The random political thoughts thread (Part Deux) - Page 582

innerSpaceman · 09-10-2010, 04:34 PM

Ok, I watched that, but I just don't get it. I suppose I need by Tea Bagger decoder ring to see what section of the Constitution Obama violated by proposing that Congress spend a lot of money.

Is it money on the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, some five trillion dollars and counting, that Congress approves with a rubber stamp? Is it the stimulus fund that's now coming to an end? (Wait till the guy on the park bench gets really slammed when that money runs out). Is it the TARP bailout that Bush pushed through which teabaggers love to blame Obama for? (Though he's got plenty of bail-out funds he pushed through himself).

I'm just not sure what the point of the painting is. And with the artist himself narrating a piece about the painting and its meaning (which I daresay most paintings don't boast), I'd say the ongoing mystery to me of the painting's statement makes it a giant fail.

Oh, and it's ugly.

Alex · 09-10-2010, 05:05 PM

Click through to the artists web site for a larger version of the painting that is annotated to explain why everything in it, is in it.

You can also be reminded of his Jesus is best painting.

It's just overly self satisfied glurge I see from a lot of people, a painted version of Glenn Beck's show.

JWBear · 09-10-2010, 06:41 PM

There was also a Muslim prayer room on the 17th floor of the south tower of the WTC. Imagine that.

Gemini Cricket · 09-10-2010, 06:48 PM

Not to mention all those non-terrorist Muslims who died there as well...

JWBear · 09-11-2010, 10:17 AM

I love this guy's cartoons. They are always spot-on.

JWBear · 09-11-2010, 10:21 AM

This one too:

scaeagles · 09-11-2010, 08:33 PM

Spot-on is in the eyes of the beholder, I suppose.

wendybeth · 09-12-2010, 01:22 AM

Lol, JW!

JWBear · 09-13-2010, 08:56 AM

"I see in the near future a crisis approaching that unnerves me and causes me to tremble for the safety of my country. . . . corporations have been enthroned and an era of corruption in high places will follow, and the money power of the country will endeavor to prolong its reign by working upon the prejudices of the people until all wealth is aggregated in a few hands and the Republic is destroyed."

Abraham Lincoln

Alex · 09-13-2010, 09:30 AM

"Yes, that dress makes you look fat."

Abraham Lincoln as seen in recently uncovered film according to short documentary I've been seeing on TV.

09-10-2010, 04:34 PM	#1
innerSpaceman Kink of Swank Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inner Space Posts: 13,075	Ok, I watched that, but I just don't get it. I suppose I need by Tea Bagger decoder ring to see what section of the Constitution Obama violated by proposing that Congress spend a lot of money. Is it money on the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, some five trillion dollars and counting, that Congress approves with a rubber stamp? Is it the stimulus fund that's now coming to an end? (Wait till the guy on the park bench gets really slammed when that money runs out). Is it the TARP bailout that Bush pushed through which teabaggers love to blame Obama for? (Though he's got plenty of bail-out funds he pushed through himself). I'm just not sure what the point of the painting is. And with the artist himself narrating a piece about the painting and its meaning (which I daresay most paintings don't boast), I'd say the ongoing mystery to me of the painting's statement makes it a giant fail. Oh, and it's ugly.
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Alex . Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 13,354	Click through to the artists web site for a larger version of the painting that is annotated to explain why everything in it, is in it. You can also be reminded of his Jesus is best painting. It's just overly self satisfied glurge I see from a lot of people, a painted version of Glenn Beck's show.
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JWBear Worn Romantic Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Long Beach California Posts: 8,435	There was also a Muslim prayer room on the 17th floor of the south tower of the WTC. Imagine that. __________________ Unrestrained frivolity will lead to the downfall of modern society.
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Gemini Cricket ... Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 13,244	Not to mention all those non-terrorist Muslims who died there as well...
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JWBear Worn Romantic Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Long Beach California Posts: 8,435	I love this guy's cartoons. They are always spot-on. __________________ Unrestrained frivolity will lead to the downfall of modern society.
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JWBear Worn Romantic Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Long Beach California Posts: 8,435	This one too: __________________ Unrestrained frivolity will lead to the downfall of modern society.
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scaeagles I LIKE! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 7,819	Spot-on is in the eyes of the beholder, I suppose.
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wendybeth Nevermind Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 7,847	Lol, JW! __________________
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JWBear Worn Romantic Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Long Beach California Posts: 8,435	"I see in the near future a crisis approaching that unnerves me and causes me to tremble for the safety of my country. . . . corporations have been enthroned and an era of corruption in high places will follow, and the money power of the country will endeavor to prolong its reign by working upon the prejudices of the people until all wealth is aggregated in a few hands and the Republic is destroyed." Abraham Lincoln __________________ Unrestrained frivolity will lead to the downfall of modern society.
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Alex . Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 13,354	"Yes, that dress makes you look fat." Abraham Lincoln as seen in recently uncovered film according to short documentary I've been seeing on TV.
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