Mid-Morning Open Thread

Saint Francis In Meditation
Francisco de Zurbarán

I saw this painting over the weekend, and the photo above is a pale reflection of it. My first thought was that it was an El Greco, because it seemed to glow with an inner light, like View Of Toledo.

Posted by: CBD at 09:30 AM

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1 First?

Posted by: Flyguy at January 17, 2017 09:26 AM (3sOO0)

2 Kind of dark.

Posted by: HH at January 17, 2017 09:26 AM (DrCtv)

3 Second?

Posted by: BeckoningChasm at January 17, 2017 09:26 AM (MZcWR)

4 great lighting, though I prefer skulls to be lectured in throne form.

Posted by: MTF at January 17, 2017 09:26 AM (X4ZNp)

5 It seems the sniper's already been here.

Posted by: Flyguy at January 17, 2017 09:26 AM (3sOO0)

6 Thought that was Hamlet.

Posted by: Joe Mama at January 17, 2017 09:27 AM (S4vXM)

7 Dress him up a bit and he could be Hamlet.

Posted by: BignJames at January 17, 2017 09:27 AM (x9c8r)

8 So then I says I wanted a little head, and this is what I got!

Posted by: Insomniac at January 17, 2017 09:27 AM (0mRoj)

9 And why is St. Francis wearing a Rothko?

Posted by: Insomniac at January 17, 2017 09:29 AM (0mRoj)

10 Lighten up, Francis.

Posted by: Joe Mama at January 17, 2017 09:30 AM (S4vXM)

11 I wonder how it would change our outlook on life if we daily contemplated a human skull to remind us of our mortality. I know it was intended to have some kind of positive effect but I'm sure it would only make me really depressed.

I do have a realistic fake skull for drawing practice though and it doesn't bother me at all having it around.

Posted by: Me at January 17, 2017 09:30 AM (EwGtF)

12
4 great lighting, though I prefer skulls to be lectured in throne form.
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*pictured*, not lectured.

Not sure how I did that.

Posted by: MTF at January 17, 2017 09:31 AM (X4ZNp)

13 Saint Gabriel Possenti, left mid-background.

Posted by: Stringer Davis at January 17, 2017 09:31 AM (H5rtT)

14 To sleep, perchance to dream.

Aye, that's the rub.

Posted by: DoublySymmetric at January 17, 2017 09:31 AM (8hICw)

15 Poor Yorik.....

Posted by: rickb223 at January 17, 2017 09:32 AM (WDy4l)

16 Looks more like he's having a conversation than meditating. Only reason to know it's supposed to be St. Francis, beyond the title, is that it does show a small possible stigmata in the palm of the left hand.

Posted by: Polliwog the 'Ette at January 17, 2017 09:32 AM (sEDyY)

17 Since we're in the art thread, here's the latest animation from me. I posted this in the ONT but I'm posting it again here because reasons.

http://tinyurl.com/zd3gzwj

You may not like it. I'm thinking you definitely won't like the soundtrack.

Posted by: BeckoningChasm at January 17, 2017 09:32 AM (MZcWR)

18 My first thought was that it was an El Greco, because it seemed to glow with an inner light, like View Of Toledo.

That glow was the Toledo river on fire.

Posted by: rickb223 at January 17, 2017 09:33 AM (WDy4l)

19 Depressing painting results in hilarity when brought to the notice of the Horde. I approve.

Posted by: Me at January 17, 2017 09:33 AM (EwGtF)

20 "I wonder how it would change our outlook on life if we daily contemplated a human skull..."

If it was Hillary's skull I'd be happy for the rest of my life.

Posted by: Tom Servo at January 17, 2017 09:33 AM (V2Yro)

21 Saint Gabriel Possenti, left mid-background.

Get behind cover. Quick!

Posted by: rickb223 at January 17, 2017 09:34 AM (WDy4l)

22 Flaming Skull: The Early Days

Posted by: Brother Cavil, keeper of the Deplorable Unicode Character at January 17, 2017 09:35 AM (9krrF)

23 Looks more like he's having a conversation than meditating. Only reason to know it's supposed to be St. Francis, beyond the title, is that it does show a small possible stigmata in the palm of the left hand.

That was a cut from the skull's upper incisor.

Posted by: rickb223 at January 17, 2017 09:35 AM (WDy4l)

24 Random, off topic comment: According to an item I saw on Linkiest a bulge has been observed in the atmosphere of Venus.
The schadenboners around here are now officially out of control.

Posted by: Northernlurker at January 17, 2017 09:35 AM (nBr1j)

25 Is St. Francis associated with skulls? A lot of the paintings of saints seem to have symbols embedded.

Posted by: joncelli: Yes, it's Friday at January 17, 2017 09:36 AM (RD7QR)

26 I had to stare at the object in his hand for a while to figure out it's a skull. Shiny!

Posted by: @votermom @vm at January 17, 2017 09:36 AM (Om16U)

27 20 "I wonder how it would change our outlook on life if we daily contemplated a human skull..."

If it was Hillary's skull I'd be happy for the rest of my life.

And she will never Ever be president.

Posted by: Me at January 17, 2017 09:36 AM (EwGtF)

28 The interesting thing is that this is a selfie.

Posted by: Mr. Peebles at January 17, 2017 09:37 AM (oVJmc)

29 So I'm paying attention to the last thread and all the Hamlet jokes are already taken.

Posted by: Bandersnatch, gentleman cad at January 17, 2017 09:37 AM (mgbwf)

30 11 I wonder how it would change our outlook on life if we daily contemplated a human skull to remind us of our mortality.

--

President Trump will have a golden skull as a paperweight.

Posted by: @votermom @vm at January 17, 2017 09:37 AM (Om16U)

31 24 Random, off topic comment: According to an item I saw on Linkiest a bulge has been observed in the atmosphere of Venus.
The schadenboners around here are now officially out of control.
Posted by: Northernlurker at January 17, 2017 09:35 AM (nBr1j)
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I thought Cher was going to Jupiter.

Posted by: bluebell at January 17, 2017 09:37 AM (sBOL1)

32 In meditation or conversation?
This is a great selection - thanks!

Posted by: Lizzy at January 17, 2017 09:38 AM (NOIQH)

33 Heh. Trump has raised a record, by a wide margin, for his inaugural. Lefties are freaking out.

Posted by: JackStraw at January 17, 2017 09:38 AM (/tuJf)

34 THREE MORE DAYS

Posted by: Tommy at January 17, 2017 09:38 AM (QbS0D)

35 Random, off topic comment: According to an item I saw on Linkiest a bulge has been observed in the atmosphere of Venus.>>>

Maybe Venus is pregnant.

Posted by: Buzzsaw at January 17, 2017 09:39 AM (wrS2o)

36 Sic transit gloria mundi.

Posted by: tubal at January 17, 2017 09:39 AM (BQ5O8)

37 25 Is St. Francis associated with skulls? A lot of the paintings of saints seem to have symbols embedded.

Monks usually kept a human skull with them in their cell to remind them of their mortality.

Posted by: Me at January 17, 2017 09:40 AM (EwGtF)

38 I wonder if there any apes crunching figs in that cave?

Posted by: no good deed at January 17, 2017 09:40 AM (hJamr)

39 I saw this painting over the weekend, and the photo above is a pale reflection of it

My very first thought was I bet the photo is nothing like the painting.

Alas, poor Yorick . . . .

Posted by: alexthechick - I see you tree rats at January 17, 2017 09:40 AM (mf5HN)

40 35 Buzzsaw

Was McCain in the vicinity? Those Naval Aviators.

Posted by: NaCly Dog at January 17, 2017 09:40 AM (u82oZ)

41 The patched and ragged robe is another indication that it is Francis. Although shouldn't there be a nice critter or two also, or is that another Francis?

Posted by: @votermom @vm at January 17, 2017 09:40 AM (Om16U)

42 36 Sic transit gloria mundi.
Posted by: tubal at January 17, 2017 09:39 AM (BQ5O

You're damn right I'm sick of it! Some asshole puked on the subway!

Posted by: Gloria Mundi at January 17, 2017 09:41 AM (RD7QR)

43 O/T

Not to start the pardon wars again, but if obama. Does pardon Hillary, does a pardon signify that Hillary is guilty?

Posted by: Chilling the most at January 17, 2017 09:41 AM (Cl52v)

44 Burkes and Hare - a limerick

Alas poor Francis was known for his thuggery
Robbing and mugging and all kinds of buggery
But he got into trouble
At a grave with a shovel
Engaged in some sort of pernicious skull-duggery

Posted by: Muldoon at January 17, 2017 09:41 AM (wPiJc)

45 30 11 I wonder how it would change our outlook on life if we daily contemplated a human skull to remind us of our mortality.

--

President Trump will have a golden skull as a paperweight.

I think he should have an entire Throne made from the gold plated skulls of his enemies.

Posted by: Me at January 17, 2017 09:41 AM (EwGtF)

46 >>Heh. Trump has raised a record, by a wide margin, for his inaugural. Lefties are freaking out.

Speaking of which, the last two singers to back out (the opera guy and the Broadway lady) both did so because of *death threats*.
The f'ing Left.
I hope after Trump and Sessions are sworn in he takes swift and merciless action against these scum.

Posted by: Lizzy at January 17, 2017 09:42 AM (NOIQH)

47 Nobody really takes the time to put a nice coat of varnish on a skull anymore.

Posted by: Cicero (@cicero) at January 17, 2017 09:43 AM (TRzoP)

48 President Slappy McEarflaps' stigmata is more pronounced than Frankie's.

Posted by: Fritz at January 17, 2017 09:43 AM (2Mnv1)

49 looks like that guy from Jethro Tull

Posted by: buzzsaw90 at January 17, 2017 09:43 AM (oGRue)

50 It's a nice picture, CBD. Thank you. It does kind of look like St. Francis is negotiating there. You're not supposed to do that with God. Maybe he's asking for a point of clarification.

Posted by: bluebell at January 17, 2017 09:44 AM (sBOL1)

51 Look God, how do i NOT end up like this dude?

Posted by: Francis at January 17, 2017 09:44 AM (oGRue)

52 Forever grateful to Donald Trump who, by his winning, exposes the evil od the left. Been said before, by someone far wiser, that there is a profound banality to evil.
We are witnessing that.

Posted by: tubal at January 17, 2017 09:45 AM (BQ5O8)

53 Oh, Saint Francis joke:

A guy jumps out of an airplane over the Pacific but his parachute is broken!

He prays "St. Francis, St. Francis, save me!!!"

A giant hand pluck him out of the sky and a deep voice says "WHICH Saint Francis?"

The guy guesses "Assisi?"

"WRONG"

*splash*

Posted by: @votermom @vm at January 17, 2017 09:45 AM (Om16U)

54 20 "I wonder how it would change our outlook on life if we daily contemplated a human skull..."

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not for the better

Posted by: Alan Colmes at January 17, 2017 09:45 AM (oGRue)

55 He's saying: "You know, I could make a bong out of this thing."

Posted by: WhatWhatWhat? - I speak of the Pompatous of Love at January 17, 2017 09:46 AM (ul9CR)

56 Dammit, willowed again, so I'm reposting this here from the previous thread:

Given the level of Russian hacking rampant in the country, I would think the Never Trump security experts would have plenty of job opportunities. What am I missing here?

Posted by: Ripley at January 17, 2017 08:14 AM (1BQGO)

You would think so. I agree with that article posted upthread; the sad simple fact is that no one has produced ANY concrete evidence that the Russians had anything to do with the leaks of Podesta's and the DNC's emails.

Is there hacking being attempted out there? Most people have no clue. Example; the other day Mrs. Oort reports she is having Internet access problems and wants me to reboot the router. Before doing any such thing, I was going to check the router's system log to see if there had been, in fact, any actual communications problems.

I log into the router, pull up the log, and while I found no signs of comm dropouts, what I did see was page after page of "intrusion" attempts into my router from the Internet, which the router was apparently able to block.

Out of curiosity I checked the source IP addresses of these intrusion attempts. Russia? Oh, yes. Also China, Taiwan, the Seychelles, India, Pakistan, Bolivia, Nigeria, Poland. Literally from all over the world. But truth be known, this is nothing new. I'd seen this sort of thing many times over the years. It is "the nature of the beast" where the Internet is concerned, and always has been.

Indeed, this is why the Feds sold the Internet off 25 or so years ago, because they had discovered back in 1985 that it had been penetrated by the Soviets and their proxies. And there was really no way to fix it.

Sure, there are steps one can take to protect yourself, but the fact remains there are assholes all over the world constantly trying to break into your system/network to rip you off in one way or another. This is why data security is such a big business in IT these days, because everybody is tied into the Internet in some way now, and it is inherently insecure.

Posted by: The Oort Cloud - No-Longer-Deplorable Source of all SMODs at January 17, 2017 09:46 AM (tHocv)

57 "It'th pronounth'd "Thoor-boor-on" you pethenths!"

- - Mike Tython

Posted by: J.J. Sefton at January 17, 2017 09:46 AM (mbhDw)

58 >>It's a nice picture, CBD. Thank you. It does kind of look like St. Francis is negotiating there. You're not supposed to do that with God. Maybe he's asking for a point of clarification.

I think he's just responding to God who is yelling at him for playing around with a skull and saying he just found it over there.

Posted by: JackStraw at January 17, 2017 09:47 AM (/tuJf)

59 So then I says I wanted a little head, and this is what I got!

With the hand position and the look on Francis' face, I'm getting a definite Joo-vibe.

"Such tsouris I've having to put up with!"

Posted by: Mary Poppins' Practically Perfect Piercing at January 17, 2017 09:47 AM (X6fMO)

60 Neocon Begging For A Job?

Posted by: JEM at January 17, 2017 09:47 AM (TppKb)

61 He lived in the Dark Ages, right?

Posted by: Kodos the Executioner at January 17, 2017 09:48 AM (BWL+E)

62 I want some deep state intelligence community scalps ripped off 5 minutes after Trump is sworn in. I hope by the end of January 20 it's like scene from the Godfather 3.

Posted by: Max Power at January 17, 2017 09:48 AM (QCc6B)

63 Obviously, I'm nervous about violence at the Inauguration. But short of violence, what I worry about is verbal disruption. They can't stop Trump from being president, but they'll try to piss all over his moment.

I can see these protestor aholes treating the ceremony like it's a Milo talk - screaming, booing, and chanting their stupid catchphrases thoughout the swearing in. And then I can see the Trump supporters answering back by chanting USA or Trump with the voices of the speakers drowned out. And I can see Barry sitting back with a smug little smile on his face: "Didn't happen to me - because The People loved me!"

The problem is we don't know the proportion of leftist asshats to patriotic Americans who will be in attendance.

Posted by: Donna and V. (sans ampersands at the present time) at January 17, 2017 09:48 AM (ZM2xo)

64 Sic transit gloria mundi.

Translated, literally: "Can you drive Gloria on Monday?"

Posted by: Mr. Peebles at January 17, 2017 09:48 AM (oVJmc)

65 Saint Francis is quoted as saying to the skull "Hillary will never be President"

Posted by: MTF at January 17, 2017 09:49 AM (X4ZNp)

66 Joo-vibe

Is that the vibrator that nags you about finding a nice professional husband?

Posted by: JEM at January 17, 2017 09:49 AM (TppKb)

67 "And as you can see from the lack of suture joints, it must be Aliens!"

Giorgio Tsoualos-The Early Years

Posted by: Bilwis, Devourer of Gluten Free Souls at January 17, 2017 09:50 AM (a3sfz)

68 does a pardon signify that Hillary is guilty?

Eh, they can just say that they're just protecting her from the threat of unfair prosecution.

(But she's guilty, signifier or no signifier.)

Posted by: Geronimo Stilton at January 17, 2017 09:50 AM (4bKiB)

69 50 It's a nice picture, CBD. Thank you. It does kind of look like St. Francis is negotiating there. You're not supposed to do that with God. Maybe he's asking for a point of clarification.

I think it's kind of awesome really that this picture shows the saint in earnest inquiring conversation with God. God wants us to talk to him any way we feel led. He can handle our arguing and complaining and bargaining. We can bring all our feelings to him without the negative effect that often results from taking those feelings to other people instead.

I like to watch Hindi movies and it's kind of cute- they scold their gods when they don't like what happens to them. The gods always turn out to be right in the end though just like the real God.

Posted by: Me at January 17, 2017 09:50 AM (EwGtF)

70 9 And why is St. Francis wearing a Rothko?

Well played, sir.

Posted by: ScoggDog at January 17, 2017 09:50 AM (qcr5D)

71 Translated, literally: "Can you drive Gloria on Monday?"
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Isn't it really "transport", as in "Can you transport Gloria on Monday?". It's probably a call to sex.

Posted by: MTF at January 17, 2017 09:50 AM (X4ZNp)

72 God, can you send Gen. Mattis back to the future?

Posted by: Francis at January 17, 2017 09:50 AM (oGRue)

73 ...that skull- looks very lifelike ....

Posted by: runner at January 17, 2017 09:52 AM (c6/9Q)

74 Isn't it really "transport", as in "Can you transport Gloria on Monday?". It's probably a call to sex.

We approve this message.

Posted by: Rotherham Muslim cab drivers at January 17, 2017 09:53 AM (TppKb)

75 I want some deep state intelligence community scalps ripped off 5 minutes after Trump is sworn in. I hope by the end of January 20 it's like scene from the Godfather 3.

Posted by: Max Power at January 17, 2017 09:48 AM (QCc6B)

I'd like anyone who has attended Davos to be given the boot instantly or, at the very least totally locked out of the loop of power.

Davos attendees are all globalist socialist anti-western a-holes and have no allegiance to the USA, thus-

no business being in its gov't structure at any level.

Posted by: naturalfake at January 17, 2017 09:53 AM (9q7Dl)

76 Wait, what? What's with the skull? He's doing Hamlet?

Posted by: Captain Obvious at January 17, 2017 09:54 AM (yODqO)

77 Hey, where can i get that evening gown?

Posted by: Michelle O at January 17, 2017 09:54 AM (oGRue)

78 Davos attendees are all globalist socialist anti-western a-holes and have no allegiance to the USA

--

Jet-setting socialist socialites

Posted by: @votermom @vm at January 17, 2017 09:54 AM (Om16U)

79 I want some deep state intelligence community scalps ripped off 5 minutes after Trump is sworn in. I hope by the end of January 20 it's like scene from the Godfather 3.

Posted by: Max Power at January 17, 2017 09:48 AM (QCc6B)

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Dude, you just admitted you watched Godfather 3...

Posted by: buzzsaw90 at January 17, 2017 09:55 AM (oGRue)

80 Such a wonderful depiction of St Francis in a meditative moment. Kind of lost in today's world of social media and selfies etc. - introspection, Lord knows most people need to spend some time doing that.

Posted by: IC at January 17, 2017 09:55 AM (gcme+)

81 Zurbar�n

Yet another diabetes med with bizarre side effects.

Posted by: DaveA at January 17, 2017 09:55 AM (8J/Te)

82 He really does look like he's in the middle of a disputation, like God said something and he said "But the implications of that are..." and then God gave him the eye.

Posted by: joncelli, Longbow Afficianado and Phalangist at January 17, 2017 09:55 AM (RD7QR)

83
Dude, you just admitted you watched Godfather 3...

There is no Godfather 3...

Posted by: Krebs v Carnot at January 17, 2017 09:55 AM (BK3ZS)

84 Nobody really takes the time to put a nice coat of varnish on a skull anymore.

Posted by: Cicero
==

Skullsmithery is truly a lost art.

Posted by: Mortimer - FINISH HER ! at January 17, 2017 09:56 AM (toH8T)

85 And if thee toucheth any of my stuff, I shall kill thee.....

Posted by: St. Francis at January 17, 2017 09:56 AM (Pl3Xw)

86 I knew him, Horatio.

Posted by: Grump928(c) at January 17, 2017 09:56 AM (QQ+il)

87 If this was 4D, you could feel the tears and hear the lamentations of the Hillary wimmins. By the way, I think at this point it is safe to say that Hillary will never be President!

Posted by: The Mouse that Roared at January 17, 2017 09:56 AM (7N6ox)

88 80 Such a wonderful depiction of St Francis in a meditative moment. Kind of lost in today's world of social media and selfies etc. - introspection, Lord knows most people need to spend some time doing that.

That's why He invented bar stools, happy hour, and George Jones.

Posted by: ScoggDog at January 17, 2017 09:56 AM (qcr5D)

89 Alas, poor Yorick! I knew him, Horatio, a fellow of infinite jest, of most excellent fancy.

Posted by: WhatWhatWhat? - I speak of the Pompatous of Love at January 17, 2017 09:57 AM (ul9CR)

90
St. Francis: "...but"

The Lord: "Lighten up, Francis!"

Posted by: Krebs v Carnot at January 17, 2017 09:57 AM (BK3ZS)

91 You're not supposed to do that with God.

Posted by: bluebell at January 17, 2017 09:44 AM (sBOL1)

Well, the title is "meditation," so he may be having an internal conversation and simply arguing with himself.

Or he could be a Red Sox fan and is begging God for "just one more...please!"

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at January 17, 2017 09:57 AM (rF0hx)

92 >>The problem is we don't know the proportion of leftist asshats to patriotic Americans who will be in attendance. Posted by: Donna and V. (sans ampersands at the present time) at January 17, 2017 09:48 AM (ZM2xo)

Thinking about eating the expense of two purchased Metro tickets in to the city. I'd like to be there to support him, but the human toothaches who'll be out in force sound like a lot of unnecessary hassle.

Posted by: General Zod at January 17, 2017 09:57 AM (Bdeb0)

93 oh yeah, that skull reminds me

Is notorious RBG still breathing?

Posted by: buzzsaw90 at January 17, 2017 09:58 AM (oGRue)

94 So.

Any of you Morons try meditating with a skull in your hands? Does it improve your prayer life?

Posted by: Emmie at January 17, 2017 09:58 AM (xVuS6)

95 And if thee toucheth any of my stuff, I shall kill thee.....

Lighten up Francis.

Posted by: rickb223 at January 17, 2017 09:58 AM (WDy4l)

96 By the way, I think at this point it is safe to say that Hillary will never be President!

I guess you ain't seen the latest Quinnepiac numbers. Sure, I'll still vote Trump ... but I'm afraid it's going to be a sad, early night.

Posted by: ScoggDog at January 17, 2017 09:59 AM (qcr5D)

97 90
St. Francis: "...but"

The Lord: "Lighten up, Francis!"
Posted by: Krebs v Carnot at January 17, 2017 09:57 AM (BK3ZS)

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well who was it who made the sky so dark? hmmmm

Posted by: Francis at January 17, 2017 09:59 AM (oGRue)

98 Now THIS is funny:

'Never Trump' national-security Republicans fear they have been blacklisted

GOP national security "elites" who signed grandstanding public letters excoriating Trump for being dangerous and unqualified for the presidency are now wondering why their phones aren't ringing with Trump administration job offers.

Because their expertise is sooper critical to the nation or something.

http://tinyurl.com/jslwtxm

Suck it, asshats.

Posted by: Cicero (@cicero) at January 17, 2017 09:59 AM (TRzoP)

99 Persons sign two open letters asking Trump to metaphorically drop dead. Now want job in Trump administration claiming their expertise at predicting the future. Site fact that Bush employed them.

Hubris? Dumbassery? Idiocraty?

What is the proper label?

Posted by: Ok at January 17, 2017 10:00 AM (K2SnJ)

100 The subject of the painting is actually the creator, with an incomplete Mankind kit, beseeching the heavens for either a refund or completion of the kit. "A skull? That's it? What am I supposed to do with this?"

Posted by: General Zod at January 17, 2017 10:00 AM (Bdeb0)

101 Or he could be a Red Sox fan and is begging God for "just one more...please!"
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at January 17, 2017 09:57
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Ah yes. I see you are back, and in your usual fine form.

St. Francis begging for one more Yankees skull? I can see it.

Posted by: bluebell at January 17, 2017 10:01 AM (sBOL1)

102 He lived in the Dark Ages, right?

Yes. Candle technology was still in a primitive state and light bulbs barely worked at all.

Posted by: Cicero (@cicero) at January 17, 2017 10:01 AM (TRzoP)

103 Because their expertise is sooper critical to the nation or something.

They will still have guest slots on the State Media.

Posted by: Grump928(c) at January 17, 2017 10:02 AM (QQ+il)

104
I guess the mayor of NYC has nothing else better to do than have an anti-Trump protest on Thursday. Things must be running so smoothly in NYC that DeCommie has a free schedule for it

Posted by: TheQuietMan at January 17, 2017 10:02 AM (493sH)

105 >>I guess you ain't seen the latest Quinnepiac
numbers. Sure, I'll still vote Trump ... but I'm afraid it's going to
be a sad, early night. Posted by: ScoggDog at January 17, 2017 09:59 AM (qcr5D)

What's worse is that with numbers like hers, and Trump's "fake news" of her health troubles embargoed by a compliant press, we could be looking at two terms, not just one.

Posted by: General Zod at January 17, 2017 10:02 AM (Bdeb0)

106 Hubris? Dumbassery? Idiocraty?

What is the proper label?
Posted by: Ok at January 17, 2017 10:00 AM (K2SnJ)

Entitlement, narcissism, solipcist behavior.

Posted by: tubal at January 17, 2017 10:03 AM (BQ5O8)

107 Persons sign two open letters asking Trump to metaphorically drop dead. Now want job in Trump administration claiming their expertise at predicting the future. Site fact that Bush employed them.

Hubris? Dumbassery? Idiocraty?

What is the proper label?
Posted by: Ok at January 17, 2017 10:00 AM (K2SnJ)

Yup.

The fact that they couldn't even analyze the politics/mood/govt of

their own freaking country!

is more or less an automatic disqualification right there.

Plus-

Another load of cringing before Democrats Bush toadies in govt?

No. Thank. You.

Posted by: naturalfake at January 17, 2017 10:03 AM (9q7Dl)

108 Sniper in the trees. Dive behind the rocks!

Posted by: Moron Pundit at January 17, 2017 10:03 AM (xeeHA)

109 Skull: Looks like a short night for Trump.

St. Francis: Dude. Like, dude.

Posted by: joncelli, Longbow Afficianado and Phalangist at January 17, 2017 10:03 AM (RD7QR)

110 Trump for being dangerous and unqualified for the presidency are now wondering why their phones aren't ringing with Trump administration job offers.

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we'll be in touch shortly

Posted by: MSNBC at January 17, 2017 10:03 AM (oGRue)

111 What's worse is that with numbers like hers, and Trump's "fake news" of her health troubles embargoed by a compliant press, we could be looking at two terms, not just one.

Heh. *capers about*

Posted by: Grump928(c) at January 17, 2017 10:03 AM (QQ+il)

112 I've never went to an inaug. Wish I could go to this one.

Actually, I "attended" Kennedy's in utero - my mom and dad went and my mom was preggers with l'il old me. But I'd like to go to one for realz.

Posted by: WhatWhatWhat? - I speak of the Pompatous of Love at January 17, 2017 10:04 AM (ul9CR)

113 What's worse is that with numbers like hers, and Trump's "fake news" of her health troubles embargoed by a compliant press, we could be looking at two terms, not just one.

I have this undeniable hunch that Trump will do one term and then hand it over to Pence. Just basedvon how I read the guy.

Posted by: ScoggDog at January 17, 2017 10:04 AM (qcr5D)

114 Posted by: joncelli, Longbow Afficianado and Phalangist at January 17, 2017 09:55 AM (RD7QR)

I think it looks like the painter lifted the figure from a cafe scene painting changed the clothes and added stigmata. The posture is perfect for one of those paintings of French sidewalk cafes with university students debating the latest philosophy lecture.

Posted by: Polliwog the 'Ette at January 17, 2017 10:04 AM (sEDyY)

115 'Never Trump' national-security Republicans fear they have been blacklisted
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Idiots!

Trump Train ! whoo whoo

Posted by: Erick Erickssson, Jonah Goldberf, and PitterPatterico at January 17, 2017 10:05 AM (toH8T)

116 Persons sign two open letters asking Trump to metaphorically drop dead. Now want job in Trump administration claiming their expertise at predicting the future. Site fact that Bush employed them.

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We said Never, not Never-never

Posted by: Nevertrumpers at January 17, 2017 10:05 AM (oGRue)

117 I too am a little worried about he upcoming inauguration - Hillary is way ahead in Wisconsin ! I know, WI was always a bit of a longshot, still

Posted by: runner at January 17, 2017 10:05 AM (c6/9Q)

118 I have this undeniable hunch that Trump will do one term and then hand it over to Pence. Just basedvon how I read the guy.

If you quit while you're ahead, you can hang around influencing things because you are still eligible for another term.

Posted by: Grump928(c) at January 17, 2017 10:05 AM (QQ+il)

119 Alas, poor Yorick! I knew him well, Horatio.

Posted by: Vashta Nerada at January 17, 2017 10:06 AM (7ZVPa)

120 What is the proper label?

Fools. They had a choice to make, and they chose poorly. All they had to do if they didn't want to support Trump was keep their mouths shut, vote their consciences and wait to see how things played out. But they couldn't bite their tongues. They just had to virtue-signal like mad.

And now they get what they deserve. Nothing.

Posted by: WhatWhatWhat? - I speak of the Pompatous of Love at January 17, 2017 10:07 AM (ul9CR)

121 112 I've never went to an inaug. Wish I could go to this one.

I wish we didn't have them.

In some sense, I guess it's no wonder politician's are such self-important bastards. We never miss a chance to throw them a parade, or a ceremony, or a gala.

Posted by: ScoggDog at January 17, 2017 10:07 AM (qcr5D)

122 WashPost: "Some of the NeverTrump letter signers fear they are at the bottom of the pecking order, below those who expressed verbal opposition to Trump's campaign but did not sign either of the letters."

But they're at the top of the pegging order, of that we can be sure.

Posted by: General Zod at January 17, 2017 10:07 AM (Bdeb0)

123 14 For the LORD sayeth unto Francis, "It matters not who comes to me,
15 Whether they see Creation as cubes, or cannot find the sniper,
16 Or work in light or care only for boys of slim virtue bitten by lizards;
17 All are welcome in me."
18 Francis pondered, and asked, "But what of the kittehs?
19 What of the snipers in the shadows of the land?"
20 And the LORD replied, "Lighten up, Francis."

Posted by: Brother Cavil, keeper of the Deplorable Unicode Character at January 17, 2017 10:07 AM (9krrF)

124 Hours before, around 7:25 p.m. Friday, Gionapoulos posted a Facebook Live video showing the dashboard of a Maserati. The short video shows the vehicle going from zero to 111 miles per hour in just about 20 seconds, and then ends.

Posted by: undocumented unlicensed Maserati driver at January 17, 2017 10:07 AM (e8kgV)

125 GOP national security "elites" who signed grandstanding public letters excoriating Trump for being dangerous and unqualified for the presidency are now wondering why their phones aren't ringing with Trump administration job offers.

Trump's Skullfucking Mastery Level: Sensei

Posted by: rickb223 at January 17, 2017 10:07 AM (WDy4l)

126 86 I knew him, Horatio.
Posted by: Grump928(c) at January 17, 2017 09:56 AM (QQ+il)

"I blew him. Fellatio."

- - Reggie

Posted by: J.J. Sefton at January 17, 2017 10:07 AM (mbhDw)

127 >>The problem is we don't know the proportion of leftist asshats to patriotic Americans who will be in attendance.

FWIW, we're getting a much clearer picture of what the anarchists are planning - and probably not just boos. Project Veritas video yesterday had one of the dudes just tossing off "burn their houses down' amidst the poison gas talks. Then there's this - one of the groups was supposedly hacked (the one with Bill Ayers involved):

https://twitter.com/midnightride20

Also threats to Deploraball attendees on twitter, such as expect to to have paint thrown on you.
Wonder what the next PV video will reveal?

Posted by: Lizzy at January 17, 2017 10:08 AM (NOIQH)

128 The Womens March is gloating that there are more bus permits issued for their march on the 21st than for the Inauguration on the 20th.

http://tinyurl.com/hrc8896

Looks like its gonna be an early night for Trump..

Posted by: McCool at January 17, 2017 10:09 AM (H/bVO)

129
"Now Eggbert, be a good lad and run this skull to the smithy. Tell him to use extra oil, I want it shiny for our guests!"

Posted by: Mortimer - FINISH HER ! at January 17, 2017 10:09 AM (toH8T)

130 WashPost: "Some of the NeverTrump letter signers fear they are at the bottom of the pecking order, below those who expressed verbal opposition to Trump's campaign but did not sign either of the letters."

Lesson one of adulting: Duh.

Posted by: rickb223 at January 17, 2017 10:10 AM (WDy4l)

131 "I hope after Trump and Sessions are sworn in he takes swift and merciless action against these scum."

Yes on both counts, and taking a very broad interpretation of "scum", too.

Posted by: sock_rat_eez at January 17, 2017 10:10 AM (nuyGw)

132 128 The Womens March is gloating that there are more bus permits issued for their march on the 21st than for the Inauguration on the 20th.

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men drive themselves

Posted by: Buzzsaw90 at January 17, 2017 10:11 AM (oGRue)

133 Todays Daily Kos roundup shows the lefties are preoccupied with 1) Trumps Inaugural: their hope is all musicians can be intimidated m=not to perform and attendees will drop out in fear for their safety, 2) Happy birthday wishes to the lovely and talented Michelle Obama, 3) various CNN stories discrediting Trump before he takes office and 4) The cabinet will be composed of actual, already criminals and soon-to-be-criminals.

Not much going on in leftyland, in other words, other than Resist! I suspect this same description will apply four months and four years from now too.

Posted by: MTF at January 17, 2017 10:12 AM (X4ZNp)

134 Brother Cavil, keeper of the Deplorable Unicode Character at January 17, 2017 10:07 AM (9krrF)

And the congregation sayeth, 'Amen' ...

Posted by: Adriane the Religious Philosophy Critic ... at January 17, 2017 10:12 AM (AoK0a)

135 >>The Womens March is gloating that there are more bus permits issued for their march on the 21st than for the Inauguration on the 20th.

Why would anyone be surprised? This is what the left does, community organize and protest.

They are pros at complaining and whining.

Posted by: JackStraw at January 17, 2017 10:12 AM (/tuJf)

136 Doesn't look like meditation to me.
Looks like a negotiation.
I can almost hear him

"Listen, Big Guy, Let me try to find ten honest men, just to show you that there are honest men in the city. Then with your help, we can find ten more, and so on and so forth. Then you won't have to burn the city to the ground, and everybody wins. We all get what we want."

Posted by: Skandia Recluse at January 17, 2017 10:13 AM (5UeeQ)

137 The Womens March is gloating that there are more bus permits issued for their march on the 21st than for the Inauguration on the 20th.

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men drive themselves
Posted by: Buzzsaw90

Check landing fees at airports around DC.
Rich men fly in.

Posted by: rickb223 at January 17, 2017 10:14 AM (WDy4l)

138 >>132
128 The Womens March is gloating that there are more bus permits issued
for their march on the 21st than for the Inauguration on the 20th.

Trump should deploy a squad of Planet of the Apes cavalry to gallop down Pennsylvania Avenue, netting and capturing the lot. Televised. So Zod could bust a rib laughing.

Posted by: General Zod at January 17, 2017 10:14 AM (Bdeb0)

139 Won't just be DC. Expect mischief & black deeds from Leftist agitators in every city on the 20th.

Posted by: josephistan at January 17, 2017 10:14 AM (7HtZB)

140 Oh and one of the leaders of this women's march on the DC is Tamika Mallory. She is part of Sharpton's National Action Network.

Anyone who doesn't think Obama and his minions are behind all of this hasn't been paying attention.

Posted by: JackStraw at January 17, 2017 10:15 AM (/tuJf)

141 Also threats to Deploraball attendees on twitter, such as expect to to have paint thrown on you.

Throw paint on me and expect to have a can shoved so far down your throat, your lower colon will have "Sherwin-Williams" tattooed on it.

Posted by: Mary Poppins' Practically Perfect Piercing at January 17, 2017 10:15 AM (X6fMO)

142 >>WashPost: "Some of the NeverTrump letter signers fear they are at the bottom of the pecking order, below those who expressed verbal opposition to Trump's campaign but did not sign either of the letters."

Yeah, so? They made a choice. Like every other presidential election. This is not news.

Posted by: Lizzy at January 17, 2017 10:15 AM (NOIQH)

143 "lefties are preoccupied with 1) Trumps Inaugural: their hope is all musicians can be intimidated m=not to perform and attendees will drop out in fear for their safety"

The *eagerness* with which progs become Brownshirts, or hope for the arrival of such, is endlessly disturbing.

Posted by: Polliwog the 'Ette at January 17, 2017 10:15 AM (sEDyY)

144 >>>Doesn't look like meditation to me.
Looks like a negotiation.
I can almost hear him<<<

"Look, the gals got pussyhats, - can we at least get the guys cockhats?"

Posted by: Fritz at January 17, 2017 10:16 AM (2Mnv1)

145 140 Oh and one of the leaders of this women's march on the DC is Tamika Mallory. She is part of Sharpton's National Action Network.

Anyone who doesn't think Obama and his minions are behind all of this hasn't been paying attention.
Posted by: JackStraw at January 17, 2017 10:15 AM (/tuJf)

Bambi is going to be organizing protests all throughout the Trump admin. It's how he is. And hopefully the people will become Heartily. Tired. of it.

Posted by: joncelli, Longbow Afficianado and Phalangist at January 17, 2017 10:16 AM (RD7QR)

146 "Let me try to find ten honest men"

For Sodom it started out as finding ten righteous men. Probably tougher to find ten honest men.

Posted by: Ok at January 17, 2017 10:17 AM (K2SnJ)

147 Also threats to Deploraball attendees on twitter, such as expect to to have paint thrown on you.

Throw paint on me and expect to have a can shoved so far down your throat, your lower colon will have "Sherwin-Williams" tattooed on it.
Posted by: Mary Poppins' Practically Perfect Piercing

Amen. Assault me anywhere whit what can remotely be described as a weapon, and expect me to reply with the next level.

Posted by: rickb223 at January 17, 2017 10:17 AM (WDy4l)

148 The Womens March is gloating that there are more bus permits issued for their march on the 21st than for the Inauguration on the 20th.

Nowhere will you find a more wretched hive of hags, harpies and harridans

Posted by: Cicero (@cicero) at January 17, 2017 10:17 AM (TRzoP)

149 I do understand the Inauguration ceremony itself. It's a good way for the public to witness the transfer of power. The rest of the BS they could shitcan. Get to work like you're being paid for.

Posted by: Pete Seria at January 17, 2017 10:17 AM (lJW6d)

150 I wore a cockade in my early days.
They fell out of fashion.

Posted by: tubal at January 17, 2017 10:17 AM (BQ5O8)

151 Bambi is going to be organizing protests all throughout the Trump admin. It's how he is. And hopefully the people will become Heartily. Tired. of it.

Posted by: joncelli, Longbow Afficianado and Phalangist at January 17, 2017 10:16 AM (RD7QR)

I prefer to hope that Sessions throws these assholes into PMITA prison.

Posted by: Mary Poppins' Practically Perfect Piercing at January 17, 2017 10:17 AM (X6fMO)

152 All the shenanigans around the inaugural gives great opportunity to bring fun stuff for Obama's farewell whilst hiding among the Lefties. Heh

Posted by: Bigbys Olive Fingers at January 17, 2017 10:18 AM (U9Fj6)

153 >>The Womens March is gloating that there are more bus permits issued for their march on the 21st than for the Inauguration on the 20th.

So the Women's march officially rejected sponsorship from a pro-life feminist group yesterday, after initially accepting it and listing them on their site.

So all their talk about diversity is really, "We have a wide range of attendees, from white radical feminists, black radical feminists, to latina radical feminists, and even some Musilm radicals!" Yay diversity!!

Posted by: Lizzy at January 17, 2017 10:18 AM (NOIQH)

154
The *eagerness* with which progs become Brownshirts, or hope for the arrival of such, is endlessly disturbing.

Posted by: Polliwog the 'Ette at January 17, 2017 10:15 AM (sEDyY)
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I said in the last thread (referring to the death threats against Jennifer Holliday, who has already seen plenty of violent death up close and personal) that lots of them are just anti-social animals. JJ corrected me, saying he thinks that's true of all of them.

Posted by: MTF at January 17, 2017 10:18 AM (X4ZNp)

155 Lizzy, thanks for those twitter links. Its amazing those Rev Communist Party people are still active in America.

Thanks Obama.

Posted by: MTF at January 17, 2017 10:19 AM (X4ZNp)

156 "Some of the NeverTrump letter signers fear they are at the bottom of the pecking order"

The funny part is that there are over a million men as qualified as them. My understanding is 2% of the population practices their main skill.

Posted by: Ok at January 17, 2017 10:19 AM (K2SnJ)

157 "Look, the gals got pussyhats, - can we at least get the guys cockhats?"

Wear a bowler.

Posted by: Grump928(c) at January 17, 2017 10:20 AM (QQ+il)

158 Bob Beckel returning to The Five on Fox.
Does that mean Juan is Gone ?

Posted by: McCool at January 17, 2017 10:21 AM (H/bVO)

159 I just hope it's becoming clearer for Trump as every day passes that there is no reasoning with Democrats and carries out his agenda accordingly.

If only the Republicans would get on board as well.

Posted by: WisRich at January 17, 2017 10:21 AM (hdpay)

160 Trump is bringing the Twitter clue bat on Lewis.

Posted by: madamemayhem (uppity woman extraordinary) at January 17, 2017 10:21 AM (yTnCT)

161 My view of the Left is that it is, now, and historically, a harbor for psychotics of various types.
Those who test those waters, and leave, are simply not deranged enough.

Posted by: tubal at January 17, 2017 10:22 AM (BQ5O8)

162 Bob Beckel returning to The Five on Fox.

Just watched yesterday's The Five on YouTube out of curiosity.

Beckel lost 35 pounds, but he looks and sounds like shit.

Posted by: WhatWhatWhat? - I speak of the Pompatous of Love at January 17, 2017 10:22 AM (ul9CR)

163 I think "National Get Off My Fuckin' Nuts Day" has a nice ring to it.

Posted by: Teh Donald at January 17, 2017 10:22 AM (97XyN)

164 I wore a cockade in my early days.
They fell out of fashion.

Posted by: tubal at January 17, 2017 10:17 AM (BQ5O

Bob Dole: Bob Dole's cockade doesn't fall.

Posted by: TheQuietMan at January 17, 2017 10:24 AM (493sH)

165 154
The *eagerness* with which progs become Brownshirts, or hope for the arrival of such, is endlessly disturbing.

Posted by: Polliwog the 'Ette at January 17, 2017 10:15 AM (sEDyY)
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I said in the last thread (referring to the death threats against Jennifer Holliday, who has already seen plenty of violent death up close and personal) that lots of them are just anti-social animals. JJ corrected me, saying he thinks that's true of all of them.
Posted by: MTF at January 17, 2017 10:18 AM (X4ZNp)

I'm having a hard time seeing how all of this squares with their motto:

"Love Trumps Hate"

I'm just not seeing it.

Posted by: Moki, deplorable mom and sammich maker at January 17, 2017 10:24 AM (VnCI9)

166
NOOD. Science.

Posted by: J.J. Sefton at January 17, 2017 10:24 AM (mbhDw)

167 68 does a pardon signify that Hillary is guilty?

Eh, they can just say that they're just protecting her from the threat of unfair prosecution.

(But she's guilty, signifier or no signifier.)
Posted by: Geronimo Stilton at January 17, 2017 09:50 AM (4bKiB)

At the very least, the Frail Beast is guilty in the Court of Horde Opinion.

I'm satisfied with that.

Posted by: Libertarianwannabe at January 17, 2017 10:25 AM (nQ10o)

168
it seemed to glow with an inner light, like View Of Toledo.

Mudhens and Tony Packo's.

Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at January 17, 2017 10:25 AM (IqV8l)

169 >>I'm having a hard time seeing how all of this squares with their motto:
"Love Trumps Hate" Posted by: Moki, deplorable mom and sammich maker at January 17, 2017 10:24 AM (VnCI9)

Bumpersticker: (I) Love Trumps Hate.

Beautifully mutated.

Posted by: General Zod at January 17, 2017 10:25 AM (Bdeb0)

170 I must be cruel only to be kind;
Thus bad begins, and worse remains behind.

Posted by: BourbonChicken at January 17, 2017 10:26 AM (VdICR)

171 "And now they get what they deserve. Nothing."

Virtue douching...rarely if ever good for one's finances.

Posted by: Twin Cities Daydrunk- you got yer peanut butter on my wigwam! at January 17, 2017 10:28 AM (kVX3W)

172 Yeah, so? They made a choice. Like every other presidential election. This is not news.

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it Wasn't a Binary Choice!!!!

Posted by: Nevertrumpers at January 17, 2017 10:31 AM (oGRue)

173 Want to attend the inaugural?

Get paid to be there! That's right: $$30 per year, plus bonuses of $50 per hour, and full benefits. Travel cost reimbursement available as well.

Help Mr. Soros spend his money morons, and have some fun at the same time!

http://tinyurl.com/j522glm

Posted by: MTF at January 17, 2017 10:31 AM (X4ZNp)

174 CBD, thanks for another interesting artist. I wonder if Francisco de Zurbaran was influenced more by the low country artists than El Greco. There is a greater realism than El Greco although the use of light is similar. But the flesh tones Zurbaran achieves is more lifelike and serves as focal points in his works, putting the viewer's attention on the figures, presumably where he wants it. It's a wonderful skill.

The one still life of Zurbaran's I saw also reminded me strongly of the low country paintings in its realism and technical skill. But it lacks the lush, profuse arrangements common in the Dutch paintings. It is a strong distinction and makes me wonder if there is a symbolic purpose in his simpler, tripartite arrangement.

Damn! Making these comparisons is fun. (Yeah, I know I'm strange. Oh well.)

Posted by: JTB at January 17, 2017 10:33 AM (V+03K)

175 @168 Dude.
Toledo Refining and B-P.

Posted by: Stringer Davis at January 17, 2017 10:36 AM (H5rtT)

176 90 million for the Inauguration? That seems excessive.

I guess they are donating the rest to charity.

But that's more money than Obama raised both times combined. And Trump is only throwing THREE balls, instead of TEN for SCOAMF.

Posted by: Moron Pundit at January 17, 2017 10:37 AM (xeeHA)

177 I'm wondering if Trump is more concerned about firing the right people than the inauguration. It's not going to be a "short night" for him as I predict he is going to have a shit ton of things he wants to do. That's just how he rolls.

Posted by: Max Power at January 17, 2017 10:38 AM (QCc6B)

178 44 ... Muldoon, I wish you would collect all your limericks and publish them. Perhaps a few lines for context for each poem. I'm serious. I would buy a copy.

Posted by: JTB at January 17, 2017 10:40 AM (V+03K)

179 early nood

Posted by: Max Power at January 17, 2017 10:41 AM (QCc6B)

180 I'm pretty sure that all the unemployed NeverTrumpers were counting on four years of steady, well paid work lecturing Us Deplorables about how badly we'd screwed things up for All The Right Thinking People.

HA - HA !

Posted by: sock_rat_eez at January 17, 2017 10:59 AM (nuyGw)

181 Really a wonderful painting. Haven't seen it before. Thanks.

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at January 17, 2017 11:20 AM (tOcW/)

182 It looks like he's having a conversation with God.

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at January 17, 2017 11:21 AM (tOcW/)

183 Quite a few pictures and statutes of St. Francis with a skull.

Apparently a reference to his "canticle of the sun". There is a line in it in which he praises God for Sister Death for he sees in death the vehicle that takes us to the fullness of God. (Assuming of course you did live the right way).

Check me if I am wrong, but he is also the first known person to exhibit the stimata. He is often portrayed in popular times as a kind of hippy dippy happy go lucky friend of nature saint. He was a pretty neat guy, singer, joyful, spoke to animals, but he was definitely intensely devout.

Recommended: Catholicism the Pivotal Players - St. Francis of Assi.

Posted by: simplemind at January 17, 2017 11:23 AM (xVRrG)

184 He did another St.Francis, this one on his knees praying, that was used on the paperback cover of the first Matthew Shrardlake mystery, "Dissolution". Very striking.

Posted by: Tuna at January 17, 2017 11:42 AM (JSovD)

185 Lewis...Lewis who?

Posted by: saf at January 17, 2017 11:58 AM (+zN6H)

186 thanks for the wonderful painting of a greatly misunderstood Doctor of the Church. St. Francis was devout to an extreme degree, had no possessions, and embraced God in all living things. It's interesting to see how many ways painters interpreted his meditations and, at certain blessed times, his ecstacy at a direct communion with God. There's a painting of him in the Met in NYC by Barocci that pictures, for me anyway, man in complete communication with God in a moment of receiving Divine insight.

Posted by: vivi at January 17, 2017 02:59 PM (11H2y)

187 I first thought El Greco too.

Posted by: George LeS at January 17, 2017 04:04 PM (+TcCF)

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