The Evolving Brands of Political Parties
Ten years ago when someone would think of the Republican party, web savvy and grassroots would not be words that come to mind. I remember George W. Bush showcasing his tech ignorance when he used the term internets in the 2000 presidential campaign and most famously during the 2004 presidential debates. During the 2008 campaign, John McCain admitted he never felt the need to use email. It’s easy to see why Republicans have been caricatured as a party of old men out of touch with the technology.
In 2000, the term grassroots would not be a commonly used word to describe conservatives. Grassroots campaigning belonged to the progressive Democratic party. The Democratic party has always been branded as the party of the common man and political activist. From Vietnam to the Iraqi war, the progressives were the ones organizing at a community level and protesting for or against a cause.
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The profession of an artist is probably one of the least predictable occupations you can engage in, and success as an artist is a subject unfortunately never taught in school. School teaches you the craft, the trade, the method, the process, the result; and all at a very hefty price. But the moment will come when you will be faced with a realities that just about every artist faces How do I fund my work and How do I pay my bills
Of course, for film makers, there’s film school (and the equivalent performing arts MFA equivalent for actors), but I’m sure by college graduation time (if you were lucky enough) you’ll realize that higher education is not free. You may also question whether or not the educational value matched the time and money that you put into it. It may come as no surprise to you that the prestige of film school is just a fancy facade for a place to get some contacts and an opportunity to create your first collaborative short film with like-minded artists (funded from your own pockets no less!). Okay, but then, now what
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