No, the response to it isn’t an overreaction – bonus! there’s something in Mr. Delonas’ work to offend almost everyone! – it’s the action of the police in the cartoon itself that is excessive.
What's the virtue of the Proportional Response?
So in the context of this cartoon, is shooting the person who wrote the economic stimulus package a “proportional response” to disagreeing with it? No, it’s not – or at least it shouldn’t be. Which makes the violence of the thing more frightening than funny (and no, there’s not a hint of satire anywhere to be found). But in light of recent events as well as what our new president represents, the horror of the smoking gun and the bullet-ridden body is much more troublesome than the monkey imagery (which is clearly a riff on the recent rampaging chimp shot by police news story).
Besides, it’s not the first time a president has been compared to a chimp. Just run “chimp” and “George Bush” through an ol’ Google image search.
And to answer Kleinheider’s question, “Is it racist to use the expected knee-jerk reactions of some in order to stoke controversy or just bad taste?,” it’s both. And if you re-write the question this way, “Is it racist to use the empathetic reactions of some in order to stoke controversy,” then it’s evil too. We have to start having serious conversations about race in this country, as U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder recently pointed out, and we must move beyond having them only when an Imus-like controversy pops up.
dusty does not have a job or if he does he is not going to have it for long……..because that kind of mentality is what destroyed america
the simple minded with adopted ideology that works against their own best interests
Oh yes, by all means, let’s try and offend more people rather than try and help those who are really suffering during this economic downturn. Still have your job, Dusty? That’s nice…
The caption should have read “Now that Mohammed Obama is dead, they will have to get someone else to throw away the stimulus cash”. If there was anyone not officially offended by te first run, this should get the fatwas out of the robes smartly.
Tessy – You should know that it’s not about facts – it’s about casting doubt on the legitimacy of an Obama administration. And considering what’s he saying is baseless, it’s pretty insidious.
That’s right! You go, Ashley!
I thought for myself and stood up for what is right, and as a result Barack Obama is now president of the United States.
Thomas you really are ignorant. First of all, People born in the British colonies were never granted British citizenship not even Americans who were born at the time this great country was a british colony – so what are you talking about? For someone who claims to be so aware of his surroundings, you just succeeded in making yourself sound like a complete idiot. The point that you were supposedly trying to make will be considered null and void by anyone with even half a brainconsidering the premise of your arguments. My advice to you, MAKE SURE YOU KNOW THE FACTS AND ARE CONFIDENT ABOUT WHAT YOU ARE SAYING BEFORE POSTING A COMMENT FOR BILLIONS TO SEE.
Also, Thomas, if you support this cartoon then you must condone violence towards elected officials. Is that correct?
Thomas, Please provide one forensic expert who has legitimately proven that President Obama’s birth certificate is not authentic. Thanks.
Sean did a GREAT cartoon!!! I applaud him!!! Let me point out that the REAL reason this story is all over the SECULAR LIBERAL media is that the Leftist Media & Hollywood, etc. CREATED OBAMA. He is a PRODUCT of them. They are trying to “PROTECT” Obama (the one they created) & trying to send the message that if anyone DARE voice their opposition to their “Messiah” that they will be dealt with severely by being humiliated & picketed, etc. (in order to keep their Messiah in power to do the secular media’s & Hollywood’s, etc.bidding). I CANNOT BELIEVE the SHEEP mentality of MOST Americans! WAKE UP!!! You have all been fed the Kool-Aid & are following BLINDLY with everyone else because you do not have the intestinal fortitude to THINK FOR YOURSELVES & STAND UP FOR WHAT IS RIGHT! Barrack Obama is NOT EVEN his REAL name! It’s Barry Soetoro. And he is an INDONESIAN citizen & possibly a BRITISH citizen also (due to him being born in Kenya where at the time of his birth Kenya was under BRITISH rule). Contrary to what the liberal media would have you believe, he was NOT born in Hawaii (his “supposed” birth certificate that he posted online is BOGUS & has been proven BOGUS by forensic experts…Google it & you’ll see) & is therefore NOT a Natural Born citizen & therefore is not qualified to be US President according to the US Constitution, Article 2, Section 1.Visit defendourfreedoms.us, therightsideoflife.com, americanthinker.com & worldnetdaily.com & you’ll see the TRUTH of what is happening. The so-called STIMULUS package is BOGUS & won’t work & has been created to force Americans into Socialism (& not Capitalism) & keep them dependent on the government so the government can rule over them. Why do you think Obama’s regime is trying to NATIONALIZE the banks & the auto, healthcare, financial industries.? So they can have rule over you and your children & your grandchildren! WAKE UP PEOPLE! Keep up the great cartoons, Sean!!!