On 09/07/13 08:55, Matthias Kirschner wrote:
- Chris Hayes berzerkatives@gmail.com [2013-07-08 19:06:20 +0100]:
Without a clear connection, I'd worry that the message won't be as potent as it could otherwise be.
I also have problems to see the connection.
Can I clarify what is missing here? Is is the physical object of a postcard which is lacking relevance or the way the message is expressed on it?
In terms of the physical object: while I am by no means an expert in these matters, I had vaguely understood that satirical post cards have a long but quiet history in protest. There was something on the radio about this type of thing recently:
http://www.alinasadventuresinhomemaking.com/2011/11/john-heartfield-did-ever...
also random stuff here:
http://twentytwowords.com/2011/11/07/14-anti-prohibition-pictures-%E2%80%94-...
(which is it seems on the side of sobriety which is interesting)
Most major charities in the UK use post-carding politicians as a tactic - but of course that is very "establishment"
Does anyone know much more about the history of postcards in protest? I think postcards are called something else in the UK because the search seems to bring up a lot of what we call "placards"
Best
Anna