For the People, Not Buy the People

Describe your work and why you think it could inspire people to act on this issue.

The piece is an homage to Lincoln and a positive affirmation that the voice of "the people" should stand above moneyed interests. With iconic symbols and a phrase that represents the American ideal, I have created an image that can be instantly understood and widely applied.

What do you think is the biggest issue of money in politics today?

A healthy democracy exists to further the interests of its citizenry. Big money in politics has the potential to interfere with this primary function by placing the interests of large donors over those of the people.

Corporations are not people and moneyed interests should not be allowed to pollute the democratic system.

Discussion

Perfect poster!! Love the design approach!!

by diptisiddam

7 months ago | Reply

this is perfect

by sirboogabear

7 months ago | Reply

this really hits the heart of the matter of what's going on in America today with BOTH parties. very clever and astute work!

by NightNurse

7 months ago | Reply

This is a good, clean clear message-- nice work!

by slatempa

7 months ago | Reply

Citizen United is for Plutocracy (Government rule by the wealthy) and not Democracy. I my eyes this is nothing short of treason against our country.

by ndnick

7 months ago | Reply

This design is very sophisticated and smart. Most of all the message is important!

by Koller12

7 months ago | Reply

I really appreciate the directness, and the simplicity. As you said, it is right to the point and both words and image are immediately understood. Nothing superfluous or ambiguous. Great design!

by S.RICE

7 months ago | Reply

Much appreciated.

by MCHLSLBR

7 months ago | Reply

simple, clever, and widely appealing. I'd buy it poster sized!

by billyinvt

7 months ago | Reply

Thanks for the kind words! I designed it to be as bold and simple as possible, so it could work at button-size and up.

by MCHLSLBR

7 months ago | Reply

Excellent design! Great play on words...by/buy. Now if only the people in Washington would remember this!

by JolieAltman

7 months ago | Reply

Thank you!

by MCHLSLBR

7 months ago | Reply

Like this a lot. Shows that it is non partisan and applies to both parties and shows our democracy should not be fro sale!

by GlynnGlo

7 months ago | Reply

Thanks. It was important to me to represent that we're confronting a bipartisan problem.

by MCHLSLBR

7 months ago | Reply

Thanks. It was important to me to represent that we're confronting a bipartisan problem.

by MCHLSLBR

7 months ago | Reply

Awesome design Mike

by daniel.noam

7 months ago | Reply

Thanks for voting! : )

by MCHLSLBR

7 months ago | Reply

Nice job!

by christinaluka

7 months ago | Reply

Thanks!

by MCHLSLBR

7 months ago | Reply

Thanks!

by MCHLSLBR

7 months ago | Reply

Nice job buddy!

by danacrossan

7 months ago | Reply

Thank You!

by MCHLSLBR

7 months ago | Reply

well done!!

by jpeltzman

7 months ago | Reply

Thanks!

by MCHLSLBR

7 months ago | Reply

Our forefathers tried to keep this country from being controlled by big money by setting up three parts of the government meant to prevent the others from becoming influenced by them. We succeeded for many years, but are now failing with the House overrun by corporate bullies, the Supreme Court in their pocket, most of the Senate as well, and a president who wants to "compromise": with them. Also a candidate who is one of them himself. The love of money is still the root of all evil.

by 4Populist

7 months ago | Reply

Money is the root to all evil when it comes to politics.

by elvinkamoku

7 months ago | Reply

My Brother & I should have the same voting power as David & Charles Koch!

by Pa Pa Steve

7 months ago | Reply

My Brother & I should have the same voting power as David & Charles Koch!

by Pa Pa Steve

7 months ago | Reply

Enough is enough!

by tom.christian.777

7 months ago | Reply

Enough is enough!

by tom.christian.777

7 months ago | Reply

Awesome. I want the bumper sticker!

by rkzwick

7 months ago | Reply

Ha, it's a deal!

by MCHLSLBR

7 months ago | Reply

Nicely done.

by cbruffee

7 months ago | Reply

Thanks!

by MCHLSLBR

7 months ago | Reply

Clever and easily readable. Nice job!

by thetriz

7 months ago | Reply

Yeah, I wanted it to read well at any size. Thanks!

by MCHLSLBR

7 months ago | Reply

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by goocat

7 months ago | Reply

I can't tell if this is spam or just bad etiquette. Why don't you post this on the Flannagan page?

by MCHLSLBR

7 months ago | Reply

Very nice work.... better than mine in that it's instantly understood. and very iconic.

by steve.fischer.1848

7 months ago | Reply

Thanks Steve. I was trying to keep it as simple as possible, so it would work at any size. I think you have some good imagery in yours. I hope you get some good feedback.

by MCHLSLBR

7 months ago | Reply