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PJTV: The Power & Danger of Iconography
Pajamasmedia ^ | August 17, 2009 | Pajamasmedia

Posted on 11/08/2009 3:56:00 PM PST by opentalk

Barack Obama ran an unprecedented Presidential campaign - utilizing the power of design to help secure the seat of the President of the United States of America. However, his iconic emblem, the ever present "O", holds more power than even Obama knows. Bill Whittle points out the dangers of branding an ideology with an icon and how, perhaps, the powerful symbol will be used against the very man it built up. video

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TOPICS: Government
KEYWORDS: branding; logo; obama; propaganda
video 8:09 (Min.) Interesting.

The use of the presidential seal(logo) is a privilege reserved for only the US Presidents. It's use is an American tradition

President Obama has used his own "Obama" Logo instead for everything.

The U.S. flag was replaced for the "Obama" logo on his campaign jet.

One of the worst things that could happen with the Obama Logo is for it to be used against him and it started to spread.(from author, video)


1 posted on 11/08/2009 3:56:03 PM PST by opentalk
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To: opentalk

Given his governance, It’s apparent it’s just an updated version of the Swastika.


2 posted on 11/08/2009 4:07:00 PM PST by lmr (God punishes Conservatives by making them argue with fools.)
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To: opentalk

Very interesting, and he is right. The LOL thing would sting if it caught on.


3 posted on 11/08/2009 4:13:10 PM PST by mnehring
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To: opentalk

this youtube has been around awhile, but deserves a watch if you haven’t already seen it.


4 posted on 11/08/2009 4:26:19 PM PST by Mamzelle (Who is Kenneth Gladney? (Don't forget to bring your cameras))
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To: opentalk
nohopehopesinkshindenzeroepicfailtrilliono$obamahole2a
5 posted on 11/08/2009 6:44:46 PM PST by Nateman (If liberals aren't screaming you're doing it wrong.)
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