Immigrants in the Military

Friday, May 9th, 2008

This photograph connects two major election issues: immigration and a military stressed by Iraq and Afghanistan. It was taken two years ago by cobalt123 at an immigration-reform march in Phoenix, Arizona: [cobalt123 / Flickr] The boy's sign does appear to be on target, at least according to the numbers from the beginning ...

Arizona Border Mural

Thursday, May 1st, 2008

Cobalt123 photographed this mural near the corner of 16th Street and Thomas in Phoenix, Arizona -- John McCain's home city (hat tip to Sarolta Cump): [cobalt123 / Flickr] Cobalt isn't exactly sure what it means, but here's her interpretation, based on the way she sees immigration issues playing out in her community: About ...

Self-Portrait: A “Bitter” American

Wednesday, April 16th, 2008

Kurt Womack from Prescott, AZ, describes himself as a "proud 'typical white person' NRA member and talk radio listener." He was not happy about Obama's remark about bitter small towners clinging to religion and guns. This self-portrait (found by James Mills) is his response: [89AKurt / Flickr] In describing the photo, he ...

2008 or 1964?

Thursday, April 10th, 2008

In the crowd at a John McCain rally in Prescott, Arizona (via Misa Dayson). It's not clear whether the man is lost in time or sending McCain some kind of message... [PaisleyPitbull / Flickr] In another picture from the same rally, you can see people dressed in what appear to be pioneer-era ...