Category Archives: political marketing

A Song to Woo Independents

Posted on March 8, 2012 by Emilia1956

Share the post “A Song to Woo Independents”FacebookTwitterGoogle+PinterestLinkedInDiggStumbleUponE-mailMy humble suggestion to the President for his campaign: Use this as one of your campaign songs, targeting independent voters. It simply fits.

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The One-Two Punch

Posted on July 27, 2011 by MagicLoveHose

There are two types of people in the progressive blogosphere, and each side could do with being a bit more understanding of the other. Continue reading →

Posted in Guest Blog, Kulturkampf, political framing, political marketing, politics and politeness, progressives | Tagged activism, activists, analysis, analysts, dave von evers, lego, snipers | Leave a comment

Now Fear This

Posted on July 25, 2011 by MagicLoveHose

Who says only the right wing can win by scaring the shit out of people? Continue reading →

Posted in 2012 GOP nomination, Guest Blog, Kulturkampf, political framing, political marketing, Propaganda | Tagged framing, geek stuff, michele bachmann, x-men | Leave a comment

Alabama Advertiser

Posted on May 19, 2010 by Matt Osborne

Share the post “Alabama Advertiser”FacebookTwitterGoogle+PinterestLinkedInDiggStumbleUponE-mailAlabama is garnering the wrong kind of attention this spring with political ads that just beg for parody. Here’s the latest:

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Maddow Journalism

Posted on February 20, 2010 by Matt Osborne

Share the post “Maddow Journalism”FacebookTwitterGoogle+PinterestLinkedInDiggStumbleUponE-mail Rachel Maddow is exactly right to focus on the propaganda. Note the appropriation of communist and Maoist iconography (and outright theft of the Obama logo!) on Sarah Palin’s book tour: And at her Tea party … Continue reading →

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Hurricane Obama

Posted on October 28, 2008 by Matt Osborne

Share the post “Hurricane Obama”FacebookTwitterGoogle+PinterestLinkedInDiggStumbleUponE-mailFaith holds. This storm brings more than destruction. Water and wind bring renewal, baptism, and change. No levee can withstand the flood of time. Entropy is a universal constant and history is an irresistible force. Barack … Continue reading →

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Wingnut Robot Pwned!

Posted on October 26, 2008 by Matt Osborne

Share the post “Wingnut Robot Pwned!”FacebookTwitterGoogle+PinterestLinkedInDiggStumbleUponE-mailI’m glad this interview happened. Not only did Joe Biden have an opportunity to demolish the ‘Socialist’ theme, he demonstrated the proper reaction to an ambush: fight your way through. He completely turned the tables … Continue reading →

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Political Signage

Posted on October 21, 2008 by Matt Osborne

Share the post “Political Signage”FacebookTwitterGoogle+PinterestLinkedInDiggStumbleUponE-mailWhaddaya know? A coworker brought me the front page of the local paper today and asked, “Is this you they’re quoting?” Well, my quotes are after the jump, but yes. Reporter Trevor Stokes called me last … Continue reading →

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The October Surprise is a Plumber

Posted on October 16, 2008 by Matt Osborne

Share the post “The October Surprise is a Plumber”FacebookTwitterGoogle+PinterestLinkedInDiggStumbleUponE-mailWe have met the October Surprise, and his name is Joe. Or maybe Samuel. Details are still being sketched out. If you missed the debate last night, John McCain replaced ‘Joe Six-Pack’ … Continue reading →

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Telegraphing Punches

Posted on October 15, 2008 by Matt Osborne

Share the post “Telegraphing Punches”FacebookTwitterGoogle+PinterestLinkedInDiggStumbleUponE-mailBoth candidates are telegraphing their punches before the third and final debate. For those without a background in martial arts, “telegraphing” means preparatory motions, expressions, and sounds a fighter gives before an attack. Telegraphing can ‘give … Continue reading →

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Optimism and the Killer Instinct

Posted on October 10, 2008 by Matt Osborne

Share the post “Optimism and the Killer Instinct”FacebookTwitterGoogle+PinterestLinkedInDiggStumbleUponE-mailI am not about to pull a Chicken Little over the Bill Ayers ‘controversy.’ Even Faux Noise’s own polling says it won’t change the race. That kitchen sink didn’t work the first time … Continue reading →