The Spirit Of Americ The Golden, Endless Future Of Retirement

These images provide audiences with both a break from the flow of commercial media messages as well as a new degree of consciousness regarding the physical and cultural implications of corporate capitalism (Carducci, 126). They are a sort of cultural commentary utilized by Adbusters to help audiences cleanse their “mental environments” of the seemingly never-ending flow of advertisements we are constantly exposed to. These kinds of visual techniques are key to the ideological goals of Adbusters; as part of the “Media Carta” campaign, the organization seeks to take back the public space of broadcasting and make mass communicating a more democratic

The object I will be observing and performing a cultural analysis on is a billboard ad, shown in Soho, Manhattan. It says "the most dangerous place for an African American is in the womb”, with a picture of an African American child, as well as the website "thatsabortion.com”. Objects and words used in today’s society can have a positive or negative effect on the citizens that view it. At first glance, this billboard is certainly looked at as negative, however upon taking a closer look and analyzing it , it might also be looked at as positive. One thing that is certain is that much of what is see in our everyday lives reveals to us the culture, time, and place that we live in today.

The dark fact that is foreshadowed by the description of the “buckling concrete walk” is that the future world is lonely, dark and silent. The pedestrian seems to be living a lonely life with no other stimulation.

Amidst the swirling ripple of faceless people meandering around fire hydrants, pedestrian signs, and ragged newspaper stands, he stood; embedded within the relentless stream of continuous people trickling by him. The occasional nudge threatened to dislodge his balance as he gazed across the road where two buildings laden by carmine shaded bricks separated. The same two buildings he walked directly pass early in the dewy morning and late in the brisk evening weather everyday for the past two decades. Surely he knew every wondering power line and dimly lit alley of the surrounding neighborhood? Yet something glimmered from in between the impossibly small gap separating the buildings. His conscious turned from thought to action as he leapt from the scuffed curb and into the high voltage current of traffic without a second

Mammoth-like trucks are followed by miniature cars as they constantly rumble and squeal, spraying detritus into the air. The sidewalks are enveloped in a dust cloud as crowds of people in long overcoats bustle through the street, jostling after another. Pubs and restaurants are scattered along the sides of the concrete pavement while the merry conversations of the people inside are drowned out by the quakes of the people who pass by. A small café sits at the side of the road, housing a single person while the sounds of the entire city pour in through every open crack and window.

Despite being excluded from the animation of the city at night, immigrants and the working class trickled into the city, drawn in by the availability of jobs, opportunity, and money, which would make life easier and better for themselves and for their

Retirement? Try asking the people, now, in their mid sixties about that nightmare. “ There was a time when most middle-class Americans could work until they were 65 and then look forward to a financially secure retirement,” (Eskow). As for most individuals, in order to retire, a person must have been working. For most, a job would require going to college; a satisfying job would require a more advanced education. A more advanced education would call for longer payment of student loans. “Education for every American that wants to get ahead? Forget about it.,” (Eskow). With the rising need for education, of course, the price will also rise, and has been rising. Retirement comes into play with the people that were born into money, who have

Every member of the family is smiling, even the dog hanging out the window appears to be enjoying himself. It is clear that this billboard is meant to make other want this sort of lifestyle. Across the top of the of the billboard the words “World’s Highest Standard of Living” is written in all caps, lower down beside the vehicle the billboard reads “there’s no way like the American Way”. The use of all capital letter may be meant to emphasizes that the family is depicting the ideal style of living and that it’s the standard that all others should try to achieve. The words lower down on the billboard are written in a more sophisticated font. The word way is capitalized, this may be because it draws attention to the word and places more emphasis on it. Understanding the billboards goal is important to the irony that is emphasized by the photographer. The billboard was a for of propaganda displayed across the South to lift American moral during the Great Depression, and yet it serves as a comparison and highlights the grim reality of the time period.

The Retirement Gamble portrays a realistic outlook of retirement plans and reveals the actual truth on it. This documentary revolves around various consumer problems in everyday life.Examples include newscasters interviewing regular people ranting on how most Americans can’t afford necessities in life. People also complain that they can’t save as much money and how the American Dream just isn’t compatible for some people. The video also opens up new ideas on what the country can do with their stock market. The interviewer brings up well notable people such as John Bogle, founder of Vanguard to support the idea of increasing index funds. This fine work of a document makes me realize that I need to prioritize my financial handling in the

The cartoon exposes a stark mood. The techniques the cartoonist utilizes are symbolism, labeling, and irony. The cartoon deals with the issue of mayor’s position on modern day policing crisis/Garner protestors (Darcy, 2015 clevland.com) and the tragic loss of two slain NYPD officers killed by a man who is not fond of police officer thus, “targeted” them (Worland, 2015 time.com). The two coffins covered with US flag symbolizes the fallen NYPD

I hear the cars before I see them. Their honks add even more chaos to the never silent city, as they interrupt each other like impatient children arguing over a toy. But I love the chaos of New York. It reminded me of Bangalore, my old home; it almost puts me to sleep for chaos was my lullaby eons ago. My nostalgia washes away though, once I’ve taken a peek at the skyline. Waves of awe engulf me, as i take in the soaring skyscrapers glittering in the sunlight, and the orangey-pink water of the New York Harbor in the evening. The World Trade Center memorial catches my eye as i take in the world. I’m filled with chilly sorrow as the memories of the 9/11 memorial we visited earlier that day return to me. But now is not the tie to be somber. I

In his book, The American Dream, Cullen describes the trends of the American Dream over the course of America’s history. These trends were a fundamental part of making America into the America we know today. These are the patterns that many people call on when promoting the fulfillment of the American Dream, so it is not surprising that they can be found in many books, presentations, and speeches. Both President Reagan and President Obama used these ideas to invoke strong feelings of patriotism while reaching out to the American people.

CLS- The illustration is a dark, expressive description of the flatiron building taken from the park to capture the shady visual qualities of the branches with the building in the background. Also, it creates a dreamlike reverie image that depicts early morning or nightfall.

I hadn’t noticed how silent neighborhoods could be on a Saturday afternoon until I had walked through enough that were not my own. I remember one day, and one neighborhood in particular. The weather was good for the first time since winter, the sky cloudless and so enormous and blue that it made everything else feel hollow. One neighborhood had a wide street, with no curbs, and sidewalks covered in gravel that made a hot, echoing sound underneath my shoes as I walked.

Aging American must now secure other streams of income for retirement to secure their lifestyle, for which they’ve grown accustomed,