Since the District of Columbia is under the jurisdiction of Congress -- why was that Looney Tunes mayor able to graffiti tag a main street in such a huge and obnoxious fashion without permission from Congress?
It would seem to me that defacing a city street of the Capitol of the United States of America ( no matter how well intentioned she thinks she is) is not a unilateral decision -- nor would such a semi-permanent feature be something that would seem to be in her jurisdiction anyway. "Beautification" programs, to my knowledge, of things in the Capitol city fell to the First Lady since Jackie Kennedy's time (with the approval of Congress).
So where does mayor ding a ling get the notion she can turn the nation's Capitol into the ghetto with street tagging?
Assuming you're right, which one of Congress's scared Republicans would actually make it an issue?... (not being a dick, just saying)
GOOD QUESTION! It's an eyesore. That is the Capitol of our nation . They've got reflection pools, cherry blossom trees, neo- classical architecture -- and a big ole honkin' Ghetto tagging.
One of these things is not like the others. One of these things doesn't belong... Remember that song from the kid's show where you had to pick out the eyesore?
Yup... Agreed.
This will end up to be selfie-central, with SJW jockeying for the best camera angle.
Which means people running in and out of traffic, improptu road blocks, and folks laying in the road.
Attorneys will be happy to represent the hurt or families of the dead, who will win millions. This is an attractive nuisance and these types of behaviour could be anticipated.
Splat. Ka-ching. Rinse and repeat.
You know, I haven't thought of that. That's another reason it shouldn't be there. I don't mind the little plaza sign she put up. It's weird but discreet.
I'm trying to think of who to write. Unfortunately, I'm in a blue state -- so no representatives or senators are going to listen to me. The few Republican representatives are all downstate and won't talk to anyone who isn't from their district. That leaves Republicans stuck in Democratic districts with nobody to talk to about their concerns.
The White House only let's you write to Trump and the poor man is already besieged with problems. I don't want to add graffiti to his "to do" list.
But I really do want to know how that mayor managed to do this when the District of Columbia is actually under Congress.
Somewhere in the municipal code will be a section devoted to street names and changes. Changing the name of a street is typically time consuming and expensive.
Public hearings are generally held, with abutting property owners and tenants given the right to speak about the effect of a street name change. That's one reason why I don't think this is a legal name change.
Also in the municipal code will be a section devoted to street construction that should detail what is allowed - width, road material, signage, etc.
Directions and notices are allowed to be painted in the road - STOP, RIGHT/LEFT TURN ONLY, HUMPS, etc.
There should be a list as to allowed roadway symbols and words. Something tells me that BLACK LIVES MATTER will not be there. This might be the easiest way to make this go away.
The Internet has turned a significant percentage of folks into "Look at ME". Creating something that will entice these folks into dangerous endeavors is actionable by harmed parties.
I'm sure you're right. And I suspect this graffiti was done for the cameras she expects this weekend. There's been a lot of speculation about what people think will happen. I believe she already told us -- though nobody took her seriously. She said something to the effect that the White House is the People's House and they have a right to be in it -- presumably whenever it strikes their mood.
If I were Trump -- I'd call in the marines and have them at the ready. I am 100% sure they are going to try to rush the gates en masse and "occupy" the White House. They believe Trump wouldnt dare stop them because they're so called minorities.
Trump should haul ass down to Florida to negotiate space for the RNC ( it will frustrate them not to have him there in DC) and leave a massive marine presence to deal with whatever issues of crowd control arise.
Those who love him will never change and those who don't want him there will try to make an ass out of him. He shouldn't give them the opportunity to call the shots.
Clearly, something is up for DC this weekend. Evicting the National Guard made it pretty obvious.
And also agree that there will be an attempt to storm the White House this weekend. And they will be met with force. Any government officials behind "taking the White House" should be no-bailed into Federal Lock-ups and charged with treason.
Not a bad plan to have Trump elsewhere during the fray. Saw that Reddit has now called the BLM road paint a "mural".
I know that back when I was at university getting my art degree murals were a big thing with minority students. They all began from the premise that their art was making a "statement". These were undergrads 17-22 at best -- depending on whether they had summer or winter birthdays. Oddly, all their "statements" were the same - of the "woe is me -- I am a victim of the world " variety. But they would convince one another that each and every piece was brimming with deep meaning. Then they wondered why none of them ever got picked up by a professional gallery. There is only so much of a market for ""victim art". I never cared for it -- I never considered it uplifting because it wallowed in the negative side of the human condition. I preferred the spiritual -- so my work tended to very different and quite incomprehensible to people determined to go through life with a permanent chip on their shoulder. Media is, however, very powerful -- which is why that ugly graffiti is emblazoned on the street. I have suggested talented people on this board use their music or art to do battle on behalf of Trump. It's far more effective than most people realize.
Not surprised by your student art comments. Everyone seems to think that "muh feelings" should dictate all and take offense when someone side eyes them or disagress with their "muh feelings".
And perhaps Mayor Bowser thinks calling it a "mural" will magically transform it into public art. The question becomes if that is an allowable form of art, could I print hundreds of fake $20 and $100 US bills, then Super Glue them in the roadway?
Clearly not, in that it would entice people to endanger their lives trying to extract my Jacksons and Benjamins. But her "mural" will do the same.
But if her BLM is public art, why is mine not?
And good luck with your art. There is always a market for that which makes people dream and appreciate life. I'm not talented but I understand the power of music and art.
Oh, I had my day in the sun. I was accepted into a professional gallery before I turned 22. But that was a long time ago -- and the plans you have for yourself often don't match the plans God has for you. My son was born autistic -- so my career didn't seem all that important when my time was needed elsewhere. I have no regrets. It's still "in me" and I could probably return to it whenever I wished.
All people have expressive art in their soul -- because art really isn't about methods, materials, or techniques. It's man's attempt to make his mark on the world -- to leave something of himself behind -- so that somewhere, someday, someone will know he was here.
Just go with whatever media moves you and see what comes from inside you You might surprise yourself.
She is the Major of the town.
But the District of Colombia is under the jurisdiction of Congress. It's supposedly federal. Not a regular city by any stretch of the imagination.
It's "murder signal" now.
They don't get that "V" word after this last week.
I don't even care about the money. Truth be told my degree is in Fine Arts and that is a repulsive blot on the beauty of our Capitol. This is where we entertain foreign dignitaries. And it is ghettoized.