[See the GOP Convention's photostream here.]
I had the idea for this particular blog about a week ago, but I've been so busy, traveling over the weekend and doing general school stuff that I forgot to actually write it up. The idea isn't necessarily too different or special, but I do find it quite interesting.
Napoleon Bonaparte created his own childhood and his own history through the use of paintings, making himself into what he needed to be in order to take control of France. I've been following the political movements of the Grand 'Ol Party for a while, and I've noticed that they're trying to do the same.
George W. Bush is an outcast among the Republicans, not because of anything he necessarily did or didn't do (though that is a factor), but more because of what he represents. During his time as President, he reached the highest approval rating ever, but he ended his Presidency at a very low level. He's untouchable because the Republicans want to rewrite the last 12 years.
The only picture of him on their Flickr is the one above, in celebration of his birthday. He isn't presented as a president, he's presented as a normal guy, whereas President Reagan is presented as a hero, still wearing a suit.
Even George's father, George H. W, Bush, is presented heroically.
Though they may be successfully erasing the past, it does seem that the new crop of Republican's are having trouble finding an image. (There's some food for thought). I find this topic very interesting, and I'll move into this second part of the issue in my next post.
Well done. You could have done more with the specific images. The one with Regan is particularly apt.
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