Cartoonist Captures Flavor of Top News Topics

I’ve said it before that editorial cartoonist David Donar and I don’t agree on everything when it comes to politics. More often than not, however, I find at least one gem every time I visit his blog, Political Graffiti. Such was the case today as evidenced by the cartoons shown here which cover topics related to Iran, North Korea and health care reform. Enjoy!

Is THIS The International Crisis Biden Was Referring To?

Remember back in October 2008, when Joe Biden was recorded saying that an international crisis would happen within 6 months. Well, it's 6 months into the Obama administration and here you have North Korea threateninig war against the US and promising to fire a missile at Hawaii (Obama's home state, ironic enough).

The world is watching Barry. What are you gonna do? Hopefully, something very similar to what Reagan would do.

BMW Covers Cap and Trade, Imaginary Laurels, Secret Weapons, Self-Defense and Nuclear Options

As a bonus today, I offer coverage of five topics I'm certain are near and dear to your hearts. The links to five posts published today at Bob McCarty Writes:

• If Passed, Cap-and-Trade Bill Will Cost You Dearly -- The Waxman-Markey cap-and-trade bill will hit consumers of petroleum fuels especially hard by dramatically increasing the costs of goods and services, according to two groups closely following the legislation.

• You Can’t Rest on Imaginary Laurels! -- President Barack Obama was only half-right when he shared those words with an audience at a Democratic National Committee fundraising event in California. Why? Because the laurels exist only in Obama’s mind!

• Should Japan Replace ‘Secret Weapon’ with Nukes? -- Should Japan replace the “secret weapon” that has protected the East Asian nation for more than 60 years with nuclear weapons? That’s the question many people are asking in the wake of North Korea detonating a nuclear weapon and firing missiles earlier this week.

• Self-Defense Claim on Trial in Oklahoma City -- Jerome Ersland, a 57-year-old Oklahoma City pharmacist, is in court today, facing first-degree murder charges for his role in the May 19 shooting death of 16-year-old Antwun Parker.

• One Nuclear Option Best for Iran, North Korea -- A David Donar cartoon captures perfectly the best nuclear weapons options available to Iran and North Korea as both seek to become nuclear powers.

Enjoy!

KUMBAYA: OBAMA'S N. KOREA RESPONSE

Fox News, regarding the North Korean launch:

North Korea, rejecting international criticism, launched a rocket late Saturday night in what could be a step toward putting a nuclear warhead on a missile capable of reaching the U.S. and beyond.

President Obama called the launch — which defied Washington, Tokyo and others who suspect it was a cover for a test of its long-range missile technology — a move that threatens the security of nations "near and far."

Obama condemned North Korea for threatening the peace and stability of nations "near and far." The U.S. and its allies vowed to press for stronger economic sanctions at Sunday's emergency session of the U.N. Security Council, requested by Japan just minutes after liftoff.

U.S. defense officials told FOX News "nothing went into orbit" and any space launch of a satellite was therefore unsuccessful. The officials also said two stages of the missile fell into the Pacific. (Read entire article)

The Obama's Administration foreign policy response vis-a-vis the belligerent North Koreans: