reply to post by ShakaDoodle
uh oh...better report it to Attack Watch lol...
it seems a bit childish (no pun intended) I suppose but illegal I think not...
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Topic started on 30-9-2011 @ 03:32 AM by ShakaDoodle
Wow! Is this free speech or what?
Have to wonder if a citizen has the right to erect such billboards on private property or not? My initial thought is that they do, but have to give this more consideration before saying that with certainty.
Many forms of public statements or expressions are often classified as "art" and protected as viable presentations even though many might disagree or be offended by the "message".
This issue gives rise to a lot of questions. What do you guys think?
www.wwltv.com...
Anti-Obama sign in Uptown neighborhood draws controversy
On Wednesday, crowds gathered at the corner of Calhoun and Coralie streets, looking at several signs depicting President Barack Obama as either a dunce, a puppet or a crying baby in a diaper.
Wow! Is this free speech or what?
Have to wonder if a citizen has the right to erect such billboards on private property or not? My initial thought is that they do, but have to give this more consideration before saying that with certainty.
Many forms of public statements or expressions are often classified as "art" and protected as viable presentations even though many might disagree or be offended by the "message".
This issue gives rise to a lot of questions. What do you guys think?
www.wwltv.com...
edit on 9/30/2011 by ShakaDoodle because: Link wasn't working.
reply posted on 30-9-2011 @ 04:31 AM by TDawgRex
reply to post by ShakaDoodle
Definitely tacky, but if it doesn't violate city ordinance. It's his right.
I saw a whole lot of worse signs about others. Especially Bush.
Definitely tacky, but if it doesn't violate city ordinance. It's his right.
I saw a whole lot of worse signs about others. Especially Bush.
reply posted on 30-9-2011 @ 05:02 AM by ShakaDoodle
reply to post by here4awhile
That's a good one - LOL!
I forgot about Attack Watch!
Seems like Obama is a little more 'thin skinned' than Bush.
That's a good one - LOL!
I forgot about Attack Watch!
Seems like Obama is a little more 'thin skinned' than Bush.
reply posted on 30-9-2011 @ 05:15 AM by ShakaDoodle
reply to post by TDawgRex
Thanks for bringing that point up. There were a lot of very nasty signs about Bush, some of them seemed quite threatening. These signs on the other hand seem harmless, although somewhat outrageous in violating certain standards of 'good taste'. Of course, like you said, unless they violate some particular law, I suppose they should remain in place.
Thanks for bringing that point up. There were a lot of very nasty signs about Bush, some of them seemed quite threatening. These signs on the other hand seem harmless, although somewhat outrageous in violating certain standards of 'good taste'. Of course, like you said, unless they violate some particular law, I suppose they should remain in place.
reply posted on 30-9-2011 @ 06:24 AM by HauntWok
reply to post by ShakaDoodle
Yea, I'm gonna have to go with Free Speech. Nothing about the 1st Amendment protects the president from criticism. They did it to Bush, they sure as hell can do it to Obama. I don't find anything wrong with it.
Yea, I'm gonna have to go with Free Speech. Nothing about the 1st Amendment protects the president from criticism. They did it to Bush, they sure as hell can do it to Obama. I don't find anything wrong with it.
reply posted on 30-9-2011 @ 07:16 AM by ShakaDoodle
reply to post by HauntWok
Thanks for the post - I tend to agree with you.
In fact, the more I think about it, I'm beginning to realize that the one billboard is rather clever as it does fit in perfectly with that whole idea about 'Hope and Change'!
Thanks for the post - I tend to agree with you.
In fact, the more I think about it, I'm beginning to realize that the one billboard is rather clever as it does fit in perfectly with that whole idea about 'Hope and Change'!
reply posted on 30-9-2011 @ 08:19 AM by ldyserenity
Originally posted by LearnedToPlayNice
reply to post by ldyserenity
Not really.
They aren't all controlled by Soros.
Bush was controlled by the oil companies, both Jr and SR and clinton was controlled by his wife, and The EPA, They all were/are controlled by corporate lobbyists, just different ones.
reply posted on 30-9-2011 @ 08:20 AM by ShakaDoodle
reply to post by buskey
Sad to say - you're probably right.
Will the day ever come when we can simply make a fair statement on his failure to perform up to standards without that pathetic and empty accusation being flippantly bandied about?
Sad to say - you're probably right.
Will the day ever come when we can simply make a fair statement on his failure to perform up to standards without that pathetic and empty accusation being flippantly bandied about?
reply posted on 30-9-2011 @ 02:32 PM by narwahl
reply to post by ShakaDoodle
There is a bit of a backfire potential with the one with the diaper, because politician+diaper=gingrich, but other than that: It's free speech, not clever speech.
There is a bit of a backfire potential with the one with the diaper, because politician+diaper=gingrich, but other than that: It's free speech, not clever speech.
reply posted on 30-9-2011 @ 02:33 PM by illuminatislave
Originally posted by LearnedToPlayNice
reply to post by ldyserenity
Not really.
They aren't all controlled by Soros.
You are naive if you believe that Obama is the only president being run by the elite.
Unbelievable how they've managed to brainwash this populace.
All of them stink!!!
reply posted on 30-9-2011 @ 03:29 PM by The Old American
Originally posted by ShakaDoodle
Wow! Is this free speech or what?
Have to wonder if a citizen has the right to erect such billboards on private property or not? My initial thought is that they do, but have to give this more consideration before saying that with certainty.
Many forms of public statements or expressions are often classified as "art" and protected as viable presentations even though many might disagree or be offended by the "message".
This issue gives rise to a lot of questions. What do you guys think?
www.wwltv.com...
edit on 9/30/2011 by ShakaDoodle because: Link wasn't working.
Do they have a right to do this? Absolutely they do. Will it be allowed by our fascist, totalitarian regime? Absolutely it won't.
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