Drawing Diplomat Mugs

Excess Baggage: If you can draw, you don't have to know the local language.

"'I don't want war'. . . well, wither our translation program is broke or this president has a strange kind of humor!"

"Even when he throws them on the floor, he doesn't want the peas and carrots to touch."

Israel/Palestine Conflict

Danae's Career Plans: 'The major product manufactured today is punditry, so I'm honing my argumentative skills to work my way to the top of the blow hard industry..my goal is to become a spin ninja...'

'We consult those with whom we agree, which is why I rarely consult my conscience.'

'Does the Fifth Amendment apply to report cards?'

"For dessert, absolutely no flambé!"

"To begin with, I would like to express my sincere thanks and deep appreciation for the opportunity to meet with you. While there are still profound differences between us, I think the very fact of my presence here today is a major breakthrough."

"Honey, come quick! This guy in the comments section just solved the Middle East crisis."

"I don't think you can get a peace prize for ending a war that you started."

'Your ambiguities are impeccable, young man - just what our department needs.'

'...It's O.K. hon', it's just the third world.'

'Ok - I'm reaching out!'

Twice a year, Uncle Mort and Sadie Cohen have an official relationship talk. While this biannual conversation is scheduled by mutual consent under long-standing treaty, some participants engage grudgingly. Let's talk about our feelings. I don't feel like it. That's not a feeling, Snookums! Loophole!

'We think he has a future in politics.'

Militant Pacifists

EU

Set of scales with white family on one side and black people on the other.

'No, Bob, I haven't noticed you haven't spoken to me in 3 days... I just thought we were getting along.'

"I can't hold it together much longer. . . If Bradley doesn't wipe that smug, self-satisfied smirk off his face soon, I swear I'll kill him."

"Is anyone enjoying anything?"

'They aren't shy about cutting you out of the decision making process.'

More Excuses to Stay in Afghanistan

Liberia is left behind by a car guided by the 'Road Map To Peace'

'Heeheehee! My guests will love it!'

'We'd like a quiet table for 47.'

"Why did you start this war, you lousy, democracy-obsessed Nazi!"

'My fortune says you're a liar, so I won't even ask what yours says.'

'If I eat three more pieces of meat and three more spoonfuls of peas, I want three puddings after!'

Juncker: He Had a Dream...

Iran Talks - 'Okay...let's see...let's go over your new proposals to seriously resolve grave obstacles to world peace...'

'Today the UN issued sanctions against Iran, and Iran issued a fatwa against the UN.'

Rumors of war...rumors of peace.

Putin's Russia