The Virgin Mary "art" in question, if my memory serves me, was rendered in dung - not "covered" in it. It was not meant to offend, or shock - but our culture has a different take on it. I admit that I have not seen the exhibit, and probably wouldn't understand it if I did, but I'm OK with it even is she WAS covered in elephant shit.
Here's an article about the piece: http://dh.ryoshuu.com/press/19991005_a.html

BOYCOTT the OIL! Without firing a shot, we can fuck 'em where they breathe. The United States has boycotted Castro's Cuba for almost 50 fucking years, and he really didn't do anything to us for a reaction like that. Castro's a ruthless bastard, but at least he's keeps his shit in his own back yard.

Buying oil from the middle east is nuts. WE should be dictating what price we'll pay when, or if, we resume trade. As far as I'm concerned, they can shove it.

P.S. O'Reilly is still an asshole.