartoons
« Reply #7 on: July 16, 2008, 09:51:29 AM »
^ Cheers!!

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Re: Political cartoons
« Reply #8 on: July 16, 2008, 09:57:42 AM »
BEST. POLITICAL.CARTOONS. EVER.

http://faithmouse.blogspot.com/

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Re: Political cartoons
« Reply #9 on: July 17, 2008, 07:28:02 AM »
Our very own Ed Gamble...

In a boat at sea one of the men began to bore a hole in the bottom of the boat. On being remonstrating with, he answered, "I am only boring under my own seat." "Yes," said his companions, "but when the sea rushes in we shall all be drowned with you."

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Re: Political cartoons
« Reply #10 on: July 17, 2008, 09:22:29 AM »
Brilliant!

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Re: Political cartoons
« Reply #12 on: July 22, 2008, 08:42:17 AM »

http://www.jacksonville.com/tu-online/opgamble/archive/072008.shtml

Ya beat me to it!!  Saw this the other day and forgot to post it...  Thanx lake!
In a boat at sea one of the men began to bore a hole in the bottom of the boat. On being remonstrating with, he answered, "I am only boring under my own seat." "Yes," said his companions, "but when the sea rushes in we shall all be drowned with you."

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Re: Political cartoons
« Reply #13 on: July 22, 2008, 10:45:51 AM »
Brilliant!

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Re: Political cartoons
« Reply #14 on: July 23, 2008, 09:31:29 AM »
'As a sinner I am truly conscious of having often offended my Creator and I beg him to forgive me, but as a Queen and Sovereign, I am aware of no fault or offence for which I have to render account to anyone here below.'   Mary, queen of Scots to her jailer, Sir Amyas Paulet; October 1586