The Frontline in your Backyard

As we analyzed WWII propaganda posters this week in class, we noticed a few common themes between them. One of these themes was the idea of a domestic threat. "Conserve resources or Hitler will attack YOU!" Therefore personalizing the war. This tactic is used very commonly today as well. A few weeks ago President Bush urged congress to renew the Protect America Act by saying that the country would no longer be safe if the bill was not passed by friday. This also targets congress as a threat that is putting the country in danger by not following this order. Mitt Romney also used this tactic when he pulled out of the race for president. He vowed that he could not let his campaign aid a surrender to terror; therefore implying that if you vote for a democrat, the terrorists will win. For those who do not think critically of authority, this is an easy trap to fall into. Unfortunatly that has been the downfall of many American citizens.