There’s some controversy brewing over the Bush campaign’s usage of footage from 9/11 in advertisements after promising they would not try to exploit the events of that day for political gain. I think someone like MoveOn should use the footage too. And here are two unsubtle ideas for what the ads should look like:
Advertisement 1: First, we see a slow motion montage of Bush speaking in various public venues and state of the union addresses while a voiceover intones, “President Bush wants us to believe that America is safer because he’s in the White House.” Second, we see slow motion footage of the Twin Towers collapsing. Voiceover: “Oh, really?” Fade to black.
Advertisement 2: First, we see a slow motion montage of Bush at his ranch, Bush fishing, Bush playing horseshoes, etc. Voiceover: “President Bush took a record number of vacation days during his first year in office.” Second, we see slow motion footage of the Twin Towers collapsing. Voiceover: “Let’s put someone in the White House who’s willing to show up for work when they’re supposed to.” Fade to black.
What ideas do you have for advertisements?
why don’t we just try to take the day away from advertisers and instead use it for open and engaged conversation?
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