US Syria Relationship

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US Syria Relationship

Background Information
This is a cartoon depicting "Uncle Sam" crying "crocodile tears" over Syrian Human Rights crisis. He is putting the spotlight on Syria gravestone with Yemen, Bahrain, Egypt off to side. Carlos Latuff is an Arab-Brazilian political cartoonist.
Technique Used
Simplify Ideas
This is propaganda because
This is propaganda because it simplifies a complex issue--the United States and involvement in Syria.

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    srael
    Sat, 11/21/2015 - 11:41
    srael
    I think this is harmful because it is not informative and as stated, it oversimplifies the issue.
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    Candice Zamora
    Sun, 11/22/2015 - 04:46
    Candice Zamora
    As a military veteran, I'd definitely say that this is a good representation of how American foreign policy is often over simplified. The U.S. has to contend with different (often opposing) ideals, cultural values, and traditions not only when dealing directly with other countries, but also when trying to mediate between allies. It's a lot more complicated than most people think.
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    naynay
    Wed, 03/09/2016 - 11:46
    naynay
    This political cartoon questions the motives of the US and represents a view that the US government cares little for the people of Syria. It's harmful propaganda because it limits the ability of the cease fire and peace process. It also omits another important player in the Syrian issue: the Russian government.

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