THE WHOLE ELECTION IN A GRAPHIC

vote.jpgNow that the dust is finally starting to settle, we can indulge in a bit of retrospection. This graphic (see below) captures it all ...

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Many thanks to This. Fucking. Election (and to Andrew Sullivan and bobster1985/flickr for bringing this to our attention; and Mark for giving us the proper link). daveynin/flickr provided the picture at top.


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Very clever, but...

November 6, 2008 - 17:57 — Marco (not verified)
Can this really be considered a graphic if it is completely made up of text?

This original source of this image...

November 6, 2008 - 18:26 — Mark (not verified)
...is at http://www.thisfuckingelection.com/

Proper original-source credit where it is due, please.

Note that the above-referenced site updated the graphic continuously as the campaigns dragged on. The version you post is now outdated, as it was created before the election actually took place.

Indeed it can

November 6, 2008 - 20:04 — Emily Bobrow
Function:
adjective
Etymology:
Latin graphicus, from Greek graphikos, from graphein
Date:
1637

Of or relating to the written or printed word or the symbols or devices used in writing or printing to represent sound or convey meaning.

http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/graphic

Excellent

November 6, 2008 - 20:05 — Emily Bobrow
Many thanks. Original source happily credited, and graphic updated.

Fair enough, thanks!

November 6, 2008 - 22:22 — Marco (not verified)
Fair enough, thanks!

Excellent graphic but a

November 7, 2008 - 01:14 — Visitor (not verified)
Excellent graphic but a trifle too long and as someone commented not updated. Did it include "We are the United States of America?"

graphic

November 7, 2008 - 04:08 — Emily Bobrow
This is actually the full graphic - ending in "black president". That it is too long is indicative of the tedious nature of presidential campaigning. That it has finally ended is a sign of our collective reprieve.

Many thanks.

December 25, 2008 - 10:13 — Visitor (not verified)
Many thanks. Original source happily credited, and graphic updated. Excellent graphic but a trifle too long and as someone commented not updated. Did it include "We are the United States of America?" %)) xrrapid search

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