The last week-and-a-half has been an interesting one, news wise. The unexpected surge in support for the NDP and Jack Layton have been interesting to watch in mainstream media. I am especially fond of the blatant partisanship of some of the major national newspapers. The Globe and Mail, for example really likes to tow the [...]
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Election Signs
On my way to York today, I found myself wondering about election signs. And specifically, the kind of language used in them. It is always second person imperative: “Elect This Person,” or “Re-Elect That Person.” Obviously, this is the language of advertising, of a direct lineage with slogans like “Drink Coca-Cola,” and it makes sense, [...]
