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Obama Graffiti Illustrates Divide
It appeared on a lonely street corner in Chicago: a stenciled silhouette of Barack Obama holding a microphone that connects to the United States. Immediately one wonders, What does it mean? We can assume that this graffiti, somewhere on the streets of his hometown, is a gesture of support for Senator Obama. But it's hard to deny the bleak effect it has on the viewer.
Obama stands on a street corner--one hand holding a microphone, the other hand pleading--while on the other side hovers the United States, streaked with dripping paint. The only link between the Senator and his country is a long, meandering wire that he seems one step away from tripping over.
The raw loneliness is also marked by the image's physical disconnectedness. A passerby on one side of the street only sees Obama speaking to a rally, while someone on the other side sees nothing but the U.S. floating from a frail string. Only a person turning the corner or standing on the other side of the street sees the complete image. Even then, the street corner's three-dimensional divide is hard to ignore.
But, what about the image itself? Is the Illinois senator and probable Democratic presidential nominee speaking to us or through us? Is the fate of our nation inexplicably linked to this agent of change, or are we simply the vehicle or amplifier for his personal message and ambitions?
B. Brandon Barker is the author of the novel Operation EMU.
Recent Comments
(Page 2 of 6)Crystal3:19PMMay 13th 2008
If you tilt the top of the image to the right a little bit, it looks like Donald Duck quacking back at him!!
JOHN3:25PMMay 13th 2008
Trinity United Church of Christ
Obama mentioned his church during his appearance with Oprah. It's the 'Trinity United Church of Christ'.
It is very alarming. Barack Obama is a member of this church and is running for President of the U.S. If you look at the first page of their Web site, you will learn that this congregation has a non-negotiable commitment to Africa. No where is America even mentioned. Notice too, what color you will need to be if you should want to join Obama's church? Does this surprise anyone?
Doesn't look like his choice of religion has improved much over his Muslim upbringing. This guy wants to rule America while his loyalty is totally vested in a black Africa !
I cannot believe this has not been all over the TV and newspapers. This is why it is so important to pass this message along to all our family and friends. To think that Obama has even the slightest chance in the run for the presidency is really scary.
AL Smith3:27PMMay 13th 2008
Lucky for this country most Americans are goodhearted and educated. if you look back on the rise of Hitler and Stalin they used the same divisive tactics. I wonder why these folks are so full of hatred, maybe you need Jesus in your life. I was a supporter of Hillary Clinton until she used the "me or McCain" strategy. What Democrat would ever sale out her party chances to get the nomination. None of the candidates are bad people, some have just lost their way. Nuff sais.
D. L. GRAHAM3:35PMMay 13th 2008
DAVID AXELRODS (SNAFU)
May 9th, was the death date of the “Democratic Presumptive Nominee”, (D-IL) US/Senator Barrack “Barry” Hussein Obama, in the “General Election” against (R-AZ) US/Senator John Sydney McCain III. By the Democratic Party and the Obama Campaign not being able to make the case with the “Super-Delegates” to make the case to the campaign of (D-NY) US/Senator Hillary Diane Rodham-Clinton, that it would be in her best interests to concede at that date, David Axelrod made a tactical mistake, which he continued by shifting his attention to the “General” campaign without finishing off the Clinton campaign.
The Case that the Clintons will make to the “Super-delegate” in the convention and this is going to the convention has been stated.
The Mountain State (West “By God” Virginia) is used to picking winners. Every nominee has carried the state's primary since 1976, and no Democrat has won the White House without winning West Virginia since 1916. (Source: NBC’s Mark Murray)
Despite being the so-called "presumptive nominee" and benefiting from these advantages, Sen. Obama has been unable to close a significant gap in the polls. (Source: NBC’s Mark Murray)
Sen. Clinton has already won Ohio, Pennsylvania, Florida and Michigan. With a win in West Virginia, Sen. Clinton will have once again proven her greater ability to win in the key swing states. (Source: NBC’s Mark Murray)
Senator Obama’s support among working, hard- working Americans (WHITE) Americans is weak, and how the, you know, (WHITES) in both states (Indiana and North Carolina) who had not completed college were supporting me. (Source: (D-NY) US/Senator Hillary Diane Rodham-Clinton)
Hillary can also make the case for weak support in the Dual Citizenship Jewish Community, as Barrack received the endorement of Hamas, and his being willing to enter into talks with Shi-ite Persian Iran, as Israel wants the Iranian Nuclear threat done away with.
The implication being that the United States of America has been, is, and will for some time in the future be a racist country, as can be seen in its history. That the Democratic Party is progress but only represents a portion of the total electorate. With (Independents) representing (35%) of the electorate and votes (70%) (GOP) Grand Old Party Republican, and the (GOP) and Democratic Party making up the remainder of (65%) split between them and the Democratic Party split beyond that.
Hillary is going to make the case that the American Public has awoken from its dream state and that is indicated by the momentum that has increased in those that under stand that “Change” simply will not happen because we say “Yes We Can” that Dreamers Dream and Doer’s Do! John Locke wrote “Of Common Sense” but Thomas Jefferson put it into action in the Constitution of The United States.
Hillary will make the case that the number is not (2025) but the magic number is (2209), and that Michigan and Florida have spoken and that “Super-Delegates” cannot change that fact, and will fight to the “Supreme Court” to ensure that the numbers don’t change.
David Axelrod made a serious mistake by under estimating the tenacity of the Clintons and there determination to win in (2008), or set the stage for another run at the Oval Office in (2012). May 9th was the beginning of the end, for a Democratic President, Obama or Clinton; it has devolved into (ABC) Anybody But Clinton, or (ABC) Anybody But Colored, setting back race relation improvement decades in this country, to the detriment of the Democratic Party.
Katherine3:43PMMay 13th 2008
It's Barack Obama orating exclusively to black America.
Peggy3:49PMMay 13th 2008
Why would "we assume" this is a gesture of support for Obama. You should have written that Obama supporters "hope" this is a gesture of support. You really need to speak for yourself and leave the rest of us out of it.
AMERICAN-FIRST4:09PMMay 13th 2008
WILL BARACK HUSSEIN OBAMA REALLY TELL MILLIONS OF AMERICANS THEY DON’T COUNT?
MICHIGAN HAS ANOTHER VOTE IN AUGUST — PUT OBAMA AND CLINTON ON THE MICHIGAN TICKET!
IF OBAMA DOES NOT AGREE TO THIS — HE WILL BE TELLING MILLIONS OF AMERICANS THAT THEY DON’T COUNT!
OBAMA ONLY CARES ABOUT WHAT HE WANTS.
HE WAS ON THE FLORIDA BALLOT. COUNT FLORIDA’S VOTES.
IF OBAMA DOES NOT AGREE TO THIS — THEN HE IS NOT AN AMERICAN.
WE HAVE 50 STATES. LET ALL OF AMERICAN'S VOTES COUNT.
DON’T FORGET 9/11, WRIGHT, AYERS, HAMAS, MALCOLM X, REZKO, FARRAKHAN, OBAMA’S ANTI-AMERICAN WIFE AND MANY TERRORIST TIES. WE REALLY DON’T KNOW WHO OBAMA IS.
COME NOVEMBER, WE'LL SEE A NEW SET OF RULES — THE BIASED MEDIA AND THE DNC CAN'T PROTECT THE GOLDEN BOY FOREVER!
IF OUR DELEGATES IGNORE OUR “VOICES” AND DON'T SPEAK FOR US — VOTE THEM OUT AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. CLEAN OUT MEMBERS OF CONGRESS WHO DON’T DO THEIR JOB!
VOTE COUNTRY — NOT PARTY — McCAIN OR HILLARY!
WE ARE AMERICANS FIRST!
tom4:10PMMay 13th 2008
Personal ambitions? Smart enough to work for any law firm, hunble enough to work for a small firm dealing with low income housing. So what is wrong with this picture? Maybe it is time for the USA to turn the corner and move in a different direction. Does that sound like it is a bad idea?
Marcia J4:14PMMay 13th 2008
the usa needs to turn the corner. barak is a true statesman in every sense of the word. he is a highly respected and influential political leader who is devoted to public service. once he is commander and chief you will see a higher state of order in the white house. those who are corrupt will be exposed as such and he will draw those like himself who have integrity and are not afraid to stand up for this country and what is right no matter what the popular thing may be. he is going to unite red/blue black/white across the boards. i am tired of politics as usually and mccain and hilliary are just more of the same. turn the corner america turn the corner. obama/08
jblsus4:19PMMay 13th 2008
West Virginians have decided that the people should decide and not the "super delegates" or the news media. Will you stand with West Virginia? Vote Hillary Clinton!!!
TRUE-AMERICAN4:22PMMay 13th 2008
Obama and Clinton have very similar views on the issues. Clinton has more experience than Obama does.
The only reason one should vote for Obama over Clinton is "if" his character and judgment are better than hers.
Character matters. So, why is Obama objecting to the scrutiny of his character? If he can’t stand the scrutiny now, how can he possibly stand up to the general election?
Obama supporters can call the last debate the worst debate of all, but doing so won’t win Obama any new supporters. Obama will not win over the Clinton supporters and swing voters by being dismissive of their concerns. He will not win new supporters by brushing off the issue.
Obama cannot win new supporters by being too proud to even discuss the issue. He cannot just say, “Oh, this is just politics as usual.” He cannot dismiss these concerns by saying, “These are just negative personal attacks.” He can not put an end to this subject by, “This is just a distraction from the real issues.” When Obama mocks those that ask these questions, he alienates them.
Only one thing can stop these questions. Obama must speak from his heart to the American people. He must say that he recognizes that our concerns are legitimate: people should be careful not to elect a racist to the White House.
If Senator Clinton had said and done things that indicated she might harbor hatred of blacks, wouldn’t Obama and his supporters say that was a legitimate issue in the race? Obama must say: yes I have some unhappy personal memories related to race. He must say: yes I am angry about the injustices my people have received in the past. And, then he must tell us why these past injustices make him determined to fight injustice wherever it is found. He must tell us why we can trust that deep down in his heart he does not harbor bitterness, mistrust, and hatred of white people. Why doesn't he admit he is bi-racial and not black? Obama, when you are ready to talk about this subject, I am ready to listen.
Right now, I have too many questions. I don't trust Barack Hussein Obama. He has not shown us who he really is.
jblsus4:23PMMay 13th 2008
THE NEWS MEDIA DOES NOT RUN THIS COUNTRY! At least not yet. They had her losing Tx, Oh, and In. Now they can't steal enough votes to make it close like they did in Lake County, Indiana!! Don't let the news media discourage you. West Virginia didn't. HILLARY CLINTON CAN WIN!!!!
CA900644:24PMMay 13th 2008
Katherine3:43PMMay 13th 2008
It's Barack Obama orating exclusively to black America.
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That's right, Katherine. And he does it from around the corner, staying far far away from them.
AJ4:25PMMay 13th 2008
PROOF OF OBAMA'S TERRIORIST TIES, RACISM AND HATE TOWARD THE USA. OBAMA IS A WMD FOR THE USA.
SEE THIS AND PASS ON TO AS MANY AS POSSIBLE.
http://www.eyeblast.tv/Public/Video.aspx?rsrcID=2036
PROUDAMERICAN4:31PMMay 13th 2008
Obama has a call center in Gaza and he is receiving campaign donations from the Middle East. ANY CHANCE THAT OBAMA WILL RETURN HIS “HAMAS” MONEY? As long as Zbig Brezinski is Obama's foreign policy advisor, Obama will be losing the Jewish vote. Obama will have to explain his relationships with Edward Said and Rashid Khalidi as well. “FLIP FLOP” OBAMA. Donna Brazile and Howard Dean must be so proud of their driving --- their bus is going right off the cliff!
OBAMA CAN SAY WHAT HE WANTS .. NOW ... BUT HE DOES NOT SUPPORT ISRAEL. HIS PATHETIC CRITICISM OF HILLARY'S STANCE ON WHAT THE U.S. WOULD DO IF IRAN ATTACKED ISRAEL MADE HIS FEELINGS VERY CLEAR.
AS HIS PASTOR-MENTOR SAID --- HE IS A POLITICIAN!
WE CANNOT TRUST HIM!
dawn4:33PMMay 13th 2008
I am amazed how people are so easily swayed by the media. If you believe that Hillary is the better candidate because of .... what? Experience? She was the first lady, as in wife to the President. You know, she gave the parties and made sure everyone that spent the night paid up in the morning. OK, that was mean, sorry, couldn't help it. Barack Obama does not have the political baggage that causes people to get in bed with people they don't necessarily agree with. He’s known to be able to get people to forget their differences and sit down to talk and come to amenable terms. We need that now. All this in-fighting is killing our country. We are all Americans, not Democrats, not Republicans, etc., we are Americans and that used to mean something. We need to start acting like we are the great nation that we were. Our money is nearly worthless. Aren’t you tired of being the laughing stock of the world? No respect.
Marcia J4:36PMMay 13th 2008
americafirst- lynching by association and name dropping are old political ploys that don't work. you need to think for yourself. stop listening to hannity lambaugh and o'reily and repeating their rhetoric as if they are God- they are racist insecure men whose security comes from oppressing others. it is really sad when the oppressor calls the oppressed the problem. they are playing to your fears. if we were going to avenge ourselves for the atrocity done in the past we would have done it a long time ago. the three men want you to believe we hate white people which is not true, angry yes, but, hate no. that is proven everyday of our lives.i have encountered many people who hate me because of the color of my skin. i can choose to hate them as well but that would make me just like them and i refuse to be that ignorant. obama has won the nomination. hill needs to gracefully, step aside, and we need to go on. obama is devoted to public service and we are going to see genuine people who care about all people make an entrance and those who are corrupt make an exit. obama/08
Georgette4:38PMMay 13th 2008
And a picture will tell the story! The sign's have been there for the last 12 mos and all kinds of hints have been given. But still the majority of the American people just don't get it! What will it take for Americans to wake up! HOW SAD... May God be with us all.
dswynne4:40PMMay 13th 2008
It says to me: "Obama: near or far, America is listening".
D.
PS. FOR ALL THE CLINTONITES THAT ARE UPSET THAT "THE HILARY CLINTON' STORY" SCRIPT HAS BEEN FLIPPED: OBAMA IS GOING TO WIN BY VIRTUE OF THE FACT THAT HE DID NOT VOTE TO GO TO WAR...LIKE H. CLINTON AND J. MCCAIN DID. THERE ARE TOO MANY PEOPLE WHO ARE MAD AT THE BUSH ADMINISTRATION TO *NOT* CONSIDER A CLEAR ALTERNATIVE TO THE STATUS QUO.
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