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18. They put it on top of an existing monument

Thu May 7, 2015, 12:35 AM

May 2015

Don't you think the original monument deserves to stay the way it was designed?

Do you realize where they placed the bust? They didn't just place it in the ground.

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Their mistake was co-opting an existing memorial to war dead. MADem May 2015 #1

I believe the park memorial commemorates those who fought in the American Revolution. JDPriestly May 2015 #4

I thought it was WW1, but you are right, it was a Revolutionary War monument. MADem May 2015 #5

As you said: JDPriestly May 2015 #6

Don't make the mistake of believing that your "Doesn't bother me" has more weight than the MADem May 2015 #7

"Defacement"? candelista May 2015 #10

Why can't you discuss a topic without resorting to personal insult? MADem May 2015 #14

It's no more defacement than someone sticking a flyer on a building. Elmer S. E. Dump May 2015 #21

That's defacement too. MADem May 2015 #22

I've noticed you are very rude to people. Elmer S. E. Dump May 2015 #23

+1. I've noticed this too. Sgt Preston May 2015 #26

I've noticed precisely that about you. Gee, isn't that interesting? MADem May 2015 #33

You are really full of yourself - good bye. Elmer S. E. Dump May 2015 #37

Ah, yes, ANOTHER characterization of me--you're full of them, aren't you!!! MADem May 2015 #39

Apparently you NEVER look in a mirror! Elmer S. E. Dump May 2015 #41

I see clearly and I most certainly see you for just what you are. nt MADem May 2015 #42

Believe me - DITTO!! Elmer S. E. Dump May 2015 #43

But you see, they put up that statue in honor of my ancestors who fought for the rights JDPriestly May 2015 #17

And you think the fact that you feel "more American" than some of us MADem May 2015 #27

I'm not putting up any statues, but I am telling you that some people may disagree with the JDPriestly May 2015 #45

No, it's not. By that measure, that idiot encroaching on federal land with his livestock MADem May 2015 #46

He didn't say that! Beauregard May 2015 #58

What's wrong with these fanatics just putting their idol on their own fucking property? Blue_Tires May 2015 #50

First of all, they wanted people to notice the thing. Hoppy May 2015 #9

Well, putting it on top of an existing memorial wasn't the smart way to do that. MADem May 2015 #12

A few minutes ago, you didn't even know what the existing memorial was for. Larry Engels May 2015 #16

Hello, who are you? I don't know you at all. MADem May 2015 #29

Who am I? Larry Engels May 2015 #35

Him/Her gaskets are blowing. It's best to leave her be fo the rest of the day at least. Elmer S. E. Dump May 2015 #38

+1. It takes a while for such a hurricane to unwind! Beauregard May 2015 #53

You're apparently the guy who didn't bother to read them, as well! nt MADem May 2015 #40

Are you supposed to know everybody on here? Beauregard May 2015 #54

I don't know you either. MADem May 2015 #57

Well, Howdy! Beauregard May 2015 #59

Oh, I think you can come up with another reason ... nt MADem May 2015 #60

Paranoia strikes deep/Into your heart it will creep! Larry Engels May 2015 #61

There is an old saying -- "they don't erect statues of critics" GreatGazoo May 2015 #44

Actually, that's just so NOT true, that saying!!! MADem May 2015 #47

Strange argument. Beauregard May 2015 #55

The act was in poor taste. TerrapinFlyer May 2015 #2

Does "taste" trump all other considerations? candelista May 2015 #11

So, howzabout we all go deface the Lincoln Memorial, then? Sound like fun? MADem May 2015 #13

What has putting up a nice bust got to do with "defacement"? Larry Engels May 2015 #15

They put it on top of an existing monument TerrapinFlyer May 2015 #18

Do you really think they expected it to be permanent? Elmer S. E. Dump May 2015 #24

I think you're the one who needs to do that, since plainly you don't know. MADem May 2015 #31

Thanks for your kind words. Larry Engels May 2015 #36

You are most welcome. There's no "innuendo" in my post at all. MADem May 2015 #48

+1. nt Sgt Preston May 2015 #49

That's fine with me. Other people have remarked on your negativity. Larry Engels May 2015 #52

+1. nt. Beauregard May 2015 #56

"freedom of expression" TerrapinFlyer May 2015 #19

Are you going to break and enter to do it? Elmer S. E. Dump May 2015 #25

Converting a public memorial into a creepy geek tragedy May 2015 #20

"Creepy" is your term, Geek-boy. Sgt Preston May 2015 #28

Welcome to DU. geek tragedy May 2015 #30

A thousand "thank-you"s! Sgt Preston May 2015 #32

Is the laser projection still operating? Downwinder May 2015 #3

NYC should put it in Central Park. Sgt Preston May 2015 #8

Ha - i was right Malraiders May 2015 #34

Nope, no hero worship here... Blue_Tires May 2015 #51