Comments | zebulen: Sign of the times

zebulen

Sign of the times

Oct 16, 2012 16:14

I don't understand the theory behind political signage. Names of candidates everywhere all over town. Neighbors defiantly posting the opponents' signs mere inches from the other guy. But what is the impulse at work here? If the conflicting advertisements reach over-saturation, isn't it all just background noise? I will gladly read your theories ( Read more... )

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sillyliss October 16 2012, 21:48:36 UTC

The ads on commercial television are seriously over the top. I wonder how much it costs to put an ad on TV.

neptunia67 October 16 2012, 22:03:56 UTC

It is quite ridiculous.

On the plus side, I plan to gather up a bunch of signs after the election and use them for my shop. I'll spray paint them white and stencil fun stuff like "POTTERY!" and "SALE!" and "MUSIC!" onto them.

zebulen October 17 2012, 03:32:20 UTC

Too bad you can't burn them for firewood. :)

braversir October 16 2012, 22:38:19 UTC

I guess it's candidate warfare by proxy.

But I don't think there's a winner in this battle of clutter.

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zebulen October 17 2012, 03:33:27 UTC

Exactly. They don't say anything at all, and they are on every street corner all over town. They could all say CHICKEN SALAD and have the same effect.

cathy_edgett October 17 2012, 01:34:14 UTC

I agree. No signs. They don't influence or change opinion. I also agree that conservative business owners are more likely to proclaim themselves. The others separate business and politics, just as they separate state and religion. They can handle a diversity of thought.

The money spent on advertising is obscene.

zebulen October 17 2012, 14:35:49 UTC

I must admit it has had an influence on my consumer decisions. If a business has signs up for every conservative on the ticket, I avoid stopping there. Is that wrong?

Yes, it is obscene! Such a waste of financial resources. And who are these people who can afford to throw these large amounts of money down the drain?

cathy_edgett October 17 2012, 14:55:22 UTC

Oh, I agree. It would influence where I shopped if it were a business. Of course it's not wrong. It's absolutely right. Hooray for you.

I was speaking of signs in lawns, but yes, I would avoid the business of a conservative, absolutely. It's not much of an issue around here but I can see it might be different where you live.

That's what really bothers me, the waste. Imagine if all this money went to our schools. Oh but then how would we know what to wear, eat, and how to vote.

I would love to see the presidential campaign consist of the debates, and maybe a month of advertising. That's it. The rest is too much and is a horrible waste. It's a waste of money, and their time, and ours. It's beyond ridiculous, but I'm not holding my breath on seeing a change.

The Koch Brothers have to have somewhere to put their Brawny gains.

A beautiful day to you though, enjoying your lovely and thriving family.