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Big Hollywood : REBOOT: I AM ONE...of many.

Mon, 29 Mar 2010 17:06:37 +0000

I think I'd like to burn something in honor of said Palm Tree. My carbon footprint is looking a bit weak these days. Thanks guys for such intelligent discussion in defense of Alvaro. He is a very talented artist and loves this country passionately. If he can ruffle the palm fronds so easily, it is a sure sign that he is on the right track. As an artist, I can tell you, the art critics are ALWAYS failed artists. If one can't do for themselves, they must tear down others to make themselves look better.

Big Hollywood : REBOOT: I AM ONE...of many.

Mon, 29 Mar 2010 16:59:26 +0000

We need to change that if we are going to save our country. One of the reasons Progressives have been so successful in the destruction of American culture is because Conservatives have assumed we have no place in the art community. Nothing worth having is easy and it is time we put aside these delusions. We must address collectvism in all its manifestations if we are to win. We also need to put our own philosophy forward in a positive way that is easily understood. In the age of sound bites, good graphics can make or break an ideal.

Big Hollywood : REBOOT: I AM ONE...of many.

Mon, 29 Mar 2010 16:55:04 +0000

You got it right. The idea is very simple, and yet, very complex. Good job Alvaro!

Big Hollywood : REBOOT: STOP...

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 00:47:29 +0000

I'm sorry to tell you that being a responsible citizen is not following the crowd and being a yes man. Independent thought is often hard to defend and hard to maintain, but it is worth the effort.

Big Hollywood : REBOOT: STOP...

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 00:44:27 +0000

Keep up the fight and the great work Alvaro. This battle will be fought on many fronts, but the arts are one of the most important and least addressed. As conservatives, we have an important opportunity here at Big Hollywood to educate people through our work as well as make them aware of the importance of addressing the cultural influence it has. For too long, we have been forced to the fringe by the Liberal establishment and I am glad to see a forum here where you can show your exceptional and meaningful work.

Big Government : 'The Light of Day' Exposes the Green Movement's Roots in Tyranny

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 02:29:44 +0000

http://www.spinpolitico.com/forum/topics/sustaina... It's all the explanation you need for the reference to tyranny. The book is a novel, by definition, fictitious. Perhaps we should all read it before we chime in. The point of the article, after all is to review the book.

Big Hollywood : Art is Stuff ...and Stuff Happens

Wed, 30 Sep 2009 04:51:23 +0000

I'm sure you're a nice person. But, right now, you are part of the problem. You are no better than the Liberals who tell me to 'tone it down' or 'paint my emotions and portray humanity' instead of all this angry political stuff I do. For goodness sake, woman, "you might sell something if you tone it down a bit". Channel this angry sniping behavior into something productive. Put up or shut up, as they say. The only redeeming paragraph in your article came at the end. Art is a business. The government should not be involved. If you had started off on that foot, and said something positive, I wouldn't be writing this response.I agree with those two points 100%. Too bad you started with the same angry old argument. No offense, Mr. Graham, but you guys at Big Hollywood need to put your money where your mouth is. If you're serious about doing something, get in touch. For the full article I wrote in response to this post, please visit http://www.modernconservative.com/liberatchik.php Out of respect for your followers and those who are commenting, I did not want to place my full opinion in your comments. I can be a little wordy. Also, if I haven't pissed you off too badly, look at my work and get in touch with me. I know where you can find some talented artists to promote www.machinepolitick.com

Big Hollywood : Are You Artists or Propagandists?

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 20:42:09 +0000

Good job Alvaro. This was a very well-written article and I applaud your dedication. Knowing you as a peer, I relate to the personal nature of this issue on many levels. As Conservative artists, we share many of the same frustrations and experiences with intolerance and aggression from the art community. As parents, we struggle to balance time with our families against the passion to produce art and the burden of being unrepresented. As you know, I am on a full-scale mission to create and promote a Conservative art movement. I am not only interested in promoting myself, but anyone who will actively participate. I too, bemoan the lack of support from Conservative artists who have achieved success. However, I will not prostrate myself to them any more than to the Progressive agenda. I know from my experiences, particularly the recent 9/12 March on DC, that Americans are fed up with government and the cultural institutions of America. They are looking for an outlet for their philosophy and emotions, and I am prepared to give them a voice. Anyone who is interested in helping me achieve a full scale campaign for Liberty and Conservative philosophical art should contact me at frances@machinepolitick.com Also take a moment to look at my work and feel free to comment www.machinepolitick.com I am already working with Alvaro to promote our work on a local level - now we need your help to take it to the national platform and advance our fellows in creative Liberty. We cannot achieve our goals without patronage and encouragement from the Americans for whom we are making a stand. Thanks to everyone for their positive comments and support of Alvaro's work. He is a talented painter who deserves recognition.

Big Hollywood : Ignorance = 'It Ain't No More, Okay?'

Thu, 3 Sep 2009 13:23:53 +0000

If I run out, I'll make you a set when I get back!

Big Hollywood : Ignorance = 'It Ain't No More, Okay?'

Thu, 3 Sep 2009 02:32:57 +0000

Thanks for another great article Alvaro. I'm glad to finally see the painting you talk so much about. It's perfect! Keep up the hard work and your spirits. We have a long road ahead of us, but as I can see from the comments on your last few posts, people are catching on. I hope to see you guys in DC even if I don't know who you are. I have been offered a trip by a fan of my work and will be on the road, making art, writing in a journal and shooting pictures. I'll also be handing out hand made posters, signed and numbered. Look for the short woman waving MachinePolitick signs and I'll be happy to give you one. I'll be fighting back against the NEA sponsored art with a little propaganda for the people. Thanks to all of you for your continued support and encouragement.

Big Hollywood : UPDATE: What the NEA Says Vs. Documented Facts

Mon, 31 Aug 2009 23:04:33 +0000

Thanks again Patrick and stand strong. Everyone here has already covered my thoughts, so let me just say congrats on the big cojones. I'm glad to see a fellow creative taking a stand. I just made the final arrangements last night to go to the 9/12 Taxpayer March on DC, so my privately inspired and personally funded campaign of dissent is under way. I will be a poster making machine from now until the 12th. As for 'give me socialism or give me death', I'm sure they thought they were being witty, but as you will see in this video, they were also being literal: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iyUu-8nbd58

Big Hollywood : The National Endowment for the Art of Persuasion?

Fri, 28 Aug 2009 15:48:39 +0000

You are absolutely right on all points. Your analogies are perfect for many reasons. The most frightening thing about all of this is the fact that people are missing the big picture. This did not happen over night. It is bigger than Obama and has been building for generations. It does not matter who is in charge, or why they are abusing their power. The loss of liberty and property is inexcusable regardless. I genuinely believe that the entire political structure in America needs to change because there is no significant difference between the major parties. Obama is Bush is Clinton is FDR, ad infinitum. And on the subject of art: the 'sell out' mantra is a crutch and a tool to excuse lack of talent or initiative. Art is a business like anything else, and I'll starve before I'll take someone else's money through the force of government.

Big Hollywood : The National Endowment for the Art of Persuasion?

Fri, 28 Aug 2009 01:09:01 +0000

Good job explaining all of that succinctly Greg. Some people would go on believing 'guest' simply because they didn't understand the facts. I wish there were more people with influence articulating these points as well as you are. There's so much drivel and emotionalism out there clogging up the internet and news broadcasts, it's no wonder people have no idea what's going on. The bottom line is, the government, regardless of affiliation or agenda should not be funding the arts, let alone encouraging a specific subject matter. I am a political artist, so I understand where you are coming from. I am a Libertarian and that is unforgivable in the art community. Add to it a decent understanding of history and America's fight for independence and you really make people angry. I've been told there's no market for my work. In the Atlanta art community, that is likely true. However, I am not only determined to build a market, but I am going to take as many willing Conservatives with me as I can. Rest assured that I will produce as much propaganda for Liberty and exposure of Liberal lies as I possibly can. We are not alone, and I intend to prevail. You can't reason with people like 'guest', although I applaud you for putting forth the facts for people who might otherwise march to his tune. I'm sure he feels, like many Liberals I know, that this is a moral issue. You cannot reason with someone who believes that any means, any sacrifice, any use of force is justified because it is for the greater good.

Big Hollywood : The National Endowment for the Art of Persuasion?

Thu, 27 Aug 2009 04:13:38 +0000

People keep asking for the new Czar's title. Here's my suggestion: I believe it will be Shepard Fairey, the "Liason for Public Discourse and the Arts"

Big Hollywood : The National Endowment for the Art of Persuasion?

Thu, 27 Aug 2009 04:10:58 +0000

Very nice. I have started building a Conservative art movement if you would like to check it out. My work: www.machinepolitick.com , the Declarationist Art movement is accessible through the Liberatchik banner.

Big Hollywood : The National Endowment for the Art of Persuasion?

Thu, 27 Aug 2009 04:06:08 +0000

Guest, Are you serious? If George Bush had used tax money to promote art for war or anti abortion propaganda, you people would have blown a blood vessel. I didn't like George any more than I like Barrack, because they are both globalists and collectivists. If you don't see a problem with the government funding art for the sole purpose of promoting an agenda to influence the public opinion, there is no word to describe your state of mind. The excuses and hypocrisy of Obama's supporters are astounding.

Big Hollywood : The National Endowment for the Art of Persuasion?

Thu, 27 Aug 2009 03:58:45 +0000

I'm sure it will be Shepard Fairey.

Big Hollywood : The National Endowment for the Art of Persuasion?

Wed, 26 Aug 2009 22:11:50 +0000

I understand. However, they track every penny that goes out the door and use it to build statistics in defense of more funding. "See how much we're helping and all the talent being nurtured?' That sort of thing. We need to make this an issue of immorality, and you don't do that by playing the system.

Big Hollywood : The National Endowment for the Art of Persuasion?

Wed, 26 Aug 2009 18:36:45 +0000

There are already some of us out there doing it - without government funding. I will not bow to massah, whomever he may be. Instead, I challenge Conservatives to take a stand and support artists like me. It is more appropriate, helps validate the work, and eliminates the Left's ability to legitimately criticize our efforts. We need a Tea Party movement for the arts, and I am already working on it. Will you join me? www.machinepolitick.com

Big Hollywood : The National Endowment for the Art of Persuasion?

Wed, 26 Aug 2009 12:26:07 +0000

First let me say I am an artist. Not just that, but a political artist. I DO NOT support the NEA. If you can't sell your work in the free market, you need to get a paying job. Period., There is no justification in the Constitution for the government to fund the arts. NONE. I am furious. The level of arrogance and deviance being displayed by this administration and its followers is unacceptable. There is only one reason this kind of project would be sponsored by the government: State Propaganda. Like the Nazis, and the Communists, and every other tyrannical state with a creative class under its control.This is why the government should not be funding the arts. EVER. Everyone here should be absolutely furious. Write your Congressmen, call your talk radio shows, write your editors, email this to everyone you know. Then go out, find Conservative artists who are trying to fight this administration through the appropriate means, and support their work. We are on the verge of loosing everything we have as Americans because there is no Conservative voice in the arts. It's not because there's no one out there producing the work. It's because Conservatives, particularly those with money and influence, are doing nothing to promote the artists who share their views. I know many of you are hesitant to get your hands dirty by promoting propaganda, or satire. You need to get over it. NOW. This, like all things politically Conservative is why we are loosing the future of our country. We stand around complaining and whining; yet do nothing. Stop worrying about their 'feelings' or your image. The Progressives behind this little stunt have no respect for you, your ideas or your life. You could cater to their every whim, and the Left would still revile and denigrate you. Either stop complaining and do something to fight this, or step aside for those of us who will. I have spent the last 7 years of my life building a Conservative portfolio of political paintings. I have spent the last year working every spare hour to promote that work. I write letters and send emails to no avail; because Conservatives don't care about art. Now, yet again, we are left standing on the sidelines because the Left does not hold the same principles. You have freedom of speech too. Use it for something besides complaining. frances@machinepolitick.com www.machinepolitick.com Liberatchik.com (If you are a Conservative artist, get in touch with me so we can fight this. I have already laid much of the groundwork to build a Conservative art Community. If Conservatives won't help us fund our efforts, perhaps we can come up with the means ourselves. If the government is funding art to promote itself, we're not far away from the government censoring work it finds 'objectionable'.)