A poster depicting U.S. President George W. Bush is held up during a protest outside the U.S. embassy in Caracas March 8, 2006. Several thousand supporters of Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez marched to the U.S. embassy on Wednesday during the commemoration of International Women's Day to protest against the Iraq war. REUTERS/Jorge Silva
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Been a venezuelan I can tell you why the posters is so good. Mainly, there is no fear to speak against Bush in Latin American countries, secondly, we are lucky to have some of the best artists in the world. That is a well designed poster, it would probably sale well in Europe but not here in the US. The US is a country in the grip of fear of its own government, incapable of stopping their own leaders from destroying US and other countries natural and economic resources. Compared to the 60's this decade is pathetic and apathetic. I am very disappointed with the young people of America right now, though I know there is disenchantment with Bush there isn't any real movement to put and end to the war, quite the contrary, it seems we are getting ready to invade Iran as well or at least, that is how the Middle East perceives it.
Anon - Yes, I know a bit on this. I spent a month in Venezuela last year. I loved it, love the political discourse, loved the public intelligence. I also met some of the artists and designers. So, I see what you mean.
IU also know what you mean about fear. It's worth watching in any country, including Venezuela. But the Bush administration will be historically infamous for propagating a culture of fear.
I teach at a university, however, and I see a lot of students who would like to put an end to the war. We're up against some really brute, stupid forces. The fight centers on the media. And this is particularly ironic in comparisons between the US and Venezuela. Most of the media are controlled by the opposition in VZ. In the US, they're pitiful, slackjawed mouthpieces for whoever gives them money or frightens them out of access. In fact, we have a media that ought to be considered in those offensive terms that urban sophisticates resrve for trailer park trash. Our true trailer park trash are the people who say whatever they're told to say, however indirectly that demand is made.
I didn't find this at all in Venezuela. Makes a person question what freedom of speech means, doesn't it?
If anyone finds a source, please state where to buy a copy of this poster. I want give them to my Republican-voting friends.
I've asked Venezuelan friends to see if they can find it. I'll let you know....
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