Nebraska!

There are several reasons that I pick the corn husker state as my own. :) One of course is because it actually is my state! I was born in Lincoln, NE though sadly I don't really support very much of it's common public beliefs. A big part of Nebraska obviously is it's corn, which now a huge subject of using corn oil for a power sorce. The use of corn as ethanol is a very good resource for our countries fuel.

The Republican Party in a Collage

The republican party, as it is shown in this collage. Of course against abortion and mainly focusing on more biblical standpoints. Most all republicans are of course Christians that are anti-gay and abortion. They are also focusing mainly on the future of big business rather then the future of the poorer working class.

The Democratic Party in a Collage

This collage is really showing alot of how the democrats allow freedom in our land. How they work for the good of all rather then just the wealthy. There decisions for abortion, to let the parents decide. They of course are also against having guns for simple homeowners or just for sale!

Political Cartoons!

Townhall.com : "Economic 'Crash' " Scott Stantis Oct 16th 2008: No Pag.

The economy is falling down and this cartoon definitely shows it. 'Economy' a plain, has come to a crash while 'Washington' the driver, is just calling it a "slow down". This is much like the actual economy crash we have reached. With Washington calling it a fine 'slow down' to the horrible economy we are having. Just as Washington has been covering up our depression as now growing to be strong again which it is not.

Cartoon: "McCain and Obama to Work" n.p. 1st Oct 2008 : No Pag.

This cartoon is depicting John McCain and Barack Obama headed off to discuss the bailout plan, but Barack is being shown as if he cares nothing for the issue itself which is false. This cartoon makes it look as if Obama cartes nothing about it because he is illustrated being followed saying nothing but speeches to feed his “followers” and just to appear better for the election. Though I suppose that Barack is acting far to hot headed and not really helping to fix the problems as a senator. I do see how people could consider this, though they must realize this is purely slander. Obama is providing a severe amount of work as a senator and though this election is a huge deal he is still doing 100% as a senator to fix all he can. In conclusion I must say that this is definitely a biased cartoon due to the fact all it is doing is illustrating McCain as if he is the only one concerned and Obama like he could care less.

Cartoon: "Democratic Convention" n.p. 22 Sep 2008: No Pag.

An image of Barrack Obama at the DNC surrounded by fans but also in the sky a quote and a picture both from and of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. This is first depicting a quote that Obama had used as well as MLK. Is this supposed to be a bad thing? Can we not form our writings using others bold and powerful phrases to shape ours to be even better! I think it is a great idea to take advantage of all our resources to move others as an inspiration as a statement. It shows him, one man standing before and preaching to his friends and followers to win this election. So I ask you, is this bad idea to use other’s, especially someone as amazing as MLK.

Cartoon: "Hostile Territory" n.p. 3rd Oct 2008: No Pag.

The world of politics is a very dangerous place, as portrayed in this democrat heavy cartoon. While McCain is shown parachuting into the "debate" or in to "hostile enemy territory". This cartoon is explaining that the debate was filled with most all Obama supporters and nobody wanting McCain even there. With an Obama shirt on the cameraman and every other person scowling at McCain he is obviously unwelcome. This showing the hostility needed and used in politics today and how most of america really doesn't want McCain.

Townhall.com: "Stock is worth nothin' " Scott Stantis Oct 11 2008: No Pag.

The value of stock, it seems to be falling faster then a meteor to earth. Shown here with two "trick-or-treaters" both looking into their sacks, one with that got a rock while the other who got stock said the other one was lucky. Obviously calling their stock worthless this is showing how with the economy weakening stock is becoming valueless. With the economy sinking into a state of depression all stock owners are selling what they can thus lowering the value. A domino effect that if not solved soon will lock us all into a new depression.

Townhall.com:"Democrats For Higher Taxes" Scott Stantis Oct 6 2008: No Pag.

Obama's plan for big bussiness? To raise their taxes. Depicted as donkey, the democratic symbol, headed to a bussiness owner the Democratic party is shown telling the owner he will be raising his taxes. This is obviously making the owner a little disgruntled just as most McCain supporters try to pass this off as a huge deal when really it is made to put a break on the poorer workers so they can afford to live better. The owner then doubles his prices after the donkey leaves obviously so he wouldn't have to lose any money from the tax increases and saying that the price raise will be very high. A strong push for republicans right now is that Obama will be raising taxes for working americans which is supposidly shown in this cartoon.

In completely summarization, this campaign has been filled some slander but has been almost entirely about the economy. It's falling rapidly and these cartoons definately show it. Stocks becoming worthless, our economy coming to a 'crash' and yet all we can think about is the election. Though there has been alot of talk about who should win I think we should talk about, how can I afford to live? Plans for more money to the big bussiness so workers pay less? Or lower taxes on workers so they earn more. The problem may be hard to find exactly but we definately need to do something soon before we all starve.