Tag Archives: Political Satire

Paul Krassner : In Praise of Indecency

Paul Krassner depicted in Oui Magazine advertisement for an upcoming October 1975 interview. Graffiti includes references to the Realist mascot, Lenny Bruce, and Jerry Rubin. Image from the Realist Archive Project.In praise of indecency:Paul Krassner is our ‘Satirist-Laureate’ By Harvey … Continue reading

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Hey Obama : Ride ’em Cowboy!

C’mon Obama,Let’s have a real buildup in Afghanistan! Barack Obama told the nation/‘Have no fear of escalation/I am trying everyone to please…’(With apologies to Tom Paxton) By Richard Lee / The Rag Blog / November 11, 2009 To Barack Obama: … Continue reading

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VERSE / Larry Piltz : In the Opt-Out States of America

Big digeridoo. Photo from Pihkva.com. I pledge new legions to The Hagueand fresh new lesions to The Plaguefor medicines to moan and begas Corporatocracy humps my legin the Opt-Out States of AmericaRe the Public Option’s widget plansfor bleeding gums and … Continue reading

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Bill Maher : Bald Eagle is Out. Cute Puppy is In.

New Rule: If America Can’t Get it Together, We Lose the Bald Eagle Get your head out of the clouds, you socialist dreamer! ‘What do we want!? A small improvement! When do we want it!? 2016!’ By Bill Maher / … Continue reading

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Insurance Lobby Presses Ancient Medical Equipment Into Service

Tobacco Smoke Enema (1750’s – 1810). Graphic courtesy of Dr. Charles Rookenpumpher This old bogus device has been reintroducedin Washington D.C. by the Health Insurance LobbyAre You Starting To Feel It Yet ? By Larry Ray / The Rag Blog … Continue reading

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Bipartisan Deadlock : How Best NOT to Reform Health Care

Bypartisanship at its best: hammering out a plan that will deny health care to U.S. citizens.Congress deadlocked over how to not provide health care to American citizens Senate leaders Harry Reid (D-NV) and Mitch McConnell (R-KY) point to Congress’ failure … Continue reading

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Austin Lounge Lizards : Too Big to Fail

The Austin Lounge Lizards perform their delightful satirical ode to bank bail-outs: Too Big to Fail. Written by Lindsey Eck. Thanks to Mariann Wizard and telebob / The Rag Blog

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Ralph Solonitz : Pro Life?

Political cartoon by Ralph Solonitz / The Rag Blog / May 23, 2009. [Ralph Solonitz’ cartoons also appear at MadasHellClub.net.]The Rag Blog

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Life During Wartime : What Obama Isn’t Telling Us!

Political cartoon by Joshua Brown / Historians Against the War / The Rag BlogThanks to Dr. S.R. Keister /The Rag Blog

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Life During Wartime : Hole in One

Political cartoon by Joshua Brown / Historians Against the War / The Rag BlogThanks to Dr. S.R. Keister /The Rag Blog

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Texas: Doing What’s Right to Protect Its Citizens

The Texas-U.S. border wall will protect Texans from foreigners who do not share their beliefs and customs.Texas Constructs U.S. Border Wall To Keep Out Unwanted AmericansMay 19, 2009 WICHITA FALLS, TX—Calling it an essential step toward securing the Texas border … Continue reading

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Life During Wartime : Ode to a Changed Mind

Political cartoon by Joshua Brown / Historians Against the War / The Rag BlogThanks to Dr. S.R. Keister /The Rag Blog

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