Can one teach geo-politcs with cartoons?

Small and blurred yet that's Howie Mandel offering Iran's President, I'll pass on his name, some glowsticks. This is from Current TV's Super News. Visit and laugh! Current TV is on the bleeding edge of interactivity. Short segments and much viewer produced media.

Yes, I did use it at times for teaching materials. Some was a too extreme to use and at times I'd have to censor yet good stuff that the kids loved. My idea is if they think it is important enough to make a cartoon it must be something they need to understand. Peace ... or War!