I’ll be presenting this large scale illustration to my class today for a critique, among other political pieces. I wanted you all to get a glimpse of it first.
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Everyone who personally knows me or who has visited this website for the past few months knows that I will vote for Dr. Ron Paul tomorrow in the Florida primary. It’s hard to miss the giant graphic on the right side of my page or the bumper sticker on my car or the signs that I post on my windshield when I park. A few of my friends have teased me, other’s have politely nodded, and other have even honestly engaged with me in the discussion about Dr. Paul’s message of personal liberty, sound money, and a humble foreign policy. All of these discussions have brought a great joy to me because what matters is that these topics are addressed.
For the past 2 weeks I’ve been canvassing my neighborhood, talking to my neighbors about the primary and who they would vote for. You know what the most surprising thing is? More than ninety percent (90%) of the people I asked had no idea who they were voting for. Mind you, these were registered Republicans! In a way, I can understand the confusion among them when the only info presented to them by the media is a mishmash of approval ratings, spin rooms, attack ads, and rhetoric about “front runners” without ever really addressing the issues.
And so I present the video above to the YouTube generation. I think it beautifully paints a picture of who Dr. Paul is and the message he’s sharing to those of us who are disenfranchised by both the politicians in Washington and the politicians in the Media. I have been so encouraged by this message that I have started considering a possible career in politics so I can help bring a positive change to our country, as many other young inspired Americans are doing right now.
And so I urge you to think about and research who you will be voting for tomorrow. By this time next year we will have a new president. It’s up to us voters to wisely think about the kind of person we want to entrust our country to. I will be proudly voting for the Champion of the Constitution.
Here’s a good interview with Dr. Paul on the Bill Moyers Journal.
Hey everyone. Got so caught up in enjoying my little vacation that I missed out on writing about it. I’ve been having a great time thus far. The folks in Chicago were real good to me. Nathalie and Cory have been awesome hosts in Baltimore as well.
I realize I should be writing more about whats actually been going on, but I’m about to eat breakfast. So instead I’ll leave you with this new interview with Ron Paul. Enjoy!
Can’t sleep. I had a sudden urge to create some art. I think I’ve finally figured out where I want to take my body of work. I want to produce positive propaganda. I want my work to filter the words of great thinkers and leaders through the use of typography in my particular sketchy style. It’s an opportunity for me to contribute to the Great Conversation with a raw artistic approach.
I think the political climate is such right now that my work could speak to millions if I just put it out there. Right now it’s important for me to share these ideas with my community, namely my school and my peers. I figure if there’s ever been a good place to express ideas, it’s in the university setting. Well, I’m here and I’m going to make the most of it. Let’s have a conversation, and if we can’t have a conversation let’s have an argument.
Who says school has to be boring?
For more of Ron Paul’s ideas, visit RonPaul2008.com.
A friend of mine asked me today, “Ron Paul? Are you serious?”
My response to that friend is… yep and yeah.
I hope this video helps explain why. This interview with Ron Paul aired this morning on CBS.
