...sigh! You would think that when posting something alone these lines with a series of photos that depict very political slogans, slights to a sitting President, and what have you, that the thread will be guaranteed to very quickly degenerate into a hotly debated, political scenario. Perhaps that's what the OP wanted to do here - and of course, all of the usual suspects will chime in with the typical comments.
So far, you are the only person who seems to have taken offense, and wants to stir the pot, as it were.
So as the OP seemingly intended to post this thread in order to stir up some emotions which usually result in insults being thrown back and forth, here is what I see in these images:
Well, actually I posted this thread because I had some good photos, made with an M43 camera and lenses, of what I thought was an interesting, peaceful, newsworthy, and legal, public demonstration.
1. Lots of "abnormal-appearing" folks - more of a throwback to the 60's - with a chance to disparage anyone that may disagree with their way of life, what they believe or how they think. And me thinks that in some cases, some of those characters may have been the product of inbreeding. ;-)
Wow, nothing like putting your own spin on it. Too bad you don't seem to see the people there who weren't "abnormal appearing throwbacks", who were actually most of the crowd. Of course, it being cold and a weekend, they were mostly wearing midweight cold weather jackets, and fleece or sweatshirts, and jeans, not suits and ties, so I guess that makes them former hippies, in your eyes.
2. Of course, the left will use whatever cause and event to hold some type of rally - not so much to honor the supposed intent of the rally - but rather to allow the crazies to come out in order to advance insults and threats toward a President they may not have voted for, and of course, towards anybody who may disagree with some or all that they believe.
Uh, ok. Sure.
3. I often find it ironic that if somebody disagrees with anyone on the left, then they are immediately labeled with the usual list of slur-words - homophobic, xenophobic, racist, ignorant, uninformed (stupid), and oh yes..."fascist," along with a host of other words that have long since lost their effect and meaning.
Um, who is doing any labeling at all. You are the first person who has brought any of these terms into this thread.
So bring it on - many of you hide behind your keyboards as it's much easier to insult that way. I have nothing to hide. This will be fun. I'm going to grab a glass of wine and watch the hilarious parade of insults that will now ensue. I hope I've hit a nerve. :-D
I think you may be waiting a while. You may want to ease up on that wine a bit, though; I think it's clouded your vision some.
-J
PS: After thinking about your comments for a bit, I am actually flattered by your commentary. Clearly the photographs touched a nerve; made you feel something (whether good or bad is beside the point). THAT is, I think the ultimate compliment you can give a photographer about their images; that they made an impression on you and roused an emotion. So, thank you!
