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BARACK OBAMA: HOPE IS ALIVE!!!

By: Todd Berger

I had never felt such a sense of nationalism, nor experienced the caliber of pride that can come with being an American as I did last night.   Call it a coming of age, or just plain disdain for the current administration, but as Barack Obama accepted the presidential nomination, tears rolled and nearly 80,000 Americans came together as one.  The feeling was beyond amazing and emotionally overwhelming.  It was clearly time for Obama to elevate his game, bring some tough talk to John McCain, layout a plan for manifesting the sort of hope he promotes, and to connect with the Middle Americans that have missed his message.  Barack did all of those things and more last night. 45 years to the day after Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his “I Have a Dream” speech on the Mall in Washington, Barack Obama, amidst a stunning show of support at Denver’s Mile High Stadium became the first African American to be nominated for the White House by a major party.  I’m proud to be part of that party,  proud to be part of a network of artists and designers using their tools and trade to further Barack’s cause, our cause,  and more proud to be an American than I have ever been in my 33 years.  Barack Obama = Change.  The kind you can belive in.

 

COMMENT

  1. I feel honored to have been there. Lets hope the slimy misinformation campaign against him is unsuccessful. The message truly transcends party affiliation.

    Hope > Hate

    Josh Holland
  2. Well said gentlemen. Did you guys take a peek at who Herr McCain is anointing his Vice? Sarah Palin, the Gov of Alaska! What experience does she have… well one thing I know is that she voted against ruling Polar Bears as an endangered species. That basically gives you an idea of where her ass is (obviously trying to shit her head out).

    Lifter Baron
  3. <<< KISS OF DEATH. The oldest president ever (i.e. most likely to DIE), whose successor is the most inexperienced VP pick EVER. This is an obvious ploy and a gimmick to snag these supposed "Hilary voters for McCain" people. Guess what? THEY DON'T EXIST! They're a handful of self-important crybabies that truly do not matter. No true supporter of women's rights would EVER vote for McCain. Not to mention Obama's experience is officially off the table now. Its a good day for Obama!

    Josh Holland
  4. Josh + I, were so inspired after leaving the speech last night! It was even a better experience sitting around people who have had “ENOUGH” and willing to do whatever it took to get Barack Obama elected as our next President! The positive energy in the air was such a remarkable feeling that I have not felt in a very long time! Even in the hour long waits in lines to the gates and going through security, the long hike to our seat, I do not recall one person complaining, just everyone saying how excited they were part of history and they were going to make history happen by elected Barack Obama! My hands still hurt from clapping so damn hard! It was also my first time I have ever done the “wave” which is a little ironic that I did it for a political event instead of a sports event! I can go on and on…but it was a truly an amazing experience to be there! And Josh and I feel very lucky to have won the “credentials” and witness history happen right before our eyes!

    Tran Wills
  5. I have no doubt that Barack Obama is going to be one of the top US presidents in history! He’s going to CHANGE the world!

    Jason Thielke

Happenings

  • 12.03.08

    Salon Styletto opened on Monday in the San Diego area. Identity & collateral by Lifter Baron.

  • 11.28.08


    The No Coast Craft-O-Rama begins next weekend December 5th and 6th at the Midtown Global Exchange in MPLS. It will feature a variety of designers, artists, and other magical creators of handmade goods. More info at nocoastcraft.com

  • 11.24.08

    Shitty Kitten will be dropping a new body of work.  Letters and Ladies will come alive December 12th at the D-note.  Stay tuned for more…

  • 11.20.08

  • 11.19.08

    Applied Ideas Volume 3:

    Join Ian Coyle and friends this Friday (Nov 21) 7:30 pm at the MCA Denver for the latest round of Applied Ideas: Talks on Design.

    Speakers include: Rick Griffith (MATTER), Chris Cox (Changethethought), Aaron Ray (Legwork Studio), and
    Ian Coyle (Superheroes, Inc.)

  • 11.13.08

    Aesthetic Apparatus is throwing a studio warming party this Saturday, 15th in MPLS. It should be a blast meeting new peeps, drinking dranks, and eating some food. Plus they are going to have a pony!! More info here.

  • 11.11.08

    Edifice Gallery presents Nocturnal Mockery 8 goes down this weekend, November 14th-16th at the Fillmore Crossing at 3125 Sinton Rd, Colorado Springs.  Works from over 70 artists will be on display w/ all sorts of special musical guests.  Check it out.

  • 11.05.08

    Matt Moore aka MWM Graphics is showing some new works at the Threadless Gallery in Chicago. The show opens this Friday and runs through December 3rd.

  • 11.05.08

    Square Footage is a group show open to all artists in all mediums.  All work must be exactly 1 sq. ft.  The show goes down this Saturday, Nove 8th from 7-11pm at The Plastic Chapel.  Be there.

  • 11.03.08

    Andy Rementer’s Freakopolis is opening this Saturday Nov. 8th at Open Space Beacon, the latest venture from ex-Denverites Kalene Rivers and Daniel Weise.

  • 10.30.08

    Ah yes, the delicious sounds of Super Mario World for all to hear!

    “The complete soundtrack to Super Mario World, covered by one man using dozens of instruments. Roughly in game order, faithful to the originals, with some bizarre artistic license thrown around. A private hobby made public.”

    Check it out here.

  • 10.27.08

    Lifter Baron breaks down (from afar) a bit of the creative scene in Denver.  He’s seein’ some shiny shit ahead…  Read up over at Because We Like To.  And remember, Lifter’s always watching you.

  • 10.25.08

    Bunch is launching their new book Bastardised! Filled with submissions from designers taking their existing logo and remixing/creating their own visual reaction to their logo. Learn more at Made in Bunch and see if you can spot me in the list. And if your in London, Zagreb, or Singapore definitely swing by the launch parties and get first dibs on the book.

    London:
    31st Oct, 6:30-9:30pm
    Maverick Showroom, 68-72 Redchurch Street, London E2 7DP
    london@bunchdesign.com

    Zagreb:
    11th Nov 2008, 8-10pm
    Galerija Karas, Praska 4
    10 000 Zagreb
    zagreb@bunchdesign.com

    Singapore: TBA

  • 10.24.08

    YWFT is celebrating their new site and 6th anniversary on Saturday, Nov 8th at Clubhouse Jager. Music, dranks, and free giveaways!

  • 10.22.08

    come make magnets with the magnet mafia and aiga tonight!!  1330 27th street…  7-10 pm.  $5 at the door.  learn to stencil, wheatpaste, collage, and other stuff.  see you there!

  • 10.22.08

    Check out the feature on our man Mike Graves over at Denver Syntax.

  • 10.22.08

    Halloween Party at INDYINK - costumes recommended, pumpkin carving contest, candy - and BEER.  Yes, tasty BEER.

  • 10.21.08

    The Rake interviews Jamey Erickson of Sevnthsin.

  • 10.19.08

    A City Renewal Project.  Opens November 7, 2008 in Toronto, Canada.  This is a collaborative street art installation between Specter and Fauxreel, recreating a decayed neighborhood inside a 4000 sq/ft warehouse space. More info at City Renewal Project

  • 10.15.08

    Dan Funderburgh has teamed up with the masterminds at Animal New York and Geekhouse Bikes to create artwork for a Barack track bike. The frame is hand built and the patterns are sublimated onto the frame. The bike is for up on auction on ebay, with all proceeds going to the Obama campaign. Bid on it now. More photos here.

Happenings