The Building of a Movement: 2004, 2006, 2008

The world doesn’t seem much different than when this video came out in 2004. That’s when Dean still had promise, Kerry was looking tired and in need of another round of Botox, and some couch-potato Democrats were just starting to get tired of the Iraq war. There were signs though that something was happening and the youth movement (those 18 to 30) in this country was building.

The video director, Ian Inaba, has a great explanation of the impact this video had when it was released. While the video didn’t unleash the flood of youth votes critics would have required before making this a news story, a 9% increase is a nice amount.

Now in 2008 we have another movement, or more correctly, a continuation of the original Dean movement, except this time there’s no scream to stop it in it’s tracks. And this is what is frustrating Republicans. After nearly a decade of failed policy advocated by their party, (I’d like to actually include the Clinton post-1993 term in that as well), people are tired, but they also realize that they have a voice, that one vote does matter when added to enough other votes.

What Do Sean Hannity, Rush Limbaugh and Hillary Clinton Have in Common?

That’s what I’m wondering.

While other news organizations seem to have moved on from the issue of Obama’s pastor and his comments, Sean Hannity and Rush Limbaugh seems obsessed with bringing Obama down. My question, in watching this is what’s their point? Why not tackle both democrats with equal tenacity. And who really benefits? No true democrat listens to their commentary. Independents see them for the hate-mongers they are.

The only one benefiting from the constant cycle of Reverend Wright and Obama bashing is Hillary Clinton. And she’s smartly remained mum on the topic, enjoying the slight boost it’s given her. She’s also probably the only democrat on this earth said FOX NEWS was more fair than MSNBC. This has been the greatest gift to her campaign short of Rush and Sean forming their on PAC for her cause.  She’s not had to run near as much advertising in the coming primary states due to the great negative campaign being pushed by Fox, and other right-wing media outlets.

And what’s the motive? It’s not Rush-Sean-Fox’s love of Hillary. It’s the fact that they want to tear apart the Democratic Party. They want the huge numbers that have been energized by the candidates during this primary season to stay home.

It comes down to a simple event that needs to take place.

Hillary needs to drop out.

She can’t win, but she can systematically tear apart the party by remaining in the race and dragging this out. She’s also continuing to funnel donations that would be going to other Democratic campaigns, into both Obama and Clinton campaign coffers.

P.S. With regards to the cartoon, I want to remind any right-wingers out there that might take offense, it’s you who’ve insinuated that his supporters think he’s some sort of messiah, that they think Obama can walk on water. So I say, if you can take him that far, then you should be able to take the analogy to the end.

Make No Mistake….Geraldine Ferraro is Just Doing Hillary’s Work

Hillary Strong Arms Obama to Take Back Veep Seat

Back From the Dead…

Well, this is sort of a “return from the dead” post, or perhaps “dead blogger drawing again”.

Today’s cartoon is pretty lame…I’ll be the first to admit and of course I started off the rating with a 1 star. But I take comfort that the last time I started this, my first cartoon was pretty sad as well.

Hopefully you’ll like the new look for the web site at least. It’s been a busy weekend but I decided to get rid of the old generic WordPress VeryPlainText template by Scott Wallick and dress this up a bit. I’d love to hear your comments.

Also subscribe to my RSS feed and keep updated on future regular posts.

And for more to come soon. It’s shaping up to be an historical election year, and I’m getting a feeling I better get used to drawing funny pictures of McCain.

It’s GREAT to be back and drawing up some pixels in the pursuit of eliminating right-wing shenanigans.

(And by the way, Hillary, if you happen to read this…please drop out. I don’t want to have to be conflicted between drawing Republicans and quasi-Republicans.)

American Politics At Home And Why Nothing Ever Gets Done

This drawing is a bit late for the Friday Drawing for a Reader (see the Blogger Bomb #2 for an explanation), but it’s here all the same.

I’ve overheard the above conversation many times, probably because we don’t typically get married based on political preferences, or one’s political disposition changes over time. Either way, reader Bill’s point about Oregon’s one Democrat and one Republican Senator canceling each other out is a direct reflection of this couch talk on the home front.

Perhaps we should get Gordon Smith and Ron Wyden together in a little counseling chat. Of course, my preference would be to change the color of Gordon to blue, but you can’t always get what you want.

Each Friday a Drawing for My Readers

Ok…Friday’s are going to be open. Today’s cartoon is the first of it’s kind. I received a request from SmashedFrog for something on Bob Allen. After doing some research, (since I’m not from Florida) I learned a bit more about Mr. Bob Allen. And while everyone is innocent until proven guilty, I had some fun with Florida’s history of voting booths at his expense. Sorry Bob (ok not really).

What is Open Friday

Open Friday will feature drawings for my readers. If you have a topic, an event (national or even local), or something else you think would make a great cartoon, send me an email. Each week I’ll collect the requests and on Friday’s I’ll post a cartoon from the one I feel most inspired by.

Yeah, it’s a great, egalitarian system, I know, but I’m the one doing the drawing.

So email me at drawmesomething@pixelmarx.com.

Also a few guidelines. Simple is best. Coming up with the idea is the part I like. Art direction will find itself on the bottom of the pile. And no requests of private individuals, only public figures, news, or other topics that are a part of the public discourse.

Enough with the blah blah. This should be fun.

P.S. And remember to check back on Friday to look for your request. 

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