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Submitted on:
Aug 15 '08
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38 comments
Final average score:
1.71 out of 5
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Aweb1492
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6 color print.....enjoy!!!
ideleon
ideleon on Aug 16 '08
How does these even adhere to the guidlines? You're supposed to illustrate the concept of democracy. Democracy is not some fuckin' puppet master pulling the strings of government.
NotJustAPoeticFace
NotJustAPoeticFace on Aug 16 '08
"Threadless loves Democracy"

to love - verb; to have a great affection or liking for

I know it's fashionable to be cynical about everything these days, but purlease...
Aweb1492
   Aweb1492 on Aug 16 '08
Snippet taken from “Man oil” comment on another sub for Democracy loves ---- “American founding fathers viewed democracy, pure democracy, as a great evil itself”.

I guess I should have left a bit of explanation on my design and why I did it. It is more of a statement of how the worst comes out of us all when we let the bad pull on the strings (with a focus more on the subject at had). This can be shown in a bit of vanity to some good old slander in attempts to sway votes in ways not dealing with much of the issues at hand. When our county was first born the first few were elected for what they had done with little reflection on their shortcomings…in order to makes one rose smell better than the other. John Adams own wife had a time distracting her husbands mind when slander fist came into the papers on him. So to make a long story short it was made to make people think deeper on whom they want to run the show? Will we let ourselves give into the leads of others or consciously decide with your own voice? Can we each tune out any little marketing gimmicks to petty slander and demand change from great people who can flow through on their words. I myself will be in line the first day.
shewalksintomine
shewalksintomine on Aug 16 '08
A hundred thousand times no.
A Real Patriot
A Real Patriot on Aug 17 '08
In this political climate, this is the last thing we need to wear.
decora-rockstar
decora-rockstar on Aug 17 '08
My boyfriend told me I should design a tshirt like this for the loves democracy competition... I sort of agreed with him that it would be a good idea, but just not for this competition. I knew people wouldn't like it since it doesn't give a positive representation of democracy or government and the way it works. Hence why I didn't design it. Sorry you did though.
gtoast99
gtoast99 on Aug 17 '08
0.
ShanShans
ShanShans on Aug 18 '08
I like this design, its honest, what a change.
Swade Lazer
Swade Lazer on Aug 18 '08
love it haha, so much negativity on this, goodness
kamokazieduncan
kamokazieduncan on Aug 18 '08
illo = 5
concept= 0
overall = 2.5 (rounded to 2 because i'm not american)
Phiffer
Phiffer on Aug 18 '08
Zero cuz I am Canadian
hahakim
hahakim on Aug 18 '08
yup, too 'local' I guess.
invisibelle
invisibelle on Aug 18 '08
being allowed to say whatever you want to say about the state of your democracy is a pretty big part of democracy.
jchyr
jchyr on Aug 18 '08
This is rather true. $5 - I''d buy this.
BrobAZ
BrobAZ on Aug 18 '08
Hey dumbass follow the rules next time because this won't get printed. Your justification is bull shit too. Zero!
OdeToPie
OdeToPie on Aug 18 '08
lighten up!
Griggity
Griggity on Aug 18 '08
I don't see one thing wrong with the shirt.
EdgeOfDetroit
EdgeOfDetroit on Aug 18 '08
I think its great. A democracy where you can't criticize is no democracy for me.
stubbythumbs
stubbythumbs on Aug 18 '08
looks like mel brooks
Riccard
Riccard on Aug 18 '08
I personally like it. But hey, I'm not American.
Solece
Solece on Aug 18 '08
it looks cool but i'm Canadian
dd-art
dd-art on Aug 19 '08
I like it.
"Politik Kills".
I lopez you
I lopez you on Aug 19 '08
nice style but i'm not from USA
afrit
afrit on Aug 19 '08
kamokazieduncan on Aug 18 '08
illo = 5
concept= 0
overall = 2.5 (rounded to 2 because i'm not american)


I am american and the illo is great... but 2 from me as well... just dont think this gets the intent of the competition...
snikklefrits
snikklefrits on Aug 19 '08
Disgusting and tacky.

And as for your defense, I see "Uncle Sam" as the part of America that isn't PURELY democracy. Law and order if you will. Anyway, I can't see your defense having anything to do with your sub.
WaxLily
WaxLily on Aug 19 '08
I agree with your message; Though I think the religious/satanic reference was poor choice. Criticizing is good, people. It's the most patriotic thing you can do. Means you're paying attention. ;)
discuss
discuss on Aug 19 '08
Love the concept personally. Even if you aren't American you can appreciate the truth in the degradation of American Democracy over time. Although, as a t-shirt, I would say less so.

Wonderful illustration, wrong forum.
Zaq
Zaq on Aug 19 '08
From what I have seen in the past two elections, our form of democracy isn't working anyway. how does someone gain the presidency without the popular vote? And before you say "electoral college" why do we need an electoral college. that was a good idea in the days of the pony express, but now it is out dated. I love the art, but the horns should go, religion has no place in government. 2
Mommyme
Mommyme on Aug 19 '08
Well, the Bible does says that Satan is "the god of this system of things", which is one reason some Christian groups don't vote. I have to say that I see this as more social commentary or symbolism than religious reference. However, it isn't what I was looking for in this contest. I would try submitting it elsewhere; I can see this getting printed. Just not on Threadless.
Naotochu
Naotochu on Aug 19 '08
The concept is decent but the refinement in your illustration style isn't really there. And colour choice is bleh.
Buzzibee
Buzzibee on Aug 19 '08
Well, you can definitely see people paid attention from all the controversy..
moholy
moholy on Aug 19 '08
not so funny
V3tty
V3tty on Aug 20 '08
i would deff wear this. i believe this
govt is working behind closed doors
with everyone unaware of whats
going on
kudos
$5
urbanoutdoorsman
urbanoutdoorsman on Aug 21 '08
I love it! The mesh dots also add a nostalgic feeling to it.
Somaa
Somaa on Aug 21 '08
Uncle Sam should not be made into Satan. that should not be allowed. i do not like this.
loola_lool
loola_lool on Aug 22 '08
1.5 rule???!!! where r u?
Montro
   Montro on Aug 22 '08
The concept seems true enough, the execution could use some work though. A great shirt to be worn when trying to escape FEMA concentration camps.
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