Comments for Bruised Orange http://bruisedorange.com/blog The bruises and scars are just little reminders of a life lived. Sat, 19 Jul 2008 19:33:57 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3.3 Comment on Jill Greenberg: Unclear on the Concept by Mack http://bruisedorange.com/blog/2006/07/06/jill-greenberg-unclear-on-the-concept/#comment-13728 Mack Mon, 21 Jan 2008 18:42:15 +0000 http://bruisedorange.com/blog/2006/07/06/jill-greenberg-unclear-on-the-concept/#comment-13728 I see this "art" as a stark representation of man's inhumanity to art. I think you missed the point of the posting. Let's not pretend that the artist does not dwell in the commercial realm - it's clear that she does, as these pieces have been sold and will continue to be sold. That being the case, I see this as little more than crass commercial expoitation of the toddlers for the entertainment of the artist's audience. I don't think people would have tolerated it nearly as well if the subjects had been fluffy kittens or great apes. I see this “art” as a stark representation of man’s inhumanity to art.

I think you missed the point of the posting. Let’s not pretend that the artist does not dwell in the commercial realm - it’s clear that she does, as these pieces have been sold and will continue to be sold. That being the case, I see this as little more than crass commercial expoitation of the toddlers for the entertainment of the artist’s audience. I don’t think people would have tolerated it nearly as well if the subjects had been fluffy kittens or great apes.

]]> Comment on Jill Greenberg: Unclear on the Concept by Lindsey http://bruisedorange.com/blog/2006/07/06/jill-greenberg-unclear-on-the-concept/#comment-13385 Lindsey Wed, 09 Jan 2008 19:20:50 +0000 http://bruisedorange.com/blog/2006/07/06/jill-greenberg-unclear-on-the-concept/#comment-13385 She's not a retard. You guys are stupid and can't spell worth shit. It is art what Jill Greenberg does. You guys wouldn't know art if it hit you in the face. It's photography and it makes a point. "It’s as if they believe the apocalyptic End Time is near, therefore protecting the earth and future of our children is futile. As a parent I have to reckon with the knowledge that our children will suffer for the mistakes our government is making. " Read the quote, look at the pictures, learn to spell. She’s not a retard. You guys are stupid and can’t spell worth shit. It is art what Jill Greenberg does. You guys wouldn’t know art if it hit you in the face. It’s photography and it makes a point. “It’s as if they believe the apocalyptic End Time is near, therefore protecting the earth and future of our children is futile. As a parent I have to reckon with the knowledge that our children will suffer for the mistakes our government is making. ” Read the quote, look at the pictures, learn to spell.

]]> Comment on Back from NYC by pints in a gallon | Data dot info http://bruisedorange.com/blog/2007/11/29/back-from-nyc/#comment-13065 pints in a gallon | Data dot info Thu, 27 Dec 2007 16:31:50 +0000 http://bruisedorange.com/blog/2007/11/29/back-from-nyc/#comment-13065 [...] Back from NYC [...] […] Back from NYC […]

]]> Comment on Is America a Little Bit Fascist? by Maximus http://bruisedorange.com/blog/2006/07/06/is-america-a-little-bit-fascist/#comment-12946 Maximus Thu, 20 Dec 2007 10:03:19 +0000 http://bruisedorange.com/blog/2006/07/06/is-america-a-little-bit-fascist/#comment-12946 I would like to see a continuation of the topic I would like to see a continuation of the topic

]]> Comment on America’s Most Smartest Model by skye http://bruisedorange.com/blog/2007/12/18/americas-most-smartest-model/#comment-12930 skye Wed, 19 Dec 2007 17:38:13 +0000 http://bruisedorange.com/blog/2007/12/18/americas-most-smartest-model/#comment-12930 Andre would certainly have been problematical for a VO5 campaign. I think the company might have just opted not to do an ad with him. I'm sure there must have been a morals clause that would have barred him also. Andre would certainly have been problematical for a VO5 campaign. I think the company might have just opted not to do an ad with him. I’m sure there must have been a morals clause that would have barred him also.

]]> Comment on Michael Rodriguez (Texas 7) Not Fighting His Execution by Bruised Orange » “Texas Seven” Killer Goes on Trial for the Murder of PO Aubrey Hawkins http://bruisedorange.com/blog/2007/11/18/michael-rodriguez-texas-7-not-fighting-his-execution/#comment-12922 Bruised Orange » “Texas Seven” Killer Goes on Trial for the Murder of PO Aubrey Hawkins Wed, 19 Dec 2007 07:24:17 +0000 http://bruisedorange.com/blog/2007/11/18/michael-rodriguez-texas-7-not-fighting-his-execution/#comment-12922 [...] Already the media in some quarters has tipped its hand that they have not gotten past their tendency to beatify death row inmates in general, and the Texas Seven in particular.  I commented on a puff piece about one of the other of the Texas Seven, Michael Anthony Rodriguez,  here. [...] […] Already the media in some quarters has tipped its hand that they have not gotten past their tendency to beatify death row inmates in general, and the Texas Seven in particular.  I commented on a puff piece about one of the other of the Texas Seven, Michael Anthony Rodriguez,  here. […]

]]> Comment on The “Fat Tax” Doctor: Mass Transportation Would be Better Without the Masses by Mack http://bruisedorange.com/blog/2007/11/14/the-fat-tax-doctor-my-ad-hominem-attack-on-dr-john-tickell/#comment-12895 Mack Mon, 17 Dec 2007 17:07:40 +0000 http://bruisedorange.com/blog/2007/11/14/the-fat-tax-doctor-my-ad-hominem-attack-on-dr-john-tickell/#comment-12895 How so? How so?

]]> Comment on The “Fat Tax” Doctor: Mass Transportation Would be Better Without the Masses by Idetrorce http://bruisedorange.com/blog/2007/11/14/the-fat-tax-doctor-my-ad-hominem-attack-on-dr-john-tickell/#comment-12872 Idetrorce Sat, 15 Dec 2007 15:26:01 +0000 http://bruisedorange.com/blog/2007/11/14/the-fat-tax-doctor-my-ad-hominem-attack-on-dr-john-tickell/#comment-12872 very interesting, but I don't agree with you Idetrorce very interesting, but I don’t agree with you
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]]> Comment on Is Fat the New Normal? Yeah, Sure… by khandni » Is Fat the New Normal? Yeah, Sure… http://bruisedorange.com/blog/2007/12/14/is-fat-the-new-normal-yeah-sure/#comment-12862 khandni » Is Fat the New Normal? Yeah, Sure… Fri, 14 Dec 2007 23:46:49 +0000 http://bruisedorange.com/blog/2007/12/14/is-fat-the-new-normal-yeah-sure/#comment-12862 [...] Check it out! While looking through the blogosphere we stumbled on an interesting post today.Here’s a quick excerptIs Fat the New Normal? Yeah, Sure… Friday, December 14, 2007 Unbelieveable.  While driving between locations on my rig tripos yesterday, I heard a talk show host discussing the research out of FSU in this article from Fox News. America’s collectively growing waistline has made it more “socially acceptable” for people, especially women, to carry a few extra pounds, a new report says. Researchers from Florida State University and Federal Reserve Bank of Boston argue that this “acceptance” has [...] […] Check it out! While looking through the blogosphere we stumbled on an interesting post today.Here’s a quick excerptIs Fat the New Normal? Yeah, Sure… Friday, December 14, 2007 Unbelieveable.  While driving between locations on my rig tripos yesterday, I heard a talk show host discussing the research out of FSU in this article from Fox News. America’s collectively growing waistline has made it more “socially acceptable” for people, especially women, to carry a few extra pounds, a new report says. Researchers from Florida State University and Federal Reserve Bank of Boston argue that this “acceptance” has […]

]]> Comment on Dr. Paul Pillar and the 2007 Iran NIE - Small Consolations by Mack http://bruisedorange.com/blog/2007/12/05/dr-paul-pillar-and-the-2007-iran-nie-small-consolations/#comment-12840 Mack Thu, 13 Dec 2007 13:33:28 +0000 http://bruisedorange.com/blog/2007/12/05/dr-paul-pillar-and-the-2007-iran-nie-small-consolations/#comment-12840 Well, the narrative fits the events as they have unfolded, but for it to be credible, I think you'd have to almost have to believe that the US intelligence community and the President have been engaged in a very well choreographed ballet to cover the deal, including his dismay at the new NIE and his continued insistance that Iran is still a threat. The problem is that like a lot of conspiracy theories, the Shoher scenario involves an awful lot of moving parts, and requires that nobody leaks the story to the press. Sad to say that the latter part is not a given in today's CIA. I think a simpler explanation is that the CIA is an agency that has more than a few patently partisan bureaucrats who have found the CIA culture more than accepting of political subterfuge, leaks and betrayal to try to influence American foreign policy. Well, the narrative fits the events as they have unfolded, but for it to be credible, I think you’d have to almost have to believe that the US intelligence community and the President have been engaged in a very well choreographed ballet to cover the deal, including his dismay at the new NIE and his continued insistance that Iran is still a threat.

The problem is that like a lot of conspiracy theories, the Shoher scenario involves an awful lot of moving parts, and requires that nobody leaks the story to the press. Sad to say that the latter part is not a given in today’s CIA.

I think a simpler explanation is that the CIA is an agency that has more than a few patently partisan bureaucrats who have found the CIA culture more than accepting of political subterfuge, leaks and betrayal to try to influence American foreign policy.

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