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“If a conservative is still a republican after the last 13 years, he is blind to the fact that his party of choice has failed him utterly.” – Realitybasedbob

(was that photoshopped?)

“If a conservative is still a republican after the last 13 years, he is blind to the fact that his party of choice has failed him utterly.” – Realitybasedbob

As a person with an Art degree, let me tell you why I don’t pursue art anymore. Art is irrelevant as a form of communication. The spoken word and video have replaced it because today’s art professors refuse to step away from the forms and the expression of the 50’s and 60’s and to move back toward asthetics.

In that gap, advertising art has surpassed modern art in it’s ability to communicate to the viewer. Video has surpassed formal art. Computer art has surpassed formal art. As a result, today’s “modern artists” are largely unknown, unimpressive and irrelevant to modern culture. As in biologcal evolution, they have failed to evolve past “shock art” so they are doomed to become extinct, in terms of cultural importance.

The “flag thing” is a lame attempt at shock art, carried out by ass clowns, appreciated only by ass clowns and is, at best, a 15 second clip on a news commentary. Degas, Renior, Manet or Dine, it’s not.

rbb:  you are often silly, you are mostly irrelevant, but this is the first time I can remember that you are just tedious.

It’s hard to imagine what political persuasion you hold that would not find the desecration of the flag odious and the disrespect to these veterans despicable.

"Here lies, in honored glory, an American soldier, known but to God.”

THIS ELECTION IS ABOUT TWO THINGS: WINNING THE WAR ON TERRORISM AND SAVING THE SUPREME COURT.

Because walking on the American Flag is wrong.

pp, your powers of perception might have just jerked a knee.

Please show me where I disrespected anyone except the person in the picture.

“If a conservative is still a republican after the last 13 years, he is blind to the fact that his party of choice has failed him utterly.” – Realitybasedbob

rbb:  remember that you are very clever at posting items for which you cannot be held accountable.

Do you approve of this U of Maine ‘art’ display?

"Here lies, in honored glory, an American soldier, known but to God.”

THIS ELECTION IS ABOUT TWO THINGS: WINNING THE WAR ON TERRORISM AND SAVING THE SUPREME COURT.

no

“If a conservative is still a republican after the last 13 years, he is blind to the fact that his party of choice has failed him utterly.” – Realitybasedbob

Reckoned as Brainless Bob can’t tell the difference between an actual flag and a picture of a flag on a door mat.
(His mother cries every night at the thought of him!)

Those who think the party or the country, will be “taught a lesson” by handing the levers of power over to the liberals will learn a lesson, but it will be at the expense of our country and her liberties. And there are no guarantees that the party or the country will come out stronger, more conservative or better positioned to win elections against the incumbent liberals.

bob’s probably the type to get his panties in a bunch over a picture of a gun at school! (Not being able to tell the difference!)

Those who think the party or the country, will be “taught a lesson” by handing the levers of power over to the liberals will learn a lesson, but it will be at the expense of our country and her liberties. And there are no guarantees that the party or the country will come out stronger, more conservative or better positioned to win elections against the incumbent liberals.

rbb:  Thank you.

"Here lies, in honored glory, an American soldier, known but to God.”

THIS ELECTION IS ABOUT TWO THINGS: WINNING THE WAR ON TERRORISM AND SAVING THE SUPREME COURT.

boob? Perhaps you would like to enlighten us as to where and when this “pic” was made? A caption explaining why the President and First Lady are walking upward away from someone’s non-representational art in form of bas relief wall mural? And exactly what the flag you placed below W’s foot is supposed to represent? Since to appear to “feel” you have something to say, say it leftard. That has worked so well for your boy, Obamoid, why don’t you give it a try?

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Here are more pictures of people disrespecting our flag (and violating flag code btw)

“If a conservative is still a republican after the last 13 years, he is blind to the fact that his party of choice has failed him utterly.” – Realitybasedbob

As for the video, I especially love how the only people stepping on the flags are the “art” students and their facilitators. The girl on crutches maneuvering her way around the the flags as she went down the hallway was good, too.

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rbb:  Like I said earlier.... tedious. 

"Here lies, in honored glory, an American soldier, known but to God.”

THIS ELECTION IS ABOUT TWO THINGS: WINNING THE WAR ON TERRORISM AND SAVING THE SUPREME COURT.

Hey!  Where is a link for the photo of the Bush’s walking on the flag rug?  It looks fake.

"Here lies, in honored glory, an American soldier, known but to God.”

THIS ELECTION IS ABOUT TWO THINGS: WINNING THE WAR ON TERRORISM AND SAVING THE SUPREME COURT.

The ‘art’ project was effective because there were vets there protesting. Without them it’s just cloth on the ground. With them, they are symbols of our country.

We have a few codes dictating how the flag is to be displayed. bush violated those codes, was he conducting an art project too?

“If a conservative is still a republican after the last 13 years, he is blind to the fact that his party of choice has failed him utterly.” – Realitybasedbob

The ‘art’ project was effective because there were vets there protesting.

See how liberals corrupt the very language? You have to put the word “art” in quotes to try to force it to mean something it does not.

Those who think the party or the country, will be “taught a lesson” by handing the levers of power over to the liberals will learn a lesson, but it will be at the expense of our country and her liberties. And there are no guarantees that the party or the country will come out stronger, more conservative or better positioned to win elections against the incumbent liberals.

You really are an idiot, poof.

“If a conservative is still a republican after the last 13 years, he is blind to the fact that his party of choice has failed him utterly.” – Realitybasedbob

Where is the “art”?

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Proof:  rbb was expressing his disdain for the U of Maine show by putting the word “art” in quotes.  On this one, you were off-base.

"Here lies, in honored glory, an American soldier, known but to God.”

THIS ELECTION IS ABOUT TWO THINGS: WINNING THE WAR ON TERRORISM AND SAVING THE SUPREME COURT.

You really are an idiot, poof.

Getting called an idiot by rbb is like getting called ugly by a warthog!

Those who think the party or the country, will be “taught a lesson” by handing the levers of power over to the liberals will learn a lesson, but it will be at the expense of our country and her liberties. And there are no guarantees that the party or the country will come out stronger, more conservative or better positioned to win elections against the incumbent liberals.

And what was that you said earlier about name calling being a sign of your defeat? So, when you call me names instead of addressing my point, you merely acknowledge the bankruptcy of your position. Thanks for surrendering, bob!

Those who think the party or the country, will be “taught a lesson” by handing the levers of power over to the liberals will learn a lesson, but it will be at the expense of our country and her liberties. And there are no guarantees that the party or the country will come out stronger, more conservative or better positioned to win elections against the incumbent liberals.

rbb:  The Bush photo looks fake.  Where is the link to it?

"Here lies, in honored glory, an American soldier, known but to God.”

THIS ELECTION IS ABOUT TWO THINGS: WINNING THE WAR ON TERRORISM AND SAVING THE SUPREME COURT.

What “art” is today, is calculated largely on its shock value: Butchered animals, dung, a crucifix in a jar or urine, flags under foot...I don’t consider any of that to be art!
When you have to put the “air quotes” around it, you give the word a different meaning.
rbb is not alone in this.

Those who think the party or the country, will be “taught a lesson” by handing the levers of power over to the liberals will learn a lesson, but it will be at the expense of our country and her liberties. And there are no guarantees that the party or the country will come out stronger, more conservative or better positioned to win elections against the incumbent liberals.

Good post Rob B.

The American flag rug makes America look like a label.  Pop Culture America...nothing new.

I believe on the whole, order is better than chaos and modern art is a fascination with chaos and pessimism. Yuk!

The old ways of art is lost and gone: to express what is beautiful and precious.

I wonder how many government dollars Univ of Maine acquires every year?

It would be neat to start a petition to get them withheld. 

Well I can dream, can’t I?

Insert signature here:

Do you think that is art, Woof?

rbb:  did you photoshop the Bush photo?

"Here lies, in honored glory, an American soldier, known but to God.”

THIS ELECTION IS ABOUT TWO THINGS: WINNING THE WAR ON TERRORISM AND SAVING THE SUPREME COURT.

no

“If a conservative is still a republican after the last 13 years, he is blind to the fact that his party of choice has failed him utterly.” – Realitybasedbob

I’ll go with Duchamp.
It’s art or anti-art.

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Do you think that is art, Woof?

Answer the question.  I know it’s Duchamp…
I want your opinion, really.
More imporantly, do you like it?

No need to expose me to the arts...look at my avatar : P

Btw, Pparets, I think it’s photoshopped.

Check the lighting, and Bush in the foreground.
His shoulders could have easily been shopped right onto the picture.

*Both of them are photoshopped.

I served with Art
I knew Art
Art was a friend of mine
Duchamp, you’re no Art.

“If a conservative is still a republican after the last 13 years, he is blind to the fact that his party of choice has failed him utterly.” – Realitybasedbob

Dirl:  I found two ‘sources’ for the photo. On each, it still looks photoshopped.  There is something wrong with the proportions, angles and intense shadows under the president’s shoes in an area which is enfused with soft light.

"Here lies, in honored glory, an American soldier, known but to God.”

THIS ELECTION IS ABOUT TWO THINGS: WINNING THE WAR ON TERRORISM AND SAVING THE SUPREME COURT.

I think it is art.
It expresses the idea
of the readymade
on society has a historical
place in modern art.

I’d rather have a Caravaggio
on my wall.

Then art is is!

I made quite a scene in the Tate when I came across an exhibit of dada.
I am sure the patrons thought I was part of the art.
I was rebuked by a stern matron, a tsk tsk as I recall, and went on to the Turners and Blakes.

“If a conservative is still a republican after the last 13 years, he is blind to the fact that his party of choice has failed him utterly.” – Realitybasedbob

If someone wanted to photoshop an embarrassing photo of Bush, that would not be it.

woof
caravaggio eh? i want the titian of prometheus getting his liver pecked out by the raven, but i dont have $20m.
rob b

Art is irrelevant as a form of communication. The spoken word and video have replaced it

this comment wins the asinine award. one might begin by inquiring where your art degree is from? i won’t let my kids go there. spoken word and video aren’t art? tart.

i am all for this art. i hope you jackasses know that your vitrolic reaction is the intended result. its not merely flags on the floor, its social art… and you are part of it. thanks for being effing predictable. btw, the nation is a group of people. nothing abstract, not a flag. y’all hate your neighbors for having different views, love the flag, and try to convince yourselves you are being patriotic? ha.

It’s clear that all of “blackwater"boob’s taste is in his mouth, and considering what comes out of that mouth… Well…

I think I’m going to go throw up.

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Rodney G. Graves

Persia delenda est.
Latin: “Persia (modern day Iran) should be destoyed”

Use the Duchamp Toilet ReadyMade

Practical Art
R/G:

I think I’m going to go throw up.

here, in philly, they have an absurd amount of duchamps in the art museum. i’m not a huge fan. i like “Tu’um” or whatever its called.
actually, a lot of my colleagues are philosophy of art people.

I love the Philly art museum. Haven’t been there in a few years, unfortunately. My favorite painting is hanging there.

You’re an Owl, right Sparkie?

andrew,
yes. so to speak.

Philadelphia Art Museum is great…

Not an anti-art fan for cheats like Duchamp, I like few “modern” artists.

Sparkie, I think Rob B. was referring to the degression of art into its mass production and it becoming a media-tool.  He wasn’t endorsing it.

Art is dead.

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When all is said and done, the flag is nothing more than a piece of cloth. However, that cloth is the symbol of this country. It is the character of the people that make a country great. I am by no means a flag-waving, lapel wearing patriot. I don’t have to prove my patriotism to anyone. I am an American. Plain and simple. However the art exhibit is nothing more than desecration of our flag.
They should be ashamed.

Watashiwa:  Great post and well said!!

"Here lies, in honored glory, an American soldier, known but to God.”

THIS ELECTION IS ABOUT TWO THINGS: WINNING THE WAR ON TERRORISM AND SAVING THE SUPREME COURT.

watashiwa.  Thank you.  Many people have died fighting just to see that flag flying the next day.

Communism is evil

Symbols are powerful, very powerful.

As I said, my favorite part of the video was all the people walking around the flags. Especially the girl on crutches. The only ones walking/standing on them were the “art students”. Point well made, and roundly ignored.

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