Oriole Obamicons

by silverstadium on Jan 27, 2009 11:35 AM EST Comment 46 comments

via http://obamiconme.pastemagazine.com/entries/466214-bird.html

I needed a break from the beginning of the semester rush, so I created some Obamicons for ya'll. Follow the links below each one to rate them. Enjoy and get to work on your own! I'm sure others can make better ones.

Note: I tried to center all these images to make it look nicer but couldn't figure it out. Anyone who wants to jump in and help is welcome to do so.

via http://obamiconme.pastemagazine.com/entries/466051-cal.html

via http://obamiconme.pastemagazine.com/entries/466091-zaun.html

via http://obamiconme.pastemagazine.com/entries/466148-hope.html

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Awesome

I love the Zaun one.

[Guthrie's] president of my heart. ~PhilR8

by Stacey on Jan 27, 2009 12:41 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

ZAUN

looks like commie propaganda. Awesome.

"I’m sure glad he didn’t try to bunt." - DD on Melmo's game winning double, 6/17

by daveh873 on Jan 27, 2009 12:45 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

Well, the better commie propaganda. Still, my fave is anti-commie: the Che icon pic-- with a big pie splattering against it and the caption

IS NOTHING SACRED?

I wish I could get it on a t-shirt…

"Now this is not the end. It is not even the beginning of the end. But it is, perhaps, the end of the beginning." Churchill,1942-- a rebuilding year.

by Titov on Jan 28, 2009 3:13 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

You can get ANYTHING on a t-shirt

cafepress.com

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by duck on Jan 28, 2009 9:05 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Thx, I'll give 'em a try. BTW, I got this one for Christmas. Twice!

http://www.threadless.com/product/383/The_Communist_Party#zoom

I like this, too: http://che-mart.com/ but this is what I want on the shirt: http://www.marksverylarge.com/issues/7201.html

I don’t know how to get that image into the cafepress, ‘cause I’m techtarded.

"Now this is not the end. It is not even the beginning of the end. But it is, perhaps, the end of the beginning." Churchill,1942-- a rebuilding year.

by Titov on Jan 30, 2009 4:16 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

groan

Always trust your cape. -Guy Clark

by BPinOK on Jan 27, 2009 12:46 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

don't worry...

8 years provided a lot humor, at least, to those on the other side. So these next 4 or 8 years won’t be too bad for you. Plus Obama is a D, and Ds always fuck things up like Russ Ortiz!

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by dfa on Jan 28, 2009 1:15 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Like half of my friends on Facebook have these

I think Obama has become a cult of personality among the youth

"This world extends way beyond this little field of dreams we're dancing in and I want to see that world"

by exitfare on Jan 27, 2009 12:50 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

Might want to add

They look cool, but are overdone.

"This world extends way beyond this little field of dreams we're dancing in and I want to see that world"

by exitfare on Jan 27, 2009 12:50 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Also

Did anyone see the interview with the guy who created the original Obama version on The Daily Show? He came off as a huge douchebag. That is all.

by PhilR8 on Jan 27, 2009 1:12 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

The artist

is a decent guy, from my contacts with him, but I did not see the interview

"This world extends way beyond this little field of dreams we're dancing in and I want to see that world"

by exitfare on Jan 27, 2009 6:09 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

ya think?

Obama has been a cult of personality with youth and the media alike since the Dem primary.

by punkrawka on Jan 27, 2009 3:03 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Kinda like Kennedy

although I think Obama has a chance of actually accomplishing something…

Oh, like the Peace Corps counts. Seriously, name ONE THING.

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by duck on Jan 27, 2009 5:57 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

It was probably hard to pass legislation

From the grave…

My best game plan is to sit on the bench and call out specific instructions like 'C'mon Boog,' 'Get ahold of one, Frank,' or 'Let's go, Brooks.' -Earl Weaver

by Baltimo on Jan 27, 2009 6:05 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Still, it's Cult of Personality

with Kennedy rather than actual achievements.

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by duck on Jan 27, 2009 6:48 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Kennedy dying made him the symbol that he is today. So many people remember him as a President who had so much “potential,” but was unfortunately taken from America far too early.

My best game plan is to sit on the bench and call out specific instructions like 'C'mon Boog,' 'Get ahold of one, Frank,' or 'Let's go, Brooks.' -Earl Weaver

by Baltimo on Jan 28, 2009 3:38 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Potential - like J.R. Richard

What did he actually DO????

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by duck on Jan 28, 2009 9:06 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Getting shot can do wonders for your agenda

LBJ had a real easy time getting voting rights through in ‘64, yes? I mean, when even Thurmond couldn’t keep a fillibuster going, you know it’s game over.

And Reagan’s “DOA” budget suddenly came back to life after he got shot.

You can't fix stupid. Stupid is forever.

by sluggo 2.0 on Jan 28, 2009 2:44 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

RFK was much better than John

"This world extends way beyond this little field of dreams we're dancing in and I want to see that world"

by exitfare on Jan 27, 2009 6:08 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Well, ask MLK about that.

RFK had no problem with Hoover’s case book on MLK.

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by duck on Jan 27, 2009 6:48 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Consider what he prevented

If you had the wrong guy jumping ugly with Castro & Nikki the K in ’62…

You can't fix stupid. Stupid is forever.

by sluggo 2.0 on Jan 27, 2009 6:16 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Not that I don't like him

but too many young kids are taking all of his words as gospel.

I do like the fact that there are so many new kids in the process, but I am not into the whole blank check thing. I want to believe in hope, but let’s see some fucking results.

"This world extends way beyond this little field of dreams we're dancing in and I want to see that world"

by exitfare on Jan 27, 2009 6:10 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

It was either him or McCain

I’m still saying I’m glad Obama’s the one in charge. The thought of Phil Gramm running the Treasury would keep me up at night.

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by duck on Jan 27, 2009 6:47 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

I agree with you totally

and I am glad that Bush is gone.

Expectations are sky high for Obama, so he probably should be treated like he’s human

"This world extends way beyond this little field of dreams we're dancing in and I want to see that world"

by exitfare on Jan 28, 2009 12:44 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

I love Obama

and certainly voted for him. but i never liked those Obama pictures. It looks to much like we’re following a profit. We shouldn’t get behind individuals, but ideas.

Maybe in order to understand mankind, we have to look at the word itself: "Mankind". Basically, it's made up of two separate words—"mank" and "ind". What do these words mean? It's a mystery, and that's why so is mankind.
-Jack Handey

by jobe on Jan 27, 2009 2:30 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

+1

"This world extends way beyond this little field of dreams we're dancing in and I want to see that world"

by exitfare on Jan 27, 2009 6:11 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Sometimes it takes an individual to get people behind the ideas.

"Believe it or not, I read the paper." - Nick Markakis

by 2632 on Jan 27, 2009 9:00 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Still,

I thought it was a little inappropriate.

by jobe on Jan 27, 2009 11:42 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

I'm not defending the goofy pictures

Or any of the other Obama-centric marketing fads that have emerged. I think it’s crass. I was just defending the notion that cults of personality aren’t necessarily all bad.

"Believe it or not, I read the paper." - Nick Markakis

by 2632 on Jan 28, 2009 11:20 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

who is the last one?

It looks like a Marlins hat? But I’m figurin it’s Wieters maybe?

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by dfa on Jan 27, 2009 3:00 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

It's the Keys' hat

My best game plan is to sit on the bench and call out specific instructions like 'C'mon Boog,' 'Get ahold of one, Frank,' or 'Let's go, Brooks.' -Earl Weaver

by Baltimo on Jan 27, 2009 3:19 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

That would be fringe pitching prospect

Brandon Erbe. If he pans out, I could see him on the back end of the rotation. He was much more highly regarded before we went and restocked the minors with good pitching.

"...that our flag was still there...OOOOOO say does that star spangled..."

by sickuvitall on Jan 27, 2009 3:22 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Eh

I wouldn’t call him fringe. Erbe is arguably our best pitching prospect outside of the big three.

My best game plan is to sit on the bench and call out specific instructions like 'C'mon Boog,' 'Get ahold of one, Frank,' or 'Let's go, Brooks.' -Earl Weaver

by Baltimo on Jan 27, 2009 3:24 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Agreed

He certainly could be #4. He hasn’t been terribly impressive the last two years though. His ERA has been a bit higher than expected, especially considering he has had two straight years at Frederick. I still think he has potential, but this year could be his make or break. I guess that is why I put him on the fringe, but luckily Brandon is still pretty young and certainly has time on his side.

"...that our flag was still there...OOOOOO say does that star spangled..."

by sickuvitall on Jan 27, 2009 3:34 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Sickels just ranked Erbe the #50 pitching prospect in baseball.

So he’s good enough to be the #2 pitching prospect on a lot of teams.

He’s had his ups and downs, but he’s young, projectible, and strikes out a ton of guys.

He’s a lot more than fringe.

by dkdc on Jan 27, 2009 4:11 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

but this year could be his make or break.

I’ll agree, but you can say that about most prospects. After repeating high A, I think that his performance in Bowie may be pretty indicative.

More likely, Erbe becomes a power pitcher out of the bullpen, which isn’t a bad thing.

My best game plan is to sit on the bench and call out specific instructions like 'C'mon Boog,' 'Get ahold of one, Frank,' or 'Let's go, Brooks.' -Earl Weaver

by Baltimo on Jan 27, 2009 4:50 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

I had the pleasure

of chatting with Brandon’s parents at a few games in Frederick last year. They are from the B-more area and raised him as an O’s fan. Imagine that, a hometown boy that wanted to stick to his roots!! It is interesting to hear about the personal side of a player’s life from people who know him better than anyone. I wish the best for Brandon and the Erbe fam, can’t wait to see him in Bowie this year.

"...that our flag was still there...OOOOOO say does that star spangled..."

by sickuvitall on Jan 28, 2009 12:49 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

By the way,

just to clear up the whole ‘fringe’ thing…which of our minor leaguers would you list in this category? After some careful re-evalution, I settled on the likes of Brad Bergesen, Chorye Spoone, and Tim Bascom. Look out for Zach Britton, he should be in Frederick this year and I think we will be hearing from him in the next few years…

"...that our flag was still there...OOOOOO say does that star spangled..."

by sickuvitall on Jan 28, 2009 12:53 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

fringy

I would not classify Spoone or Britton fringy, as they still have some potential to be solid major leaguers. I think fringy could be used to describe Berken and Bergeson and Blake Davis.

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by dfa on Jan 28, 2009 1:13 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Spoone's as fringe as they get if you ask me

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"Well to be honest it sounds like it's all your fault."

by SC on Jan 28, 2009 1:38 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

I wasn't calling Britton

fringy at all. Guess I should have started a new paragraph to avoid confusion, sorry about that.

"...that our flag was still there...OOOOOO say does that star spangled..."

by sickuvitall on Jan 28, 2009 11:08 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

no worries

I’m the king of making my posts as confusing as possible!

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by dfa on Jan 28, 2009 4:08 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Imagine that, a hometown boy that wanted to stick to his roots!!

I can just imagine if the Yankees had drafted him. I bet he would’ve been like, “Fuck you, losers! I’m Oriole orange to the bone! I’m gonna go be a gym teacher!”

Bad Left Hook
Camden Chat

"I was trying to rob him. And he took my gun from me. And the gun was full of blanks. And he shot a blank into my eye. And now I cannot see from this eye ever again, the doctors say."

"Well to be honest it sounds like it's all your fault."

by SC on Jan 28, 2009 1:37 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Clearly that wasn't what

I was getting at. But I know you need to search out my comments for some type of smart ass remark, so its cool…

"...that our flag was still there...OOOOOO say does that star spangled..."

by sickuvitall on Jan 28, 2009 11:09 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

that makes more sense...

…I thought perhaps we had acquired Hermida or something when I saw the F.

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by dfa on Jan 28, 2009 1:11 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

ZAUN

Bad Left Hook
Camden Chat

"I was trying to rob him. And he took my gun from me. And the gun was full of blanks. And he shot a blank into my eye. And now I cannot see from this eye ever again, the doctors say."

"Well to be honest it sounds like it's all your fault."

by SC on Jan 27, 2009 7:06 PM EST reply actions 0 recs