ONTD Political

Jon McNaughton Painting Shows Crippled Kids, Soldiers With Jesus; Lefty Journalists, Professors With Satan
First Posted: 10-6-09 08:41 PM | Updated: 10-6-09 10:57 PM

Blingee idea totally stolen from Wonkette

This is a wild one.

Artist Jon McNaughton of Utah has created a painting inspired by a vision he received during the 2008 elections. The painting -- titled "One Nation Under God" -- depicts Jesus surrounded by characters from American history plus Satan. Some of the characters are actual people (Ronald Reagan, James Madison ) and some are archetypes (handicapped child, liberal news reporter). The "liberal news reporter," along with the professor clutching Darwin's Origin Of Species and the judge weeping over Roe vs. Wade are huddled in the lower right hand corner of the painting, next to Satan. (The pregnant woman is also in Satan's corner.)

See the full painting, with rollover descriptions of the characters here.(*)

(h/t Mother Jones)

* I haven't been able to connect to this guy's site, but a cached version is still showing up -- eventually -- at Google. It's also mirrored at Shortpacked, albeit with lulzy revised captions. (Also, via Mother Jones: Haikus!)

I'll put all McNaughton's tl;dr captions under a cut:

All One Nation Under God captions:

• Abigail Adams — Wife of John Adams, known for the influential letters written to her husband during the First Continental Congress. She was a strong advocate of women's rights and an opponent of slavery.


• Abraham Lincoln — He was the 16th President of the United States. He led the country through the Civil War and was assassinated in his second term of office.


• Alexander Hamilton — A leading Founding Father who wrote the Federalist Papers.


• American Soldier — Represents the modern American Soldier. He happens to have the last name of "King" on his body armor. He stands as a tribute to Martin Luther King - a great leader of American Civil Rights.


• Benjamin Franklin — A leading Founding Father and statesman. He was respected and held a position second only to George Washington as the Champion of American Independence.


• Benjamin Rush — Signor of the Declaration of Independence and participant in the First Continental Congress; also, prominent physician during the Revolutionary War.


• Black Union Soldier — The blacks had a difficult role in the Civil War, but nevertheless willingly fought for their freedom in whatever capacity they were asked to perform.


• Business Woman (no caption; bottom left corner)


• Christa McAullife — Astronaut and school teacher from New Hampshire who was killed in the Space Shuttle Challenger 73 seconds after it took off. She represents those in the space program who have sacrificed for the country.


• Christian Minister — Holding the Holy Bible.


• Civil War Soldier — Why does he have his hands over his face? This is the only war in American history where American fought against American and brother against brother. Hopefully it will never happen again.


• Clara Barton — Was known as the "Angel of the Battlefield" during the Civil War. She organized the American Red Cross and was involved in women's rights and civil rights.


• College Student — He is holding some books under his arm. This book on the top is I believe the most important book written of why America is so great and how it has influenced the world. It's called "The Five Thousand Year Leap" by Cleon Skousen. It explains that if it had not been for the founding fathers and how they set up our Constitution we could not have created the environment to allow for the great advances of the modern world. We literally went from hoes and shovels to placing a man on the moon and we took a five thousand year leap in human development. Truly these men were inspired!


• Continental Soldier — Represents the brave men who fought against all odds in defeating Britain in the Revolutionary War.


• Davy Crockett — Known as the "King of the wild frontier"; also served in the Tennessee House of Representatives and was killed in the Alamo fighting in the Texas Revolution.


• Dolly Madison — Wife of James Madison. She was a distinguished and brave woman, instrumental in saving key documents of her husband's during the burning of Washington in the War of 1812.


• Dwight D. Eisenhower — The 34th President of the United States, a Five Star General and Supreme Commander of the Allied Forces in Europe during the Second World War.


• Everson v. Board of Education (1947) — This case opened the door for the seperationist drive by the courts to separate church and state. It was the beginning of removal of prayer from school and God from America.


• F-16 Pilot — Represents the thousands of pilots who have served their country in perilous times and in times of peace to preserve our liberties. We especially remember those who have given their lives in this great cause


• Family Doctor — Represents the medical profession and their contribution to the health and well being of all Americans.


• Farmer — Truly the backbone of America.


• Fifty Stars — Represents the fifty states of the Union. Some stars shine brighter than others.


• Fisher Ames — Considered one of the greatest advocates of a free society in American history, one of the greatest orators for the cause of liberty in the early years of the country.


• Frederick Douglas — A famous abolitionist and fighter for women's suffrage.


• George Washington — The commander of the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War and the first President of the United States, often referred to as the "Father of our Country."


• George Wythe — Signor of the Declaration of Independence and mentor to Thomas Jefferson. He was the first professor of law in America and a great scholar.


• Gibbons v. Ogden (1824) — Gave congress power to regulate interstate commerce.


• Handicapped Child (no caption; being held by the Mother)


• Harriet Tubman — She was an abolitionist and Union spy during the Civil War. She made over thirteen missions to rescue over seventy slaves in the Underground Railroad.


• Immigrant — Why does he have his hand up like that? There are many good people in America, they are not all Christian. I wanted him to have a look of shock when he realizes where the source of America's greatness comes from as he sees Christ holding the Constitution. We live in a country were we are free to worship as we please.


• James Madison — Appropriately placed behind the U.S. Constitution. Often referred to as the "Father of the Constitution" and "The Bill of Rights". Also, served as the 4th president of the United States.


• James Madison — Appropriately placed behind the U.S. Constitution. Often referred to as the "Father of the Constitution" and "The Bill of Rights". Also, served as the 4th president of the United States.


• Jesus Christ — He wears a golden robe to symbolize His position as the God of all creation. His robe has the emblem of Alpha and Omega at the top of the robe and the olive branch to symbolize peace along the hem of the robe. On His hand is the nail mark to recognize His eternal sacrifice. He points to the U.S. Constitution, to the boy, and to the mother and beyond to emphasize their important role in the preservation of our country.


• John Adams — Second President of the United States and one of the most influential of the Founding Fathers.


• John F. Kennedy — 35th President of the United States. He was an advocate of the Civil Rights Movement and helped us develop our space program until he was tragically assassinated in 1963. He was famous for saying, "Ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country."


• John Hancock — President of the 2nd Continental Congress and Governor of Massachusetts. He was the first to sign the Declaration of Independence and is famous for his large signature.


• John Jay — He was one of the founding fathers. He was also the first Chief Justice of the United States and that's why he is standing in front of the U.S. Supreme Court building. He co-wrote the Federalist Papers with Alexander Hamilton and James Madison and was a leading opponent of slavery.


• John Quincy Adams — Son of John Adams and 6th President of the United States.


• Kelo v. New London (2005) — Involving the use of eminent domain to transfer land from one private owner to another to further economic development.


• Lawyer — No, not all lawyers are like this, but there is certainly an element of the system which has made room for corruption. He could also stand for Wall Street or the Banking System. He is lovingly counting his hundred dollar bills.


• Liberal News Reporter — Most of the media today are biased towards the left and try to shape the thinking and actions of Americans in that direction.


• Marbury v. Madison (1803) — This case opened the door for judicial review of the constitution and made it possible for activist judges to become appointed and to be able to interpret the constitution.


• Martin v. Hunter Lessee (1816) — This gives the Supreme Court ultimate authority over state courts in matters of Federal Law.


• Mother — She holds her hand out which has two meanings. First she is recognizing Christ and second she is releasing her son to come forth and touch the Constitution. A mother's role in raising up the next generation is immeasurable.


• Mr. Hollywood — He represents your entertainment business in America. It is very apparent that there is a liberal slant with Hollywood. He looks down at the judge and pregnant woman with ridicule and amusement.


• Nathan Hale — Martyr soldier of the American Revolution who said, "I only regret that I have but one life to give for my country."


• Patrick Henry — One of the Founding Fathers of the United States, was known for his speech in 1775 in which he said, "I know not what course others may take; but as for me, give me liberty or give me death!"


• Paul Revere — Revolutionary War hero, famous for his midnight ride to warn "the British are coming!" He stands in front of a window, "One if by land, two if by sea." One light is showing.


• Politician — He's on his cell phone, not paying attention. He has his patriotic tie and American flag lapel pin, but he's more concerned about his own political ambitions than what is in the best interest of the country. I'm afraid there is too much of this in Washington today. There needs to be a change. It will only happen if the American people rise up and demand it.


• Pregnant Woman — She is pointing at the mother with the handicap child and is saying to herself, "I want to keep my baby." She represents hope. Abortion is a heavy subject, but this artist believes strongly in the rights of the unborn child.


• Professor — He tightly holds his "Origin of Species" book by Charles Darwin. This represents the liberal lefts control of our educational system. His smug expression describes the attitude of many of the educational elite. There is no room for God in education. There is contempt for any other viewpoints. Humanism dominates the educational system of America and I believe that is wrong. Notice that he is the only one sitting on the top step. He tries to place himself on an equal footing with God, but he is still nothing next to the intelligence of the Creator.


• Red Sash — Symbolizes the blood spilt by Americans for God and country. Has Hebrew writing on sash which reads, "Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord." Psalms 33:12


• Rising Generation


• Robert Livingston — One of the Committee of Five that drafted the Declaration of Independence and active as a member of the Continental Congress.


• Roe v. Wade (1973) — This is one of the greatest travesties of all time and opened the door to legalizing abortions. It does nothing to protect the interests of the unborn child. There have been over 45 million abortions performed in America since 1973.


• Roger Sherman — Served as a member of the "Committee of Five" that drafted the Declaration of Independence and as a member of the Continental Congress.


• Ronald Reagan — 40th President of the United States. He believed in the greatness of America and in "peace through strength." He was a true patriot of freedom.


• Samuel Adams — Leader of the fight against British colonial rule and a signor of the Declaration of Independence.


• Satan (no caption; behind Mr. Hollywood and the Professor)


• School Teacher — The value of qualified, trained and hard working teachers in teaching the youth of America cannot be underestimated


• Sequoyah — First American Indian to put his language into written form. Later in 1905 the Indian Nation in current Oklahoma had the Sequoyah Convention named after him where they created a constitution similar to the U.S. Constitution to try for statehood.


• Supreme Court Judge — Judges at this level have great power and often the destiny of a nation is influenced greatly by their actions. This judge hides his face in shame as he considers some of the court decisions that have done great damage to our country. On his wrist watch the time reads 11:59 to signify that there is little time remaining.


• Susan B. Anthony — Played a major role in the women's rights movement. She fought relentlessly for women's suffrage and gave 75-100 speeches a year on women's rights for 45 years.


• Teddy Roosevelt — He was the 26th President of the United States. He was a great naturalist and established many of the national parks. His face is alongside Washington, Jefferson and Lincoln on Mount Rushmore. He was a great hunter, author, soldier and explorer. He believed in a strong Federal government and a strong foreign policy.


• Thomas Jefferson — The 3rd President of the United States. One of the most influential of the Founding Fathers and drafter of the Declaration of Independence which he holds in his hands.


• Thomas Payne — A Founding Father known for writing the pamphlets "Common Sense" during the Revolutionary War. He was also an Abolitionist.


• Tree of Life — The tree represents the love of God. The seven branches represent the seven dispensations of time; the seven roots, the seven creative periods; and the fruit, the twelve tribes of Israel.


• U.S. Capitol Building


• U.S. Constitution — Inspired of God and created by God fearing, patriotic Americans


• U.S. Marine — Often you see a Marine like this at the burial of a fallen serviceman. The flag under his arm is symbolic. The military carefully fold the flag thirteen times and the last fold which shows the stars represents, "In God We Trust." This goes all the way back to George Washington.


• U.S. Supreme Court


• Ulysses S. Grant — 18th President of the United States and General of the Union Army during the Civil War.


• WWI Soldier — He represents this group of men (and women) who fought to preserve our freedoms, many at the expense of their very lives.


• WWII, Korean War and Vietnam War Soldiers — This soldier represents all those who have fought in these wars for our country.

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