‘Washington -- The Gag’ by Helen Betts

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21-Nov-2020

‘Washington -- The Gag’

This large mural was put up on a U Street building owned by DC Vote founder Daniel Solomon, something he said he had been planning to do for a long time. DC Vote’s motto is “Strengthening Democracy. Securing Equality for All.”

Best to view in "Original" because other versions resized by Pbase are decidedly
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‘The Wailin’ Mailman,’ posted earlier

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Julie Oldfield		26-Nov-2020 14:40
That speaks volumes about the current state of this country. V

John Vass		26-Nov-2020 03:46
I usually stay out of it but I do find it ironic the what GW did help make it possible for him to express his massage. It saddens me that some students of history forget to look at it with the eyes of the time and not the modern view that can be almost anything and still find an audience. Beautiful brickwork! Well shot!

danad		25-Nov-2020 15:28
Superb framing and composition ! V.

janescottcumming		25-Nov-2020 12:40
I like the way the artist fit this the building. V

Ursula Miller		25-Nov-2020 10:50
This is an impressive mural Helen! V

John Hamers		25-Nov-2020 08:39
Great capture of this interesting mural, nice with the pedestrians as a bonus. V!

Zoltán Balogh		25-Nov-2020 05:50
This is a powerful image... V

Dennis Hoyne		25-Nov-2020 04:55
A fine shot of this interesting mural!

meekam tam		25-Nov-2020 03:26
An interesting portrait captured beautifully, Helen! V

larose forest photos		25-Nov-2020 02:25
An eloquent mural to say the least, well captured. Some interesting comments below - we are all hoping for some sanity now. V

globalgadabout		25-Nov-2020 00:40
perhaps George would have held his tongue anyway during the last four years...enough of divisive politics now though, and perhaps the USA can regain the respect it has lost under the defeated fool..

David Buzzeo		24-Nov-2020 23:14
There is no gagging the truth. Stay Strong V

Mairéad		24-Nov-2020 22:09
A powerful image especially in light of the recent election. V

Don Mottershead		24-Nov-2020 21:50
This inspired me to read the Wikipedia article on the Statehood Movement. Very interesting. Here is a short excerpt from the article. "If the District of Columbia were to become a state – based on 2018 figures – it would rank 49th by population (ahead of Vermont and Wyoming), 51st by area, 1st by GDP per capita, 1st by median household income, and 34th by total GDP. According to 2020 data, the District of Columbia would be by far the most partisan of any state in the Union, with a Cook Partisan Voting Index of D+43." Seems like many groups support statehood, but the Republican Party definitely does not.

Raymond		24-Nov-2020 21:30
Glad to see that people are wearing their mask, great for them. May you all stay safe, there's light at the end of the tunnel ... and it ain't an incoming train like it's been lately! Just hang on. George is wearing a mask too!