Sunday, 18 January 2009

Subconscious propaganda

Sure - There's a credit crisis, the country is in uproar and although the masses pretend to show little thought for it, recession is hitting the country like a long overdue hangover.
There are advantages to the recession - mortgages are falling for instance. Yet the cons heavily outweigh the pros - one of seemingly hundreds of hassle-free bills in the form of heating has risen by around 150% in households, the heating bill for my house topping £160 in December compared to a 'measly' £90 this time last year.
But, that said...

There's a local billboard poster promoting the Conservative Party, and like many of David Cameron's speeches describe his faultless and perfect plans for the country, most consist of "Gordon Brown believes..." followed by a negative viewpoint. Although fairly new to politics, I do possess sense. And this has aided me to become a left-wing citizen. Now old enough to vote I can, however small-scale, have some say into the running of the country, and am assured that I will vote for a party that have their OWN viewpoints, rather than opposing others.

"A child is born into this country with a £17,000 debt" was the message on the billboard. But what are the Conservatives doing to make this right? That is the question, that upon reading this form of propaganda, many overlook. Coming from an A-Level Media student, I often find myself subconsciously analysing such material. The last thing this country needs is pessimism, this coming in the form of Cameron.

2 comments:

  1. I agree man. Politicians are extremely bitchy people, ideas are only expressed as a response or contrast to another party's, with their aim to simply diminish public confidence in them, and criticisms are what seem to fuel parliament discussions. The conflict within polictics drives me mental, it is so unnecesary, and depletes any trust I have in these people to succesfully run our country. David Cameron doesnt appear proactive, he's just Gordon Brown in a slightly slimmer suit and more hair. Can't Obama just be our prime Minister as well? :)

    Ps. yo james. This was only supposed to be a "hello" comment. I think you've awoken some sort of passion within me!
    x

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  2. I think what gets me the most is the sheer effort they go to to beat opposition. Politics isn't necessarily about being the one's in control, it's about beating your enemies. At the end of the day, that's how I see politics. If Brown and Cameron were to organise a boxing match, I wouldn't be suprised.
    A Labour supporter came to my house today to meet with my mum. She wasn't home, prompting him to winge that it's the fourth time he's come and she hasn't been here. Surely he should just give up and find a Tory to fight with?

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