Iraqopoly: The Deluxe 'Stay the Course' Edition

Art Hazelwood

Hazelwood’s comedic - if also quite serious - interpretation of the events that followed the U.S.'s invasion of Iraq could apply to many wars and skirmishes, past and present. The artist’s aim, to illustrate the nonsensical nature of political warfare, is simply and effectively portrayed in "Iraqopoly: the Deluxe 'Stay the Course' Edition. There Are No Rules — Only Ideologies".

Printed in the image are the game pieces, game board, and loose "rules":

Get to Baghdad, then Spin for an Exit Strategy

Bush Makes Axis of Evil Speech — Coalition Advances 1

Red Cross Attacked, Leaves Iraq — Coalition Retreats 3

Halliburton Wins No Bid Contracts — All Retreat 2

David Kay: “No Weapons of Mass Destruction” — Coalition Retreats 3

Abu Ghraib Torture Photos Released — Go to Jail, Lose 3 Turns