And Iran, Iran So Far Away…
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Apparently, I’m just not plugged into the political scene. Not to say that I want to become a political blogger by any stretch of the imagination - because the world has plenty of those already. I listen to political programs all the time (admittedly, most of them through my XM dial or local NPR station) - some conservative, some liberal, some international. This hasn’t made me any less biased than the average person, but it has given me a small amount of frustration.
There is no black or white - only 254 shades of grey.
So, I had an idea for bLaugh: why not try a couple of political cartoons? Maybe we weren’t funny, maybe we weren’t biting enough, or maybe we struck too close to home. Nevertheless, I’m gonna keep trying - if only because I see the political discussion / blogging scene heating up.
The country on everybody’s mind these days is… the United States. Er, Iraq. I mean, Iran! Since I’ve never been to either country, I was actually hoping to speak with people who have lived there (or still do, as is the case for Hometown Baghdad). I know of two American Iranians (including Maryam) - and I hope to record their thoughts on these matters of war sooner rather than later.
We created this cartoon to spark controversy - but maybe there’s no controversy after all?
[tags]Iran, Iraq, war, Halliburton[/tags]
13 Comments
Eric Lilius
April 7th, 2007
at 5:03am
HI Chris,
Thanks for the spelling error. It has probably driven some traffic to sites in Haliburton, Ontario.
However,as someone who lives in Haliburton County, Ontario, I would appreciate it if you would include the extra “l” in that corporate bloodsucker’s name.
Someone who clicks on the tags will be very confused
Thanks
Eric
Mike Fiske
April 7th, 2007
at 6:07am
Stick to what you know, kid.
The cartoon just isn’t funny…no surprises, too obvious. As to shades of grey, the entire world is shades of gray. The trouble with the whole Afghanistan/Iraq/Iran controversy is that the NeoCons have tried to keep it black and white.
You give good tech. Stick to what you know, kid.
marc klink
April 7th, 2007
at 6:29am
There really isn’t much controversy. I think most accept the statements as fact. Where the problem lies is in the apathy that has fallen on this country. Most people I talk to agree, but the divergent ideas on what to do about it seem to stymie any solution.
Don Faso
April 7th, 2007
at 9:02am
I get enough political commentary everywhere else, I don’t need it in a computer newsletter!
Teodoro Perez
April 7th, 2007
at 9:40am
Hi:
I think that for me to enjoy your newletter, I don’t need but your technology related savvy. In My opinion, you should keep doing inform on the things your are famaus ( and rightly so) on, leaving Ann Coulter and Rosie OD tear people apart politically. Would hate to block you from my Mail.
Thanks
TP
Connie Devine
April 7th, 2007
at 10:00am
Hey Chris,
I’m reasonably political probably on the left side of independent and your cartoon is right on. I think one reason that some of these are no longer “funny” is that they are more true than false. Add to that kids dying and being maimed and it gets harder and harder to do a political cartoon.
Don’t want to get serious on ya here, but just seems to be a sign of the times. When you think you have heard it all..whammo, something more unbelievable is brought to your attention.
Henok
April 7th, 2007
at 10:10am
Yes, it’s best to stay away from politics.. especially since 90% of the population just rambles about it without knowing the full equations, and they never will know because they only follow headline news, or better yet arguments by their peers.. the common folks think they know better how to run the country.. They believe it’s easy to solve the worlds’ problem and Americas’s issues over dinner and casual conversations among friends.. all those debates are pathetic because it just shows that these people were convinced by someone’s argument at some point….. then they go on blabering to next person..
Brian W. Humbrecht
April 7th, 2007
at 10:24am
Chris, I am receiving duplicate copies of Tech News Watch, as follows:
1. Lockergnome [ administrivia at lockergnome.com]
2. bounce-903741@emailenfuego.net; on behalf of; Tech News Watch [ administrivia at lockergnome.com]
Is it possible to eliminate the “bounce-903741@emailenfuego.net” copy w/o canceling the “Lockergnome [ administrivia at lockergnome.com]” copy.
Thank you, BWH
Dan
April 9th, 2007
at 4:11am
I agree with the assesment that you should stick to what you know, and eliminate any and or all references to anything political in this newsletter. If you want to start another newsletter devoted to politics that is up to you, but leave this one alone. BTW, the cartoon was not funny, and I would hope you don’t agree with it’s implications.
Bkhuna
April 9th, 2007
at 10:46am
Funny how nobody said a peep when Haliburton was given no-bid contracts in the Balkans, where the United States invaded a sovereign countly that hadn’t threatened us for the purpose of regime change and because of charges of genocide; charges that were largely proven as exaggerated.
I guess was is a bad thing for children and other things (unless it your party in power).
http://www.lp.org
Jeff Johnson
April 10th, 2007
at 3:38am
Ok, XM radio rocks, but NPR. I often wondered about their 300 listeners. All things considered I think you should stick to what you know. Please no more lame cartoons. I have admired your knowledge and communication skills since the Tech Tv days and would hate to see you sink to the level of politics.
Thanks
OV1
Paula Mochel
April 12th, 2007
at 2:33am
A bridge way too far. I know where to go for political commentary and it isn’t here.
Paula Mochel
April 12th, 2007
at 2:36am
And I’m not interested in what you think about religion either.