Imagery and propaganda

**mustavaris** · 04 Jan 10,, 11:43

One of my favourites from the Winter War: these leaflets were spread to Soviet soldiers. .

Belaya Smert: The White Death

Vi ne mozhete srazhatcya protiv etogo vraga - moroza
Vi ego ne vidite, a on vokrut vas.

You cannot withstand this enemy - the cold
You cannot see him, but he will surround you everywhere

**Shek** · 06 Jan 10,, 04:51

Washington Crossing the Delaware - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

**TopHatter** · 06 Jan 10,, 13:17

Originally Posted by Shek

[IMG]Washington Crossing the Delaware - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Oh good one! Was that painting done in 1851 in the US or during the 1950's in the Soviet Union/PRC? Startling similarities!

**xinhui** · 12 Feb 10,, 05:33

I don't know where this comes from, but I like it.

S2 · 12 Feb 10,, 07:15

Andy,

Powerful. The Lord's descended with a host of our forebearers and seems to be holding us accountable to the bill of rights. A judge has collapsed in shame. A man counts money. Others call the press room while one woman is ready to take the story. Some show hope. Others fear.

A little boy steps forward unafraid and reaches to the document as though to test its reality with a gentle poke of the finger.

We are lost souls it says.

**Bigfella** · 12 Feb 10,, 08:10

Is that Han Solo just behind Washington?

Creepy stuff. Real creepy stuff.

**Mihais** · 12 Feb 10,, 08:49

That's impressive.Those on the right are the those that forgot their roots,upon whom the shadow of death lays:a corrupt judge,a journalist,a young bankster(?),an academic,a corporate manager(?) a pregnant teen.Those on the left are those who are not ashamed to stand humbly but dignified before God and history:a Marine,a mother,a doctor,a blue collar worker,a teacher(?),a pastor that holds a Bible.But there still is a young hope for a future,that doesn't belong to those on the right,a future that belongs to those who follow the truth and the traditional values.

I just love it.

S2 · 12 Feb 10,, 08:53

"Is that Han Solo just behind Washington?"

Could be.

I know that Palpatine is in the lower right hand corner with a hood over his head. Clear lines drawn between the forces of light and those of darkness.

Note where the judge and the journos are standing.

S2 · 12 Feb 10,, 08:58

Nice work identifying the pregnant teen. Makes sense in the context. So too the academic.

Smarmy know-it-alls...

**astralis** · 12 Feb 10,, 13:57

i like how with the possible exception of the soldier standing next to reagan and the guy with the book "The Five Thousand Year Leap", all the blacks are in the shadowy left background.

interesting book the guy has, by the way-- first time i've heard the argument that religious law and secular law are perfectly married in the US Constitution, which fits perfectly with what the propaganda above is trying to portray.

(by the way, notice how the academic faced with the devil/death is holding "The Origin of Species?"

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**astralis** · 12 Feb 10,, 14:00

also, is it just me or is the guy cowering in awe (right under the black guy with the Five Thousand Year Leap) a Chinese dude?

andy, is that you?

**chanjyj** · 12 Feb 10,, 18:56

Sorry if this sounds stupid, but I don't quite get the meaning of this picture. Left and right, I can see the divide but I can't reconcile a few figures:

1. The US Army Soldier
2. Ronald Reagan
3. Abraham Lincoln (?)

would appreciate any kind explanations

**Mihais** · 12 Feb 10,, 19:21

Those behind Christ are all either historical figures(they're historical because they are dead

) or generic characters from the past-the trapper,the black lady servant,etc... The soldiers behind Christ are also generic figures from significant American wars,representing those who died in those wars,starting with the Revolutionary War to the WoT(the black guy).The Marine on the left is Gun Grape in his younger days.

**Parihaka** · 12 Feb 10,, 20:48

I'd just add the people on the left foreground (Christs right hand) are believing christians with their eyes turned toward Christ whereas those on the right have their back turned to both Christ and their forbears who are appealing to them to turn around. Great find Xinhui.

**tinymarae** · 12 Feb 10,, 21:34

Originally Posted by S-2

"Is that Han Solo just behind Washington?"

Could be.

I know that Palpatine is in the lower right hand corner with a hood over his head. Clear lines drawn between the forces of light and those of darkness.

Note where the judge and the journos are standing.

That's Nathan Hale saying "I regret having only one life to give to the country"

How do I know ?

One nation under god

Move your mouse over the characters to see their description

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Interview with artist about his painting