If you're talking about the Romney 'climate change clown' article
Then I agree, it shouldn't have been published on The Bulletin. It was off-mission and didn't belong there, and I told the writer as much.
(If you're wondering why it remains live today, it's because our policy is to not remove published articles.)
As for the picture, I think it illustrated the post's thesis well. If you're offended by clowns, then the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey circuses are in big trouble. You make a fair point here, but don't take things personally!