The GOP Says: Americans Are Better Off Now
In July 2018, House Republicans published a polished video extolling the progress the GOP has made in making Americans’ lives better. They said, “Republican policies are helping improve people’s lives and making it easier for families to get ahead, with a renewed sense of confidence for the future. America is stronger at home and abroad, with a booming economy, safer communities, and a stronger military.”
This slick propaganda contradicts citizens’ reality. Instead, the GOP has passed a tax cut for the rich, while raising the debt to be repaid by our children and grandchildren. Worse, they said it would help the middle class. They refuse to acknowledge the dangers of climate change and have lowered pollution standards throughout the country. Every month there is legislation or executive orders meant to weaken the Affordable Care Act and citizens’ health coverage is at risk. And, finally, they have only offered their “thoughts and prayers” whenever there is a gun massacre. I wouldn’t call that bettering Americans’ lives.
How long will we have to hold our breath to get a government that puts its citizens before politicians’ ambition? Just let that sink in.
This poster is part of a series of posters Jeff Gates does under the guise of the Chamomile Tea Party. Often taking World War II-era propaganda, he remixes them with new text and imagery about the rancor so prevalent in American political discourse. This poster is a remix of an early 20th century Houdini poster. Download a high resolution copy of this poster for free. In fact, all Chamomile Tea Party posters are free to download under a Creative Commons license.
New! Follow the history of the last eight years of our country’s political intransigence through a six-part exhibit of these posters on Google Arts & Culture. Also, read writer and graphic designer, Steven Heller’s interview in Print magazine with Jeff Gates about the genesis of this work.
