Some people just aren't getting it.

[Old Crow]

Last edited Sat Aug 15, 2015, 12:15 AM - Edit history (2)

Christopher Hedges has recently described the state of American politics as being like the slow-boil stage of a revolution. People are angry. Faith in our political institutions is at an all-time low. Even those who have had little interest in politics heretofore are recognizing that corporate greed has undermined our democracy and is hollowing out what's left of the middle class. Eight years ago, the electorate's anger with the status quo lead to the surprise election of Barack Obama. The flame has been heating the pot ever since and it's made the political landscape highly unstable. Per Hedges, as revolutionary forces build, it becomes increasingly likely that candidates far outside of the mainstream--right or left of center--will enjoy a viability they could never have gained before, and we're seeing this with Donald Trump and Bernie Sanders.

Yet on DU, I'm surprised on a daily basis by the number of posters who don't seem to get it. They blithely remark that Hillary Clinton has nothing at all to be concerned about regarding Bernie Sanders. She's a shoo-in, they say.

Wake up, folks. Business as usual, as a political strategy, is dead. Who are these dinosaurs who are so out of touch with the political mood?

Musing on the above, I made my latest Photoshop effort below. I gave serious thought to putting a pantsuit on the T-Rex, but I think that's beyond my limited skill set. Enjoy. RAWR!



Original artwork: "The End of the Dinosaurs" by Mark Stevenson (aka MasPix).

[HappyPlace]

1. What an excellent graphic! Did you do that?

Most skillful, that is!

[Old Crow]

4. Aww. Thanks!

All I did was add on the Bernie and Hillary logos and add some labels to the dinos in the water. The real talent, of course, belongs to whoever did the original graphic. I've been trying to find out the artist's name, so I can give him or her credit, but so far, no luck.

[Bubzer]

22. Love it!

Well done!

[appalachiablue]

2. K & R. Good for you. Very creative & imaginative! An epic battle of forces-

Flame Thrower Guitarist from "Mad Max"!

[Old Crow]

6. OMG--I've never seen those before!

Now those are some Bernie Sanders graphics. Love 'em--especially the top one!

[appalachiablue]

8. The Bernie as Revolutionary Patriot is from Independence Day, July 4th, 2015

This one, 'Mad Max' flamethrower and others are pinned Here in BSG, *First Link, 'Avatars, logos, banners'- scroll towards the end.

He's a fighter, the best kind. Do Not Underestimate Bernie Sanders!

~ SANDERSTORM IS HERE!

[Old Crow]

9. LOL!

Well, you are just a treasure chest of awesome GIFs and graphics. You've made me laugh more than once tonight. Thanks!

[LiberalElite]

3. When I read Harkin endorsed Hillary this was my reaction -

Been there, done that, that was then, this is NOW.

[840high]

11. ...^ that

[azmom]

32. Be prepared for many others. We

Don't have to discredit anyone, but don't let them demoralize you either.
Like you said, been there done that.

[LiberalElite]

33. It just made me think -

Like one of the Repugs said - "Yesterday"

[Hydra]

5. It's true

Very few people are left who benefit from the old system. They are the dinosaurs, and some of them live here on DU.

Their time is running out- status quo is killing our ecosystem, which in turn will kill us.

The clock is ticking.

[Jack Rabbit]

7. K/R

!!

[SoapBox]

10. I love that!

[fbc]

12. My opinion of your "art"

It Rocks!

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(I wish i could claim authorship of the above)

[Old Crow]

13. Thanks! (N/T)

[HappyPlace]

17. IS that who I think it is???

[nikto]

14. Good job----May I post your picture to my Facebook page?

[Old Crow]

15. I'd be honored.

If you happen to learn the name of the artist whose illustration I tweaked, please let me know in this thread. I'd like to credit him or her somehow. Thanks!

[4lbs]

19. Here is the link to the artist's page

The artist's name is Mark Stevenson (aka MasPix)

http://maspix.deviantart.com/art/The-End-Of-The-Dinosaurs-208924494

http://maspix.deviantart.com/

[Old Crow]

20. Thank you so much for the information!

Much appreciated; updating original post with info now.

[LynneSin]

16. Just so you know there might be one more way

and he is coming to a campaign stop soon. So folks enjoy the bickering because the race is going to blow wide open soon!

#draftbiden

[smokey nj]

21. This group is for supporters of Bernie Sanders.

[tavalon]

23. Yeah, whatever.

I'm a Bernie supporter and I don't have any problem with that post. Please don't become like the Hillary supporters, banning everyone who isn't a Hillbot.

[smokey nj]

25. She wasn't banned, she was warned. If you have a problem

with the way this group runs, feel free not to post in it.

[tavalon]

39. Geez, both groups are hypersensitive.

There is no reason to get your dander up. Having Biden and/or Gore in the mix would be good for the dialogue. You know, that thing that isn't happening at all on the Repig side?

[smokey nj]

42. Like I said, if you don't like it don't participate. Nobody's twisting your arm.

[tavalon]

45. Okay, but I'm for Bernie, so this is where I'm planning on hanging out.

Thanks for the warm welcome.

[smokey nj]

46. My welcome was appropriate for the entrance you made.

[Zorra]

28. Biden = Clinton - Excess Baggage.

He seems like a nice man.

[indivisibleman]

18. Bernie has my vote! n/t

[Spitfire of ATJ]

24. Well done!!!

[TBF]

26. The problem is that we are more "Golden Dawn" than "KKE" here

to pose an analogy using the Greek political parties (Golden Dawn=fascist, KKE=left communist). The entire middle of the country is filled with conservative people - at least culturally conservative and pro-militaru. Fascism would be much easier to institute via revolution than socialism.

I think electing someone like Bernie is the only way we presently can get back to the type of economy people here in the US enjoyed in the 40's-70s (pre-Reagan), pull back the corporations, tax appropriately etc. And it may even be too late for someone like him in these post-9-11 times. It's worth a try though and that is why I am supporting him.

[Zorra]

27. Brilliant.

Wow

[libdem4life]

29. Great post and thread. This time around, the "pitchforks" have a

place to be thrown civily, by voting for Bernie. His use of the word "oligarchy" is spot on...perhaps the last stand. Pure capitalism leads to oligarchy...the best of the best (for whatever societal reason) rise to the top and have the means to rule by proxy/politician.

Eight more years of corporately funded proxies constrict the scope of opposition to where more literal pitchforks are needed to reverse the trend. It can happen...at the voting booth this cycle, but it ultimately will happen.

[CrispyQ]

30. Love that you gave DWS her own dino!

The H arrow on T-rex is much better than a pantsuit. Good job!

[rbnyc]

31. let them sleep...

They can benefit later from our hard work.

We aren't going to change them, but they are not going to grow. People are attracted to things that are escalating. We can really just do our thing and ignore them. They wil be disappointed, maybe a bit sour, and eventually much better off.

[Ichingcarpenter]

34. Great work... I find amazing

Is the total lack of cool positive memes, photos plays, toons, witticisms
in regard to the one who shall not be named on the internet..they are mostly negative and crude. vs Bernie's numerous creative renditions by his supporters

Bernie's are 90% positive for the most part. and numerous if you really do a search

Now I think that's something important, on how much presence he has on the internet and that Bernie's message is dominating the internet vs all other candidates........

...........................

carry on everyone..........

[Old Crow]

35. Aww, thanks, Iching.

I think there's something to your observation. Bernie has struck a chord and it's resonating and there's a lot of creative energy out there.

I'm excited. And yet I say that while still thinking of what an uphill, against-the-odds struggle lies ahead. The comparison of the status-quo players to dinosaurs is apt not only in the sense that their time may be coming to an end, but also in the sense that they are HUGE, powerful players, with enormous strengths. If the mainstream media lock arms and are determined to sink the Bernie Sanders campaign through either lack of coverage or biased coverage, it will take a lot to overcome that. I'm not even sure it's possible, frankly.

But I know I want to try.

[RoccoR5955]

36. I love it! n/t

[Teamster Jeff]

37. Cool kick rec

[swilton]

38. Love it!

This is why I critiqued Martin O'Malley's optimistic tone (as being the only candidate who is optimistic) - O'Malley's optimism is misplaced; if anyone is optimistic about the state of our country (political process, inequality, etc.) or the planet (climate crises), et. al. they just aren't paying attention.

[sabrina 1]

40. The majority of DUers do get it. A large majority.

Great graphic, left out one more Dinosaur, the Corporate Media! Who watches it anymore for news? Not too many people.

The New Media is where people are going now for news.

[Old Crow]

43. Glad you liked it, Sabrina.

I always enjoy reading your posts.

[mmonk]

44. Awesome.