Aug 11th, 2017: Power to the People

xoxoxoBruce · 08-10-2017, 10:14 PM

It used to be if you wanted to expand your empire you could just send some ~~redcoats~~ troops with up to date weapons, some
trinkets, and a couple clergy. Things are a lot tougher these days, with the internet and a world full of whining do-gooders.
Oh, don't beat those slaves, don't take their gold/diamonds/oil, don't molest those children, it's enough to make you sick.

Today you need to supply power to maintain power. Addict them to TV, internet, and TV Dinners then they'll follow you anywhere.
Ah, but in the far corners of Tibet that takes some doing, as it takes a lot of material.

And you have to get it where you need it, despite the do-gooders. Oh, don't beat those mules, don't make them carry that heavy
steel, don't make them work every day, it's enough to make you sick.

But it's all worth it when the job is done, the natives subdued, and resources for the taking.

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fargon · 08-11-2017, 11:06 AM

Kool.

Flint · 08-11-2017, 12:47 PM

Bruce. You're doing something really special here. This is beyond images with commentary--this is visual poetry with a heavy dose of sarcastic social consciousness. This is art.

I have many friends who are producing social commentary art via recycling images, with techniques like collages and stencils. What you're doing here is another version of that type of art, in my opinion.

In a world inundated with photography of every possible subject, where you might expect peoples' sense to become dulled to all the imagery, artists like yourself are taking that rich, fertile soil and growing something new and meaningful from it.

Give yourself a pat on the back--this is important work. You're doing something tangible here.

Gravdigr · 08-11-2017, 02:10 PM

That rainbow pic is teh awesome.

Diaphone Jim · 08-11-2017, 05:57 PM

Mules, schmules, they need some D-9s and other land smashing, erosion loving ROAD construction.
Those guys can't do anything right.
Thanks to Bruce and The Atlantic.

08-10-2017, 10:14 PM	#1
xoxoxoBruce The future is unwritten Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 71,105	Aug 11th, 2017: Power to the People It used to be if you wanted to expand your empire you could just send some ~~redcoats~~ troops with up to date weapons, some trinkets, and a couple clergy. Things are a lot tougher these days, with the internet and a world full of whining do-gooders. Oh, don't beat those slaves, don't take their gold/diamonds/oil, don't molest those children, it's enough to make you sick. Today you need to supply power to maintain power. Addict them to TV, internet, and TV Dinners then they'll follow you anywhere. Ah, but in the far corners of Tibet that takes some doing, as it takes a lot of material. And you have to get it where you need it, despite the do-gooders. Oh, don't beat those mules, don't make them carry that heavy steel, don't make them work every day, it's enough to make you sick. But it's all worth it when the job is done, the natives subdued, and resources for the taking. link __________________ The descent of man ~ Nixon, Friedman, Reagan, Trump.

08-11-2017, 11:06 AM	#2
fargon Person who doesn't update the user title Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: La Crosse, WI Posts: 8,924	Kool. __________________ Annoy the ones that ignore you!!! I live a blessed life I Love my Country, I Fear the Government!!! Heavily medicated for the good of mankind.

08-11-2017, 12:47 PM	#3
Flint Snowflake Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Dystopia Posts: 13,136	Bruce. You're doing something really special here. This is beyond images with commentary--this is visual poetry with a heavy dose of sarcastic social consciousness. This is art. I have many friends who are producing social commentary art via recycling images, with techniques like collages and stencils. What you're doing here is another version of that type of art, in my opinion. In a world inundated with photography of every possible subject, where you might expect peoples' sense to become dulled to all the imagery, artists like yourself are taking that rich, fertile soil and growing something new and meaningful from it. Give yourself a pat on the back--this is important work. You're doing something tangible here. __________________ **************** There's a level of facility that everyone needs to accomplish, and from there it's a matter of deciding for yourself how important ultra-facility is to your expression. ... I found, like Joseph Campbell said, if you just follow whatever gives you a little joy or excitement or awe, then you're on the right track. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Terry Bozzio**

08-11-2017, 02:10 PM	#4
Gravdigr The Un-Tuckian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: South Central...KY that is Posts: 39,517	That rainbow pic is teh awesome. __________________ These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA, EPA, FBI, DEA, CDC, or FDIC. These statements are not intended to diagnose, cause, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. If you feel you have been harmed/offended by, or, disagree with any of the above statements or images, please feel free to fuck right off.

08-11-2017, 05:57 PM	#5
Diaphone Jim Junior Master Dwellar Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Northern California Posts: 2,122	Mules, schmules, they need some D-9s and other land smashing, erosion loving ROAD construction. Those guys can't do anything right. Thanks to Bruce and The Atlantic.

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