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EX-Gold Falcon 02-26-2011 22:46
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Originally Posted by Buffalobob (Post 378425)
Maybe I will run it again. The first time I saw no women, no native Americans, none of the oriental community who built the railroads west nor any of the early Spanish settlers. Maybe that is what the guy on the bench is sad about.
x2.


T.

98G 02-27-2011 07:35
Representation
 
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Originally Posted by EX-Gold Falcon (Post 378572)
x2.


T.
If I caughts the images correctly, they were all former presidents so none of those groups were represented. It is the challenge of remembering that many people built this country and many affected the laws as they and we grew. Congress and the Senate also seem powerless in the painting.

While it was well done for the point it was making, the point is, as usual, more complex.

Richard 02-27-2011 07:44
As far as 'imagery' goes, the image of a POTUS 'stepping on the US Constitution' is missing a few Presidents.

Richard :munchin

ZonieDiver 02-27-2011 10:47
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Originally Posted by Richard (Post 378593)
As far as 'imagery' goes, the image of a POTUS 'stepping on the US Constitution' is missing a few Presidents.

Richard :munchin
More than a few! And some of those who did 'step on the Constitution' are NOT standing with the group looking at the current POTUS approvingly!

EX-Gold Falcon 02-27-2011 20:21
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Originally Posted by 98G (Post 378592)
If I caughts the images correctly, they were all former presidents so none of those groups were represented. It is the challenge of remembering that many people built this country and many affected the laws as they and we grew. Congress and the Senate also seem powerless in the painting.

While it was well done for the point it was making, the point is, as usual, more complex.
I have my own personal reasons for agreeing with Buffalobob statement. And as Richard has already remarked,
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the image of a POTUS 'stepping on the US Constitution' is missing a few Presidents.
Too true.

In my eyes this clip was nothing more then blatent political pandering. Powerful and provocative imagery combined with an appropriate soundtrack and voiceover message.

I've always straightened my back with pride upon hearing the National Anthem. And Taps will get me misty-eyed everytime. This video is Neither.

my :2cents:

T.

Dusty 02-27-2011 20:25
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Originally Posted by EX-Gold Falcon (Post 378666)
I have my own personal reasons for agreeing with Buffalobob statement. And as Richard has already remarked, Too true.

In my eyes this clip was nothing more then blatent political pandering. Powerful and provocative imagery combined with an appropriate soundtrack and voiceover message.

I've always straightened my back with pride upon hearing the National Anthem. And Taps will get me misty-eyed everytime. This video is Neither.

my :2cents:

T.
He's also got a vid of a painting on his website of Jimmy Carter fending off a vicious rabbit with a boat paddle; would that choke you up?

EX-Gold Falcon 02-27-2011 20:54
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Originally Posted by Dusty (Post 378667)
He's also got a vid of a painting on his website of Jimmy Carter fending off a vicious rabbit with a boat paddle; would that choke you up?
Love & Kisses To You As Well!

T.


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