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November 23, 2007
A Brand You Can Trust
Over the years, the Conservative Movement has been very successful in branding various aspects of the modern world in their terms. Constant and steady spin gets regurgitated by print and broadcast media. It's a great example of the power of propaganda.
It's been a 50+ year campaign by Conservatives to rebrand the word "Liberal" and, one has to hand it to them, they've finally all-but killed off any positive connotation.
So it's funny when Stantis, who has been a participant in the dirty-ing of "Liberal," pokes fun at the rebranding being done on the other side of the political spectrum.
Of course, if no one owns up to the term "Liberal" anymore, then Scott loses about 72% of his punchlines. And Anne Coulter's books lose what dwindling relevance they once had. And the spittle-flecked screamers at News Corp will have to re-write all their cue cards.
And, God forbid, they'd all have to look beyond the black and white palette they've used to paint with their entire careers. And they'd see a vibrant world out there with nuance and complexity. From the windows of their bedrooms, as they're hiding under the covers, eyes peeking out of an open corner of their security blankets, thumb planted firmly in mouth, rocking gently back and forth, whimpering for mommy.
