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2007-02-05 Home Front: Politix

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Posted by gorb 2007-02-05 13:19|| || Front Page|| [8 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 Jimmy Carter :) my contribution.

Posted by djohn66 2007-02-05 16:02|| 2007-02-05 16:02|| Front Page Top

#2 George Soros!

Posted by FOTSGreg">FOTSGreg 2007-02-05 16:04|| www.fire-on-the-suns.com]">[www.fire-on-the-suns.com] 2007-02-05 16:04|| Front Page Top

#3 The old ones never fail...

Posted by CB 2007-02-05 17:48|| 2007-02-05 17:48|| Front Page Top

#4 TEST TIME

This test only has one question, but it's a very important one. By
giving an honest answer, you will discover where you stand morally.
The test features an unlikely, completely real situation in which
you will have to make a decision. Remember that your answer needs to
be honest, yet spontaneous. Please scroll down slowly and give due
consideration to each line. And most of all, answer
honestly.

THE SITUATION

You are at the New Jersey Shore.
There is chaos all around you caused by a tsunami.
This is a disaster of catastrophic proportions.
You're a photojournalist working for the New York Times and you're caught in the middle of this epic disaster. The situation is nearly hopeless. You're trying to shoot career-making photos. There are cars, coolers, beer bottles and people swirling around you, some disappearing under the water. Nature is unleashing
all of it's destructive fury.

THE TEST

Suddenly you see a man in the water. He is fighting for his life,
trying not to be taken down with the debris. You move closer.
Somehow the man looks familiar. You suddenly realize who it is. It's
former Vice President Al Gore. At the same time you notice that the
raging waters are about to take him under forever. You have two
options .. you can save the life of this distinguished Senator, or you can
shoot a dramatic Prize winning photo, documenting the death of one of
the nation's most powerful men.

THE QUESTION

Here's the question, and please give an honest answer.
Would you select high contrast color film, or would you go with classic
black and white?

Posted by john 2007-02-05 19:53|| 2007-02-05 19:53|| Front Page Top

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Posted by Sheamp Ulealing2367 2007-02-05 20:15|| 2007-02-05 20:15|| Front Page Top

#6 Classic b&w of course, john dear. Only b&w could give the pic the proper timelessness such a weighty moment and subject deserves. The contrast of light and shadow, the tender shades of grey, they reveal what is concealed by overexuberant colour, which colours so quickly fade with time, leaving nothing worth having. (We are shooting on a manual SLR, are we not? After all, when a digital encounters raging sea water, the magic blue smoke tends to escape.)

I've been known to make a comment or two on German politics, and everyone comments about French politics, Sheamp Ulealing2367. Why should an Indian stay mum on the more egregious American personalities? Besides, it was a joke.

Posted by trailing wife 2007-02-05 20:41|| 2007-02-05 20:41|| Front Page Top

#7 SU2367: John kicks ass. You? well...... we don't really know, since you don't pick a nym and stay with it, do you? I call that a cowards way of throwing rocks and running.

Posted by Frank G">Frank G 2007-02-05 20:55|| 2007-02-05 20:55|| Front Page Top

#8 I'd b&w as well........it just captures the moment. As to the original article I'd like to submit Patti Murray (Dork - WA), Barbara Boxer (Commie - CA), & Cynthia McKinney (Retard - GA). Oh what the hell, they can also have Sen Byrd (KKK - WV).

Posted by Broadhead6 2007-02-05 21:24|| 2007-02-05 21:24|| Front Page Top

#9 Alright, twist my arm and I'll even give ya Congressman Conyers (Traitor - MI).

Posted by Broadhead6 2007-02-05 21:26|| 2007-02-05 21:26|| Front Page Top

#10 How about Rep. Keith Ellison (Donk-Soodi)?

Posted by BA 2007-02-05 21:37|| 2007-02-05 21:37|| Front Page Top

#11 Black and white of course color film requires more greenhouse gases (but not as much as saving the senator would).

Posted by CrazyFool 2007-02-05 22:25|| 2007-02-05 22:25|| Front Page Top

#12 Does the camera weigh more than a brickbat?

Posted by Shipman 2007-02-05 23:16|| 2007-02-05 23:16|| Front Page Top

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Posted by Sheamp Ulealing2367 2007-02-05 20:15|| 2007-02-05 20:15|| Front Page Top

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