I made a new painting titled “The Self-Immolation Of Aaron Bushnell”, with an accompanying video and a reading of some words on the subject. Watch with sound on: Photos: ______________Caitlin’s Newsletter is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.
Thank you for your moral courage and clarity of thought. I find it disheartening at times how the Zionists keep trying to belittle Aaron's sacrifice... But then Caitlin and others demonstrate that his protest was heard and understood. We will continue fighting. We will stop this horrific genocide and we will lock up the war criminals. Soon.
Brilliant piece. This is not meant to sound in poor taste even though it will, but it makes the point. - Aaron Bushnell’s life may have gone up in flames but the his life has doused in love the Palestinian spirit and cause. RIP a great and true warrior.
Great work, Caitlin. While I do have some background in painting and graphic design due to the benefit of having people in those areas close to me all my life, and I know that subtlety and "inside knowledge" are important, I still think somehow incorporating the $ sign, US flag and Israeli blue Star of David might help make for a more burning impression of the painting. And I wasn't trying to be cute or "inflammatory" with the fire language. I just meant that if you can force people to see that the US, Israel and imperial greed are involved it might make for a more broadly effective piece.
Ugh I am sorry for asking this question in this forum. Am curious as to what kind of accelerant he used? God I can’t imagine the pain. Can’t imagine the fury in his heart as he lit himself aflame. I understand it tho. No I couldn’t do it. Takes balls of fucking steel in my book.
Yes we need to come together in resolute united action.First we need to convince our mind deadened compatriots to awaked from their deadly induced sleep. The we need o reform.the global peace movements which were a feature of the immediate past . Then we need to organise into vast groups of nonviolent masses trained in consensus decision making and the strict limits of action. Then we need to resolutely act . Will these mass actions led to immediate success? No they won't and the second wave will need to be so massive and deadening that the societies begin to grind to a stop. That is when the servants of the Hegemon will be ordered to open fire on the peaceful masses Eventually After many hundreds of thousands of us have been killed there will be sickened resistance from the forces of the Hegemon .Then the tide may begin to turn. If not not and the future of human civilisation would be in grave doubt.
What a fantastic painting. It's also fantastic for how you have emphasized Aarons unfathomable courag and statement. Let us not allow the depth of his act be in vain in any way. Brilliant painting and video.
Caitlin, a beautiful tribute to a Martyr and hero Aaron Bushnell. So much sorrow, and, so much empathy where there is little for the Palestinian People from the u.s. Gov.
“I could not stay silent.” US State Dept official pays tribute to Aaron Bushnell as she resigns in protest:
https://youtu.be/nRI-MtoSD_E?si=P39OvhFHekcvB_pp
Thanks for the audio message. Kudos to people such as Annelle Sheline standing against the ruling class who once paid her.
I LOVE YOU BUSHNELL
Thank you for your moral courage and clarity of thought. I find it disheartening at times how the Zionists keep trying to belittle Aaron's sacrifice... But then Caitlin and others demonstrate that his protest was heard and understood. We will continue fighting. We will stop this horrific genocide and we will lock up the war criminals. Soon.
Brilliant piece. This is not meant to sound in poor taste even though it will, but it makes the point. - Aaron Bushnell’s life may have gone up in flames but the his life has doused in love the Palestinian spirit and cause. RIP a great and true warrior.
Thank you for sharing this poignant painting of Aaron Bushnell. May he RIP. He will never be forgotten.❤️😢🇵🇸❤️🖤🤍💚
Great work, Caitlin. While I do have some background in painting and graphic design due to the benefit of having people in those areas close to me all my life, and I know that subtlety and "inside knowledge" are important, I still think somehow incorporating the $ sign, US flag and Israeli blue Star of David might help make for a more burning impression of the painting. And I wasn't trying to be cute or "inflammatory" with the fire language. I just meant that if you can force people to see that the US, Israel and imperial greed are involved it might make for a more broadly effective piece.
Ugh I am sorry for asking this question in this forum. Am curious as to what kind of accelerant he used? God I can’t imagine the pain. Can’t imagine the fury in his heart as he lit himself aflame. I understand it tho. No I couldn’t do it. Takes balls of fucking steel in my book.
Aaron Bushnell I Salute You. ❤️
Yes we need to come together in resolute united action.First we need to convince our mind deadened compatriots to awaked from their deadly induced sleep. The we need o reform.the global peace movements which were a feature of the immediate past . Then we need to organise into vast groups of nonviolent masses trained in consensus decision making and the strict limits of action. Then we need to resolutely act . Will these mass actions led to immediate success? No they won't and the second wave will need to be so massive and deadening that the societies begin to grind to a stop. That is when the servants of the Hegemon will be ordered to open fire on the peaceful masses Eventually After many hundreds of thousands of us have been killed there will be sickened resistance from the forces of the Hegemon .Then the tide may begin to turn. If not not and the future of human civilisation would be in grave doubt.
Aaron Bushnell, Rest In Power. Repeat his last words "FREE PALESTINE"...
Absolutely stunning painting!
What a fantastic painting. It's also fantastic for how you have emphasized Aarons unfathomable courag and statement. Let us not allow the depth of his act be in vain in any way. Brilliant painting and video.
Thank you so much for the painting and the commentary.
Beautiful, powerful, poignant!
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He suffered well, his cause was noble, RIP!
https://liborsoural.substack.com/p/suffer-well
Not all heroes wear capes some self-immolate
Caitlin, a beautiful tribute to a Martyr and hero Aaron Bushnell. So much sorrow, and, so much empathy where there is little for the Palestinian People from the u.s. Gov.