Stephanie
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Mon Nov-22-04 01:47 PM
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| Clear Channel's Bush "Our Leader" Billboard is REAL |
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Edited on Mon Nov-22-04 01:55 PM by Stephanie
The pix were taken by DU's davhill- linkThe location is: I-4 North of downtown Orlando on the West side facing south near the intersection of Fairbanks.    Thanks davhill!
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Clear Channel's Bush "Our Leader" Billboard is REAL |
Stephanie |
Nov-22-04 01:47 PM |
#0 |

Well, that settles it |
UL_Approved |
Nov-22-04 01:48 PM |
#1 |
 
Damn that thing is just asking for a hitler mustache and a swastika |
Melodybe |
Nov-22-04 09:49 PM |
#81 |

Bush with a mustache |
priscilla penwright |
Nov-23-04 12:45 PM |
#97 |

hmmm, i think it would look better if someone added |
7th_Sephiroth |
Nov-22-04 01:48 PM |
#2 |

Big Brother Loves You |
leftofthedial |
Nov-22-04 01:48 PM |
#3 |

Oh, what I'd give for a few cans of spray paint |
Warpy |
Nov-22-04 01:48 PM |
#4 |

Odd |
demnan |
Nov-22-04 01:49 PM |
#5 |
 
Not mine! Mine speaks more coherently! |
BiggJawn |
Nov-22-04 01:53 PM |
#19 |
 
Well done, odd. |
Dangerman |
Nov-24-04 02:20 AM |
#125 |

Click the heels of your jackboots |
gumby |
Nov-22-04 01:49 PM |
#6 |
 
I told you so |
donhakman |
Nov-22-04 01:50 PM |
#13 |
 
Don't you mean "Sieg Heil!" ? |
Endangered Specie |
Nov-23-04 08:21 PM |
#116 |
 
*delete* |
Endangered Specie |
Nov-23-04 08:21 PM |
#117 |

It looks like it needs a few touch-ups. |
Cobalt Violet |
Nov-22-04 01:49 PM |
#7 |

Someone PLEASE egg that bastard!! Or paint "International |
jasmeel |
Nov-22-04 01:49 PM |
#8 |
 
A la Saddam. |
Jasper 91 |
Nov-22-04 03:36 PM |
#59 |
  
I was thinkin' more along the lines of Kim Il Sung's North Korea |
jmowreader |
Nov-22-04 09:39 PM |
#78 |
 
Yes. International Terrorist. Someone would pay you to do that! n/t |
Starlight |
Nov-22-04 07:13 PM |
#71 |

don't forget that vandalism |
telamachus |
Nov-22-04 01:49 PM |
#9 |

Get as many friends as you can.... |
RBHam |
Nov-22-04 01:49 PM |
#10 |
 
Oooooohhhhhhhh...I *like* it :) |
mcscajun |
Nov-22-04 02:06 PM |
#37 |

I still need confirmation |
Walt Starr |
Nov-22-04 01:49 PM |
#11 |
 
Okay, we need a witness |
Stephanie |
Nov-22-04 01:52 PM |
#18 |
  
GOPNotForMe attests to it |
Stephanie |
Nov-22-04 01:57 PM |
#28 |
 
I've seen the billboard. It is real. (n/t) |
orangepeel68 |
Nov-23-04 12:47 PM |
#98 |
 
Another Floridian eye-witness. |
Stephanie |
Nov-23-04 01:07 PM |
#102 |
 
We already have a witness |
Worst Username Ever |
Nov-22-04 01:58 PM |
#30 |
 
Look at the embedded text |
UL_Approved |
Nov-22-04 02:00 PM |
#31 |

I think all the photos were taken by davhill |
Stephanie |
Nov-22-04 02:06 PM |
#38 |

Kick |
UL_Approved |
Nov-22-04 02:11 PM |
#39 |

Come on, Florida feeway bloggers!!! This is an awesome opportunity. |
DenverDem |
Nov-22-04 01:49 PM |
#12 |

That is perfect placement..... |
webster_green |
Nov-22-04 01:50 PM |
#14 |
 
Endless gridlock, paint guns. LOVE IT. Now, where can I find a paint gun? |
glitch |
Nov-22-04 01:54 PM |
#23 |

One more photo for evidence |
Vote4Kerry |
Nov-22-04 01:51 PM |
#15 |
 
huh? |
LifeDuringWartime |
Nov-22-04 01:53 PM |
#21 |
  
What doesn't make sense? Clear Channel is a big Bush contributor. |
Atlant |
Nov-22-04 02:01 PM |
#33 |
 
Okay, I buy it now |
Walt Starr |
Nov-22-04 01:53 PM |
#22 |
  
I couldn't believe it at first.... |
Q |
Nov-22-04 06:47 PM |
#64 |
 
Thanks - adding to first post |
Stephanie |
Nov-22-04 01:55 PM |
#24 |

"Unser Fuhrer!" |
BiggJawn |
Nov-22-04 01:52 PM |
#16 |

ADDITIONAL SUGGESTIONS FOR CLEAR CHANNEL BILLBOARDS... |
KrazyKat |
Nov-22-04 01:52 PM |
#17 |
 
Soon, we'll see the collected thoughts of President Bush |
Old and In the Way |
Nov-22-04 01:58 PM |
#29 |
  
Will the cover be like "Shit Brown"??? (NT) |
Atlant |
Nov-22-04 02:03 PM |
#35 |
 
In case you're interested |
Lone Pawn |
Nov-22-04 07:07 PM |
#68 |
 
The slogans actually say: |
Lydia Leftcoast |
Nov-22-04 11:59 PM |
#90 |

The best way to possibly handle this is.... |
Liberal Veteran |
Nov-22-04 01:53 PM |
#20 |
 
makes me wish I lived in florida this week |
Ducks In A Row |
Nov-22-04 02:03 PM |
#34 |
 
Let me guess |
ilovenicepeople |
Nov-22-04 06:36 PM |
#63 |

Don't let Clear Channel get away with lies |
Vote4Kerry |
Nov-22-04 01:55 PM |
#25 |

Oh lord, that needs a Hitler mustache...... nt |
Patiod |
Nov-22-04 01:55 PM |
#26 |

Back in the '90s |
6000eliot |
Nov-22-04 01:57 PM |
#27 |

Ok, so the Clear Channel people are fucking liars |
Ducks In A Row |
Nov-22-04 02:01 PM |
#32 |

More like MisLeader n/t |
gizmonic |
Nov-22-04 02:06 PM |
#36 |

Nominated for the front page |
Walt Starr |
Nov-22-04 02:15 PM |
#40 |

Saw one in Fresno, home of the freepers |
deek |
Nov-22-04 02:15 PM |
#41 |
 
Times Square |
HockeyMom |
Nov-22-04 02:24 PM |
#43 |
  
:-) God I love New Yorkers n/t |
ballcap1776 |
Nov-22-04 03:12 PM |
#48 |
 
where in fresno? |
Newsjock |
Nov-22-04 10:58 PM |
#88 |

Land of Big Brother |
quiet.american |
Nov-22-04 02:21 PM |
#42 |
 
My thoughts as well! |
Phentex |
Nov-23-04 12:54 PM |
#100 |

Still can't write story; need independent photographs |
rawstory |
Nov-22-04 02:56 PM |
#44 |
 
Here is the exact location for billboards |
Vote4Kerry |
Nov-22-04 02:59 PM |
#45 |
  
I gave the info to Clear Channel, and will call them again at 4 |
rawstory |
Nov-22-04 03:12 PM |
#49 |
 
I think there is one off I-95 in Jacksonville |
Vote4Kerry |
Nov-22-04 03:19 PM |
#51 |
 
davhill says there are two billboards in Orlando --> |
Stephanie |
Nov-22-04 03:20 PM |
#52 |
 
Okay, so we need to get a corroborating witness for you |
Stephanie |
Nov-22-04 03:10 PM |
#47 |
 
Not photographs, but... |
mcscajun |
Nov-22-04 03:29 PM |
#55 |

Thanks for verification from Orlando Sentinel |
Vote4Kerry |
Nov-22-04 03:33 PM |
#57 |

I was skeptical... |
NervousRex |
Nov-22-04 03:06 PM |
#46 |
 
I just spit my diet coke all over my keyboard... |
ballcap1776 |
Nov-22-04 03:13 PM |
#50 |

Clear Channel's CEO Lowry Mays - complete political donation history |
President Jesus |
Nov-22-04 03:22 PM |
#53 |
 
It's not just Mays -- it's Tom Hicks |
starroute |
Nov-23-04 12:49 PM |
#99 |

I could probably do this tomorrow |
Lorien |
Nov-22-04 03:25 PM |
#54 |
 
That would be excellent, and if you could pm to rawstory too |
Stephanie |
Nov-22-04 03:29 PM |
#56 |

OUR W H A T ? |
Beam Me Up |
Nov-22-04 03:35 PM |
#58 |

Practically begging me to dust off my Tippmann |
flvegan |
Nov-22-04 03:41 PM |
#60 |

DUer gets confirmation from Orlando Sentinel |
Oreo |
Nov-22-04 04:22 PM |
#61 |
 
I'm getting a 404 on that link n/t |
AlienGirl |
Nov-22-04 06:59 PM |
#66 |
 
Link to my post |
Momof3inTexas |
Nov-22-04 07:15 PM |
#72 |

Good thing we toppled Saddam's statue... |
ElementaryPenguin |
Nov-22-04 06:27 PM |
#62 |
 
yeah...eerie ain't it. Yikes. |
azoth |
Nov-22-04 07:10 PM |
#70 |

This billboard is so wrong, it should say "Our Dear Leader" |
erniesam |
Nov-22-04 06:54 PM |
#65 |
 
lol! yes it should |
Vote4Kerry |
Nov-22-04 09:05 PM |
#75 |

Bu$h would look more appropriately "dictatorial" with a little mustache |
Zorra |
Nov-22-04 07:02 PM |
#67 |

... omg |
sans qualia |
Nov-22-04 07:08 PM |
#69 |

X out "Our" and write "Speak for your Fuckin' self" |
DuaneBidoux |
Nov-22-04 07:24 PM |
#73 |
 
How about "Dear" Leader? |
yellowcanine |
Nov-23-04 12:29 PM |
#96 |

Billboards make good firewood. Also |
Carl Brennan |
Nov-22-04 07:26 PM |
#74 |

Good Gawd doesn't anybody have any BALLS in this country anymore |
Generator |
Nov-22-04 09:23 PM |
#76 |
 
For all we know, Jeb is having that billboard protected |
Vote4Kerry |
Nov-22-04 09:27 PM |
#77 |

Generator - I'm thinking paint guns |
superconnected |
Nov-22-04 09:41 PM |
#79 |

Can anyone say Cult of Personality? |
T Bone |
Nov-22-04 09:50 PM |
#82 |

Na-na-na-na-na-na-na-na-na-na-na-na-na-na |
dolo amber |
Nov-22-04 09:43 PM |
#80 |
 
Gaze in awe at my collection of Leader Beans! (n/m) |
2sheds |
Nov-22-04 10:50 PM |
#87 |

Finally for y'all, a NEWS STORY on this! |
rawstory |
Nov-22-04 09:53 PM |
#83 |
 
Thank you for the story!! |
Vote4Kerry |
Nov-22-04 10:02 PM |
#85 |
 
I was just googling Charles W. Clayton, Jr. He's apparently |
highplainsdem |
Nov-22-04 11:47 PM |
#89 |
  
Somebody on one of the threads reported there's one in Fresno |
Stephanie |
Nov-23-04 08:43 AM |
#92 |
 
The eyes of Dr. T. J. Eckleberg |
LizW |
Nov-23-04 12:12 AM |
#91 |
 
Charles W. Clayton, Jr. |
Mixter |
Nov-23-04 02:20 PM |
#103 |

That is just screaming for some irreverent and disrespectful graffiti! n/t |
AzDar |
Nov-22-04 09:59 PM |
#84 |

Just because I have waaaaayyyyy too much time on my hands.... |
CatBoreal |
Nov-22-04 10:40 PM |
#86 |

This billboard has got to be fake. |
Skinner |
Nov-23-04 08:44 AM |
#93 |
 
Thanks Skinner! Now is there anyone in Orlando who can get more shots? |
Stephanie |
Nov-23-04 12:05 PM |
#94 |
 
Just sent this to Skinner: You can verify the billboard with AP |
rawstory |
Nov-23-04 12:24 PM |
#95 |

can some patriot deface those creepy things already? |
bullimiami |
Nov-23-04 12:59 PM |
#101 |

"I don't get it" |
shrike |
Nov-23-04 02:34 PM |
#104 |
 
Bet she would be infuriated if that had been Pres. Clinton up on that |
Blue State Native |
Nov-23-04 08:49 PM |
#118 |

Other sites picking up this story! |
Vote4Kerry |
Nov-23-04 02:42 PM |
#105 |
 
Michael Moore picked it up! |
Stephanie |
Nov-23-04 06:55 PM |
#112 |

Maybe they are reminding us it is Bush and not Cheney |
Vote4Kerry |
Nov-23-04 04:21 PM |
#106 |

Viewed throught the glasses from "They Live" |
Flying Coyote |
Nov-23-04 04:35 PM |
#107 |
 
Now that was freakin' hillarious, and I don't even speak German....... |
HuskerDem |
Nov-24-04 01:43 AM |
#122 |
  
Why couldn't we pay for that billboard? That is freaking hilarious. |
Stephanie |
Nov-24-04 02:09 AM |
#123 |
 
You BET! Count me in for $50 |
HuskerDem |
Nov-24-04 02:35 AM |
#126 |
 
This is a great idea and should be posted on I-4 somewhere between |
whistle |
Nov-24-04 08:41 AM |
#128 |
 
is there a website we can use to insert text? |
Kire |
Nov-24-04 08:43 AM |
#129 |

It makes me think of Stalin. |
maveric |
Nov-23-04 04:37 PM |
#108 |
 
so have they started on the giant statue yet? |
Desertrose |
Nov-23-04 04:42 PM |
#109 |

Now that is highwat trash. |
against all enemies |
Nov-23-04 04:44 PM |
#110 |

Who wants to trade leader-beans?! |
killbotfactory |
Nov-23-04 04:45 PM |
#111 |

Wont burn your eyes out. |
classics |
Nov-23-04 07:58 PM |
#113 |
 
Best one yet! |
Stephanie |
Nov-23-04 08:04 PM |
#114 |
 
While it beats looking at the chimp... |
AntiCoup2K4 |
Nov-24-04 01:27 AM |
#120 |

Should read in German... |
Endangered Specie |
Nov-23-04 08:18 PM |
#115 |
 
G.N.A. "Godwin Not Applicable" |
whiteroseunderground |
Nov-24-04 12:17 AM |
#119 |

1984, Isn't it? |
LibInTexas |
Nov-24-04 01:32 AM |
#121 |

CLEAR CHANNEL EXECUTIVES: COMPLAIN HERE! |
Liberty Belle |
Nov-24-04 02:18 AM |
#124 |

That's SAD billboard. It's so SAD that he's our leader. |
Cronus Protagonist |
Nov-24-04 03:21 AM |
#127 |

You have to put on your Republi-vision glasses and decoder ring |
EV1Ltimm |
Nov-24-04 09:08 AM |
#130 |

Is there one of these in Fresno? Where? n/t |
Ladyhawk |
Nov-26-04 09:57 PM |
#131 |

Disgusting! |
Imagevision |
Nov-27-04 12:57 AM |
#132 |