The anonymous mob of fulminating cancel-Nazis all marching in lock-step to ruin your life if they even suspect that your private beliefs are off-color by even the finest pastel shade. Remember, the burden of proof of innocence lies on you, but defending yourself is proof of guilt!
I was referring to The Ungovernable's suggestion of "The Opinion Suppressor" which I thought was pretty good. Our legitimate opinions are being increasingly suppressed by various means, from unpleasant mockery and slander, to censorship and banning, but the most nefarious means must be through what they call "cancellation," where a group of activists get together to bully, isolate and financially ruin someone who has aroused their ire.
No problem, Throgmorton! Although it didn't make sense, I thought you might mean I was defending myself and that was proof of guilt. It confused me. I'm glad you explained. Love what you're saying!
that's great! you can see (comments) your work seems to elicit so many valuable reactions, TQ for that, I think you've found yourself a grateful audience here :-))
You're welcome, J.R.!
Another great post, Anne. But you forgot one thing, “The Opinion Suppressor”. 😊
Bingo!
I love that, Ungovernable! And it would lend to an interesting illustration!
The anonymous mob of fulminating cancel-Nazis all marching in lock-step to ruin your life if they even suspect that your private beliefs are off-color by even the finest pastel shade. Remember, the burden of proof of innocence lies on you, but defending yourself is proof of guilt!
Thanks for weighing in, Throgmorton. Are you refering to my responding to comments, or just in general?
always turning around a logical argument is what thugs and bullies are very good at.
Agreed! And they do it with the attitude that they're the logical ones.
'can't you see how stupid you are to defy me?!' (and it's awful when that happens).
arrogance + ignorance = obnoxious self-righteousness!
I was referring to The Ungovernable's suggestion of "The Opinion Suppressor" which I thought was pretty good. Our legitimate opinions are being increasingly suppressed by various means, from unpleasant mockery and slander, to censorship and banning, but the most nefarious means must be through what they call "cancellation," where a group of activists get together to bully, isolate and financially ruin someone who has aroused their ire.
Oh, I get it! Thanks for clarifying, Throgmorton!
Sorry for not being clear!
No problem, Throgmorton! Although it didn't make sense, I thought you might mean I was defending myself and that was proof of guilt. It confused me. I'm glad you explained. Love what you're saying!
Ha, ha, ha!!!
Spot on, as always and funnier than hell, as always!
Thank you so much, Dosamuno!
BRILLIANT, Anne!
Thank you, David!
As always, BRILLIANT and hilarious! Anne, you are so good!!!!
Thank you, Susan! Much appreciated!
I'd add ...
The unreasonable requirements...
And a deface mask....
Yes, so much to add, this was just a sampling! I guess I could have said that. Didn’t want so many that the drawings would be too small.
Thank you, Grasshopper Kaplan!
Do more for this series...
One frame per fiasco is plenty...
It does get hard to read small writing, keep it grand.
Regards and thank you
Thanks for this suggestion! I like it!
Great one Anne! Thank you!
You're welcome, Kathryn!
LOL that's brilliant! may I add 3 more?
"The Family and Friendship Wrecker"
"The Children Ingurgitator"
"The Young Couples Infertiliser"
Great suggestions, mary-lou, thank you! I'm jotting these down along with "Opinion Suppressor" to use at a later date.
that's great! you can see (comments) your work seems to elicit so many valuable reactions, TQ for that, I think you've found yourself a grateful audience here :-))
Thank you. Je vous remercie ! Courage, salutations de Pologne.
Merci beaucoup!
Indeed, we're all going to die. That's facts.
But not everybody will live before they die. That's facts too.
I, for one, don't want to be a living, breathing corpse!
Your art shows that clearly. Thanks for sharing your work. It's so important to keep hearing voices like yours.