Cartoon of the Day: What happened to the anti-war left?

Wed, 01/30/2013 - 3:14pm | posted by Jason Pye

During George W. Bush’s presidency, anti-war activists were out in force to protest the policies expansive foreign policy views and trampling of civil liberties protected by the Constitution. But during they’ve been oddly silent during the Obama Administration, despite unilateral war in Libya and drone strikes in foreign countries that have killed scores of innocent people.

While there are some groups — such as AntiWar.com — that are working to hold politicians accountable for their actions, the folks at NoodleDoodles came up with this cartoon that pretty much sums up the state of the anti-war movement in the age of Obama:

Anti-War Left

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They are bashing George Bush and he deserves it. Why is it only now we heard their voice. - Casa Sandoval

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Amanda Cole on Sun, 04/21/2013 - 10:54am.

The anti-war left are gagged and mute. They have lost their luster and are keeping quite, for now. - JustFab

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LilyBethSue on Sun, 04/21/2013 - 3:07pm.

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