Grand Avenue by Mike Thompson for November 19, 2015
November 18, 2015
November 20, 2015
Transcript:
Michael: Why didn't the guys who made Mt. Rushmore slow down, take their time and complete the Presidents' bodies? Gabby: Because then it would be called Mt. Rushless.
carlosrivers over 8 years ago
it is rushless, thankfully
Al Nala over 8 years ago
It would still be under construction.
Flash Gordon over 8 years ago
We desecrated a mountain that is sacred to the native americans.
whiteaj over 8 years ago
Not a Democrat among ’em.
Comic Minister Premium Member over 8 years ago
Agreed Gabby.
abbybookcase over 8 years ago
a lesson in how hard it is to carve up a mountain should be included in the classwork
hippogriff over 8 years ago
whitet3260Washington, Federalist; Jefferson, Democratic-Republican; Lincoln, Republican; T Roosevelt, left Republican for Progressive. Authorized by F D Roosevelt, Democrat. A rather wide distribution of parties, so what is your revisionist documentation?
K M over 8 years ago
The original plan called for full-body representations. There are even sketches (if not models) of the clothing that would have been represented for each president. Ran out of money.
Joan32 over 8 years ago
Borglum had models in his cabin that run to waist. He never planned on more than the heads. I was 4 or 5 when I first saw them. They do bring in money for the park. West of the Mount is the statue of Crazy Horse being carved, that is on land that is part of a reservation and is being financed by donations.