Think Draw - Picture - Obama endorses Whaling (see message 11)

Title: Obama endorses Whaling (see message 11)
created on 11 May 10

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1. chelydra wrote: For info, see: http://environment.independent minds.livejournal.com/36338.html
2. chelydra wrote: It's impossible to draw whales in candy.
3. marky wrote: hey hey,
4. chelydra wrote: I'm not an Obama-hater, but need to draw the line somewhere. Assume political cartoons are acceptable. Read the linked article in message 1.
5. marky wrote: SAW a great pic of obama in a gallery in brussels a few wks back,opening his shirt to reveal a superman suit underneath,and hey chelydra your no stranger to political cartoon.
6. marky wrote: knew who it was straight away, but thought he was doin a dirty harry rather than fishing, well done.
7. five wrote: Hmm, he even looks a little smug.
8. ferretkiss wrote: Will have to read when I get time, but US policy is anti-whaling and Obama's not changed that as far as I know . Good for outing him if he has wavered!! P.S. I supported Hillary!!! (Still do. :p ;) )
9. ferretkiss wrote: Just saw this on PBS (our public broadcasting network) while at the gym; couldn't watch. But checked and W-O-W the entire film is viewable online. Should be top-quality. Into the Deep: America, Whaling & the World http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/ame rica
10. debray wrote: whaaaaaat???? I'll definately check into this..Ps great Obama in candy
11. chelydra wrote: LINK TO ARTICLE â€” THE ONE ABOVE DOES NOT WORK http://www.independent.co.uk /environment/nature/whaling-the-grea t-betrayal-1925387.html The role of the US is dismantling whaling laws is discussed towards the end of the article.
12. five wrote: I hope this does not come to be.
13. debray wrote: I don't even know how to go about entering it...
14. chelydra wrote: click on forum, then community, then Mugdots Challenge LV Mild Cubism. To create a link to the picture you're entering, click on the picture and when it's displayed full-size, the URL in your browser can be copied. Paste it on the forum page.
15. coho wrote: I just tried the second link and it didn't work, if this is true, we need to get on it right away. I know the international whalng commission is talking about reopening whaling. japan, iceland, and norway are pushing for it. What's worse is they want to
16. coho wrote: reopen whaling in the antarctic, where the endangered wright whales are. Check out Jaques Cousteau's web site, they have a lot of info on this. It is Barbaric!
17. coho wrote: http://tpmcafe.talkingpointsmemo.com /talk/blogs/g/r/greenferret/2010/04/ dont-let-the-obama-administrat.php Here is a link to the petition to stop the Obama administration from removing the whaling ban.
18. PatGJ wrote: You get my vote on the message ... hope it isn't true
19. FEATHERHAWK wrote: what kind of a monster is he?????
20. chelydra wrote: The reasonable, level-headed, pragmatic kind of monster - the worst kind. Nice guy, smart, appealing, even a deep thinker... but...
21. danila wrote: difficult pic. in Caandy..great job. I hope WHALES AND DOLPHINS GET DEFINITELY TOTALLY PROTECTED..WISH MANKIND STOPS KILLING ANIMALS AND MANKIND...
22. debray wrote: I agree with comment #20...But he's just a puppet like all the presidents since Kennedy..Who's really running the show here???
23. debray wrote: PS...You're my kind of thinker...Why don't you join me on facebook?? Look under Deborah Meadows Ray... That goes for any of my thinkdraw friends as well..
24. Shanley wrote: couldn't even say what i like most about this: the violent flavour of it, the color explosion, the desfiguration of such a recognizable character...delightful, truly delightful piece of art!
25. chelydra wrote: Reply to message 22: what's. that old saying again - I'd tell you, but then I'd have to silence you...
26. chelydra wrote: debray - I tried to reach you via facebook, but got all snarled up in chattering and wrong passwords, and finally tried to just delete my facebook presence, but couldn't even do that right.
27. chelydra wrote: Censored? I was sure I put this in the cartoons showcase, assuming political cartoons are a universally accepted variety of cartoon... But now I don't see it there, nor do I see a little box to click to put it there.
28. five wrote: It's in the gallery, so it was not censored. Sometimes, TD removes pics from the showcase if TD concludes the pics don't fit the theme. If it was removed from the showcase, you can ask TD to reconsider this decision by filling out the TD feedback form.
29. skynyrd wrote: Nice bubble gum shooter.Hats off to You Chelydra for a good cause.
30. shosho wrote: amazing and expressive pic.!!
31. coho wrote: Today the California Coastal Commision sent a letter to the Obama Admin. that they are opposed to removing the ban on whaling. The CaCC actualy has a fair amount of clout. Pass this to all your friends and FB. The time is Now to give voice about this. Thi
32. coho wrote: This is an international descision so all nationalities can and should sign the No whaling petition. If the public outcry is loud enough they won't be able to approve it. For the sake of the planet please take action.
33. ferretkiss wrote: May 15 NYT article: http://www.nytimes.com/201 0/05/16/world/asia/16whaling.html?ad xnnl=1&ref=global-home&adxnn lx=1273960813-xAj84iAVXySYLIL2SwXjUQ
34. Angela wrote: Tragic topic and wonderful depiction of our leader!