Scott Smith

@stampergr.bsky.social

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Grand Rapids, Michigan (from several other places). My site: www.invisiblefist.com

Camilia's (a 5 year-old ICE detainee) drawing of her mother, pregnant with her brother, and herself once-a-week visits The mom is smiling, clutching her belly, which shows an inset illustration of a baby in utero (Camila/Courtesy of Camila's family and attorneys
Photo of a souvenir ping pong paddle which features a caricature of former Richard Nixon (large nose, 5 o'clock shadow and broad grin) The paddle's rubber has peeled off to the left of the caricature. The paddle is in a clear plastic bag.
Photo of mounted Congressional Gold Medal showing photo baseball players (Larry Doby and Steve Gromenk) embracing in locker room celebration after Cleveland's 1948 World Series win. The Larry Doby Congressional Gold Medal - Steve Nagengast, Carl and Greg Gromek, and Larry Doby Jr. La Medalla de Oro del Congreso Larry Doby - Steve Nagengast, Carl and Greg Gromek, and Larry Doby Jr. Medal, gift of Carl and Greg Gromek
Mural in front of Cleveland Guardians stadium show (l-r) Satchel Page, Larry Doby and Frank Robinson...all shown from the waist up, they appear to kneeling and all are wearing baseball uniforms.
Photo of a kitchen floor where a waste-basket had knocked over and it's content including coffee grounds and filters, package wrappers dirty napkins and all over the floor.
A mashup of comic characters Zippy the Pinhead, and Nancy sitting at a table small table, Nancy seems to be looking away in disgust. Zippy in yellow suit with large polka dots, is holding a cup of coffee. The speech bubble above Zippy says: perseverate! perseverate! perseverate!
Photo of journalist, politician and activist Kat Abughaleh she is wearing a plain flannel, sunglasses atop her head and holding a clipboard that says "Sign Up To Doorknob" for the Abdul El-Sayed campaign.
Inscription at the base of a statue of Gerald Ford (located at East Grand Rapids, MI library): "Our Constitution works; our great Republic is a government of laws and not of men. Here the people rule."
A close up phot of Pee Wee Herman (from Pee Wee's Playhouse). He is wearing gray suit and red bowtie. His mouth is wide open The caption says Then Why Don't You Marry It?
Screen shot of phone weather app showing rain predict for next 10 days, except for the upcoming Monday.
Close up of T-shir that remembers the Boston Red Sox, Red and Blue color scheme. The lettering says: Wicked Pisa Boston
Photo of ancient castle dungeon toilet —basically a hole in the stone blocks. Yeah, basically a shit hole.
Photograph of US president Nixon, dressed in dark suit, with tie standing at a lectern looking down and his making a celebratory gesture with left fist.
A stuffed toy, a pallas cat, which is globular in shape has a pushed in face that is white black stripes. The body is gray.
A box containing an DC action figure, Reverse Flash. The front of the box is transparent and shows the character with his uniform based on that of the Flash, but with a reversal of the color scheme.The doll has a yellow suit with red trim and red ear covering.There is a “DC” logo at top-left corner, a price tag of $20 and label at bottom that says “World’s Greatest Super-Heroes."
Closeup photo of Burt Ward dressed in his Robin uniform from the 1960s Batman Series. He is leaning against the wall as if frightened, and he is shouting something. The caption says: Holy Trinity, Batman!
A cropped photo of artwork (similar in construction swimming pool, concrete and tile, filled with shallow water) to resemble Great Lakes and strait shows three plastic toy boats stuck in a narrow passage, and single boat in a larger open area.
Gas station sign showing unleaded at $4.19 and Slurpee at $1.49.
Photo of “McHale’s Navy” stars (l-r) Tim Conway, Ernest Borgnine and Joe Flynn. The are dressed in WW II era naval officers service uniform Conway and Borgnine are saluting Flynn.
Grocery store display showing post-Easter discount of Reeses Pean butter Eggs and Bars "50% Off." There are several stacks of candy package below and behind the sign.
Photo of a stick-mask image of former Tigers manager Sparky Anderson. It is a close-cropped head-shot photo where is smiling and wearing a blue Tigers basevcall can with scripted "D" ("olde English). There is a wood splint showing just below the face.
Coloring book page. Showing President Nixon on a telephone. “President Nixon talks to the astronauts on the moon. “
Black and white photo of Richard Nixon standing at a lectern with the US Presidential Seal. He is in a dark suit, white shirt, with dot-pattern tie he is pumping his fist, in whatever seems to be a celebratory manner. Overlaid text says "Miss Me Yet?"
gray T-shirt with words "Beer City Bung Hammers" "Established 2018" There is an illustration, of a glass of beer swinging a mallet at a bung (barrel stopper) as if it is hitting a baseball.
A beer glass that has a line-art illustration of a dog, with the words "Doggone Good Beer"
Photo showing a man wearing a Boston baseball game jersey. It a solid red color with blue lettering that says "Red Sox" the photon cropped to show only the man's torso area.
Statue of Chicago Cubs star Ernie Banks, it shows him batting right-handed. The photo is from the front view. Wrigley Field is in the background.
A white male, with blonde hair and glasses, wearing a Superman tank-top, is holding a sign that says "Kneel Before Zod!"
Closeup photo of a blue truck fender with the 4x4 label. The photo to has been edited to show and "=" sign and the number 16. (The photo shows 4x4 = 16....look I know it's a weakness joke)
Scene from Blues brothers, Elwood Blues (Dan Ackroyd) is driving the car, while brother, Jake (John Belushi) is speaking. they are both dressed in dark suits and hats and wearing sunglasses. The caption says "I hate Gainesville Nazis"
Photo of a Book title page "Shrub" by Molly Ivins. Handwriting by the author: For Scott— Raise hell Molly Ivins John Ashcroft is sexy.
The word "HELL" made to resemble the Dell Computers logo, Bold font with the later "E" rotated slight counter-clockwise.
Photo of President Nixon in a tie and dark suit, standing behind a lectern with his left fist clenchedgg like he is celebrating.
Photo of a dog-toy teddy bear. It is dressed in a red sweater and winter hat. Both arms have been chewed off showing white cotton-like stuffing.
Photo of restaurant window from the street. There is an "OPEN" sign with a burnt-out "N" thus appears as "OPE," which is a Midwestern phrase meaning "oops!" or "excuse" me. Shot is in winter, thus tree in front of window is leafless
Photo of mess on a kitchen floor, showing trash bucket that has been ransacked by a dog. There are wrappers, paper towel, coffee grounds and food times on ceramic tile. The bucket is lying on its side.
A picture of a white male, with dark green T-shirt, holding a pumpkin above his head, as if he is about the dunk it in the basketball hoop in front of him.
(White Text on black background. Screen grab of post by President of Grand Rapids Griffins, a minor league hockey team in the Detroit Red Wings farm system. His post is from social media). "Tim Gortsema • • 2nd President - Grand Rapids Griffins 23h • Edited • • + Follow It's Super Bowl Week! As a lifelong football fan (and while I do not have a strong rooting interest in either team), I will most definitely be watching the Big Game! I will also be tuned in to the many commercials airing during this game. Some are entertaining; some are inspiring; and some are just confusing. However, I figure if a company is willing to spend $8-10 million for a 30-second spot, I'm willing to watch it and come to my own conclusion whether or not it is money well spent. What I won't be watching will be this year's Super Bowl Halftime Show featuring Puerto Rican artist Bad Bunny. Specifically, I do not believe he models proper behavior for our youth, and I take issue with his crossdressing and sexually explicit lyrics (even if most of his songs are in Spanish). Overall, I just think the NFL missed the mark with this year's halftime show. In a nation that is already divided, the selection of Bad Bunny reinforces and widens this current divide. I'm not saying that the halftime performer needs to be MAGA or Pro-Trump. Instead, I would have liked the performer to at least be Pro-America. Despite our Nation's flaws, I still believe that we are privileged to live in the greatest country on the planet. Alternatively, I plan to watch the "All-American Halftime Show" put on by Turning Point USA which celebrates faith, family, and freedom. P.S. My backup plan is to watch the Puppy Bowl during halftime. I love puppies!"
Screen grab of black rectangle and white text: It's Super Bowl Week! As a lifelong football fan (and while I do not have a strong rooting interest in either team), I will most definitely be watching the Big Game! I will also be tuned in to the many commercials airing during this game. Some are entertaining; some are inspiring; and some are just confusing. However, I figure if a company is willing to spend $8-10 million for a 30-second spot, I'm willing to watch it and come to my own conclusion whether or not it is money well spent. What I won't be watching will be this year's Super Bowl Halftime Show featuring Puerto Rican artist Bad Bunny. Specifically, I do not believe he models proper behavior for our youth, and I take issue with his crossdressing and sexually explicit lyrics (even if most of his songs are in Spanish). Overall, I just think the NFL missed the mark with this year's halftime show. In a nation that is already divided, the selection of Bad Bunny reinforces and widens this current divide. I'm not saying that the halftime performer needs to be MAGA or Pro-Trump. Instead, I would have liked the performer to at least be Pro-America. Despite our Nation's flaws, I still believe that we are privileged to live in the greatest country on the planet. Alternatively, I plan to watch the "All-American Halftime Show" put on by Turning Point USA which celebrates faith, family, and freedom. P.S. My backup plan is to watch the Puppy Bowl during halftime. I love puppies!
A stone-block wall with a stone seat with a large hole...this is from ancient castle dungeon for prisoners to urinate and defecate.
A joke severe weather alert chart showing sillohetes of Ted Cruz, wheeling a suitcase, in three separate categories: Yellow: Watch Orange Warning Red Emergency
Scene from Pulp Fiction where Butch (Bruce Willis) and Fabienne (Maria de Medeiros) are shown on a motorcycle (a chopper-style, with long handlebars..with tassels) The caption is "Ted's Fled, Baby. Ted's Fled"
A cartoon from the 1983 "The Far Side" strip where a group of vultures is eating a carcass, and one of them is standing erect , with a large cowboy hat. The captions: "Hey! Look at me, everbody, I'm a cowboy! Howdy, Howdy, Howdy!"
Picture of man in tactical gear and fatigues, standing beside a truck. The street is obviously paved, there is snow on the front yards of the houses in background.
Screen capture from (then) Rep. Andy Kim's twitter account from 2021. Photo of a young mom with two young children stating on the National Mall Text from Tweet: Many of you asked me why I cleaned the Capitol on Jan 6. I want to show you this photo. This is my mom, an immigrant from Korea, bringing me to DC for the first time. She took me to the Capitol and taught me to love and care for this nation that gave us everything.
Street sign “Jacksmith”
A photo of three "cats." On the couch: A stuffed-toy Pallas cat and real white calico cat. On the ottoman in the foreground is a grey tabby.
Photo of Mastadon skeleton showing skull and tusks. It it in front of a window that shows the city of Grand Rapids.
Picture of a dark blue T-shirt that says: Wicked Pissah (in Red letters) Boston (in White Letters)
Screen capture from Twitter, where former US Rep. Justin Amash shared a summary from the Washington Post about the story that the US Defense Secretary, Hegseth issued a "kill everybody" order on a boat in the Caribbean, and that after first blasts, survivors were with an additional strike. Amash's tweet about Hegseth: "Secretary of War Crimes."
JOINT STATEMENT FROM GOODLANDER, SLOTKIN, KELLY, CROW, DELUZIO, AND HOULAHAN We are veterans and national security professionals who love this country and swore an oath to protect and defend the Constitution of the United States. That oath lasts a lifetime, and we intend to keep it. No threat, intimidation, or call for violence will deter us from that sacred obligation. What's most telling is that the President considers it punishable by death for us to restate the law. Our servicemembers should know that we have their backs as they fulfill their oath to the Constitution and obligation to follow only lawful orders. It is not only the right thing to do, but also our duty. But this isn't about any one of us. This isn't about politics. This is about who we are as Americans. Every American must unite and condemn the President's calls for our murder and political violence. This is a time for moral clarity. In these moments, fear is contagious, but so is courage. We will continue to lead and will not be intimidated. Don't Give Up the Ship! CONGRESSWOMAN MAGGIE GOODLANDER
Photo of action figure of Skipper from Gilligan's Island with it's arm up as if it's is waving. There is a photo post in background "Great Day in Harlem" is assembly of jazz musicians of the day. Also, a child's "comfy chair" that is shaped like a frog (I kid you not).
Picture of US Secretary of State & National Security Advisor, Marco Rubio, President Donald Trump, and Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, they are sitting at a conference tables, with flags of US Military branches in the background. Trump is speaking and has both of his hands raised at chest level. (Picture from Daily Beast Story)
A large trash bin painted to look like an angry, and shouting donad trump. The base is painted orange, the compartment in front is painted black with white upper teeth. The lid is painted to resemble blond hair.
A person in a green inflatable, cartoonish frog suit.
Picture of a white man, wearing glasses and a gray t-shirt is standing in front of a portrait of US President Gerald Ford, shown in dark suit and red tie.
Scene from Spaceballs, where Vinnie, the silvery robot, subordinate to Pizza the Hut (wearing black hat, US flag-stripped sunglasses, a pinstripe suit is threatening those who are not loyal to Pizza the Hut (played by Dom Deloise), and being who mound of cheese and sauce
Marco Rubio sitting, slumped in an Oval Office couch, looking glum.. Caption: We have always been at war with South America.
Picture of Marco Rubio, slumping on a couch in the Oval Office. His mouth is tightly closed and his hands are clasped. The caption at the bottom says: "We have always been at war with South America."
A black, whiten and gray cat on couch....appearing to sit like a human--on his back end, legs out.