Chicago dive bar scores hit with nude Sarah Palin portrait

This guy ruined the Ale House. It didn't need "character" with his sex-obsessed painting and stupid satellite radio.

Ha! So true. I was going to say I thought the facial resemblance wasn't all that strong.

How much you all wanna bet this guy has some kind of sweetheart deal to keep his bar open? How much does he bribe his alderman, including to make sure he gets no competition?

Just more sad, angry Modern Liberals.

Oh, don't knee-jerkedly attribute this to "modern liberals". This is one guy. It's no different than branding all "modern conservatives" by the standard set by Rush Limbaugh.

Neocon supporters can blow me. "Modern Liberals" weren't the cause of our current financial crisis. It was the neocons. They preached de-regulation and now we're in some serious shit. Have you noticed that the last "Tax and spend" liberal to be in white house actually balanced the budget and created a surplus? Under Bush I, Reagan, and Bush II, we've gone trillions of dollars deep.

It's not just that it's an awful plan... it's that these guys always say they're all about cutting back spending and moving toward smaller government, and then they get into office and do another thing entirely.

I don't care whether you're republican or democrat as long as you've got a head on your shoulders... but if you actually buy the crap these neocons have been telling you from decades about "trickle down economics" and all that; or--for that matter--if you think, say, "the liberal media" is actually liberal like they say on FOX news, then you are an idiot. I don't care what party you are.

The major political division in this country isn't between democrats and republicans. It's between morons and people who can still think for themselves.

Shut up Neocons. Nobody gave you permission to talk. You lost that privilege when you screwed America in the ass and then still continued to cry about the liberals.

I've never been to the Old Town Ale House, and I probably am not going to go any time soon. Don't get me wrong I'm sure it's a decent establishment, and I thought the picture was pretty funny, clever, and satirical...and that's about it.

I don't see why this is a big deal; if one chooses to be in the public eye, then they must be willing to accept praise as well as rotten tomatoes. I'm sure we can find unflattering caricatures, renderings, and recreations of most politicians, celebrities, etc. It is only one man's reaction and work; is he not allowed to display it in his own establishment (of all places)? Do we not live in a so-called "free society" where opinions and speech are welcomed? Or is it as long as they don't offend (or raise too many questions?)

sandrine: I'm sorry about your argument w/your bf.
Dude: If you watch Sarah Palin, she does carry herself in an overly-sexual demeanor. It may or maynot be to her advantage.
Neal Campbell: I agree that Peggy Hill is a good visual caricature of Palin.
Ian4d: Agreed.
Alz: I could only watch about 5 minutes of that video, the speaker only gives his un-researched opinions, narratives, and feelings. I would really hope that this isn't what converted you to some sort of "conservative-ism". How about your opinion instead of a comedian's?
SteveIL: Have you been to that area, there are plenty of places to get a drink. Just because there are abuses and corruption in this city (and others) doesn't mean that it's under every rock and behind every tree. Sometimes a bar is a bar and the owner puts up a piece of (objectionable?) art.
Brad Flora: Good call.
Dude (again?): Agreed.
Merps: Yes, they are boobs.
kev: some rambling, but some good points. Don't be offended, obviously I ramble too. It's a good thing, talk, conversation, getting people to think for themselves as you say.
bradadad: Lets keep the conversation open, maybe, just maybe we can get to where we want to be (with everybody at the table).

What I'm getting it is that we don't really need to get angry about this painting or anything in politics really. What's the point? We as people should be coming together and setting the example that we want our politicians to follow. Politicians (of both parties) generally sway with the wind. If we're divided, so are our leaders. If we're getting this acidic over a painting, then how can all of us reasonably discuss real issues? We keep looking to our leaders to solve our problems. Well, how can they when we can't even reach a consensus or even civility between ourselves. It's gotten so bad that our maps are divided as well as us: blue states, red states, urban, suburban, rural, coastal, beltway, elite, bible-thumper, fat-cat, welfare queen, hockey mom, nascar dad, kmart mom, wholefoods mom...it doesn't end. We need to come out of our labels, groups, and cliques and start dealing with each other instead of being scared to death of each other.

I realize this may reach beyond the article and its comments, but I think it's worth saying...somewhere...even if I get blasted for it at least I can accept it once I put myself out there.

Deregulation is not really a problem in itself. That is, it wouldn't be if the dem jackasses that were in charge of these two failed institution were not corrupt throughout and they were instrumental in turning down any oversight attempt. Neocons or paleocons had nothing to do with it, rather they were trying to push some form of control.

So, you, bradadad, can scream "neocons" from the top of your lungs, but that does not make it true.

Actually, it would be more accurate to call "neocons" "former liberals", as not all of them became conservatives--some have acquired more libertarian views.

It is strange how no one is talking about how we got to the finacial crisis. The democrats, and quite a few republicans leaned on mortgage companys back in the Clinton years and forced, through regulation and tax breaks, loan companys to loan money to people who could not pay it back. If you have Lexis Nexis then lokk up 'redlining' back in mid ninties. Congress brought this on us. It wasn't all democrats. it wasn't many republicans. But it was enough of both sides who thought they knew better than the home loan industry than the people in the industry. So a lot of bad loads were given out to people who could not afford them. Variable rate loans were given to people who could not possibly afford the increasing rates. Congress did this. Not republicans, not democrats, both sides forced this on us by 'regulating' the loan industry and forcing bad paper to be written. And those impossible loans were largely given to investors and not to first home buyers. Congress has brought this on us. Congress wants to get a bunch of earmarks loaded into the releif bill that congress shouldn't be doing in the first place but Congress recognizes this is the result of their own policies. The sub-prime crisis is owned by congress. They caused it. In 2003 Bush pushed a bill to address the looming crisis and democrats, sticking fingers in their ears went, 'LALALALALALALA'. In 2005, McCain tried to get bi-partisan support to prevent this crisis which anyone could see looming and inevitable. Democrats again refused to see any problem, "Not happening!" they said again and refused to consider any bill to fix the looming problems.
Pelosi can lie all she wants but the problem is not in Bush's economic policies. If it were up to Bush he would have fixed this and prevented it in 2003 or in 2005 when McCain tried again. It took twenty years for sub-prime loans to cripple the loan industry. Congress allowed this to happen. There is plenty of blame for both sides but only republicans have been trying over and over to prevent the crisis we see today while democrats repeatedly have said, "No problem here move along... " Democrats are playing politics and republicans are trying to keep the economy working. Democrat politicians all beleive that money is not created but rather they beleive it is distributed. Idiots every one of them.

How much for the painting? It will go perfect with my nude of Biden in pigtails and Baby Spice flip flops, holding a magic wand.

I went to the link at http://www.oldtownalehouse.net/ to check out all the art (and there's a full, unedited pic posted there).

My observations, since you are giving yours:
A) You have the same amount of painting talent as my ten year old.
B) It appears as a failed artist, you started a bar in order to forcefeed your poor artwork to patrons.
C) Your mannish daughter is too chubby to be a Palin stand-in, and your statement that she is perfect merely lends additional credence to my assessment that you have the artistic eye of a ten year old.
D) Regardless of political views - now that this story has posted, I can guarantee that all of your patrons will, at the very least, look at you and your daughter a little differently even if they don't voice it.
E) Tell the truth...this was originally just a painting you wanted of your daughter on a bear rug for over your bed, then you thought it would be funny to try and change her face to Palin's and add a gun.

Next: Nude Painting of Michelle Obama!

Fair is Fair, let's not discriminate. A nude painting of Michelle Obama should be placed right next to the Palin Painting. Let's see who gets more upset over the nude painting? Republican camp would look at the Palin painting as poor media hype. The Obama camp would probably lynch the owner and fire bomb the bar, LMAOROTF!

Victor:

A) I can't comment on his talents. I can't draw a circle.
B) he didn't start he bar, but either bought it/was given it by the late owners (not sure of the exact story but there was an article about it in the paper). Like I said before, his "personal touch" to the bar (more dumb ass paintings like this of bar regulars and patrons in sexual modes, satellite radio jazz instead of just letting the juke box play) have ruined it for me, but I'm just one person. The bar is always packed in the evening and he's making money so I guess he's happy.
C) haven't met the daughter. never there when I've gone in in the evenings.

D) agreed. Yes I may be a prude, but it's a little weird to me to paint your adult daughter nude, especially for some craptacular painting. Michaelangelo, maybe, but this guy?...

E) wouldn't know about this, but it's funny.

Steve, You are right on the money. Thanks for a great clarification for all these idiots out here.

What an inbred, he had his daughter stand naked so he could make some liberal propaganda.. he is probably a liberal so he dose not have to feel bad aborting the retarded kids.

what the f$$$ is all this neo-con liberal BS having a point of view these days gives someone the right to stick a label on you go F$$$ yourself's with your labels

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http://www.oldtownalehouse.net/index.html

Cannot find an e-mail addy for this dump, but the phone number is above If anybody wants to call and express their opinion not only about the pervert who had his daughter pose for the painting (looks like paint by the number to me) and the disrespect shown to a wife, mother, and VP candidate. What would you expect from the "armpit of the nation", Chicago that provides us people like Rezko, Ayers, Auchi, Wright, Obama, etc.

You're a dumbass. This is satire. I don't think Palin shows much respect to anyone, especially the American people.

Yes, please inundate this pub with phone calls. He owns the fucking bar. Aren't you guys the ones railing against political correctness? Fuck off, you fascist.

McCain is making me miss Ron Paul: http://tinyurl.com/66o79q

Im thinking how proud I am to be in a society that attacks via words or pictures another human being.

Princess Diana was shot nude----------and was revered as a goddess by everyone, Bill Clinton-----------
Joe Biden it's the teeth, and lack of brains---------so who gives a fat rat about the twit who draws the sign/image------by the way babe, take some classes

The concept of art involving the terms 'portrait' and 'oil painting' certainly did not prepare me for the apparition depicted. I was prepared for a work of 'art' and sat in shock to see something which could more appropriately be attributed to a group of marginally talented third graders. Perhaps an inappropriate subject matter for that age group, but just as immature in the level of talent.

Hey...just because this slime-ball tavern owner is lusting after his own Daughter and evidently enjoys his constant state of arousal, why in the world would he connect it up with Sarah Palin?? Good thing he named this untalented monstrosity of a "painting", because it looks like it was made in 2nd grade with silly paint, and certainly can't be recognized as SP, with her charm, intelligence, and classy looks so prominately displayed when one sees her.

This sub-human "painter" is another idiot, and an evil one at that, anything for his "15 minutes of fame." Some people will sell their very soul for that. I agree with other writers....surely your Daughter would pose again, she came by it naturally, so smear some black paint on her and a monkey mask and do one of Michele O. to hang next to this one!!!

I think that is disgusting.... Sorry, but who in their right mind would pose nude for their own father as an adult unless, perhaps, they were molested by their own father or carrying on an incestual relationship.

My goodness, do you have to stoop that low to display an unbecoming caricature of Sarah Palin?

Enough already... let her be.

We the people are far more intelligent, than the Painter or his Daughter, They are obviously ignorant and have no morals. Sarah Palin is a daughter, mother, wife, professional and a women. This fool wants people in America to believe she would pose or be a part of such a painting ploy. Why would he think this to be art. I believe it is slanderous and it should be illegal and threatening to the well being of women as a whole. How can american people endorse such a foolish and clearly exploitant photograph even if under the pretense of "Freedom of Speach", a constitutional right or privalege. I am not interested in any false publication of any Polition, Democrat or Republican. The problem with current candidates, Is they are just not qualified to successfully change the current Economy without a real solution. It is not politions who control it. It is the people and their Idiology in reference to economics. We, the people want a representative that will endorse programs which will be helpful for a lifetime. not just a Term limit. Economics is a monster which is fueled by supply and demand. The more demand creates more Supply. The current economy can be very fruitful and rewarding and It can be the America which other countries migrate to. We need solutions, real solutions, not just bandaids which will be temporary fixes and later have a negative affect on our generations to come. If government wants control, then they have to implement solutions to the problems. A stimilous package, any amount of money to save a bankrupt bank, lender and/or homeowner, allowing people to take their 401k's and/or retirement accounts without a penalty is a bandaid, not a solution./// My idea of solutions; encourage foreign officials to continue FREE TRADE, we need them and they need us. encourage off-shore drilling in areas where the environmental threat can be nominal or controlled, California for example has alot of vacant land which can be improved and developed. We cannot make everyone happy always. A higher being has control of that. Why make the rich pay higher taxes, everyone should pay the same percentage [of course if your income is at the highend you would definately pay more taxes.---who would argue that. after-all THAT IS EQUALITY. Stimulate the people by giving them the ability to keep their homes, across the board---if hardships accur then require the banks and/or lending institutions; including fannie mae and freddie mac to facilitate a re-structuring of their loans prior to the default statis to allow a skip payment plan, a reduction in interest rate, extension of loan term from 30yr to 40 or 50yr [the life expectancy is now much longer for people due to more people being health wise and medical technology, thus a longer loan term can be a solution in a Market where making that payment is a real challenge] also create a loan program or programs which encourage Loan assumptions, which would allow a family member or an interested individual--not an investor to assume the loan in liu of a default on loan. The losses will always be there, they always have been, however they will be way lower than what is now being experienced. The reason the market took a steep dive is because across the nation, politicians who were investors or affiliated with them, got greedy and limits were placed on programs and/or eliminated that made it more difficult for the typical American to save their loan in case of a hardship and thus forcing the default process.--also creditors need to have a limit on the interest rate, fees and penalties that can be charged, it is out of control and people cannot fathum the thought of paying such astronomical fees. Because no-one, not the president, congress, senators and/or any political officials at the national, federal, state and local jurisdictions has implemented any solutions, real solutions., we are now in a major crisis situation. I don't know who will read this, I hope someone with some political clout because we are in trouble, yes that is true, however it is possible to stimulate the people to increase the demand and the supply in a positive way for everyone. The rich man can still help the poor man and the middle man can still benefit as well. [small business, home business, private industry] etc. It is a dominoe effect.----Start with the people and work your way up. Not the reverse which is what the current politicians are doing, yes even OBAMA/BIDEN. I mean really, a 700Billion package for who the top notch officials who already are top heavy in salaries and bonus pay, to save the predator lender/brokers/banks. The Federal Government knows when a bank is at risk of default, just like the bank knows when the homeowner is at risk of default.--why react after the fact. fix the problem prior to it getting out of control.--not with bandaids with actual programs which will help for 5-10 years. It takes years of study for a plan to build and complete shopping center, subdivision, commercial bldgs etc. It takes years for the goverment to implement programs which they say will help improve the economy and it should be factured in the highs & lows of real estate markets. .---concerned female hispanic late 40's, daughter, wife, mother, US CITIZEN.---one vote for the right candidate!