Mediated persona as part of political performance.
“Political language is designed to make lies sound truthful and murder respectable, and to give an appearance of solidity to pure wind. ”
― George Orwell
Dreaming about another term….
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So true the words of George Orwell
– who also lost his illusions in relation to what he believed in… ;-)
I don’t know much about him except that I’ve read 2 of his books: 1984 & Animal Farm. Today’s society seems to evolve into some kind of perverted mixture of both societies described in his books.
and we get to vote! Love the shot!
We’re so free! :)
https://cardinalguzman.files.wordpress.com/2012/07/the_illusion_of_free_choice.jpg
:D Thank you for posting Orwell quote… I’ve heard it before… Your drawing here made my day :D
It’s a great illustration. Found it online.
This is really powerful.
LikE
Thank you Sedge.
Great idea! (AND WELL EXECUTED!)
Thanks for stopping by & commenting Murphy. Nice to hear that you like what you see.
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thanks for:
“Political language is designed
to make lies sound truthful
and murder respectable … ”
― George Orwell
Don’t thank me, thank Orwell :)
Photography IS a political medium …
http://flickrcomments.wordpress.com/2012/06/03/choir-of-grievance/
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I do adore Orwell, but on another hand I spent a good chunk of my younger years making lies sound truthful or only extending enough of the truth to not get into trouble – soooo…. it’s not just the politicians who do it, I think A LOT of us do it ;)
But hopefully we’re not trying to make murder sound respectable…
No, just sneaking out ;)
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You said you did not get much feedback when you first posted this? But the amount of comments I see here would make me happy any day.
Perhaps I’ve just became spoiled by my readers? :D