[quote]jj-dude wrote:
It is neither religious nor political. What is offensive is that the author probably thinks there is actually some profound commentary in it. Nope.
The artwork is crude. The symbolism aimless. It is a painting by someone who is ignorant aimed at inciting others who are equally ignorant – this is what counts as “art” any more. Controversy is a good career move and the painter can probably wring a few more commissions out of local councils for the arts because they are staffed by the sort morons that think they have witnessed something profound (I know, I’ve worked with them, yuck).
It is the shallow-ness I find is offensive. What it purports to “show” is idiotic and laughable.
[quote]MaximusB wrote:
Trying to race bait again Professor ?
You did well with Clint’s empty chair, hope these folks don’t fall for it twice. [/quote]
Race bait? You have a guy on this boards posting offensive racist pictures every day yet a post with NO racial comments at all is “race baiting”?
Look, I doubt many of you here are so freaking intelligent that you can read my mind. Even less could actually predict what I am really thinking…so give that bullshit a rest.
Yes, I’m black. Get the fuck over it. Being black doesn’t mean you know what I think.
[quote]jj-dude wrote:
It is neither religious nor political. What is offensive is that the author probably thinks there is actually some profound commentary in it. Nope.
The artwork is crude. The symbolism aimless. It is a painting by someone who is ignorant aimed at inciting others who are equally ignorant – this is what counts as “art” any more. Controversy is a good career move and the painter can probably wring a few more commissions out of local councils for the arts because they are staffed by the sort morons that think they have witnessed something profound (I know, I’ve worked with them, yuck).
It is the shallow-ness I find is offensive. What it purports to “show” is idiotic and laughable.
– jj [/quote]
Hear, hear![/quote]
Well it was clearly done to get a rise out of people. The best move is to not react. That being said, I really hope the painter thinks obama is a god and prays to him everyday.
[quote]Professor X wrote:<<< Look, I doubt many of you here are so freaking intelligent that you can read my mind. Even less could actually predict what I am really thinking…so give that bullshit a rest.
Yes, I’m black. Get the fuck over it. Being black doesn’t mean you know what I think.
Thinking you do…would be called “racism”.[/quote]
Strong words from Jesus Christ:
We were jist talkin about this Doc!!! Isn’t it wonderful?!?!? No need to read anybody’s mind (or heart). What they say is what they are. Which is not the same as saying that they are what they say they are. That said. With all due respect to Max, I don’t think you were race baiting with this thread. I think you were actually curious what people thought. While were here, you will never be able to say that I was not extraordinarily patient with you.
[quote]MaximusB wrote:
Trying to race bait again Professor ?
You did well with Clint’s empty chair, hope these folks don’t fall for it twice. [/quote]
Race bait? You have a guy on this boards posting offensive racist pictures every day yet a post with NO racial comments at all is “race baiting”?
Look, I doubt many of you here are so freaking intelligent that you can read my mind. Even less could actually predict what I am really thinking…so give that bullshit a rest.
Yes, I’m black. Get the fuck over it. Being black doesn’t mean you know what I think.
Thinking you do…would be called “racism”.[/quote]
Hold it, you wait just a minute.
You’re telling me, that after Lord freakin’ knows how many years both you and I have been on TN, that you are only NOW telling me you are black ?
[quote]MaximusB wrote:
Would the deification of Reagan also be viewed as “artistic expression”?
Libs would not be so quick to be screaming “freedom of speech.”[/quote]
Nonsense.
A similar painting but with Reagan as the subject would be harshly ridiculed, yes. But no real American would argue it should be censored given that it hangs in an art gallery.
[quote]MaximusB wrote:
Trying to race bait again Professor ?
You did well with Clint’s empty chair, hope these folks don’t fall for it twice. [/quote]
Race bait? You have a guy on this boards posting offensive racist pictures every day yet a post with NO racial comments at all is “race baiting”?
Look, I doubt many of you here are so freaking intelligent that you can read my mind. Even less could actually predict what I am really thinking…so give that bullshit a rest.
Yes, I’m black. Get the fuck over it. Being black doesn’t mean you know what I think.
Thinking you do…would be called “racism”.[/quote]
Hold it, you wait just a minute.
You’re telling me, that after Lord freakin’ knows how many years both you and I have been on TN, that you are only NOW telling me you are black ?
Shut the front door !
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I assumed he was a skinny white guy with a ronnie coleman avi picture.
[quote]UtahLama wrote:
Personally I would rather not have any man compaired to Jesus (Obama, Lebron, Trump…whoever), especially with the crown of thorns it offends me on that level.
But this is America… and I should be allowed to be displayed.[/quote]
When Nas did the same thing in that video years back with Puffy, did you feel the same emotion?
