January 7, 2005

Propaganda

Hey! They're bringing propaganda back! Now, granted, they've only spent $240,000 here and $155,000 there, but still, it's a start!

The reason I'm so excited about it is because I love propaganda art! It has a certain realism about it (no abstract or impressionistic notions, mind you), and yet it really gives you a warm-fuzzy -- a sense that all is right with the world. I'd really suggest that the administration take a look at North Korean propaganda art. It's the best. For example, instead of paying some journalist to promote No Child Left Behind, they might consider placing the president in a scene like this one:

Posted January 7, 2005 8:46 PM