Art ping.
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I think this is a travesty and a lie. It is an example of the left twisting the truth for political benefit, something that is happening more and more in this world. What is appalling is that the left doesn't even realize the lie.
It would be one thing if Churchill had ever been so restrained in a strait jacket. This is one case of destroying art that I might even favor.
The most annoying thing about dadaism, is that it works.
Sir Winston was, for a public figure, a very private man. I am wondering if the organizers ever thought that they were exploiting him in a way that would have humiliated him (and frankly if they put up a statue of me in a straight-jacket, it would humiliate me.)
McVey
This is also pointing to what the left is willing to do to advance an agenda. If someone is useful, even if by distortation and by violating the most basic sense of common decency, they use them.
McVey
Once we turn individuals into tools, we have returned to ages far darker than we have ever known.
Until this moment I never really gauged the left's cruelty or recklessness. They have done enough. Have they no sense of decency?
A paraphrase of course.
McVey
IMO, this sculpture is perfectly congruent with one of the major thrusts of modern art: do something shocking and hope it generates plenty of attention.
Go for the moment, don't worry about the future. Pursue trendiness, forget about creating something timeless.
All the better if it gives the "artist" an opportunity to look down his nose at the bourgeoisie, the middle class, while simultaneously sucking up to and despising his truly wealthy patrons.
These kind of artists think they are so noble, deep and spiritual, but the whole charade is mighty shallow.