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Offline Predator Don

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The forgotten man
« on: January 30, 2012, 12:09:25 PM »

Thought some might enjoy ( well, maybe not enjoy).


The Forgotten Man - Jon McNaughton
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Re: The forgotten man
« Reply #1 on: January 30, 2012, 12:18:46 PM »
Yeah, "enjoy" isn't the word that jumps to mind! I like this guy's stuff. I've seen two or three other pieces that contained similar messages.
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Re: The forgotten man
« Reply #2 on: January 30, 2012, 03:09:34 PM »
Thanks for posting this, Don.

It created a lump in my throat, tears in my eyes and an ache in my heart.
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Offline LadyVirginia

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Re: The forgotten man
« Reply #3 on: January 30, 2012, 04:09:13 PM »
access the artist's blog and gallery here

He has amazing skill. Check out his other work.
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Re: The forgotten man
« Reply #4 on: January 30, 2012, 04:21:48 PM »
Thank you Jon.
A true Patriot.
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Re: The forgotten man
« Reply #5 on: January 30, 2012, 05:30:19 PM »
The link I provided was sent to me via E mail.....And I thought the work fascinating. Now, thanks to lady Virginia posting his other works, I'll add moving and motivational to my description.

We are in dire times....We all know it. This helps me hold on to the sliver of faith in regards to our great country. I will own some of this man work.

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Re: The forgotten man
« Reply #6 on: January 31, 2012, 07:41:27 AM »
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Re: The forgotten man
« Reply #7 on: February 04, 2012, 11:29:21 AM »
It made The Drudge Report after it got posted to Rachel Maddow's blog in a caption contest. The link from Drudge takes you to this report from Vegas. Lots of traffic on their comments, mostly in one direction. I won't link to Mr. Maddow's blog because the comments are pretty stupid and ignorant.

I find the painting interesting on several fronts. You will notice that GWB is standing directly behind Obongo...clearly on the wrong side of the Constitution. I assume that is because of his support of the Patriot Act. Also of interest is Obongo's pose...arms folded, implying a closed mind...GWB's arms are folded, too...no one else's.
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Re: The forgotten man
« Reply #8 on: February 04, 2012, 11:31:14 AM »
First comment at Trap's link...

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I hope his next painting is of Ron Paul picking up and showing us taking back our constitution,holding it over his head victorious,& Obama sitting on the bench chained to his entire incompetent administration..RON PAUL or nobody in my oppinion!

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- Thomas Jefferson

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Re: The forgotten man
« Reply #9 on: February 04, 2012, 09:19:24 PM »
Quote from: IronDioPriest on February 04, 2012, 11:31:14 AM
First comment at Trap's link...

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I hope his next painting is of Ron Paul picking up and showing us taking back our constitution,holding it over his head victorious,& Obama sitting on the bench chained to his entire incompetent administration..RON PAUL or nobody in my oppinion!

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