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http://www.truth-out.org/opinion/item/2 ... aste-sweet

A friend of mine sent me this...I really like this writer. Okay, so he can be a little hyperbole-ish...but he's clever while doing it so it's aesthetically pleasing...and isn't that all that matters in life? lol Whisper sweet nothings into my ear...even if you a dissin' my favorite president...lol...at least make it entertain me like this guy did.

P.S Does anyone remember that book that Tom recommended we read? It was by that longshoreman guy....something about the masses....

If you're not a fan of the Republicans in Congress, which you probably aren't according to all available polling data...snipped for brevity

Just where did this come from? My understanding was that the "holding hostage" of congress on the American Government was due to the ridiculous requests of the democratic party. If anyone would make the claim that they are disgruntled with Rep's because of this (which is what I assume to be the problem), it would be a reverse-attempts by the Dems on throwing blame.

It's the equivalent of me punching you in the face, then getting mad when you punch me back. What did you expect me to do? Just take it like everything is fine?

It's a decent article, but I'd like to see less hyperbole and sarcasm and more factual information if he's going to be making an effective stand on the point's he's mentioned.

Not privy to the book you are talking about.

Eric Hoffer.

Thanks arising...yes that's the one..Eric Hopper. Which reminds me...(not eric...but seeing your name...lol...remember a long time ago (years ago...you might not remember) about the picture I started, that I did not know how to finish, that you inspired by talking about the flying spaghetti monster? Well I still haven't finished it...lol. But I was talking to mhoraine a few days ago and told her about the pic... I did take a picture of it which is not good but at least not blurry. So I am going to post it here cause I don't know how to post it in a private message. I still have no idea how I am going to do the background...but I thought you might take a look at what something you said inspired me to draw this image. Not to hijack my own thread...lol...

LOL Just went to upload the pic and the file is too big! *&%$@$!#%! Isn't that always the way? I will post it as soon as my son gets home and resizes it for me cause I don't know how to do it...lol...sorry

Hi Matt,

You're new around here? Welcome.

Matt: My understanding was that the "holding hostage" of congress on the American Government was due to the ridiculous requests of the democratic party.

AS: What ridiculous requests?

Here it is! Finally...whew!

Always impressed by your skill and talent AS.

How are you constructing that painting? As it looks like there is no background, do you paint pieces and then assemble?

Arising_uk wrote:Always impressed by your skill and talent AS.

How are you constructing that painting? As it looks like there is no background, do you paint pieces and then assemble?

Thank you Arising.

I cut out the back ground because I did not like what I put there first. I had the sky opening up sucking everything into it's gut...so to speak...I had a hot air balloon flattened as it was being sucked in with clouds...and it was coming for her too.

I don't usually cut my paintings like that...but this piece is on sandpaper so it is strong enough to hold together.

I am stuck on this painting...have no idea what I want in the background.

Well, if you ask me, (generally I wouldn't recommend it) the folds in the fabrics are pretty bloody good. Do the same with the sky; then have Wily Coyote chasing Roadrunner across it.
Sorted.

Thanks Uwot. I love your ideas. Do you paint? You should if you don't...you could come up with ideas that produce some very powerful paintings.

Unfortunately, I wouldn't use your idea without your permission and also giving credit to you and I don't know exactly to do that. Plus there would be no money for you in it as I have already promised this painting to the woman who is in it years and years ago. Will she ever get it? Probably but I can't guarantee it will be finished...lol

artisticsolution wrote:Thanks Uwot. I love your ideas. Do you paint? You should if you don't...you could come up with ideas that produce some very powerful paintings.

I don't paint very often. I'm more a potter, but I think all human endeavour is essentially the same, in that you start with a lump, knock it into shape, apply some detail and give it a polish.

artisticsolution wrote:Unfortunately, I wouldn't use your idea without your permission and also giving credit to you and I don't know exactly to do that. Plus there would be no money for you in it as I have already promised this painting to the woman who is in it years and years ago. Will she ever get it? Probably but I can't guarantee it will be finished...lol

I wouldn't worry about me. There may be some Warner Brothers copyright issues, but whatever nonsense I throw your way is a gift. It never occurred to me that I might stand to gain. I wonder if that is a cultural thing; would Tim Berners-Lee have been less likely to give the world wide web away had he been a graduate of Harvard rather than Oxford? Is individualism a source of innovation, but also violence?
Anyway, good luck with the painting. Bit of a triptychy thing going on; you might have to embrace that, or lose the columns.