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William769 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Jan-15-11 04:12 PM
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This photo should be plastered everywhere.
Edited on Sat Jan-15-11 04:13 PM by William769
found it on the front page of CNN.com


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dixiegrrrrl Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Jan-15-11 04:13 PM
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1. Excellent.
K&R.
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RayStar Donating Member (195 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Jan-16-11 01:57 PM
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48. Love it
Wonder what the grizzly cross hairs ex-half governor thinks of this.
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eleny Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Jan-15-11 04:20 PM
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2. perfect
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BREMPRO Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Jan-16-11 01:22 PM
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46. contrast to this Tuscon billboard taken down after the shooting

Shot at 2011-01-16

So....Rush...you are not advocating violence?
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pnorman Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Jan-15-11 04:21 PM
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3. Got it, and THANKS!
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FailureToCommunicate Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Jan-15-11 11:22 PM
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26. Nice, BUT the peace symbol is missing a part: Lore has it that
the semaphore signals for N and D (for nuclear disarmament) combine to make the peace sign.

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Ruricolous1 Donating Member (10 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Jan-16-11 10:43 AM
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37. I think the artist is making a new statement
Here is a link to the flag signaling page.

http://www.anbg.gov.au/flags/semaphore.html

The upside down V = N as in NO

Flag UP and Flag Down to our right = V as in Violence

Also Flag UP and Flag Down to our left = K as in Killing


Could they be saying?
"NO Violence or Killing"

Just a thought

Peace to You and Yours
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alfredo Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Jan-16-11 01:11 PM
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43. That was the original meaning, then it became a general
symbol for peace. I remember sitting next to a woman on a plane as I was on the way to basic training. She was wearing a "peace sign." I remember thinking that she is for nuclear disarmament. I was sympathetic to her cause. I remember thinking that I will be away from women for a long time, and I felt some regret.
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On the Road Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Jan-16-11 03:29 PM
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50. That Version of the Peace Symbol
was used during the 60s, in fact it's the first I remember seeing. It's out of fashion, but I wouldn't call it incorrect.
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Obamanaut Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Jan-16-11 05:19 PM
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52. I don't recall the inverted 'Y' being used as a peace symbol, and here
is one version of the history of the symbol:

Peace Symbol Created (1958):

http://history1900s.about.com/od/1950s/qt/peacesymbol.htm

"In 1958, British artist Gerald Holtom drew a circle with three lines inside, intending the design to be a symbol for the Direct Action Committee Against Nuclear War (DAC). The design incorporates a circle with the lines within it representing the simplified positions of two semaphore letters (the system of using flags to send information great distances, such as from ship to ship). The letters "N" and "D" were used to represent "nuclear disarmament." <more at link>

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On the Road Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Jan-16-11 08:30 PM
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54. I Didn't See One on an Image Search,
but here's a discussion I found on another message board:

http://www.hipforums.com/newforums/showthread.php?t=23978

Five posters including the OP confirmed the existence of this variation.
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liberal N proud Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Jan-15-11 04:29 PM
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4. A bumper sticker could be made of that
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bigwillq Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Jan-15-11 04:32 PM
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5. K and R (nt)
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Faryn Balyncd Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Jan-15-11 04:33 PM
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6. Top Notch....K and R
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hootinholler Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Jan-15-11 04:35 PM
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7. Mercedes not Gunsights?
Sorry, pet peeve.

-Hoot
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Robb Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Jan-15-11 04:37 PM
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8. +1. nt
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blondeatlast Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Jan-15-11 04:58 PM
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13. +1, but at least this one was homemade. nt
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WinkyDink Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Jan-15-11 05:00 PM
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14. The Merce sign is more symmetrical. Plus, this peace sign is missing an arm. Signs:
Edited on Sat Jan-15-11 05:02 PM by WinkyDink


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alfredo Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Jan-16-11 01:13 PM
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44. It's missing an arm because it is a veteran of bush's wars.
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Synicus Maximus Donating Member (828 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Jan-15-11 05:03 PM
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16. That was my first thought? What does Mercedes have to do with anything?
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eppur_se_muova Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Jan-16-11 11:30 AM
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39. Oh Lord, won't you buy me a Mercedes-Benz ...
My friends all have Porsches, I must make amends.




How quickly we forget. :hippie:
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Jackpine Radical Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Jan-16-11 12:42 PM
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41. Lord, won't you buy me a color TV…
Dialing for Dollars is lookin' for me.
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rucky Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Jan-16-11 01:17 PM
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45. I'm willing to overlook this one.
their heart was in the right place.

Unless they really did mean Mercedes, which is quite possible.
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handmade34 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Jan-15-11 04:40 PM
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9. thanks
Edited on Sat Jan-15-11 04:46 PM by handmade34
in my nostalgic mood today, reminds me of this:



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dixiegrrrrl Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Jan-15-11 04:52 PM
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11. Ohhhh..I remember that! Seems like yesterday.
Maybe that is what we need more of....yesterday.
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Mister Griswold Donating Member (14 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Jan-15-11 05:31 PM
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17. Nostalgic?
It's on the back of my daughter's truck!
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niyad Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Jan-15-11 05:50 PM
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20. I used to wear that t-shirt whenever I knew the military recruiters were coming.
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Patchuli Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Jan-16-11 03:25 PM
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49. I wish it were not still so and actually even worse now....
My co-workers and I are facing the (now) yearly pink slip ceremony soon. Too bad it's not just nostalgic!

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Lisa0825 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Jan-15-11 04:42 PM
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10. I have a similar pic cropped and used as my FB profile pic for now.
I thought I'd leave it up for a week or so, and then go back to me.

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=7514258&l=1d4203bbeb&id=611136941
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niyad Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Jan-15-11 04:55 PM
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12. k and r
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upi402 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Jan-15-11 05:03 PM
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15. saw that - good art k/r n/t
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madamesilverspurs Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Jan-15-11 05:35 PM
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18. ...




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lib_wit_it Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Jan-16-11 07:52 AM
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31. Nice, but I'd reverse them, top/left vs bottom/right, to make the peace sign more prominent. Nice
red vs. blue choice.
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burrfoot Donating Member (801 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Jan-16-11 12:52 PM
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42. But...
since we generally process left to right in western society, there's a nice continuity to it.....as if we were moving a slider along a scale from war to peace....
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lonestarnot Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Jan-15-11 05:37 PM
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19. Excellent!
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JoePhilly Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Jan-15-11 05:52 PM
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21. Here is my (very quick) bumber sticker version ...


Maybe we could turn something like this into a car magnet and have the proceeds all go to the families of those killed or wounded, or maybe to the hospital ...
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JoePhilly Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Jan-15-11 05:59 PM
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22. And this is a quick version of the GOP's approach to debate ...
I'll admit this one could be viewed as an attack on the GOP, but I think it reflects how they "see" those they disagree with. Through gun sights.

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verges Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Jan-16-11 12:45 AM
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29. Why would using
surveyors marks be considered an attack?
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B Calm Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Jan-15-11 06:01 PM
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23. A Mercedes sign????
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Electric Monk Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Jan-15-11 07:40 PM
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24. I like the sentiment, but... Peace sign FAIL.
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RufusTFirefly Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Jan-16-11 11:51 AM
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40. Agreed. We can do better than that
As another poster pointed out, if a Freeper had designed that sign we would've been hooting with laughter and derision. From a graphical standpoint, it's a great big typo.
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RoccoR5955 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Jan-15-11 09:42 PM
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25. Is it a word from CNN's sponsors? n/t
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russspeakeasy Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Jan-15-11 11:53 PM
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27. Good, Good, Good..thanks
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Enthusiast Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Jan-16-11 12:19 AM
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28. Perfect.....nt
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Tripod Donating Member (534 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Jan-16-11 02:32 AM
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30. That is great. n/t
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defendandprotect Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Jan-16-11 09:06 AM
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32. Love it --
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cate94 Donating Member (573 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Jan-16-11 09:15 AM
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33. K & R
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Obamanaut Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Jan-16-11 09:18 AM
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34. What meaning does an inverted 'Y' convey? nt
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CrispyQ Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Jan-16-11 10:13 AM
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35. See post 26, above. --nt
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Obamanaut Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Jan-16-11 10:33 AM
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36. I am familiar with the superimposed signals for the N and the D. If
the same erroneous signage were to be made/carried by a 'teabagger', we would call them a 'moran', but we seem to think this sign is simply awesome.

Why is that?
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rasputin1952 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Jan-16-11 11:29 AM
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38. Maybe it's because we don't see everything in black and white...
we understand the sentiment behind it, I guess we can just think outside of the box sometimes.
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avaistheone1 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Jan-16-11 01:50 PM
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47. K&R
:kick:
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Lindsey Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Jan-16-11 03:52 PM
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51. Awesome! n/t
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Brickbat Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Jan-16-11 05:26 PM
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53. Because it's a total fail?
Um, NO. It's a little embarrassing.
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cbc5g Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Jan-16-11 09:08 PM
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55. I wonder if we would have won the revolutionary war if people went with the top instead of the
bottom
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