Walton Victory Center Closing?

IG, as I am out there placing signs there are a couple of things I don't do, 1. I don't mess with other peoples signs, and 2, I won't place my signs in front of or in anyway interfere with the veiw of another candidates signs. I will say that those who vandilized at the Oz or otherwised attempt to damage, deface or remove a candidates sign without permission have no class either.

As I understand it, the notebook paper signs were taped to the Victory Center windows, which is next door to Oz.

I'm sure presidential candidates' faces have been put on the donkey and the elephant pinata for decades....come on kids. :roll:

All of this over a pinata. Perhaps they should have played Pin the Tail on the Donkey instead.

Yes, perhaps.


John R, I'm going to put your face on a pinata for starting this thread.

Oh my Goodness.

Democratic "Class" is on the rise.

That will bring on alot of controversy among the faithful. Two attacks in two days. Is the sign on the way to the "Bash"?

it isn't a matter of "class" or party affiliation. its a simple matter of right and wrong.

actually, in the case of an obama face on a pinata - it does sound a lot like anger and desperation. I am sure the people doing the deed were only releasing some frustration. if you've ever seen a bunch of people whacking away at any pinata with sticks (they are almost impossible to break open), you may be disturbed by what it looks like (I know it disturbs me especially when children are going at it - I know that sounds silly but it does LOOK awful to me), even with no faces on it. but, I guess that is just a matter of how you feel about pinatas in general. its a rather violent activity, imo. very bizarre.

Personally, whatever folks want to do to share an experience - well its their call. we were not there. it sounds disturbing to me, especially when you think of the symbolism. but, you can only worry about what you do, not others. I can feel good knowing that this would never happen at the Walton Demo HQ. Obama does set a completely different kind of tone for his campaign.

Will I have to give my corrugated metal Obama sign back if I say I think the Repubs putting an opposing candidate's picture on a pinata's arse is funny?

Considering all the crap that has been going on and all the ridonkulous rumors, I think humorous things like that are just good fun.

Will I have to give my corrugated metal Obama sign back if I say I think the Repubs putting an opposing candidate's picture on a pinata's arse is funny?

ABSOLUTELY NOT!

I wasn't offended by the act. I just wouldn't do it myself.

Yes, perhaps.


John R, I'm going to put your face on a pinata for starting this thread.

you betcha.

It showed extremely poor taste and judgment, esp, in light of the fact that a person running for school board was holding an effigy of a presidential candidate for a child/student to hit. It's not that different than the incidents you see of other countries burning effigies of our leaders, which I don't think anybody takes as a humorous event.

My Oh My - The next thing to happen is someone will find Dodge Ball offensive and ban it fro school playgrounds.

Give me a "Hockey Mom" over a "Soccer Mom" everytime.

I'm sure presidential candidates' faces have been put on the donkey and the elephant pinata for decades....come on kids. :roll:

They are not bright enough or old enough to know all, or for that matter any, of poitricks that often occur during the run up to elections. Not only that, it was totally a partisan event and was not suppose to be for the opposition. While I certainly am not in favor of the picture of Obama on a pinata, I certainly defend the right of a partisan group to express their displeasure with the other candidate. Get real, people! Too many of you are way overboard as far as the acts regarding this election are concerned. Skunkape and Rapunzel, you are definitely to be lauded and commended for your actions. I, for one, thank you, not so much for what you did, but for being aware that an election is just that, an election. And we will all go on after it, even though personally I think if Obama is elected it will be disasterous for those of us who have worked and strived all our lives to save and be judicious in our financial actions so that we can live the good life. I do not believe in "wealth redistribution" and that is what I see coming if Obama is elected. However, as an American, I am prepared to gripe loudly about it but accept it as the will of the populace. And then it is also my right to critize, condemn and berate the consequenses afterward should my opinion turn out to be correct.

My Oh My - The next thing to happen is someone will find Dodge Ball offensive and ban it fro school playgrounds.
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many schools already don't allow it b/c kids get their feelings hurt. :roll: whatever.


As far as the pinata. I think some people are just too uptight about the election. I know it is important but some funn must be had or we will ALL go insane. I passed around a photo at the soiree which some Palin supporters would probably (and maybe did) find offensive. It is all in good funn. Andy A and Wrobert, did it offend you....


Punzy and Skunky you are certainly good peeps for doing what you did. I commend you, some people would have just laughed and went about their way.

I must go, I am creating a pin the american flag pin on Obama for Halloween nights party.... (JK)