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texasfiero
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02-08-2010 12:25 PM Click Here to See the Profile for PyrthianClick Here to Email PyrthianSend a Private Message to PyrthianEdit/Delete MessageReply w/QuoteDirect Link to This Post

good stuff. I love as people pull more & more subtle meanings out of simple things.

the root of the snipet is solid. marketing 201.
and, maybe those who crafted the iconic Tea Bag should take note.
but - imagination is the key lacking attribute of that crowd, so, no wonder there.

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02-08-2010 12:34 PM Click Here to See the Profile for BoondawgClick Here to Email BoondawgSend a Private Message to BoondawgEdit/Delete MessageReply w/QuoteDirect Link to This Post



Look into my eyes, what do you see?
Cult of personality
I know your anger, I know your dreams
I’ve been everything you want to be
I’m the cult of personality
Like mussolini and kennedy
I’m the cult of personality
Cult of personality
Cult of personality

Neon lights, a nobel prize
The mirror speaks, the reflection lies
You don’t have to follow me
Only you can set me free

I sell the things you need to be
I’m the smiling face on your t.v.
I’m the cult of personality

I exploit you still you love me
I tell you one and one makes three
I’m the cult of personality

Like joseph stalin and gandi
I’m the cult of personality
Cult of personality
Cult of personality

Neon lights a nobel prize
A leader speaks, that leader dies
You don’t have to follow me
Only you can set you free

You gave me fortune
You gave me fame
You me power in your god’s name
I’m every person you need to be
I’m the cult of personality

Look into my eyes, what do you see?
Cult of personality

I know your anger, I know your dreams
I’ve been everything you want to be
I’m the cult of personality

Like mussolini and kennedy
I’m the cult of personality
Cult of personality
Cult of personality

Neon lights, a nobel prize
The mirror speaks, the reflection lies
You don’t have to follow me
Only you can set me free

I sell the things you need to be
I’m the smiling face on your t.v.
I’m the cult of personality

I exploit you still you love me
I tell you one and one makes three
I’m the cult of personality

Like joseph stalin and gandi
I’m the cult of personality
Cult of personality
Cult of personality

Neon lights a nobel prize
A leader speaks, that leader dies
You don’t have to follow me
Only you can set you free

You gave me fortune
You gave me fame
You me power in your god’s name
I’m every person you need to be
I’m the cult of personality

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02-08-2010 02:04 PM Click Here to See the Profile for avengador1Click Here to Email avengador1Send a Private Message to avengador1Edit/Delete MessageReply w/QuoteDirect Link to This Post

The other two symbols of the 20th century he didn't show are the Swaztika and the Hammer & Sickle I guess. Does this mean that the "O" represents as big of an evil as those did?

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Originally posted by avengador1:

The other two symbols of the 20th century he didn't show are the Swaztika and the Hammer & Sickle I guess. Does this mean that the "O" represents as big of an evil as those did?


I believe he said he wasn't going to show them because of the horror those icons generated, or rather the people behind the icons, and it wouldn't be fair to the Obama Icon.

Nice Video, it taught me something.

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02-08-2010 04:34 PM Click Here to See the Profile for kyunderdawgClick Here to Email kyunderdawgSend a Private Message to kyunderdawgEdit/Delete MessageReply w/QuoteDirect Link to This Post

Nail on head, Boondawg. WOW!! You nailed it.

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Nail on head, Boondawg. WOW!! You nailed it.


Funny thing is... I've been listening to that song for years.
I hear so much music that some of it just gets lost in the "clutter". I never really paid attention to the band or the lyrics, until very recently.
Sets ya' back in your seat for a minute.

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Funny thing is... I've been listening to that song for years.
I hear so much music that some of it just gets lost in the "clutter". I never really paid attention to the band or the lyrics, until very recently.
Sets ya' back in your seat for a minute.


Exactly what was going through my mind, Raydar.

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Originally posted by Pyrthian:

good stuff. I love as people pull more & more subtle meanings out of simple things.

the root of the snipet is solid. marketing 201.
and, maybe those who crafted the iconic Tea Bag should take note.
but - imagination is the key lacking attribute of that crowd, so, no wonder there.


No problem--you more than make up for it with your very vivid imagination.

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02-09-2010 09:23 AM Click Here to See the Profile for BoondawgClick Here to Email BoondawgSend a Private Message to BoondawgEdit/Delete MessageReply w/QuoteDirect Link to This Post

 
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Originally posted by Raydar:


Funny thing is... I've been listening to that song for years.
I hear so much music that some of it just gets lost in the "clutter". I never really paid attention to the band or the lyrics, until very recently.
Sets ya' back in your seat for a minute.


Yup, I know what you mean.

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That is some disturbing imagery.

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Only you can set you free


INDEED.

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