For a long time, I’ve been saying that I want to post more frequently, but it turns out I’m not a very fast blogger. It usually takes me several hours worth of research and writing time to produce a decent post with decent links. I’ve decided that on days when I haven’t put together a real post, I’m going to throw up a “Picture of the Day” in any case.
El Obelisco
Here in Buenos Aires, there is a giant obelisk seemingly copied straight from the Washington monument. But, unlike some cities, Buenos Aires doesn’t shy away from the phallic symbolism.
The Obelisk stands in the middle of what is, by some measures, the widest street in the world. The shot I took above is probably the most iconic photo one can take in Buenos Aires. The Obelisk is to BA what the Eiffel Tower is to Paris.
Be glad you missed Ron Paul worshipers mailing teabags to the government (remember how he opposes the Civil Rights Act of 1964? Yeah…), I didn’t see it either, but I heard about it. I think it’s especially ironic given that citizens of DC ACTUALLY have taxation without representation and I’m guessing most of these fools don’t live in DC.
In conclusion, Obelisk = full of win, Tax day protests = full of fail.
~Steve