Obama is Moving “FORWARD”

Bearman Cartoon Obama Forward Slogan

The Cartoonist Studio Editorial Cartoon Contest has begun.  Click the link or here to go to the voting.  They are in alphabetical order and my entry should be the third one. So if you can, please vote. It looks like I have some great competition.  As long as I stay in the contest, there will be two editorial cartoons a week to vote on – Mondays and Thursdays.

Regarding today’s editorial cartoon, it seems President Barack Obama has decided to change (haha) his campaign slogan from “CHANGE” to “FORWARD”.  Like many Americans some of his policies I agree with and some I don’t.  So the question is which way are we going forward and even if it is the right direction are we still constrained by our present issues that haven’t been dealt with?  Sometimes we look too far ahead without realizing what is holding us back.

Comments

75 responses to “Obama is Moving “FORWARD””

  1. Friggin Loon Avatar

    I prefer …. Yes You Can ….Change, than Yes You Can…. Forward

    1. Bearman Avatar

      i prefer we get out of neutral.

      1. Friggin Loon Avatar

        That won’t happen until politicians act on behalf of the people and not for their party or the power brokers behind the scenes.

        1. Bearman Avatar

          bwahahahhahahahahahahahahhahahahah

  2. Jande Avatar

    1. You have to log in to vote or use FB and I don’t use FB. Maybe there’s some other way I can support you, Bearman.
    2. What is the little round coloured symbol in the speech bubble? and
    3. Even without knowing what it stands for its a pretty funny cartoon. :`D
    4. Maybe someone can go there and vote for me.
    5. Good luck! I’m sure you will win!

    1. Bearman Avatar

      1. I know Jande. Having to sign in sucks in these things and I too hesitate so I understand.

      2. The symbol is Obama’s logo that he uses in his campaign materials

      3. Thank you

      4. Someone go and vote for Jande!! haha

      5. Thanks but there is some great talent there.

      1. Tony McGurk Avatar

        I tried to vote for Jande but it wouldn’t let me vote twice…
        I think it has a racial issue with Tasmanians

        1. Bearman Avatar

          If you tried to vote for Jande that would have been a feat since she wasn’t on the ballot.

          1. Jande Avatar

            You think I should give it a try? >.>

          2. Bearman Avatar

            Too late. Had to start Sunday.

        2. Jande Avatar

          LOL That was kind of you to try, Tony! <3

          1. Bearman Avatar

            He is a suck up that way.

  3. Nate Fakes Avatar
    1. Bearman Avatar

      Thanks Nate…

  4. tmcelmurry Avatar
    tmcelmurry

    Awesome and very truthful political cartoon Bearman. You have my vote.

    1. Bearman Avatar

      Thanks Todd and appreciate all the sharing!

  5. Comedy Plus Avatar

    Way cool and I tried to vote, but you have to sign in. I don’t do facebook or the other one either. Sorry.

    Have a terrific day. 🙂

    1. Bearman Avatar

      That’s OK Sandee. That keeps me from voting at times too. Your support means alot.

      1. starla Avatar
        starla

        I would like to vote. I do not have a facebook account shocking I know. I tried to sign in for the other thing but that didn’t work. Let me know if there is another way to vote.

        1. Bearman Avatar

          I think the only other thing to do is actually register on their site but that tends to be a pain so I understand if people don’t want to do that.

  6. jynksie Avatar

    I voted for the other guy! [smirk]

    1. Rent Textbooks Avatar

      you Schmuck, just kidding.

      1. Bearman Avatar

        You are a schmuck and I am not kidding. The other guy’s stuff is better than mine…why do you think I need the votes.

        1. Rent Textbooks Avatar

          Art is in the eye of the beholder You may thing the others are better when they are not.

          1. Bearman Avatar

            That’s only cuz you like me better

  7. Rent Textbooks Avatar

    I’ll vote for you Bearman! But not for Obama! haha that guy needs to forward his a$$ out of office.

    1. Bearman Avatar

      What if Obama ran as my Vice-Cartoonist? Would you still vote for me?

      1. Rent Textbooks Avatar

        Lets hope it doesn’t come to that.

  8. lisleman Avatar

    I support your voicing of opinion but I support Obama. I think we agree he is not perfect but no one is and I think he is the better choice.
    I’ll take a look at the cartoon over at that site (at least they see another view if they are tracking that). But if I need to join yet another site or use FB – sorry.

    1. Bearman Avatar

      Not a ploy to convince anyone NOT to vote for Obama but rather pointing out the absurdity of political messages.

      Completely understand not wanting to sign up for another site but appreciate all the comments here.

  9. Colleen from Tix-Comix Avatar

    Do you think if the other guy got on that horse with the huge weight chain to it that he could make it go any faster? I voted for ya B. M.
    Now I have to clean out the app…. blech.

    1. Bearman Avatar

      Wait but you have 10 more weeks of voting for me. And please stop calling me B.M. haha

  10. Tony McGurk Avatar

    Uncle Sam don’t look too happy. Maybe Obama should use a whip to get him movin’ faster

    1. Bearman Avatar

      That would add a whole new connotation I wasn’t going to go for. haha

  11. Deb Avatar

    I don’t use FB so opened an account with the cartoon place so I could vote for you….your political comics are the best!

    1. Bearman Avatar

      I appreciate that immensely Deb. Thanks so much.

  12. Binky Avatar

    I just voted for the wrong cartoon!
    I clicked on your link, logged in, and clicked on the vote button. But it wasn’t for your cartoon!

    Can’t you provide a link directly to YOUR cartoon?

    1. Bearman Avatar

      No…unfortunately it won’t allow me too. You have to go to my cartoon and then click vote. The good news is that you can vote multiple times after a several hour break in between.

      1. Binky Avatar

        Okay, voted for you, this time!

        1. Bearman Avatar

          I got chocolate for next time.

  13. SpilledInkGuy Avatar

    Is this only one vote per round or can I go back more than once?
    🙂

    1. Bearman Avatar

      I think you can go back like every 6 hours so vote early and often.

  14. Jack of Gulls Comic Avatar

    Uncles are always the big toys for the ‘lil ones.

    1. Bearman Avatar

      Ride em UNCLE!

  15. Scholar Mel Avatar

    Nice pop up ad 😉

    I tried a pop up facebook like button and it ticked off at least two people. They wrote a lengthy comment on why I was a loser… nearly broke my heart 🙁

    Seriously though, pop ups don’t bother me. 🙂

    Does your comic mean that the Dollar will even out with the Euro?

    1. Bearman Avatar

      Pop up ad?? I don’t have any pop up ads?

  16. George Avatar

    I think I’ll change my name to George Forward and see if I can get some loose Change.

    Great comic, BM! You’re sure to slay ’em in the contest. Your Obama looks very nice.

    1. Bearman Avatar

      You are the second person to call me BM and I don’t like it! haha

  17. Scott Avatar

    Your use of Uncle Sam in that manner is ingenious!

    1. Bearman Avatar

      Thanks Scott.

  18. JerryBenedict Avatar

    That ball should have another one chained to it that says “Europe”!

    1. Bearman Avatar

      Their ball is WAY too big to fit in this panel.

  19. Cat Forsley Avatar

    GOOD WORK BEARMAN XO
    I AM GONNA MAKE AN ACCOUNT ON CARTOONIST – THAT SITE AND VOTE …..:)
    NOT ON FB …….
    GREATEST OF LUCK IN ALL U DO XO
    CAT

    1. Bearman Avatar

      More than I can ask. Truly appreciate it Cat.

  20. James Avatar

    I want Uncle Sam to wear better pants.

    1. Bearman Avatar

      He spent all his money buying your kid pants.

  21. bschooled Avatar

    Done!

    If I could, I would vote you for President, Bear.

    (Granted, that’s probably only because I’m a politically-ignorant Canadian. )

    1. Bearman Avatar

      Doesn’t stop politically ignorant Americans

  22. Dr. Cynicism Avatar

    I missed Monday, but I’ll be sure to throw my vote in on Thursday for you! Best of luck bro!

    1. Bearman Avatar

      Thanks Doc! Voting opens again at midnight.

  23. Red Avatar

    I occurs to me by reading the comments how seriously people take political cartoons. All I can say is grow a sense of humor, it is a bipartisan trait everyone should have.

    I loved the comic, but I am too late to vote. 🙁 I will vote more than once on the next one. I really need to talk to the hospital about my need for my laptop.
    Red.

    1. Bearman Avatar

      Good thing I am an equal opportunity offender. People hate me one day and love me the next.

  24. Mark Stokes Avatar

    You got my vote, Bearman!

    1. Bearman Avatar

      Thanks Mark…now you just have to wait until tomorrow.

  25. Bo Lumpkin Avatar

    That is absolutely one of the best Political Cartoons I have seen in a long time. Maybe we should look back to see what got us here and then maybe go in a different direction. Both parties ought to look realize that insanity is trying to do the same thing in the same way and get different results. I am still going to push the “Vote No For President” idea.

    1. Bearman Avatar

      Well he certainly couldn’t keep “CHANGE” even if he wants to go in a new direction.

  26. nursemyra Avatar

    good luck bearman xx

  27. Tyler Avatar

    No fair! I’m not even allowed to ride the dog!

    1. Bearman Avatar

      Well maybe you should buck so much.

  28. jb Avatar

    This is the best Obama cartoon I have seen yet.

  29. DrFaust Avatar

    very clever!

    1. Bearman Avatar