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cthulu2016

(10,960 posts)
Thu Oct 3, 2013, 05:42 PM Oct 2013

America's most contemptible artist unveils "Stand Your Ground"

Jon McNaughton is not America's worst artist. He captures the entirety and essence of the RW disease down to the last philosophical pustule, which is an accomplishment of sorts.

He is, however, surely our most contemptible artist. For starters, an iconographic study of his work suggests he's a white supremacist. But beyond that... his lack of subtlety is...ur, impressive.

Here are all the white presidents (except Clinton and the two Roosevelts who applaud... and Jimmy Carter doesn't even exist) beseeching Obama to not step on the Constitution:



Before the Constitution is rescued by... wait for it... Jesus!



And McNaughton keeps right on going! Each masterwork an even greater exercise in self-parody than the last.

Finally, a handsome collectible print celebrating Naz... er, American manhood in all its atavistic glory.

Stand Your Ground



www.JonMcNaughton.com

America is about freedom. We believe in strong families, patriotism, God, and justice. We won’t bother you if you don’t bother us . . . well, that’s the way it should be.

I wanted to paint a picture that represents why I think gun ownership is important. Since our country’s inception, we have proudly believed in the right of each citizen to own firearms. No man, or group, can take away these unalienable rights.

The man in this painting can be any American who is patriotic, responsible, well trained, and won’t back down to any kind of aggressor.

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America's most contemptible artist unveils "Stand Your Ground" (Original Post) cthulu2016 Oct 2013 OP
Where have I seen examples of this type of "art" before? rdharma Oct 2013 #1
+1 joeybee12 Oct 2013 #12
I really hate seeing this repulsive crap posted on DU. Avalux Oct 2013 #2
McNaughton makes me very supportive of Democrats. Very. cthulu2016 Oct 2013 #4
I can understand that. Avalux Oct 2013 #7
because they hate America and aprove of Obama trampling the Constitution arely staircase Oct 2013 #14
Doh!!! Avalux Oct 2013 #16
Fake! Glassunion Oct 2013 #3
Need proof? Well, here you go! rdharma Oct 2013 #11
it's in the shop frylock Oct 2013 #21
I have to admit to being fascinated by this guy and I'm really disappointed that there's only one Brickbat Oct 2013 #5
Because Reagan was such a tireless advocate for the homeless. wickerwoman Oct 2013 #6
+1 arely staircase Oct 2013 #10
Where is Cecilia Gimenez when you need her? chowder66 Oct 2013 #8
hey check out how he has W arely staircase Oct 2013 #9
really something looking at the jesus picture and i say... OMG. ya know. nt seabeyond Oct 2013 #13
You know, there's one good thing about the first one...Reagan really looks like a d*ck... joeybee12 Oct 2013 #15
Reagan & Lincoln standing next to each other, right, LOL B Calm Oct 2013 #17
I swear to dog McNaughton must be a pseudonym for the who does the Onion cartoons Taverner Oct 2013 #18
he sells a shitload of that.. shit. cali Oct 2013 #19
What a hack. Mel Brooks in the middle there is much too tall. bluesbassman Oct 2013 #20

Avalux

(35,015 posts)
2. I really hate seeing this repulsive crap posted on DU.
Thu Oct 3, 2013, 05:52 PM
Oct 2013

I know it's out there and I don't think it deserves our attention. And here I am replying to your post.....

cthulu2016

(10,960 posts)
4. McNaughton makes me very supportive of Democrats. Very.
Thu Oct 3, 2013, 05:57 PM
Oct 2013

I know what you are saying, but it's not like anyone on DU will be converted by this stuff.

And it has entertainment value. It is truly laughable.

But most of all, it's a dynamite team-builder. Everytime McNaughton releases a new work I find myself ever more dedicated to the struggle.

Brickbat

(19,339 posts)
5. I have to admit to being fascinated by this guy and I'm really disappointed that there's only one
Thu Oct 3, 2013, 05:59 PM
Oct 2013

person in this new painting. Clearly McNaughton is entering a new period in his work.

wickerwoman

(5,662 posts)
6. Because Reagan was such a tireless advocate for the homeless.
Thu Oct 3, 2013, 06:00 PM
Oct 2013

I do like that GWB looks bewildered and is standing on the wrong side though

arely staircase

(12,482 posts)
9. hey check out how he has W
Thu Oct 3, 2013, 06:03 PM
Oct 2013

with the "bad guys" like the two Roosevelts. Though he isn't celebrating quite as much, revealing the "artist's" ambiguous feelings toward him.

 

joeybee12

(56,177 posts)
15. You know, there's one good thing about the first one...Reagan really looks like a d*ck...
Thu Oct 3, 2013, 06:06 PM
Oct 2013

The artist really did capture that fool's "essence."

 

Taverner

(55,476 posts)
18. I swear to dog McNaughton must be a pseudonym for the who does the Onion cartoons
Thu Oct 3, 2013, 06:12 PM
Oct 2013

You know, the Statue of Liberty crying in every toon?

Except that stuff is satire

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