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12/02/2003 11:22:51 PM |
Originally posted by GeneralE:
Progress, far from consisting in change, depends on retentiveness. When change is absolute there remains no being to improve and no direction is set for possible improvement: and when experience is not retained, as among savages, infancy is perpetual. Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it. In the first stage of life the mind is frivolous and easily distracted, it misses progress by failing in consecutiveness and persistence. This is the condition of children and barbarians, in which instinct has learned nothing from experience.
George Santayana (1863 - 1952), The Life of Reason, Volume 1, 1905 |
I appreciate the comment and, particularly, this Santayana quote. While I'm not very familar with his writings, this piece struck home. It seems to capture quite succinctly what I was trying to say with my photo (title and all...). Thanks again for the astute words.
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11/27/2003 02:11:08 PM |
Originally posted by lenkphotos:
The "k" in Amerika is the German spelling of America. The point is that such one-sided passion for a nation's policies was displayed 60+ years ago in Nazi Germany. It was just an allusion, not meant to equate America with Nazi germany - just to say that we need to be careful...
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The "k" spelling is used very frequently on political posters promulgated by those who believe the US government is becoming an ever-more fascistic oligarchy, and not the allied representatives of the general populace acting in their interests which the Founding Fathers intended.
The analogies are so obvious that I won't point them out except by request. Here's the famous quote, given in its fuller context:
Progress, far from consisting in change, depends on retentiveness. When change is absolute there remains no being to improve and no direction is set for possible improvement: and when experience is not retained, as among savages, infancy is perpetual. Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it. In the first stage of life the mind is frivolous and easily distracted, it misses progress by failing in consecutiveness and persistence. This is the condition of children and barbarians, in which instinct has learned nothing from experience.
George Santayana (1863 - 1952), The Life of Reason, Volume 1, 1905
Message edited by author 2003-11-27 14:11:47. |
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11/27/2003 10:26:56 AM |
Yes, Rita, the subject is controversial, as I believe all propaganda is. The one-sided promulgation of an idea or policy will evoke controversy. It polarizes an audience.
Did you ever feel strongly about a religious or political idea? Given the opportunity to present your side in such an arena, you might display your emotion, as this man does (more of a passionate siding with the message, than one of anger - IMO).
The "k" in Amerika is the German spelling of America. The point is that such one-sided passion for a nation's policies was displayed 60+ years ago in Nazi Germany. It was just an allusion, not meant to equate America with Nazi germany - just to say that we need to be careful...
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11/26/2003 11:49:26 PM |
| As you know it is a controversial subject. The man in the picture looks very angry. Why spelled with a K? I think I missed something her. |
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11/25/2003 12:26:47 PM |
| Man, now that's propaganda. The 'spirit' sign kinda looks like its from a fortune cookie, but a well done shot overall. The progaganda guy is perfect and very well framed in the image. |
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11/23/2003 02:57:02 PM |
| disturbing, and somewwhat fuzzy- good point though. Why black and white- more contrast may help |
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11/20/2003 08:47:54 PM |
| Message clear, photo a bit dark though |
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11/20/2003 04:19:22 PM |
| a little bit of out focus in the men. Good idea, very controversial. |
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11/20/2003 11:13:07 AM |
| Some spirit! Good shot, nicely arranged and composed, well lit, makes the point. |
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11/20/2003 09:45:17 AM |
| I would have made all subjects in focus. The man being out of focus distracts the whole shot. The idea is right on... |
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11/20/2003 08:46:12 AM |
| Right in the spirit of propaganda posters of my youth, and I love the title. There\'s a book by a woman named Honor Tracy which has as its epigraph something about the effort to tread the thin line \"between right or wrong\". Well composed, balanced, good light, focus, I would almost have liked to see the title text in the image - perhaps instead of the spirit of America message especiaslly because the k spelling in the title works well |
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11/20/2003 08:10:55 AM |
| This is great. As an American, I found it somewhat disheartening that everyone seemed to jump on the USA bandwagon AFTER 9/11. This image is an excellent representation of the challenge. |
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11/19/2003 11:19:53 PM |
| Like the shot, don't care for the border. 7 |
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11/19/2003 10:02:26 PM |
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11/19/2003 08:04:31 PM |
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11/19/2003 07:42:51 PM |
| Is that Ascroft? It looks like him...Maybe younger. |
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11/19/2003 08:11:29 AM |
| Probably would have been better without the words. Oddly enough, the pic seems focused upon the flag. This photographer should take a look at the mannequin shots in this category and take some hints from their framing of the subject, which is far better than the cropped face and arm we see here. |
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11/19/2003 12:25:58 AM |
| Soft, blurry and under exposed. America is all about the red, white, and blue, why is this shot in black and white? 4 -danny |
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