Does anyone else get the impression that perhaps the Tory "gaffe" regarding the "Death Tax" posters wasn't a gaffe at all, but rather a deliberate attempt to draw out the debate? The worst case scenario for them was that Labour would be able to say "What the hell are you talking about? We never even considered that." Granted, Cameron and co would look like absolute lemons, but the chances of that happening were slim. What was far more likely - and, indeed, is exactly what happened today - is that they'd point out they hadn't made up their mind, but also not deny is was on the cards. And bam, Cameron has exactly what he wants, even if the subject of the poster isn't totally true. He's started a debate on the subject, and he thinks he has public support. I'd be inclined to agree with him, and I think the poster is relatively effective in conveying their message. It's hardly marketing genius, but in a campaign (from both sides) where we've seen some of the worst posters to ever grace a billboard, I don't think it's terrible.
It's a classic way to get something tabled for debate - force the opposition to address is by spreading some form of misinformation.
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Is the tories' advertising still done by saatchi and saatchi?
ReplyDeleteIt's probably just me, but this seems incredibly similar to the "death panels" criticism of obama's healthcare bill. It seems to be an absurd interpretation of reality.
Personally, even if this was true i wouldn't care. The goal in life is not to be the richest man in the graveyard.
And great idea to start a blog. Now we got more elbow room to debate than on facebook.
ReplyDeleteYou call this a blog, Dan? Where are the lolcats? Where are the fail pics? I demand answers.
ReplyDeletelolcats are so two thousand and late. It's all about dogs. The chances of Cameron and co looking like absolute lemons are anything but slim though.
ReplyDeleteI demand owls.
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