Freeway Blogger strikes again
Published June 19, 2004
Yes, the blogger who really is different has a put up a new sign reflecting his views about the 'conquest' of Iraq by the United States. The Scarlet Pimpernel places personal billboards with short, pithy statements alongside highways and over overpasses.
Thousands of drivers see them as they pass.
Here's a billboard I made yesterday to protest the use of torture as U.S.policy. The text, shown with the hooded figure from Abu-Gharaib, reads, "Ifthis was our policy. . . We're losing a hell of a lot more than just a war."
Visit the Scarlet Pimpernel at his site. And, tell him to be careful erecting those signs. He is taking much greater risks than folks do posing those feckless felines for cat blogging.
Note: This entry also appeared at Mac-a-ro-nies.
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- Published: June 19, 2004
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Because of the acts of a few Arabs, who were predominately from Saudi Arabia, you (Tom) think it's justifiable to torture a few innocent Arabs from Iraq? The men in Abu Gharaib were not connected to the men who piloted the planes into the World Trade Center and I don't believe Saddam Hussein had any connection either. Saddam Hussein isn't Osama bin Laden or Al-Qaida.
But by your logic an Arab can justify the torturing of a few innocent Americans for the torturing of a few innocent Iraqis. You share the logic of the men who beheaded the American man. You share the logic of the men who hijacked and piloted the airplanes into the World Trade Center. Guilt not by actual acts, but by race or religion or nationality.
In doing so, you have vindicated the rationale behind the World Trade Center.
As for the Scarlet Pimpernel, very literary and very much guerilla art at its political best.
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Oh grow up! Those Pansy ass Arabs don't know the meaning of the word torture. After the 3000 plus dead in New York, my heart bleeds for them. In my opinion, we're just getting started.