Yes, we can.

[Alex]

While taken on its own that poster of Obama is visually appealing I must admit I somewhat viscerally cringe at it because it brings to mind the Che iconography that so many idiots wear and old-style Soviet propaganda posters.

[blueerica]

Originally Posted by Alex

While taken on its own that poster of Obama is visually appealing I must admit I somewhat viscerally cringe at it because it brings to mind the Che iconography that so many idiots wear and old-style Soviet propaganda posters.

I agree. I hate the whole revolution-as-fashion-statement that the imagery brings about, at least for me.

[Snowflake]

Originally Posted by Alex

While taken on its own that poster of Obama is visually appealing I must admit I somewhat viscerally cringe at it because it brings to mind the Che iconography that so many idiots wear and old-style Soviet propaganda posters.

I guess that's why I do like it, it is very similar to an early Soviet style of poster (I do like the fim posters of the era in a similar style). It did not strike me as something to cringe about, but in retrospect, I guess it is distastful in that way. I looked at it and liked it as a piece of art.

Their website seems to have crashed from the thousands of people aiming to snatch one of the 600 posters offered today. Alas, not me.

[Strangler Lewis]

I guess I'll have to take a look at it again.

[Strangler Lewis]

Hmm. Better take another look at it.

[cirquelover]

Originally Posted by Strangler Lewis

I guess I'll have to take a look at it again.

Originally Posted by Strangler Lewis

Hmm. Better take another look at it.

Ok so now that you've looked in retrospect twice, your public is awaiting your take on it

[Strangler Lewis]

Already taken.

[Cadaverous Pallor]

Originally Posted by SacTown Chronic

The banner on HiilaryClinton.com reads "Hillary for President". Barack Obama's web site says "Obama '08".

Thanks for the clarification - visible mojo. Seems like that wraps that end up.

As for whether the poster evokes Soviet propaganda, my official response is, "oooookaaaaay." I'm not head over heels for the poster (I saw it previously and chose another avatar instead) but lordy, what a load of baggage to hook onto a poster with a picture of Obama's face in America's colors. Maybe I'm just not a student of Soviet propaganda.

[Not Afraid]

Originally Posted by Cadaverous Pallor

As for whether the poster evokes Soviet propaganda, my official response is, "oooookaaaaay." I'm not head over heels for the poster (I saw it previously and chose another avatar instead) but lordy, what a load of baggage to hook onto a poster with a picture of Obama's face in America's colors. Maybe I'm just not a student of Soviet propaganda.

I would probably venture a guess that many people haven't a clue about the style influence of the Obama poster. We have people who haven't a clue about Huckabee's bible references, why would they know about art? Still, the poster is straight out of the school of political propaganda art, espec. Soviet. It's not really a load of baggage, it's just a fact.

[Strangler Lewis]

How about "Triumph of the Will?"