likearock 2 #1 February 22, 2009 Simple question. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1969912 0 #2 February 22, 2009 Clearly not, since Pres. Obama obviously didn't author the bill. My guess is that the cartoon was intended ti depict Congress as being chimp-like. I can, however, see some "touchy" people flipping out over the cartoon - expect more of that sort of thing from them.... "Once we got to the point where twenty/something's needed a place on the corner that changed the oil in their cars we were doomed . . ." -NickDG Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FallingOsh 0 #3 February 22, 2009 QuoteClearly not, since Pres. Obama obviously didn't author the bill. My guess is that the cartoon was intended ti depict Congress as being chimp-like. I can, however, see some "touchy" people flipping out over the cartoon - expect more of that sort of thing from them.... The cartoon was a satire of two news articles; the rediculous stimulus bill and the chimp who was actually shot to death last week. Has no one heard the express, "you could train a monkey to do that" or "even a monkey could ______?" The sitmulus is such a joke that "even a monkey could've written it." It just so happens a chimp (not a monkey, but that's a different topic) was shot and is making big headlines. I never in a thousand years would've made the connection between that cartoon and racism towards the President without the idiots picketing and the media pointing it out. It's a stupid excuse for Al Sharpton and company to try and stay in the lime light. -------------------------------------------------- Stay positive and love your life. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jclalor 12 #4 February 22, 2009 Any one can print anything they like, but when you portray an elected official who you disagree with, dead from gunshot wounds, you have crossed a certain line. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mnealtx 0 #5 February 22, 2009 QuoteAny one can print anything they like, but when you portray an elected official who you disagree with, dead from gunshot wounds, you have crossed a certain line. What elected official would that be, pray tell? It's certainly not Obama, since the President doesn't author bills. I'm pretty sure it's not Congressman Obey (the author of the bill) - no resemblance. I guess there's only 999,999 monkeys left to write the works of Shakespeare, now.Mike I love you, Shannon and Jim. POPS 9708 , SCR 14706 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy9o8 2 #6 February 22, 2009 I think it's necessary to get into Sean Delonas's head, so I Googled his name. Pretty controversial guy. Interesting reading. http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&newwindow=1&as_q=&as_epq=sean+delonas&as_oq=&as_eq=&num=100&lr=&as_filetype=&ft=i&as_sitesearch=&as_qdr=all&as_rights=&as_occt=any&cr=&as_nlo=&as_nhi=&safe=off Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymiles 3 #7 February 22, 2009 Don’t know. Could it be interpreted as so by some or many? Definitely yes. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skyrad 0 #8 February 22, 2009 Yes, but in the interest of fairness I don't think it has much to do with racism, after all we all thought GWB looked like a chimp too When an author is too meticulous about his style, you may presume that his mind is frivolous and his content flimsy. Lucius Annaeus Seneca Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SpeedRacer 1 #9 February 22, 2009 http://shakespearessister.blogspot.com/2009/02/sean-delonas-equal-opportunity-asshat.htmlGays, fat people, blacks, and the handicapped are all targeted by this guy. Speed Racer -------------------------------------------------- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jgoose71 0 #10 February 22, 2009 It looks less like Obama and more like Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D-Cali, spkr of house)Call the secret service and have Air Force 2 on standby!!!! "There is an art, it says, or, rather, a knack to flying. The knack lies in learning how to throw yourself at the ground and miss." Life, the Universe, and Everything Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
likearock 2 #11 February 23, 2009 Quote I guess there's only 999,999 monkeys left to write the works of Shakespeare, now. Right. And if that had been the gist of the caption we probably wouldn't be talking about it. Instead, the caption was that no one was left to write the bill after a single monkey was killed. Delonas must have had someone in mind. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mnealtx 0 #12 February 23, 2009 QuoteQuote I guess there's only 999,999 monkeys left to write the works of Shakespeare, now. Right. And if that had been the gist of the caption we probably wouldn't be talking about it. Instead, the caption was that no one was left to write the bill after a single monkey was killed. Delonas must have had someone in mind. Leap to conclusions much?Mike I love you, Shannon and Jim. POPS 9708 , SCR 14706 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
futuredivot 0 #13 February 23, 2009 Nope-but some people start the day looking for ways to be offended.You are only as strong as the prey you devour Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mnealtx 0 #14 February 23, 2009 QuoteNope-but some people start the day looking for ways to be offended. QFTMike I love you, Shannon and Jim. POPS 9708 , SCR 14706 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rehmwa 2 #15 February 23, 2009 Here's a different question. If the columnists did NOT intend to refer to the pres, then do those that incorrectly think it does automatically qualify as uber-racists, and knee jerkers? ... Driving is a one dimensional activity - a monkey can do it - being proud of your driving abilities is like being proud of being able to put on pants Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy9o8 2 #16 February 23, 2009 QuoteNope-but some people start the day looking for ways to be offended. How dare you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rehmwa 2 #17 February 23, 2009 QuoteQuoteNope-but some people start the day looking for ways to be offended. How dare you. I'm outraged, at both of you ... Driving is a one dimensional activity - a monkey can do it - being proud of your driving abilities is like being proud of being able to put on pants Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billvon 3,116 #18 February 23, 2009 I don't think he intended it to mean that. But if he did not think it could be interpreted that way, then he's not perceptive enough to be a political cartoonist. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
headoverheels 334 #19 February 23, 2009 Quote Yes, but in the interest of fairness I don't think it has much to do with racism, after all we all thought GWB looked like a chimp too True. It was definitely a tie-in to the chimp shooting, but that will be lost on anyone viewing the cartoon a week that event transpired. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
likearock 2 #20 February 24, 2009 QuoteI don't think he intended it to mean that. But if he did not think it could be interpreted that way, then he's not perceptive enough to be a political cartoonist. You're probably right. Then again, they've lowered the bar quite a bit over the years. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
