REAR ENDS III

You can tell an awful lot about a person when they advertise it to the

whole world on the back of their vehicles. View large for details.

My God, is Jesus going to feed that poor helpless soul to that vicious eagle?

It's okay. He's got AAA.

STOP TAKING PICTURES OF MY TRUCK!!!

You are such a nice guy that I'd prefer not to have to label you a prevaricator. But I know you are not old enough to have a son in the navy, so you have been caught little buddy. Glad you admit to similar philosophical leanings. I'll have to give you a wide berth in the future.

I'd say Jesus needs to lose a couple of pounds, too, he's starting to look a little Orson Wellsish.

Once again, you managed to pull off an image which has a lot more to it than the casual observer would notice. It's one of those photos that begs to be viewed larger, and those who will bother to do that, will be rewarded with a visual treat that will probably puts a smile on their faces. I love the stickers, the airbrush painting, just as I love the framing and colors. Well done - you've managed to make me start the day with a smile on my face.

It is simply unbelievable, YOU have the eye of an eagle to observe the bizarre and unusal in human behavior and action. well cropped the feelings of this human being painted on his car....

At the risk of offense, I will (being unable to control myself) say, "Of course. It's all those suppers!"

And, I can assure you that you have put a smile on my face this morning with your lovely comment. Thanks

That's why humans are so much easier to capture in their natural habitat looking less than intelligent. I feel sorry for those poor photographers that do titmouses, or weasels or flowers, etc. I mean those are so dull and uncooperative. With humans and their behavior, it's so easy. They're such unwitting prey for a camera.

this is getting confusing. On one hand, I can draw the line between Navy and the water in the picture, and the poor dude having to be saved. But then, who's coming? Is his son, who's in the Navy coming? OK, OK, on a slightly more serious note, this trucker seems to "proudly" display that his son is in the Navy, whose task is to destroy and kill, and yet at the same time he shows a theme of Christ saving someone....hmmm,

doesn't it smell of hypocrisy? Good catch, Dave. Cheers, Micheal

It pretty much smells of idiocy as far as I am concerned. But the human race seems to be more and more gravitating toward that, and the only thing that might save us is V8. Dude, do you know you are the only person that rated this? I don't know what that means, but it must mean something.

I keep on telling ya, you need a more positive outlook on life...you need to visit Canada (don't need to bring your own chew gums). Cheers, Micheal

I'm now contained withing the borders of this country because I don't have a passport. Canada is safe from me for now.

Well seen, Dave. I can't quite join in the chorus re the truck's owner and his/her beliefs. (At least there's no "W" oval on the rear window.) I've found that the impulse toward kindness often shows up even in kitsch -- and even in seemingly contradictory form. But that's another, long discussion. In this case, your point is well and skillfully made -- as always. Warm regards...

Odds are the owner of the truck is warm and personable. It really isn't meant to be a personal attack, although it must necessarily be critical. I'm not happy with the stridency of our culture. Have an inclination? Put a bumper sticker up. Want everyone to know you have this or that, put a bumper sticker up to tell them. Or where the message on your clothing.

 

I grew up in the Midwest in the fifties and sixties. That area is supposed to be the Bible belt. We did not pray in schools, nor did we think it appropriate. We saw very few displays of other people's religious beliefs, and thought that a person's religion was a private matter. We did not see everybody and their uncle claiming a personal relationship with Jesus, nor did we see churches sprouting up on every street corner lead by anybody who claims to have a calling. We did not have the church meddling in politics. And I honestly believe we were better off with that attitude. Doesn't really matter if we were or were not I suppose, since we have what we have.

Both aesthetic and with meaning...I like the composition/crop very much David....it's always interesting for me to see how involved with religious thing some american can be...we have heaviliy religious people here too but they would never claim it by putting sticker on their cars/trucks/house.....I think you have a point saying a lot of people these days (here in Europe too) want to inform everybody about them, their beliefs, taste, preference, whatsoever...where we would never ask....a kind of intrusive/preaching behaviour about anything...

I agree with what you say. I'm glad to hear that you Europeans have maintained a bit more of your sanity than we Americans. I feel it is sad that this country which held so much promise has turned into the land of the wacko.

Well in fact I would not generalise...some people act like that and that's only them...we have all kind of problematic behaviour here too believe me.....America is still and by large a great great country to me....

Yes, I'm a harsh critic of our culture for sure. At my age I start thinking about what I and my generation are leaving to our kids and their kids. The war in Iraq will end up costing as much as six or seven trillion by the time all the costs are added up. And what was gained? There is much good done here in the states, but overall, we have turned out rather provincial, petty, and unable to handle our wealth. The list on the good side is longer, but what is the benefit if the end result is bankruptcy, cynicism, and despair. Today the news reported that one out of every one hundred Americans is behind bars. Can you imagine that in your part of the world? I understand your reticence to be critical, and I respect that. I'd love to sit down with a glass of wine and talk to you someday. You sound like quite an interesting guy.

i fear his son might keep his lord busy... but after he is coming soon (to get us all i wonder) it probably doesn't matter anyway. nice find!

Thanks for the visits and the comments. Glad you enjoyed.

Thanks David...well I in fact I like to be critical, but when it's about people and society, things become so complex that I think it's wise to cool down and think it twice...about having a drink and discuss I'd love that...

David Meyer , February 28, 2008; 09:45 A.M.

 

David Meyer , February 29, 2008; 01:36 P.M.

 

David, I agree with you hundred percent on every point. Regardless, . . . . . I'm a used to be an atheist and now a believer, but not a brainless fanatic.

 

Cheers; Bela