[free-sklyarov] Slogan/Propaganda

[Len Sassaman]

Give us another logo. SO far it's the only one we have to use.

On Fri, 20 Jul 2001, Seth Johnson wrote:

>
> Goran's right.
>
> The symbol resonates a certain way in the post-Reagan (and -Thatcher)
> "West."  But it's important to remember that we're on a global stage.
> And Sklyarov's Russian.
>
> If it's "merely" a symbol, then at least groups working together on this
> should present other logos and let the use of this logo per se be just
> one of a number of logos different people are using.
>
> Seth Johnson
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Goran Thyni <goran at kirra.net>
> Date: Fri, 20 Jul 2001 15:25:25 +0200
>
> > But,
> >
> > outside USA the symbol for many people represent not stalinist Sovjet
> > Union,
> > but the struggle against oppression and feudalism.
> > The "Hammer and Sickle" represent the struggle of workers and
> > farmers.
> >
> > Since in this case we fight misconduct of big business the symbol
> > creates confusion, especially since the victim is Russian.
> >
> > Many people support this cause, use of this symbol is hinting a
> > wider polical agenda which will alienate supporters.
> >
> > best regards,
> > --
> > G=F6ran Thyni
> > Sweden
>
>
>
>
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