I don't think it's the NEA. A scandal with the NEA isn't going to resonate with most Americans unless it is so egregious that it couldn't be ignored. As much as I dislike the NEA, I'd be disappointed if it were them.
Did you read this article?
The National Endowment for the Art of Persuasion It appears the NEA was involved in setting up a conference call between the NEA, White House Office of Public Engagement, United We Serve and
"a group of artists, producers, promoters, organizers, influencers, marketers, taste-makers, leaders or just plain cool people".
The point of the call was to use a
"group of rising artist and art community luminaries “to help lay a new foundation for growth, focusing on core areas of the recovery agenda – health care, energy and environment, safety and security, education, community renewal".
IOW, the NEA was to work with the White House to help find people who might promote their agenda. That's taxpayer money bing used to organize a coalition in the art industry for OBAMA PROPAGANDA. If they will help organize "the list" and set up the call with the White House, how much further will they go?
"...IOW, the NEA was to work with the White House to help find people who might promote their agenda. That's taxpayer money being used to organize a coalition in the art industry for OBAMA PROPAGANDA. If they will help organize "the list" and set up the call with the White House, how much further will they go?"
Girlene, you're seeing the bigger picture here. Something along the lines of "those who forget history are bound to repeat it". Propaganda is bad enough, but paid for with our tax dollars is corrupt to the core. And others used propaganda wings to accomplish much more...
From the above picture at MindReign:
"In 1944 US soldiers received a copy of 'What is Propaganda?' before entering Germany. It explained the impact Nazi propaganda had on the German people. The information was designed to assist the US soldier in dealing with a brainwashed and morally bankrupt people. This pamphlet gives a snapshot of life in Germany at the end of WW2. Most propaganda in Germany was produced by the Ministry of Public Enlightenment and Propaganda. Joseph Goebbels was placed in charge of this ministry shortly after Hitler took power in 1933. All journalists, writers, and artists were required to register with one of the Ministry's subordinate chambers for the press, fine arts, music, theater, film, literature, or radio. The reprint of this rare book will be welcomed by scholars of the period as an indispensable primary source offering a valuable perspective on the formation and development of Nazi ideology."