Have Slogan will Smear!

In this historical race between a respected war veteran and an invigorating idealist, the strategies of both come down to the last 15 days of battle.  Strategies for victory have been laid on the table and are being implemented as both candidates square off in the ultimate showdown of ultimate destiny.

This has been a campaign season of catch phrases, "lip-stick on a pig", "I can see Russia from my house", "A bridge to nowhere", "Ready to sit down at the table without preconditions", "Out of touch", and many more to boot.  These catch phrases have read like advertisements on billboards branding each candidate differently.  Obama has been in league with "terriers" and McCain "shouldn't smile, ever, just in general, at all."  

So what do we as constituents assign values to?  Do we adhere to the commentary our own personal bias?  Does this sort of environment reinforce personal biases?

Personal agendas have been on display in the media, in the comic frame of ideas that give rise to perceptions that would otherwise not be had.  The Family Guy recently criticized the McCain Palin ticket with this animated segment.

Communication in this regard, gives form the perceptions of candidates whether they are true or false.  Sarah Palin has given voters, and celebrities, plenty to think about.  Celebrities such as Chevy Chase voiced his opinions on McCain's pick of Sarah Palin for his vice presidential running mate.

Yet not all of the negativity has been directed at McCain.  Obama has been given his fair share of unfavorable press as well, as is witness in the above image.  

All of this has a Benny Hill feeling to it where keystone cops are replaced by rabid reporters jockeying for position, trying to catch candidates in awkward situations.  Sarah Palin has "handlers" much like animal wranglers on a set trying to save Fido from an embarrassing restroom break on the set.  That's not surprising concerning her recent error in terming some parts of America as not being "Pro-American."  She has a sharp tongue and is getting restless from being controlled by members of her own party.  When she speaks, her voice carries implications that McCain might not be so quick to affirm, or maybe her position as surrogate gives her footing McCain simply can't have.  She recently criticized Obama with this remark.

“There are socialist principles to that, yes,” Ms. Palin said of his plan. “Taking more from a small business or small business owners or from a hard working family, and then redistributing that money according to a politician’s priorities. There are hints of socialism in there.”

Socialism, did you hear that?, Socialism has now entered the realm of catch phrases, the catch phrases draping off the billboards of this campaign season.  With fifteen days left until the election there may be more to come.  Grin and bear it America!