Yes, we can.

[scaeagles]

I don't think most politicians are dumb. I think most are slimey and would sell their mother to get elected. But not dumb.

[Morrigoon]

Now, now, scaeagles, no fair singling out Senator Clinton

[€uroMeinke]

Every time I see Scaeagles avatar, I think he's switched to Obama - I know it's a twist on the "hope" poster, but I see it as still promoting the image and strengthening the iconic imagery.

[scaeagles]

I just thought it was funny. I also saw one with "Dope", but thought this was was better - no naming calling, but a clever twist on his campaign.

[€uroMeinke]

Originally Posted by scaeagles

I just thought it was funny. I also saw one with "Dope", but thought this was was better - no naming calling, but a clever twist on his campaign.

I still think in the campaign of the subconscious he is winning because you have already adopted his symbology

[scaeagles]

Except that there's no way in hell I'll vote for the man, and nothing I do or say or have in an avater here will stop anyone from voting for the man.

But it does get me thinking.....if this starts getting plastered everywhere, does it promote him because it is so close to his campaign stuff, or does it adversely affect his campaign stuff because people will think of the parody version of it when they see the real thing?

[€uroMeinke]

I think he wins becasue he controls the image, and it makes people think of him in the role of president, and any parody message invokes the original message subliminally. In other words it will do nothing to change anyone who's mind is already made up, but it reinforces his message for those still on the fence.

[mousepod]

It's only June, and I'm already stuck in the "lesser of two evils" choice for President. Can't vote for Nader, I loathe Barr's politics, McCain is pushing a conservative (moral) agenda with his comments about the Supreme Court, and Obama is turning out to be the politician I hoped he wouldn't be. Yuck.

From todays NY Times: Muslim Voters Detect A Snub From Obama

It's all about image, baby.

[Cadaverous Pallor]

Originally Posted by €uroMeinke

I think he wins becasue he controls the image, and it makes people think of him in the role of president, and any parody message invokes the original message subliminally. In other words it will do nothing to change anyone who's mind is already made up, but it reinforces his message for those still on the fence.

Maybe if Leo drew a mustache on him...

[Cadaverous Pallor]

Originally Posted by mousepod

From todays NY Times: Muslim Voters Detect A Snub From Obama

This is a real shame. He needs to keep to his mantra of rising above politics as usual. Too bad he isn't using this as a teachable moment for America.