It’s Not Just Festivus Poles and Satanic Invocations — It’s Holding Power Accountable. Now, If Only the Media Cared.
Look, I get it. You’ve probably heard of me as that guy with the Festivus pole. The guy who rolls up to the holiday displays with an eight-foot rainbow-striped pole inspired by Seinfeld and insists on plunking it right next to the town nativity scene. You’d be right, but here’s what the media doesn’t always tell you: I’m not just a quirky headline. I’m here to hold officials accountable, question norms, and make damn sure that if religion wants a seat at the government table, it’s going to have to pull up a chair for every kind of belief — including none at all.
But here’s the kicker — while I’m scooping out local corruption like a muckraker at a county fair, they’re yawning in the press box. I’ve had my fair share of headlines, sure. The Sun-Sentinel couldn’t help but plaster my escapades all over their front page when I was cracking down on Deerfield Beach corruption. And trust me, there was plenty of it to go around. But a little thing called “Chaz fatigue” set in — the media gets tired of covering you, the readership rolls its eyes, and suddenly every time you knock down another barrier, they’re too busy to care.
Meanwhile, internationally, they love me. The Washington Post, The Colbert Report, ABC News — hell, I’ve even done interviews with radio hosts all the way down in Australia and New Zealand. These folks get that my work isn’t just shock value; it’s a necessary jab at the status quo. They understand that these public spectacles I create aren’t just to make waves but to rock the boat enough that something actually changes.
Why? Because New Eyes Bring New Truths
Here’s something most people miss: every time the press gives my work the front-page real estate it deserves, new eyes are on my side. And with those eyes? New intel. New support. People start talking — whistleblowers call me, and frustrated citizens realize there’s someone out there who’s pushing back against a system that all too often runs on autopilot and sanctimony. That’s when things start happening.
And let’s not forget that art isn’t just my medium — it’s my megaphone. My latest work, like my hand-drawn, deliberately provocative “TRUMP is STILL a C**t” poster, puts the message front and center. It’s satire that gets people’s attention and, like my activism, it’s the sort of expression that sticks in people’s minds, sparking the conversations that make change possible.
The Point? We Need Attention on Accountability
Here’s an interesting thought exercise for you: consider why Roger Stone, Andrew Miller, Johnny Kakanis, and Aaron Nevins — yes, *that* Roger Stone crowd — once hired a left-wing activist and technologist like me. No, stop clutching your pearls; I did nothing illegal. I’m just damn good at IT and messaging, and when you need someone who knows how to poke a finger in the eye of public perception, you call the best — even if they’re on the opposite end of the political spectrum.
Now, you’d think local media might find this fascinating. But nope, not so much. A story like this, however, could shine a light on the larger picture of influence and messaging. The point isn’t about partisan lines but about power and what it takes to hold it accountable — and let’s be clear, I hold it accountable.
A Call to Action
If you want to help power my activism and keep the message alive, consider supporting my work through my art and crowdfunding page. Every purchase and every dollar directly helps fuel these projects, empowering activism that speaks truth to power with bold, creative energy. National exposure matters. So let’s shine that light where it belongs.