September 29, 2005

ABSOLUT CORRUPTION.

Whether they're pulling a Martha Stewart, or conspiring to subvert election laws, or ripping off their kids' school board, or outing a CIA agent, or practicing cronyism turned deadly, or hiring a bagman who in turn hires Mafia hit men, or lying to get us into an unjust war that kills tens of thousands, these guys are:

(Click on graphic for larger image)


NOTE:
ABSOLUT vodka did not create or contribute to this material,
and has not authorized or approved it.


Crossposted (and a Recommended Diary) at Daily KOS.

UPDATE: I promise that I'll eventually get around to putting up posters, T-shirts, etc., of this image at my store: New Retro T's! -- maybe this weekend (10/22 - 10/23). And, I'll change the seal for all those who requested that.

UPDATE 2: Absolut Corruption political cartoon appears in the News Section of LA Weekly:

http://www.laweekly.com/ink/05/50/image-absolut.php



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30 comments:

  1. Rainbow DemonSeptember 29, 2005 at 11:40 AM

    ABSOLUT-LY WONDERFUL...

    Don't let the "genies of corruption" out of the bottle... LOL
    I've linked to you with the pic.

    Peace,
    =RD=

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  2. AnonymousSeptember 29, 2005 at 11:44 AM

    beautiful work

    unfortunately, america has been hitting that bottle a little too much, they're just waking up from the hangover.

    let's hope a little bitter coffee will wake them up

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  3. MariaSeptember 29, 2005 at 12:05 PM

    Thanks! I put it up at KOS too and it's on the Recommended List now.

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  4. robSeptember 29, 2005 at 12:14 PM

    Hey, could I post a copy on my site (ThisCenturySucks.com?

    I'm thinking the headline should be "Bush isn't the only GOP big wig hitting the bottle."

    I'd link back to you of course.

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  5. MariaSeptember 29, 2005 at 12:23 PM

    Sure -- nice blog!

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  6. RenaRFSeptember 29, 2005 at 1:01 PM

    I hope I didn't boo-boo - I posted your graphic with a link back to both the diary on Daily Kos and to this blog on my blog.

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  7. robSeptember 29, 2005 at 1:15 PM

    Thanks Maria!

    Having that image up adds some class to our humble blog!

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  8. AnonymousSeptember 29, 2005 at 1:35 PM

    who is that at the top? Roberts?

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  9. MariaSeptember 29, 2005 at 2:46 PM

    The guy at the top is Jack Abramhoff - GOP bagman.

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  10. CernigSeptember 29, 2005 at 3:17 PM

    when does the poster come out?

    Regards, C

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  11. zoe kentuckySeptember 29, 2005 at 3:40 PM

    Nice blog, just came across you today looking for Pittsburgh bloggers. I grew up in the 'burgh, left 15 years ago. For the past few years I've been a DC political blogger. However, lately I've been thinking of moving back to the 'burgh...

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  12. AnonymousSeptember 29, 2005 at 5:28 PM

    Marvelous work! And oh so apt!

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  13. AnonymousSeptember 29, 2005 at 10:44 PM

    Very impressive stuff.

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  14. FredSeptember 30, 2005 at 12:06 AM

    drunk with power corrupt sobs!

    The pic is perfect!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Truth Serum Blog

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  15. AnonymousSeptember 30, 2005 at 7:34 PM

    Is a woman missing from this bottle? She is always with W, so she should be inside this bottle.

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  16. CedwynOctober 11, 2005 at 8:06 PM

    has the suggested revision of substituting the GOP logo for the Absolut seal come out yet? that would be absolut perfection!

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  17. AnonymousOctober 19, 2005 at 10:06 AM

    This is the Drink of Choice for the Republican Party - I only hope that they mix it with Purple Cool Aid while they are at it.

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  18. AnonymousOctober 19, 2005 at 6:18 PM

    How about a Democrat bottle?? They are just as bad as Republicans. I see no one helping working people!!

    Tommy D

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  19. MariaOctober 19, 2005 at 6:33 PM

    Dear Tommy D,

    We already had a bottle with Clinton's dick and Monica's dress in it -- it was called an impeachment -- some how that doesn't rise to the level of lying to get us into a war and outing our own CIA agents for me. But, then again, that's just me.

    In reality, it's taken the Republicans only 5 years to surpass the corruption that it took the Dems to reach in 40 years (when they controlled most of everything).

    I agree that the Democrats need to step up to the plate now.

    But I will also remind you that it's the Rethuglicans who are screwing the people the most by trying to dismantle social security, taking away the mortgage deduction, making it harder for folks to declare bankruptcy and giving it all to their rich crony friends and big corporations.

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  20. AnonymousOctober 20, 2005 at 10:38 PM

    maria - great work. i wonder if you might also design an "absolute impeach" poster as well - you could base it on the "absolute peach" campaign :-)

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  21. AnonymousOctober 21, 2005 at 12:33 AM

    Where's Waldo? I mean Rummy. Or doesn't rum mix well with Absolut?

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  22. AnonymousOctober 21, 2005 at 2:05 PM

    Where's doug feith?

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  23. AnonymousOctober 23, 2005 at 6:19 PM

    Love Rove at the bottom there!

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  24. AnonymousOctober 24, 2005 at 11:09 AM

    It would be easy to do one on corrupt Democrats and you wouldn't even have to look outside Pittsburgh. So how about one for the locals?

    Agree with others who cited corruption isn't party specific. Just give me anyone with a brain, ethics, a valid strategic plan and ability to get things done, I'll vote for them. Don't care which party.

    Btw, that bottle costs $2.40 more in PA. The 18% Johnstown Flood tax, y'know...

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  25. AnonymousOctober 25, 2005 at 9:15 AM

    I think you should try go worldwide w/ this add. It would be a success! Here in Brazil for example...we'll need a hole box of those bottles! Think about it...I guess it's a tremendous way for electors to remember not to vote for those inside the bottles! If you need any help, please contact

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  26. AnonymousNovember 2, 2005 at 3:35 PM

    It's great and catchy but before it spreads, have you safeguarded yourself from lawsuits by Absolute?

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  27. btezraNovember 23, 2005 at 1:48 PM

    ~8 years of the most corrupt administration ever, in one bottle...I am sure you could have made a six pack of bottled up corruption from teh Bush regime...I suggest getting a lwyer, protect yourself from any legal ramifications over the trademark...and speak to someone in PR, you might be facing the press...~


    all the best~btezra
    http://www.flickr.com/photos/btezra/

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  28. AnonymousNovember 23, 2005 at 2:02 PM

    Cool ad fellow Pittsburghers!

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  29. CETAugust 23, 2006 at 9:10 PM

    Good job to Maria and David for their appearence on the Lynn Cullen show with Tony Norman today. Put up a link to that streaming audio fast cause it only stays on for a week, i will put them up at teutonicjihad.blogspot.com as well

    Peace
    Clair

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