505. B is for Budget

(Concept by Cali Tatum)

A day after the Twitterverse exploded in reaction to Mitt Romney's vow to fire Big Bird by cutting federal funding to PBS, "Sesame Street" declined to enter the political fray, turning down requests from TV talk shows for an appearance by the giant yellow avian.

But others voiced support on social media and elsewhere, reigniting a debate about taxpayer funding of public broadcasting. (read more http://alturl.com/rzvw7)

481. Soldiers: The 99.9%

(tags: Politics, Political Series, War, Afghanistan, Iraq, Syria, Iran,  Soldier, Bales, Terrorism, Al Qaeda, Afghanistan, Flag)

476. Obama and Netanyahu Confer

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Taking sharply different stands, President Barack Obama urged pressure and diplomacy to prevent Iran from getting a nuclear bomb while Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu emphasized his nation's right to a pre-emptive attack. Even in proclaiming unity on Monday, the leaders showed no give on competing ways to resolve the crisis.
and in related news: (CBS News) At a news conference at the White House on Tuesday, President Obama lashed out at Mitt Romney and the other GOP presidential candidates for "the casualness with which some of these folks talk about war," saying their rhetoric on Iran reflects the fact that they "don't have a lot of responsibilities."
and in related news:
UNITED NATIONS – Key U.N. Security Council members began discussing a possible new resolution Tuesday that demands an end to the violence in Syria, first by government forces and then by opposition fighters, in hopes of overcoming opposition from Russia and China.
and in related news:
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Taking sharply different stands, President Barack Obama urged pressure and diplomacy to prevent Iran from getting a nuclear bomb while Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu emphasized his nation's right to a pre-emptive attack. Even in proclaiming unity on Monday, the leaders showed no give on competing ways to resolve the crisis.
(tags: Politics, Political Series, Barack Obama, netanyahu, Middle East, War, Flag, Religion)

471. Iran Votes

Iranian state media claim a "massive turnout" for the country's parliamentary elections Friday, which are likely to solidify Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's control over conservative rivals tied to President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad. (more: http://alturl.com/7ueym)
(tags: Iran, Political Series, Politics, Ayatollah, Khameni, Flag)

419. World Cup, 2011

Japan shocked the U.S.A./Americans on Sunday, July 17, 2011 in an incredible Women’s World Cup Final, winning 3-1 on penalty kicks after coming from behind in a 2-2 tie.

(tags: Equality, Flag, Football, Hope Solo, Japan, Samurai, Soccer, Sport Series, Sword, USA, Women, World Cup. Football)

402/303. Memorial Day, 2011

(tags: Holiday, Political Series, Memorial Day, War, Military, Iraq, Afghanistan, Flag, US Flag, KIA, Skeleton, Breast Cancer)

391. Obama 2012

U.S. President Barack Obama's campaign will lay out a huge amount of money to try to ensure he wins re-election in 2012, with many estimating that he will raise a record $1 billion.

(tags: Barack Obama, President, Hillary Clinton, Clinton, Joe Biden, Biden, Billion, Dollars, US Flag, Flag, Taxes)

358. Whoville: Kim Jong il - iz da grinch

Whoville, the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ), the Koreas — The United States and South Korea prepared for war games as South Koreans demanded vengeance over a deadly North Korean artillery bombardment that has raised fears of more clashes between the bitter rivals. (read more: http://alturl.com/gqd43)

(tags: Political Series, North Korea, South Korea, Grinch, The Grinch, Holiday, Christmas, Flag, whoville, Korea, DMZ, Demilitarized Zone, Dear Learder, Kim Jong il, War)

355/208. The Thanksgiving Presidential Pardon

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- President Barack Obama continued the decades-old tradition of pardoning the innocent "National Thanksgiving Turkey." of the death sentence. Before the ceremony, President Obama spoke out about his presidential action, saying: "It feels pretty good to stop at least one shellacking this November," said the president, with complete oblivion to and disinterest in the BILLIONS of turkeys SLAUGHTERED for human consumption every year.

(tags: Thanksgiving, Holiday, Animal rights, Animals, Turkey, Barack Obama, Pardon, Birds, Flag, US Flag)

351. GBLT Sandwich

(Tags:  Political Series, Generic Series, Gay, Don't Ask, Don't Tell, DADT, dont ask don't tell, GLBT,  LGBT, GBLT, Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, transgender, Flag, US Flag, Gay Flag, Rainbow)

350. Decision Points, by George W. Bush

In his newly released memoir, Decision Points, former President George W. Bush describes the critical decisions that shaped his presidency and personal life.

(tags: Book, Decision Points, Entertainment Series, Flag, George W. Bush, Political Series, President, Racism, Waterboarding)

339. Back To The Future

(tags: election, polls, Sarah Palin, George W. Bush, 2012, 2010, GOP, Back To The Future, Delorean, Mission Recomplished, Political Series, Flag)

312. Obama Addresses The Nation

310. Leadership

Tomorrow's toon a day early! Concept by JLA

287. Volcanology

Volcanology (also spelled vulcanology) is the study of volcanoes, lava, magma, and related geological, geophysical and geochemical phenomena. The term volcanology is derived from the Latin word vulcan, which means the Roman god of fire. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Volcanology)