What A Surprise!

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Tuesday September 14, 2010 · 3:38 PM PDT

2010/09/14 · 15:38

Cross-posted from my blog.

As someone who frequents political forums online (perhaps obsessively so), I come across a lot of conservatives who are sure that their worldview lines up perfectly with the majority of Americans. They pontificate on why tax cuts for millionaires are what the country wants, how Obama is obviously a secret Muslim radical, or just what a boon a government shutdown would be following a Republican takeover in November. They rail against the Department of Education, against the IRS and the Federal Reserve, against Medicare and Social Security. All of these positions, they argue, are how America feels and polls showing a likely Republican upset in the midterms are proof of that fact. To me, that seems peculiar...

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Are Democrats doomed in the Fall?

35 votes Vote Now!

Are Democrats doomed in the Fall?

Only if they continue to run from their record.

4 votes

Not if they tout their achievements.

8 votes

No way! The Republicans are over-reaching!

4 votes

Maybe, if the GOP doesn't explode in a big ball of crazy.

8 votes

Absolutely. Americans are spoiled and impatient.

9 votes

Why? What happens in the Fall?

2 votes

The Docs of War

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Monday July 26, 2010 · 10:14 AM PDT

2010/07/26 · 10:14

(Cross-posted from my blog)

The political world is buzzing today about thousands of classified documents released to the press by Wikileaks, the secretive whistle-blower website. It’s a long, hard slog, reading through the dump, which consist of memos, chat transcripts, e-mails, and other communications from 2004 to 2009. The White House has come out swinging in its denouncement of the leaks while Wikileaks founder, Julian Assange, defends his decision to release them. All in all, it’s a detailed, tedious look at how the war in Afghanistan has been prosecuted (notably, it must be said, under the Bush administration). However, the most shocking part of the release is exactly how not shocking it is.

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Wednesday April 21, 2010 · 6:27 PM PDT

2010/04/21 · 18:27

(Cross-posted from my blog)

I'm a bit late getting to this story, but as of yet, the 11 missing personnel from the big explosion aboard an off-shore oil rig in the Gulf of Mexico are still unaccounted for. I send my hope to those families, most of whom live constantly with the threat of fatality hanging over their lives and livelihood. Much in the same way families described their existence in the wake of the coal mine disaster a few weeks ago, the roughnecks and assorted other workers on the rig know that they risk their lives to do their jobs. One former rig worker, Rusty Galloway put it this way:

"They come from small towns where the oil field is their life. The fears that these people have, it's life and death out there. You risk your life for a lot of money."

It's absolutely true.

rottenart

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Wednesday August 19, 2009 · 8:18 AM PDT

2009/08/19 · 08:18

From today's LA Times:

Provisions are struck down that would have required every patient seeking an abortion to receive an ultrasound and a doctor's description of the fetus.

From the state that brought you Dr. Tom Coburn and Jolly Jim Inhofe! Amazing, no?

A short discussion after the jump....

rottenart

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Wednesday August 12, 2009 · 5:44 AM PDT

2009/08/12 · 05:44

So, after Sarah Palin, the next highest rank on my poll was Mitch Mcconnell, for some reason, followed by Billy Kristol. You know, the guy who wants us to bomb every country on earth, starting with Iran. Oddly enough, once I was finished, I realized a) Bill LOOKS a lot like the Joker and b) the "Dark Knight" era Joker would probably love him.

Please keep the suggestions coming!

You can see my other Joker Poster diaries here, here and here.

As a side note, some have suggested that these Jokers are somehow the same as Obama/Hitler images and don't really help the cause. I address some of these concerns in the Sarah Palin diary, but I'd love to hear what you think! Let me have it in the comments!

rottenart

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Monday August 10, 2009 · 3:34 AM PDT

2009/08/10 · 03:34

My diary yesterday was Newt as the Joker. I also had a poll asking for other suggestions and Crazy Sarah Palin was the over-whelming fave.

As an added early morning bonus, I did some others concerning the birther bizness. I present the best of that bunch here for you!

rottenart

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Sunday August 09, 2009 · 2:08 PM PDT

2009/08/09 · 14:08

I just can't seem to stop making these. I think I'm going to do a whole series of them, with all the hypocritical, lying members of the GOP I can find.

If you have any suggestions, I'd love to hear them. Make your voices heard in the poll or in the comments below!

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Who do you think should be next on my "Joker Poster Cavalcade of Stars"?

45 votes Vote Now!

Who do you think should be next on my "Joker Poster Cavalcade of Stars"?

Mark Sanford

1 vote

David Vitter

2 votes

Sarah Palin

19 votes

John Boehner

5 votes

Jim Inhofe

1 vote

Tom Coburn

0 votes

Bobby Jindal

1 vote

Jim DeMint

1 vote

Mitch Mcconnell

6 votes

Jon Sullivan

0 votes

Bill Kristol

5 votes

Charles Krauthammer

3 votes

George Will (ha!)

1 vote

A Slighty Different Joker Poster

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Saturday August 08, 2009 · 2:39 PM PDT

2009/08/08 · 14:39

Since there's been some chatter about this Obama/Joker poster floating around (especially since it was used in a death threat fax), I thought I'd do a poster of my own. Feel free to take it and improve it or just pass it around. I'd be nice to have some feedback on the word "terrorist" too. "Cry-baby" perhaps?

If anyone's interested, I have the full-size image available too. Maybe someone wants to host it?

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Tuesday April 21, 2009 · 4:50 PM PDT

2009/04/21 · 16:50

Drawing on Hunter's excellent post this morning about his frustration with constantly begging for the government to simply follow its own laws, I humbly propose a solution, one that not only expresses the spirit of the majority in calling for an immediate investigation into the use of torture during the previous administration but also further erodes support and credibility for the modern conservative movement.

The idea is simple: a protest/sit-in that draws on our established grass-roots infrastructure to organize against letting bush officials off the hook for formulating torture policies. Obviously, the logistics need to be worked out in detail, but I believe I can address some of the broader points and concerns rather quickly.

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Do you think it would be desirable to organize an anti-torture/pro-prosecution rally nationwide in order to highlight the marginality of the "tea-bag" conservatives?

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Do you think it would be desirable to organize an anti-torture/pro-prosecution rally nationwide in order to highlight the marginality of the "tea-bag" conservatives?

Damn straight!

25 votes

Depends on how it's framed...

14 votes

Nope, too counter-productive!

12 votes

Only if we call it "Prosecute Everyone Now If Suspected"

3 votes

Will this require a Dick Armey?

6 votes

Are you nuts? I LOVE tea-bagging!

7 votes

Transgression: Thoughts on Society and Culture in the 21st Century

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Tuesday December 23, 2008 · 2:30 PM PST

2008/12/23 · 14:30

This was my final paper for Intro to Critical Theory, an MFA course at the University of Buffalo where I'm pursuing my degree. It's an exploration of the intersection of art and politics, interwoven with some philosophical and theoretical concepts that are of interest to me and my work.

I struggled with whether or not to post this as a diary, mostly because of the length, but I feel that the issue of culture is something that concerns the progressive movement greatly. To that end, I hope the length doesn't scare too many people off.

I welcome any additions, comments or criticisms, especially from other artists and theorists!

Note: I have removed the footnote cites accompanying the original quotes and replaced them with a bibliography at the end of the paper.

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Tuesday July 01, 2008 · 12:16 AM PDT

2008/07/01 · 00:16

"A New Kind of Politics" notwithstanding, I do believe that I just read one of the most surreal statements yet to fly out of Mccain's mouth. While skimming Google News, I came across some articles about Mccain's stance on energy policy. Obviously, whatever credibility that once lay with him has been thrown right out the window during this campaign. I was certainly not surprised to read about his bashing of Obama over "favoring" the ethanol industry while promising ever bigger handouts to Mssrs. Oil and Coal; if there's one thing that's least surprising to me any more, it's John Mccain's ability to pivot 180 degrees on any given issue. However, one quote stood out as easily as one of wackiest...

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Prior to reading this diary, were you aware of John Mccain's use of Mao's most infamous uttering?

45 votes Vote Now!

Prior to reading this diary, were you aware of John Mccain's use of Mao's most infamous uttering?

Yes.

9 votes

No.

27 votes

You have way too much time on your hands.

6 votes

Isn't "The Cultural Revolution" that new reality show on Fox?

3 votes

Attention Artists, Illustrators, and Photographers: Find out about ORPHAN WORKS!

rottenart

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Friday April 25, 2008 · 12:30 PM PDT

2008/04/25 · 12:30

As a visual artist, I have always known about the decades old copyright system in place for artists; in a nutshell, as soon as you write the copyright symbol on the work, it's good enough for the courts. You were always able to register your work or submit it for copyright, and this works well for many professional photographers and illustrators.

Well, all of that could change if legislation sponsored by Rep. Howard Berman of CA gets through the House. The issue in question is how to address fair use guidelines for works where the original author can not be identified. Unfortunately, this could lead to coerced registration with private registries (costing potentially thousands of dollars) in order to protect your rights.

I've read some extreme rhetoric from both sides of the issue, but it speaks volumes that many free-lance photographers have been active in opposing the legislation. It seems to me that the current laws work well and the only use this new legislation has is to enrich registry companies and make it easier for people to use your art without permission. The major problem is that the window of opportunity for making your voice heard on the law is shrinking fast!

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What A Surprise!

The Docs of War

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Draconian OK Abortion Law OVERTURNED!!!

Old White Man Joker (Plus Bonus Bill the Bloody!)

Sarah Palin Joker (The Voters Have Spoken!) Plus Bonus Birther Joker!!!

Yet Another Joker Poster (Now With Poll!)

A Slighty Different Joker Poster

You call THAT a Protest?? (with fun poll!)

Transgression: Thoughts on Society and Culture in the 21st Century

Mao's Words in Mccain's Mouth?

Attention Artists, Illustrators, and Photographers: Find out about ORPHAN WORKS!