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The Second Coming of Trump

by Robert Maniscalco | Jul 20, 2024 | Motivational, World View | 0 Comments

We Know Trump is a Criminal A large number of American now see Trump as the answer we've all been waiting for. For many people, Trump's second term is like the second coming of Christ. They think all these trials are just a partisan witch hunt. But we really don't...

Job and Abel

by Robert Maniscalco | Jul 19, 2024 | Art Instruction, Motivational, World View | 0 Comments

Another reason I speak out against a second Trump presidency is because it will mark the end of the Parole program, allowing Americans to sponsor citizens of struggling countries, like Haiti and bring them here, legally. I am sponsoring two beautiful young men, Abel...

Stop Trump at the Ballot Box

by Robert Maniscalco | Jul 19, 2024 | CSA Advocacy, Motivational, World View | 0 Comments

This Battle can only be Won by Voting The unfortunate and inexcusable assassination attempt notwithstanding, Trump is still Trump. We must stop him decisively at the ballot box. Until then, we must fight the good fight, the fight of ideas, with everything we have. We...

Crossed the Movie

by Robert Maniscalco | Jun 28, 2024 | Motivational, Theatre Related, World View | 0 Comments

MEDIA RELEASE 6-28-24 For more information please email Robert or contact him by phone at 843-486-3161. Crossed "Crossed" is an 8-10 minute film project about crossed intentions, lost aspiration, gender identity and consent. Logline: A former class clown, now settled...

Freedom?

by Robert Maniscalco | May 13, 2024 | Art Instruction, Motivational, World View | 0 Comments

We think we have freedom, but do we really? Our choices are carefully curated, from presidential candidates to groceries. We have been conditioned to want what we have been given as “choices.” We are told to be happy with these choices. It will go easier for us. But...

Carol and Paul Schaap Unveiling

by Robert Maniscalco | Apr 22, 2024 | Art Instruction, Fine Art, Motivational, Portraiture, Random Favorites, World View | 0 Comments

Today was truly a great day. I’ve been looking forward to sharing this portrait with the world for quite sometime. My portrait of Carol and Paul Schaap was unveiled at Wayne State in the Paul and Carol Schaap Chemistry Building, where it will hang into perpetuity. It...

Praise for Chromo Sapient by Barbara Pitcher

by Robert Maniscalco | Dec 28, 2023 | Fine Art, Motivational, Theatre Related, World View | 0 Comments

Forward by Barbara Pitcher Dear reader, this is a gift. I want you to take this little poem book somewhere you can be alone at a time when you need not a lover, but a dear friend, when a deep love or friendship is necessary. I had such an experience. That is why I...

The Political Divide

by Robert Maniscalco | Sep 18, 2023 | Motivational, World View | 0 Comments

Collective fear stimulates herd instinct, and tends to produce ferocity toward those who are not regarded as members of the herd. ~Bertrand Russell (Book: Unpopular Essays : https://amzn.to/3PvxdDo) It’s strange to be a member of a group (democrats) that is so feared...

The Slavery of Work and AI

by Robert Maniscalco | Aug 9, 2023 | Motivational, World View | 0 Comments

We are witnessing a transformation of our economy, as the unpleasant tasks we formerly performed for money will be done automatically by AI. We all will someday soon receive a guaranteed income and be free to do whatever we like. Whether that is pursuing our art or...

How to Appreciate Art

by Robert Maniscalco | Aug 9, 2023 | Art Instruction, Fine Art, Motivational, World View | 0 Comments

Steve Anthony Cefalo created some great tips for appreciating artwork, with which I agree whole heartedly. This is not anti-intellectual dribble (heaven forbid). It’s a way to expand your intuition and use your lifetime of experience to enter a work of art. The...

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