If the latter image is the quintessential symbol of the president's mendacity, though on display through an agent, this one best distills the essence of his incompetence. There are others, of course, which I'll feature in forthcoming posts. But this one manages to convey so much. It's as iconic as the kiss in Times Square at the close of World War II. Against the sincerity of that image, meaning that it calls forth in us the emotions of its subjects, this image is noted for its irony. On viewing it, we experience emotions nearly opposite that of its ignorantly and incompetently beaming subject.
Sunday, September 30, 2007
Reason 2: Incompetence
If the latter image is the quintessential symbol of the president's mendacity, though on display through an agent, this one best distills the essence of his incompetence. There are others, of course, which I'll feature in forthcoming posts. But this one manages to convey so much. It's as iconic as the kiss in Times Square at the close of World War II. Against the sincerity of that image, meaning that it calls forth in us the emotions of its subjects, this image is noted for its irony. On viewing it, we experience emotions nearly opposite that of its ignorantly and incompetently beaming subject.
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2 comments:
Dude, you gotta stop the weekend - day - wine tastings. These blog posts don't make no sense.
I think the flippancy of the previous comment is disgusting. This is a serious blog, meant to effect some real social change. If the previous poster is representative of the electorate ... god help us.
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