Can someone make signs of Ron with the baby in the flag?

[phree]

Okay folks, tell me what the message is. Dr. Paul loves babies and flags? He loves freedom? (Bush already took that one.) Dr. Paul will birth us all into freedom?

If you can't articulate what the message is then you obviously aren't operating from a perspective of good political strategy.

I won't post again here until you articulate the message.

 

[Troyhand]

I won't post again here until you articulate the message.

Thank you.

 

[dougkeenan]

Lol

 

[phree]

I take it back. I won't stop posting here until you articulate the message that this image represents.

Sorry.

 

[dougkeenan]

It represents the love of a daughter for her father. Did you read the story?

 

[Troyhand]

I take it back. I won't stop posting here until you articulate the message that this image represents.

Sorry.

Trollin', trollin', trollin'
Though those posts are swollen
Keep that thread a rollin'
Troll hides!

Move 'em up, write 'em in,
Write 'em up, barf it out,
post it on, bump it up Troll hides!
Set us up, write it out
Post it in, drag it out,
Spew it up, WASTE OUR TIME, TROLL HIDES!!!!!!!.

 

[integrity]

Okay folks, tell me what the message is. Dr. Paul loves babies and flags? He loves freedom? (Bush already took that one.) Dr. Paul will birth us all into freedom?

If you can't articulate what the message is then you obviously aren't operating from a perspective of good political strategy.

I won't post again here until you articulate the message.

the baby represents the sovereignty of the US which the globalists want to ABORT....... And Dr Paul and true patriots (the flag) are saving it and us!

 

[Cardinal Red]

This is the Best Single Message for Ron Paul that I have yet seen

I wrote some things (below) about this image earlier. I will add to it that I respect those who have flag code concerns and acknowledge there is a small risk there. However I feel that that risk is by far overwhelmed by the positive image of Dr. Paul as a Dr. delivering a baby in a beautiful, evocative, and patriotically themed ad. RP has high negatives and considerably lower appeal to women in polls than men. This sort of image drives down his negatives with the vast majority of voters and in particular helps him with women. I would love to know where I could purchase a couple hundred posters of this image to distribute out where I live.

My earlier comments on the image are below:

It is so powerful-- not only skillfully drafted but, emotionally evocative. I can't
remember the last time I was so moved by a piece of political art.

Putting aside my emotional reaction, and thinking of it from a political perspective,
like all of the best work that has been done for the campaign, this piece is wonderful because it absolutely reinforces our brand.

(1) It reminds everyone that Ron Paul is an obstetrician who has delivered 4000 babies-- people generally love doctors and everyone loves babies. Not everyone knows that Ron Paul was an obstetrician-- letting them know will boost his standing with voters.

(2) The implicit "Birth of freedom" or "Cradle of Liberty" message is powerful.

(3) Dr. Paul is looking out from the canvas, as if he is looking forward into a brighter future.

(4) It is solemn, serious and patriotic. The greatest strength of this campaign has been its fun and energy-- it's greatest weakness (obviously only IMHO) has been the tendency for a small minority of supporters to present themselves in ways that might be viewed by some potential voters as unpatriotic. This image undermines that line of attack by presenting Dr. Paul in the most powerful and patriotic light possible.

Guys if we are smart as a grassroots, this will get the widest possible distribution--
T-Shirts, Posters, etc. Even more than the wonderful rEVOLution, this is what Ron Paul is all about.

Plus, as has already been noted, it has a great backstory that includes a daughter who gave it as a Christmas present for her father.

 

[pikerz]

I'm pretty sure hes just making a joke about the flag code.

No flags were harmed in the making of this drawing.

 

[phree]

Just for the record I would like to reiterate that the artwork is nice. I too have a great emotional investment in Dr. Paul's bid for the Presidency so I understand the sentiment. Please excuse me if I don't parade around with a sign that would give Dr. Paul a rash on his ass.

 

[dougkeenan]

Got it, no ass rashing. So with what sign would you parade around? What, if not babies or flags, would go on your special Ron Paul holiday card?

 

[Troyhand]

Got it, no ass rashing. So with what sign would you parade around? What, if not babies or flags, would go on your special Ron Paul holiday card?

oh oh, now you did it. lol

 

[phree]

Got it, no ass rashing. So with what sign would you parade around? What, if not babies or flags, would go on your special Ron Paul holiday card?

End taxation without representation - ELECT RON PAUL

End needless war -

Save the dollar -

Protect our sovereignty -

Stop rewarding criminals -

Protect our privacy -

I could go on, but I think you get the "picture".

 

[jrich4rpaul]

Saying a drawing of a baby wrapped in the flag is illegal seems rediculous to me.

So can I go to jail for drawing a picture of a flag burning?

 

[rory096]

Saying a drawing of a baby wrapped in the flag is illegal seems rediculous to me.

So can I go to jail for drawing a picture of a flag burning?

No, Flag Code violations aren't jailable offenses. It's just a matter of respect; there are no penalties for violating it (indeed, it would violate the 1st amendment for there to be penalties).

 

[richk]

Personally, I think it's a work of art. Truly inspiring! Kudos to the artist.

But it could turn off alot of people that do not have the love for Dr. Paul that we have. I have to agree with phree on this. A lot of people think we worship Dr. Paul too much; this type of picture adds to that sentiment.

Who knows.

 

[dougkeenan]

Worship? That's silly. Respect? Most definitely.

 

[phree]

Worship? That's silly. Respect? Most definitely.

I'm starting to believe those who say we are a cult.


...and I just got a rash.

 

[dougkeenan]

I'm starting to believe you're pulling our legs.

 

[Anti Federalist]

How does a piece of art violate the flag code?

Here's a well phrased retort to that claim.

Here is that post:

Please understand that I am not directing this at you personally, but...

Fuck the united states flag code if it comes down to whether its ok to wrap a baby in it. I have respect for human beings first and foremost, and the flag is there to serve and symbolize this, not the other way around.

Id rather see the flag wrapped around a newborn baby than wrapped around a coffin. And Id rahter see the flag wrapped around a newborn baby than stitched on the shoulder of a gun-wielding, camo-covered maniac.

Aint NOTHING more respectful than associating a flag/symbol with a newborn, innocent, pure, beautiful life.

I couldn't agree more.

Flag Code my aching ass.

The same people that would bitch and moan about such a thing in this context are the same people that think all that flag represents is "killin' us some hayrabs" and cheering on "shock and awe" with some beer buddies around the tube.