Deliberately distorting the artist's intent

The "learned" Philip Kennicott of the Washington Post has pronounced that the poster of Obama depicted as the Joker (pictured above) that's been getting so much press lately isn't making a powerful statement about the Messiah's obviously socialistic tendencies, but is rather simply all about what race the President happens to be, despite the fact that the comic book character of the Joker (as well as all of the actors who have played him on film and television) is Caucasian:

"Comparisons to Shepard Fairey's Obama posters, which rendered the president's face a boldly contrasted palette of red and blue above the blunt message 'hope,' generally tend to favor Fairey's artistry."

Says who? You, Mr. Kennicott? Sources, please. Personally, we think the Joker motif is much more of an unforced depiction, as well as being accurate and informative.

"The charge of socialism is secondary to the basic message that Obama can't be trusted, not because he is a politician, but because he's black."

And so we're right back to the convenient (and rapidly growing tired) old accusation that anytime the Messiah's policies and motives are questioned by anyone, it's simply because he's got dark skin, and not because he's blatantly attempting to lurch this country leftward at a pace never before seen in American politics.

When we view President Obama, we don't see a half-black (or half-white, take your pick) man, but rather an individual who has had a lifelong steeping in the philosophy of dangerous radicals such as Alinsky, Davis, Ayres and Wright, and who now that he is in the Oval Office is attempting to use that indoctrination to take away with government force what little liberties we have left in this country.

Is that clear enough for you, Mr. Kennicott?