I Was For the War

9-10-13 Bearman Cartoons John Kerry I was for the warSeems Secretary of State John Kerry flubs on the mic almost as much as Vice President Joe Biden.  But the difference is, Kerry might have stumbled into a way that forces the hand of the Obama administration thus preventing the U.S. involvement in Syria.   More details at the NY Times article.

Many may remember the line used and abused by the right when Kerry said “I was for the war before I was against it” referring to Iraq.   Now it looks like he may have to change his mind again as Russia tries to call his bluff.

Comments

55 responses to “I Was For the War”

  1. Dave Avatar

    Bringing us back all the way to 2004! I can’t believe it’s been almost 10 years. Do you remember who the key speaker was at the Democratic Convention that year?

    (I think it is called key speaker… something like that)

    1. Bearman Cartoons Avatar

      He gave a great speech. One that was inspiring. What happened to that guy?

      1. Dave Avatar

        I heard he became a community organizer or something like that…

  2. DadaHyena Avatar

    Decisions, decisions…pepperoni or mushroom? Leaded or unleaded? Get involved in war or stay home and spend the money on something useful?

    1. Bearman Cartoons Avatar

      No…they would spend it on something stupid at home too

  3. Comedy Plus Avatar

    Let’s put that money into education of our future leaders. Our schools could sure use that funding.

    Have a terrific day. 🙂

    1. Bearman Cartoons Avatar

      I am all for education…just not educating leaders like our current ones in both parties.

      1. Binky Avatar

        Uneducated leaders aren’t so great either, though.

  4. George Ford Avatar

    I think our country needs a lotta straightening out before we go interfering in other matters. Restructuring is definitely called for.

    Great job on Kerry’s caricature. I knew it was him as soon as I saw it.

    1. Bearman Cartoons Avatar

      Phew…he was tougher than I thought he would be…thanks

      1. Bo Lumpkin Avatar

        Caricature??? I thought it was a photograph.

  5. benzeknees Avatar
    benzeknees

    Love your take on John Kerry!

  6. David Hurley Avatar

    Good job on the caricature, this is a confusing conflict to be involved in. I believe President Obama would rather say out of the conflict. But he knows this will turn on us other wise. And I’ll stay out of the political discussion as it causes headed debates. 😉

    1. Bearman Cartoons Avatar

      It is amazing though how the dove has turned into the hawk.

  7. Tony McGurk Avatar

    I have my opinion on this but not being an American I will reserve the right to keep it to myself as things like this can be very controversial & complex matters. I’ve never heard of this bloke but it’s a great caricature Bearman.

    1. Bearman Cartoons Avatar

      Well then how do you know it is a great caricature? haha

      1. Tony McGurk Avatar

        Good point. OK I will Google him for a pic. Wait a moment please.
        tick
        tock
        tick
        tock
        tick
        tock
        tick
        tock

        OK I’m back.
        I Googled, viewed & compared. Now that I’ve seen him I can categorically state that your caricature is incredible .

        1. Bearman Cartoons Avatar

          Phew….I was worried about that clock work

          1. Andro Avatar

            At least there wasn’t an orange in it this time 😉 lmao

          2. Bearman Cartoons Avatar

            Malcolm (McDowell) wasn’t in the middle either.

          3. Andro Avatar

            Yes exactly 🙂 lmao
            Have a fun weekend,
            hmm… What’s left of it 🙂

  8. Bo Lumpkin Avatar

    I have heard of the bloke. I would like for us to stay out of wars where we only help people who hate us and give weapons to people who will eventually use them against us. I have a great dislike for professional politicians of any party and I would like to see an overhaul from the top down.

    The number one rule of war is that you can not fight a war with only a part of the people. You have to go to war against a nation. When that nation is in a civil war you just have to back up and let them fight it out unless they spill over into the country of an ally.

    Now if you will excuse me I am going to get off this soapbox before I fall or someone knocks me off.

    1. Bearman Cartoons Avatar

      It seems as if when they love us for showing up they end up hating us in the end.

  9. Bill Murphy Avatar

    Great job on Kerry!
    Love the chin! 😉

    1. Bearman Cartoons Avatar

      I almost had it run off the page

  10. frigginloon Avatar

    His chin just keeps getting bigger….probably to catch all his dribble

    1. Bearman Cartoons Avatar

      I didn’t know he played basketball

      1. Andro Avatar

        No, he is more likely to play with himself instead…

  11. Jack of Gulls Comic Avatar

    You captured the *duh* look of Kerry so well.

    1. Bearman Cartoons Avatar

      Most of my cartoons have a duh look so it was easy

  12. Gruhn Avatar

    Great caricature! There is definitely a lot of stumbling going on.

  13. Andro Avatar

    Another superb offering Bearman 🙂
    Have a wicked rest of evening and an
    equally awesome Thursday too 🙂

  14. Andro Avatar

    Turn him upside down and he is just another knob-head with a beard 🙂 lol

    1. Binky Avatar

      Upside down he kind of looks like a mountain.

      1. Bearman Cartoons Avatar

        Knob-head…I like that term

        Binky but the snow would be on the bottom.

  15. Binky Avatar

    Politicians are always good at changing their minds to suit public whim.

    1. Bearman Cartoons Avatar

      They change their minds more often that you change your underwear.

      1. Binky Avatar

        We’d better not go there.

  16. spilledinkguy Avatar

    You totally nailed Kerry’s likeness, Bearman… except… not windsurfing?!
    🙂

  17. Mark Stokes Avatar

    Kerry never looked better, Bearman!

    1. Bearman Cartoons Avatar

      Thanks Mark. Which is good for me and not so good for him.

  18. Hillary Avatar

    Hey Bearman, long time since I stopped by. But wanted to say I love the site redesign and hope you are doing well.

    1. Bearman Cartoons Avatar

      Thanks Rents Textbooks….OH WAIT, you aren’t hidden by that name anymore!!

  19. Turbo SLoth Avatar

    Great title. Just about every single politician in this mess is a wayward son indeed. The founding fathers would have given them a good spanking.

    1. Bearman Cartoons Avatar

      Thanks. No, the founding fathers used whips.

  20. Joseph Avatar

    Money should go towards education and empowerment, not lies, snooping and destruction. My take on this is that both parties: dems and reps are corrupt.

    1. Bearman Cartoons Avatar

      And that is why I make fun of both sides.