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[JR: My favorite is the "glue factory". But I wouldn't ignore that some "big gooferment" "republican" RINOs might be axed as well! Good job on the 'toons. Makes me laff! like te old Jasperman days.

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[JR: Jerry always glad to have tour input.]

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Breen, Jerry (MC1971)

http://www.newbreen.com/jasperman.html

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To one and all: Everything old is new again! I’ve added a new page to my website ( at www.newbreen.com/jasperman.html ), which will eventually publish online my complete comic strip “Jasperman” as it appeared in the pages of the “Jasper Journal” at Manhattan College from 1966 to 1970! The first 3 episodes from October and November of 1966 are already posted. They are accompanied by explanations of obscure and cryptic references, as well as news notes about contemporaneous events both on campus and in the outside world. Just as is done when old movies are re-issued, each episode has been painstakingly digitally restored, either from the original artwork or the best surviving print. There are over 40 episodes altogether. Also included will be a couple of later episodes done for Manhattan College alumni publications, as well as a previously unpublished episode featuring New York Mayor John Lindsay from the spring of 1967. New episodes will be added every week or so, until “The Annotated Adventures of Jasperman” is complete. At that point, I plan to publish the collection in book form. I’ve been planning to do this for many years (over 20 years), but now online publishing and on-demand publishing technology has at last made it feasible. Yours in Jasper, Jerry Breen

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[JR: And not a minute too soon.]

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[JR: Jerry is surely the most talentedartist that I know.]

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[JR: Thanks, Jerry. Much appreciated. ]

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John: Here’s my latest cartoon, on the subject of the G-20 summit. While British Prime Minister Gordon Brown and President Obama are urging all the other leaders to use government spending to boost all the economies simultaneously, others, led by Germany’s Angela Merkel, are disputing the whole government “stimulus” tactic. (Although, oddly, Merkel has already committed $70 million in government spending, while Brown has so far only committed only $28 billion.) ?!? Go figure. – Jerry Breen

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To one and all: John Updike died the other day of lung cancer at age 76. Although he’s primarily remembered as a prolific novelist and essayist, he was also one of the 20th Century’s leading poets. Here’s the drawing of Updike that I did just last year for the International Society of Poets in Owings Mills. You can also view it on their website (the world’s most popular poetry website) at www.poetry.com . Sincerely, Jerry Breen http://www.newbreen.com

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To one and all: My unique calligraphy portrait of President Obama is now attracting international attention. A German publication, Financial times Deutschland, printed it as part of an article on the various ways artists depict Obama. (See below.) The headline “Malen nach Wahlen” means “Art after Elections”. The caption next to my artwork reads: “Jerry Breen drew Obama with his own words. He created a calligraphy portrait from Obama’s speech in 2004. His first one was of Martin Luther King formed from calligraphy. “I’m probably the only one who makes these portraits”, says Breen. “Maybe I’m the only one patient enough. Or “verruckt” enough.” (That’s German for “crazy”.) My next portrait (watch for it) is Abraham Lincoln, formed by the words of his Gettysburg Address. Thanks, Jerry Breen www.newbreen.com

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[JR: I can't imagine the hours that it takes to do such. An impressive talent.]

[JR: FYI, Jerry tries to eke out a living from his craft. So, feel free to buy something form his website. :-) An unsolicited advertisement just because his creations impress me.]

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To one and all: My latest creation is a new addition to a series of unique calligraphy portraits that I’ve done over the years. My calligraphy portrait of President-elect Barack Obama “In His Own Words” is literally that – Obama’s own words, from his eloquent keynote address at the 2004 Democratic National Convention, rendered by hand in calligraphy, actually forms his portrait! An absolutely unique collectible work of art. Nobody else in the world creates anything like my unique calligraphy portraits. Other subjects over the years have included Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Malcolm X, among others. Prints are available. For an 11 by 14 inch print on fine parchment, suitable for framing, send a check or money order for $10 to: Jerry Breen, 816A Cinnamon Ridge Place, Cockeysville, MD 21030. Include your mailing address. For 3 or more prints, just send $7.50 for each print. They make great gifts. Thanks again for your interest in my art. Sincerely, Jerry Breen www.newbreen.com

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To one and all: My latest portrait painting for Gerstell Academy’s “Gallery of Heroes” is President-Elect Barack Obama. President Obama’s portrait joins over 175 other portraits in the halls of Gerstell Academy, a private school in Finksburg, Maryland. When the school opened its doors about 8 years ago, the founder, Dr. Fred Smith, decided to hang portraits of positive role models from history in the hallways to inspire the students. He originally envisioned about 20 portraits. As the school has grown, so has the gallery. It is now possibly the largest collection of portrait paintings by one artist in one place. Sincerely, Jerry Breen Http://www.newbreen.com 410-683-1562

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John: As you know, I don’t usually collaborate with anyone else on political cartoons, but sometimes I make an exception. A few days ago, Lonnie Mussell, a small business man from Stockbridge, Georgia, who owns a construction business, sent me the idea for this cartoon, which I drew for him. Much like the celebrated “Joe the plumber”, Lonnie is concerned that Obama’s tax plans would actually punish the middle class and small businesses. And like Joe, he was shocked by Obama’s answer that Joe should support Obama’s efforts to “spread the wealth around”. (Obama’s commitment to Socialist redistribution of wealth was confirmed by a 2001 Chicago Public Radio interview in which he described his plans at great length.) So I was only too glad to help Lonnie out by illustrating his concept. Here it is. Sincerely, Jerry Breen

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ACORN 2 OBAMA

From: Jerry Breen
Date: October 22, 2008 7:24:35 AM EDT
To: John Reinke
Subject: new Jerry Breen cartoon

John: Here’s another political cartoon, this one on the subject of Obama and ACORN. This is another cartoon that’s heavy on text. Sometimes I just feel like I have to educate people on the things that they should already know if they read the news, which of course they don’t. Thanks again. Check out this and other cartoons on my website, www.newbreen.com and my blog, http://jerrybreen.blogspot.com . Yours in Jasper, Jerry Breen ’71

John: Here’s a new cartoon on John McCain’s comments on the banking crisis. I’ll have a few more before the election. Thanks again, Jerry Breen www.newbreen.com http://jerrybreen.blogspot.com/

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From: Jerry Breen
Sent: Thursday, October 02, 2008 6:24 PM
Subject: new Obama shirt

To one and all: The Presidential election is almost upon us, and it’s not too late to stock up on Obama or McCain shirts from the Jerry Breen boutique – that is, my online store at cafepress.com . Check out all of the colorful designs at http://www.cafepress.com/newbreen . Here’s my latest design – “Obama Rocks!” I was looking at the Obama campaign logo one day when I noticed that the flag stripes coming out of the blue “O” almost looked like a tongue coming out of a mouth – which reminded me of a popular logo for a certain “World’s Greatest Rock’n'Roll Band”. I think you’ll agree that nothing says “Obama Rocks!” better than this graphic. Of course, you can also check it out on my website at www.newbreen.com or www.jerrybreen.com , as usual. I’ll have more news in a week or two. Thanks, Jerry
Breen newbreen@comcast.net

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With the kind permission of Jerry Breen (MC1970)
http://www.jerrybreen.com

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John: In this cartoon, I tried to give brief summaries of some of the key formative figures in Barack Obama’s background. Quite a group. And I didn’t even have room for the Reverend Wright. But you all know about him. These people are lesser known, but just as important in making Obama who he is today. – Jerry Breen        www.newbreen.com

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[JR: Thanks, Jerry. Another opportunity to put shorts in a knot for some folks.]

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John: Here’s another cartoon, summing up the “Democratic” Party nomination process. Hillary Clinton got 18 million votes in the primaries – more than any Presidential candidate in American history, but she “lost” the nomination to Obama! How? Well, Hillary got 85% of her delegates in primaries, while Obama got 60% of his delegates in caucuses. Several states held both primary elections and caucuses. In every case, Hillary won the election and Obama won the caucus. How can the same voters in the same state choose 2 different candidates? Simply put, a primary election with the secret ballot is a safe, secure way to vote, while a caucus is a disorderly free-for-all, easily subject to fraud, coercion and mob rule. Obama’s camp used every means available – legal and illegal – to steal the caucuses. Even in the primaries, the apportioning of delegates was not actually proportionate to the actual vote, and technicalities ended up awarding Obama a  disproportionate number of delegates. The result was a travesty and an injustice. The Democratic Party should either overhaul its nominating process, or change their name.  To call it the Democratic Party is false advertising. – Jerry Breen

[JR: Thnaks, Jerry, but don't blame me. I'm a Libertarian. And, I object to paying for EVERYTHING!]

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Subject: Jerry’s new cartoon

John: Here’s my latest cartoon, on the subject of McCain’s selection of Sarah Palin for Veep. I’ll have another one on the Wrath of Hillary in a day or two. Yours in Jasper, Jerry Breen ’71 PS: As usual, post a link to my website, www.newbreen.com . Thanks.

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John: Here’s my latest cartoon, which I predict will explode all over the blogosphere! It’s a follow-up to my most popular political cartoon, “Obama Been Lyin’ “. In that one, published way back in July 2007, I wondered why Obama was so evasive and misleading about his childhood in Indonesia. Here’s the answer – Obamaman is hiding his secret identity!
Thanks again for all your help, Jerry
Breen www.newbreen.com

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With the kind permission of Jerry Breen (MC1971)
http://www.jerrybreen.com

[JR: Going to twist some shorts in a knot ... tight! Just like when he was at school.]

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