A New Political Graffiti Blog!

Starting in May I'll be posting new stuff on my new Blog...Political Graffiti. The spelling of Graffiti is incorrect on my blogger account and since the correct name is already taken, I decided to move on over. Please relink your site or book mark this new site.


http://politicalgraffiti.wordpress.com/

I'll continue to have this site up, but after May, I'll no longer post new stuff. Please join me over to the new one!

Thanks,

David Donar

Papal Politics

What most people expect from the Pope is spiritual leadership and guidance towards peace, love and understanding. Unfortunately this message never got to the Democrats.

Atom McCain

I was inspired by Herblock's archetypical Mr. Atom. McCain seems like a missile ready to launch. Watch out IRAN!

Feral Reserve

The government sat on its butt while the economy ran amok. Just like feral dogs roaming the street, a recession now plagues us.

Bitter Midwesterners

Barack has a bad habit of taking a mental nap when he has a lead. I know his intentions were to paint a realistic picture of the plight of midwestern industry, but take a cue from John McCain who lost the Michigan primary...the truth can hurt and so can losing a political campaign.

American't Airlines

The airlines have taken the fun out of flying. And now, they are taking the flight out of flying.

Hillary and Daffy

Hillary really isn't this demonic, but I couldn't help drawing her like Daffy Duck. I can even imagine her saying "You're despicable!".

Barack Obama evokes James Dean's cool

As much as I hate smoking, I have to admit that it does make you look cool. Barack has charisma no doubt, and it reminds me a lot of James Dean and his persona of being cool and authentic. Barack's smoking habit is a definite flaw, but perhaps it keeps him human and keeps us from elevating the man too high on a pedestal. His positive energy and constant message of hope is a lot more sincere than the smoke the other candidates blow in our face every election cycle.

Big Bad Subprime Wolf

Marathon in Tibet

The current situation in Tibet and the conflict with China has ignited discussions on how Olympics and politics do not mix. But according to history, the original "marathon" was inspired by the conflict between Persia and Greece (Macedon and Thrace). This battle was a last attempt effort to prevent Persia from completely running over Greece.

According to the legend of Pheidippide, he ran all the way to Sparta (150 miles) to request help. After the Greeks were victorious, Pheidippides then ran the 26 miles to Athens to deliver the good news only to die from exhaustion.

This story inspired the Greeks to develop the first modern Olympics. I find it interesting that the Chinese Government believes it is wrong and against the spirit of the Olympic games to focus on the conflict in Tibet. I could not disagree more, as there are distinct parallels to the struggles of Greeks against a ruthless Persian regime and the Tibetan monks defending their identity and nationality against a similar foe. As to whether the free world continues to put pressure on China or even boycott the games outright, we should continue to focus on China's aggressive behavior to impose its will on independent culture and states that fall within its grasp.


NY Times Article