[blogfocus] graphic images bloggers use

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Politics

Johnathan Pearce suggests: In case you want to scare off a mugger, why not buy some of these and put them on your coat? Tastes may vary.

IPW presents Democratic campaigns and advertisements like this one, for the ridicule thereof.

James Cleverly accompanies his graphic with a simple principle: The difficulty with winning votes by being anti-something is that voters often have no idea of what you are for.

Chicken Yoghurt employs graphics in the usual Chicken Yoghurt manner: See here for full hissy fit. And here for more.

Paul Linford refers to a bygone danger: “Will the last person to leave Britain turn out the lights.”

Prodicus refers to the hospital system: In his state of the art private hospital, to which the lumpenproles whom he liberated (from all 20th century advances) are not admitted - they have to make do with such world-class medical facilities as these.

Only logical that Iain Dale would use youtube to make the point.

… and Daily Pundit explores Labour’s obsession with celebrity chefs.

There’s no blogfocus without economics

Tim Worstall is, as ever, laconic: “You can ignore economics but economics isn't going to ignore you;”

Bad boy Chris Dillow socks it to them: “So people who prate about "socially responsible" investing have lost out to proper investors.”

… and Reactionary Snob sings the praises of the finest economist ever to come out of Kirkcaldy [no not The Goblin' King].


Sport makes an appearance

Clive Davis sees a connection: Republicans and twelve irons ... the connection is even more pernicious than I thought.

Tim deLisle considers the recent series and concludes: England learn nothing

… and Norman Geras concentrates on the weather. Hey, take a look at the first picture here.

Vox Day doesn’t generally go in for graphics, unless it’s football.

Love, sex and beauty are well represented

Ladies first and Sam Brett is consistent in her theme.

In a strange sort of way, DK’s contribution also belongs here. Thanks to Dizzy in the comments at Guido's, who points to The Wankometer - you can now discover your blog’s wanko-level. I’m pleased to say mine was rated “low”.

Bryan Appleyard’s lyricism knows no bounds with his sensitive portrayal of a lady: She wears large earrings which contain plastic explosive and her big hair conceals miniature missile silos.

And Stephen Pollard’s graphic brings up the rear in this section.

Trees … yes … trees are not forgotten

Gavin Ayling’s praise for trees is fullsome: "An absolutely fantastic bit of work: The tree of life."

… but Colin Campbell is less than fullsome in his praise of the ubiquitous Christmas tree. The category Bloody Christmas gives you the idea.

Speaking of festivals

Serf maintained, some time back: “I don't find Halloween nearly scary enough, so I thought this picture might help.”

… and Doctor Vee is concerned with secularism in festivals: “But what is this I see on the 1997 stamps, entitled “Christmas Crackers”?”

The open road and the sky beckon three bloggers

David Farrer refers to a mystery man seen in a large Volvo and asks, “Why doesn't he take the Number 36 bus?”

In his graphics-rich environment, L’Ombre embraces the pleasures of walking: Since the walk passes by lots of olive trees I thought I'd make that my effort for this week.

Flying sends the Englishman high: "Go on - you know you want to - add the wings, prop, canopy, inhale the glue as you cement it all together."

Art, literature, film and music

Film meets politics with this Canadian political destruction: "So Volpe gets off the hook and is free to attend the Monster's Ball."

… while Phil is decisive: There's a lot to dislike about Serenity, but ... actually, no - there's not much to dislike about Serenity.

… and Jeffrey Archer has just heard that False Impression is No. 7 on the Sunday Times Bestseller List. Naturally nervous about where it will be next Sunday after a full week's sales.

Religion and race

The Ranting Guttersnipe’s piece de resistance is the Islamic terrorist death meter in his sidebar;

Tom Paine runs two classic pics on the Evolution v Creation debate

… and Monty Lionheart is concerned about George Galloway claiming he was actually praying to Allah.

Not easily categorized

Quinlan demands: “Who said torturing and abusing people doesn’t pay? Is it any wonder we still have so many wannabes?”

Having a little time on his hands, Notsaussure discovers a hobby: For no other reason than that I’ve always wondered how it’s done, I was fascinated to discover, via Boing Boing, a comic-book guide to lock-picking.

Steve has the answer for all those unwanted babies: A hospital here plans to create a drop box where parents can anonymously leave unwanted babies, hospital officials said Thursday.

The Select is concerned with community relations: Do you really think that this sort of approach will improve the general level of trust between the public and the police?

… and Gates of Vienna initially confuse one: The email is overwhelmingly friendly, flaming is rare, and the trolls are few! Confused? You won’t be confused by the graphic and here’s as good a cause as any to support.

Wat Tyler employs the animal kingdom to make his point.

I’m still working out Blognor Regis’ point: Stuck in 1956. It’s a real stream job.

Still on parts of Britain, AJD gets stuck into Ellee Seymour’s Wisbech - it has been a drug infected cesspit for centuries.

Not all bloggers embrace graphics

Melanie Phillips tells us that the Telegraph tells us that a government guide tells pet owners to provide private lavatories for their cats — and ‘mental stimulation’ to prevent them getting bored — and that this is to be withdrawn … But after protests by MPs, the department admitted that it was scrapping the document anyway because it was ‘over the top’ and too ‘prescriptive’. Indeed.

Deogolwulf likes it short and sweet: Some persons prefer their vulgarity to go by the name of honesty.

The Tin Drummer waxes lyrical: "I am not Norman Geras, nor was meant to be; just a Kamm on the net, one that will do to swell the failure of a scene or two."

Many bloggers, including some of the above, remembered Armistice Day

Oliver Kamm writes of Lindsey German, convenor of the Stop the War Coalition, on the 'White Poppies' campaign of the Peace Pledge Union.

… while Dave Hill remembers;

Ellee Seymour discusses

… and Tim Montgomerie also remembers.

Have a calm and quiet Remembrance or Veterans Day and see you on Tuesday evening at 21:00, London time. Theme on Tuesday - I take 17 bloggers and tell you what I really think of them with no beg pardons.