Freeway protest signs spreading across US

I've blogged at length about The Freeway Blogger and how I flat out love what he does. For very low cost, he's making his voice heard loud and clear all over the southwest. As he says, "Free speech: use it or lose it."

Well, he's using it, and the fever is catching. People from all over the country are doing what the freeway blogger does, and they send pictures of their work to him, and he posts them on his site.

The picture above is from Chicago, Illinois. Here's the caption that accompanied the pic:

60 feet long and only lasted about fifteen minutes, but well worth it according to the artists. Made with cheap latex paint and disposable plastic tablecloths: about ten dollars for a hundred foot roll. Brilliant.

Brilliant is right.

Many people may look at it and say, "Um, what's the point?" The point is to get people thinking about the serious issues that face all of us, adn that these issues are made each and every day in Washington.

It's one of the reasons I put bumper stickers on my car. Despite what some may think, it's not to be obnoxious - it's to make a statement, show pride in my beliefs, and also to hopefully get some people thinking about the critical issues that we face in the '08 election.

Nothing makes my day more than when I've sparked some sort of reaction. I've gotten horn honks of encouragement, waves, smiles, the middle finger, you name it. I've seen just about everything. But, whatever the reaction, I always smile, because I've made someone think about the issues, even if for just a split second.

Free speech - use it or lost it.

That's damn right.

Xpress Your View - witty bumper banter

I found a great Website during the 2004 election that I bookmarked and never forgot. Well, with the '06 campaign in full swing and the election just days away, I've got some new stickers for my ride which are pretty sage. Take a look...

Any bumper sticker that takes a swipe at Ann Coulter's screed about President Clinton is worth its weight in gold, especially when it ties in Bush. Sweet.

I let out a whoop when I saw this one. Good stuff.

I saved the best for last. This one's gold. Any bumper smack that points out the hypocrisy of the Pro-Life movement, as well as conservatives who supposedly have family values, has paid for itself 10 times over. Many conservatives have no problem with thousands of Iraqis being slaughtered because of our presence in the country, but they turn around and decry things like abortion (in cases where it is entirely justified) and stem cell research. Sleep well, people.

Anyway, the Website where I bought these bits of wisdom is called Xpress Your View, and if you like the stickers above, take a look; these are just the tip of the iceberg. The site also has some interesting links to political articles, too. Oh, and if you place an order, input "XPRESS" in the "Customer Code" box, and save 15 percent on your purchase. ;o)