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Submitted by Robert Whitlock on Tue, 08/28/2007 - 2:36pm.Casa De Nada
Submitted by Rob Richards on Tue, 08/28/2007 - 2:38pm.Casa De Not A
Submitted by Rafael on Fri, 08/31/2007 - 7:52pm.south EAST
Submitted by Meta Hogan on Tue, 08/28/2007 - 4:14pm.I would but
Submitted by Guglielmo on Tue, 08/28/2007 - 4:46pm.Can we show up later than
Submitted by Norm on Tue, 08/28/2007 - 5:25pm.It says 5pm til late.
Submitted by Rob Richards on Tue, 08/28/2007 - 5:31pm.NO OFFENSE BUT...
Submitted by JstPlnOnry on Wed, 08/29/2007 - 9:05am.I just have to tell you my first impression when I saw this sign... It looks like something posted in a communist country. Was a Russian font used or something? It's just not very inviting. I don't know Meta or her political approach and seeing this gives me less reason to want to find out more.
Having worked in advertising as my career of choice, visual perception is the deciding factor in ones reason to decide. Visually, the first impression I get is negative. Then I see what the sign is for, getting to know a political candidate, and have to wonder why a political candidate would use a russian type font for most of the signage and then the American flag to represent their name & postition they're running for. There's a lot of mixed messages in this sign. I've seriously come back to this several times to see if my first impression changed and it hasn't. The first word that pops into my head each time is communist. From what I've researched, Meta Hogan is far from a dictator type leader as most russian leaders were so I can't get past the font. Signage should reflect a personality and I doubt Meta wants people thinking the word communist right off the bat when they see something represeting her!
Just one voters opinion to consider should you hold more fundraisers in the future. If your signage isn't visually appealing, less people will pay attention to it.
"Do not mistake for conspiracy and intrigue what can best be explained by stupidity and incompetence." - Unknown
I didn't see any Cyrillic
Submitted by Merwyn Haskett on Wed, 08/29/2007 - 9:11am.It's the reverse "R" dude
Submitted by Guglielmo on Wed, 08/29/2007 - 9:15am.Merwyn
Submitted by JstPlnOnry on Wed, 08/29/2007 - 9:16am.I'm not trying to imply that a russian font was used, just stating that if somebody asked me for one word to describe the sign it would be communism. I mean no disrespect to Meta at all, just wanted her to know that's how one person sees her advertisment and I wouldn't want her to lose votes because of the way a sign comes across!
JstPlnOnry
"Do not mistake for conspiracy and intrigue what can best be explained by stupidity and incompetence." - Unknown
I agree
Submitted by Guglielmo on Wed, 08/29/2007 - 9:22am.I saw the font as similar to
Submitted by Merwyn Haskett on Wed, 08/29/2007 - 9:25am.It is a good point about what other people's perceptions might be. I just think it's funny when old folks (I'm thinking of others, not any old folks on Olyblog) still warn about the evil red Russians.
It's a fair call, but Society's to blame. ~ Right! We'll be charging them too!
Merwyn
Submitted by JstPlnOnry on Wed, 08/29/2007 - 10:10am.Watch it! Not only am I a large woman, I'm old too! ROFL!
My kids and all their friends never fail to remind me that 42 is old, TO THEM!
Do not mistake for conspiracy and intrigue what can best be explained by stupidity and incompetence." - Unknown
42 is old? That's not old.
Submitted by Merwyn Haskett on Wed, 08/29/2007 - 10:14am.It's a fair call, but Society's to blame. ~ Right! We'll be charging them too!
Ah Merwyn
Submitted by JstPlnOnry on Wed, 08/29/2007 - 10:16am.You're a man after my own heart! But then again, in these days & times, I could be considered old enough to be your mom! LOL!
"Do not mistake for conspiracy and intrigue what can best be explained by stupidity and incompetence." - Unknown
No offense, but Ew! You'd
Submitted by Merwyn Haskett on Wed, 08/29/2007 - 10:17am.It's a fair call, but Society's to blame. ~ Right! We'll be charging them too!
HA HA Merwyn
Submitted by JstPlnOnry on Wed, 08/29/2007 - 10:57am.Yeah, you're right! That was a big EW and scary mental image of a 7/8 yr. old huh?! LOL!
But hey, the positive side is your male friends might have thought you had the hottest mom and I could have shopped with all your female friends! AH HAHAHAHA!
JstPlnOnry
"Do not mistake for conspiracy and intrigue what can best be explained by stupidity and incompetence." - Unknown
Is 15 too young to think
Submitted by Norm on Wed, 08/29/2007 - 10:19am.FROM A MOM'S PERSPECTIVE
Submitted by JstPlnOnry on Wed, 08/29/2007 - 10:50am.YES! 15 is too young to think about having a child!
I can say this given I have a 15 yr. old daughter who will be 16 in October. She can't take care of her hamster let alone a child!
Times are a changin'! This isn't the early 1800's where we need to populate to keep civilization going! We're overpopulated! And there are too many children in foster care now as it is because some kid thought it would be neat to have a baby!
JstPlnOnry
"Do not mistake for conspiracy and intrigue what can best be explained by stupidity and incompetence." - Unknown
Was making an age
Submitted by Norm on Wed, 08/29/2007 - 8:12pm.My first thought was a
Submitted by Norm on Wed, 08/29/2007 - 9:30am.You say "communism"...
Submitted by Rick on Wed, 08/29/2007 - 9:28am....like it's a bad thing.
Please explain.
When you think of the long and gloomy history of man, you will find more hideous crimes have been committed in the name of obedience than have ever been committed in the name of rebellion. -C.P. Snow
Oh for crying out loud.
Submitted by Norm on Wed, 08/29/2007 - 9:30am.No, let 'em go! This
Submitted by Ehver Green on Wed, 08/29/2007 - 9:33am.It's not the best advertizing
Submitted by Guglielmo on Wed, 08/29/2007 - 9:37am.Among other "C" words.
Submitted by Norm on Wed, 08/29/2007 - 9:49am.Rick
Submitted by JstPlnOnry on Wed, 08/29/2007 - 10:17am.Being old, my education on communism was that it wasn't in the peoples best interest. It was defined as economical & political depression where certain classes weren't allowed a voice or opinion and lived in less than desirable conditions whether it was Russia or China.
I was just never educated that communism was a good thing. If I'm wrong, please re-educate me! My 25 yr. class reunion is coming up next summer if that's any indication of how long it's been for me!
JstPlnOnry
"Do not mistake for conspiracy and intrigue what can best be explained by stupidity and incompetence." - Unknown
Don't take this wrong
Submitted by Merwyn Haskett on Wed, 08/29/2007 - 10:25am.The conditions concerning classes being denied their voice is separate from the economic discussion: There are plenty of people denied a voice in Capitalist countries, often for reasons of class.
Soviet Russia, Cuba, Red China, are notorious for human rights violations. But so are many African nations, none (or hardly any) which could be called Communism.
Many people who are turned off by Russian imagery are probably recalling things like the Cold War, the Missile Crisis, the gulag, Tianemen Square, etc.
My problem with Communism is there's no incentive to do a good job. Then you end up with crap like shoddy tanks and weapons that helps Iraq lose the first Gulf War, or buildings that won't withstand earthquakes, etc. My problem with Capitalism is people die of starvation while enough food to feed the entire planet is allowed to rot so that prices don't drop.
Marx's idea...
Submitted by Rick on Wed, 08/29/2007 - 10:48am....was that all classes would be raised to the same level, not that any class would be brought down -- this is a common misconception (no pun intended).
The ideal is obviously a hybrid system where there is a balance between market forces on the one hand, and common good on the other. You're going to hear a lot of fear-mongering in the up-coming health care debate about communism and socialism. It is my hope that everyone can take a look at that and say: "Wait a minute -- is it really socialism if we decide that health care is such an important right that no one should profit from it?"
When you think of the long and gloomy history of man, you will find more hideous crimes have been committed in the name of obedience than have ever been committed in the name of rebellion. -C.P. Snow
For me, that ideal was never
Submitted by Ehver Green on Wed, 08/29/2007 - 11:05am.For me, that ideal was never achieved. With my limited knowledge of communism I'd say the reality was a single, monopolistic, controlling party that offered no real choice.
I agree with you 100% on the health care statement.
DOH!
Submitted by JstPlnOnry on Wed, 08/29/2007 - 10:52am.*smacking my forehead & doing my best Homer Simpson impression!*
Leave it to me to turn a political gathering into a communism discussion!
Sorry Meta! I seriously was only concerned for your future fundraising!
"Do not mistake for conspiracy and intrigue what can best be explained by stupidity and incompetence." - Unknown
Oh, you didn't turn it into a discussion on communism
Submitted by Guglielmo on Wed, 08/29/2007 - 10:59am.I Just Don't Want...
Submitted by JstPlnOnry on Wed, 08/29/2007 - 11:10am.to be in any trouble around here or with any one! The thought of being banned from another local news source would just be too much for me to bear! *wink*
"Do not mistake for conspiracy and intrigue what can best be explained by stupidity and incompetence." - Unknown
I like the sign. And I like
Submitted by Robert Whitlock on Wed, 08/29/2007 - 11:25am.I'm sure glad I'm not running for office
Submitted by Anonymously Larry on Wed, 08/29/2007 - 1:29pm."There is only one race, the human race" - The Neville Brothers
Sorry for the confusion. I
Submitted by Meta Hogan on Wed, 08/29/2007 - 2:05pm.Sorry for the confusion. I found a neat font (it's actually called "Soviet", so you nailed that one, Onry!), I used it on a handbill with twenty other neat fonts (a real graphic design no-no), and I handed out the flyers to people I know (most of whom, as you can tell from this conversation, were not automatically turned off by it). It wasn't really intended for wide distribution--although I appreciate the promotion (thanks enpen!)--otherwise I would have designed it for a wider audience. Thanks for the input, everyone! You guys are awesome.
Of course you mean
Submitted by Guglielmo on Wed, 08/29/2007 - 2:49pm.WHEW!
Submitted by JstPlnOnry on Wed, 08/29/2007 - 2:54pm.Forgiven! Forgiveness is good! LOL!
Good luck on your campaign Meta!
JstPlnOnry
"Do not mistake for conspiracy and intrigue what can best be explained by stupidity and incompetence." - Unknown
Meta's a shoe-in
Submitted by Rafael on Fri, 08/31/2007 - 7:55pm.That was
Submitted by Guglielmo on Sat, 09/01/2007 - 2:12pm.Now that was an awesome pizza party!
Submitted by Robert Whitlock on Sat, 09/01/2007 - 11:49pm.Totally awesome pizza party, by the way.
oh man!
Submitted by enpen on Sun, 09/02/2007 - 4:47am.I hope somebody else took pictures, because mine all turned out craptastic. Sorry, Meta.
On the flip side, my family had a wonderful time and my daughter particularly enjoyed the apples. Three cheers for a mayor that inspires families and kids to come together and make apple juice!