Metaphor contest

[lwcon]

Perhaps the biggest stumbling block to the Dems in upcoming elections is the GOP mastery of symbolism and issue framing.

They've convinced much of the public, and all of the media, of the following:

• Flag=GOP


• Moral values=GOP


• Old-fashioned values=GOP


• Faith=GOP


• Jesus=GOP


• Patriotism=GOP


• Fiscal prudence=GOP


• Strong defense=GOP


• Supporting our troops=GOP

The fact that their track record -- especially now that they control every part of the government -- so outrageously contradicts these equations is amazingly lost on a frightening portion of our electorate.

So, I think it's essential that we find the right metaphor that says not to judge the GOP book by its cover -- a nice crisp way to say "don't be fooled by these wolves in Betsy Ross's clothing."


I'm offering a huge bounty for this: the winning entry (assuming we get a bell-ringer) will be posted, with credit to you as you see fit, on my hopelessly obscure blog. Alternatively, I'll impersonate Carl Kassel on your answering machine.

Thanks!
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