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I Love Life: Opposition 1 / Government 0Posted by finkployd in
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In December, the Lebanese Government launched a campaign, the I Love Life Campaign, which involved plastering all available billboard space with I Love Life posters... A truly red spectacle, costing no less than millions of dollars, to remind us that we love life - i'm pretty sure the millions could have been better spent on heating oil for the poor whose love for life won't keep them warm.
In January, the Opposition Movement responded with its own I Love Life Campaign, same font, same colors, same concept, but much much wittier. The outcome? More red billboards, still no heating oil for the poor. Since the heating oil issue isn't even on the agenda, let's appreciate these two campaigns for what they're worth, as measured by the impact on the general populace. To this end, the Opposition Movement wins hands down, especially with the messages: "In Lebanon" : to express frustration with the fact that the existing Lebanese government (since 1992) has done nothing to keep the youths from emigrating in search of a better life. today, the ratio of women to men in Lebanon is close to 7:1... "Without Debt" : to express frustration with the fact that the existing Lebanese government (since 1992) has taken us from 3-4 Billion USD of National Debt in 1991, to 41 Billion USD of National Debt in 2007, and that the interest on this debt exceeds our current GDP. "With Dignity" : to express frustration with the fact that in the last 10 years, Lebanon has been transformed into a playground for Gulf States (Saudi Arabia and Kuwait in particular) who have bought our lands, prostituted our women, and suppressed our livelihoods. "UnDictated" : to express frustration with the fact that since 1991, the government has yet to make a decision on its own - first it was the Syrians, then it was the Saudis, what next, the Martians? BloggingBeirut.com is not affiliated with either movement (Government or Opposition). The messages above are listed for thoroughness of reporting. BloggingBeirut.com does not agree or disagree with these statements. Below is a quick look at the campaigns, side by side:         ALL PHOTOS PROPERTY OF BloggingBeirut.com photos taken on January 13, 2007: Beirut - Byblos - Tripoli Highway -finkployd- all rights reserved to BloggingBeirut.com Trackbacks
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Thanks for posting these images... The opposition billboard definitely address important issues facing Lebanon today. With the current government plan to steam-roll toward Paris III conference, living without debt will become a distant dream. Neo-liberal economics perused in Lebanon have only brought poverty and staggering debts to international financial institutions like the IMF and World Bank... Similar to Latin America, the fangs of international financial capital are settling once again on Lebanon.
Thank you Blogging Beirut for sharing these images... - Stefan, in Montreal
To my knowledge, it wasn't the government (march 14th) who released the first campaign. It was purely created by Saatchi & Saatchi. I will refrain from commenting on both campaigns since I am trying to stay away from politics ;)
how pathetic...the opposition couldn't even think of their own counter campaign that they had to ride the "i love life" campaign. sad.
I don't think the opposition has the solution for all the listed posts, but instead, all they want is power (using bullying tacticts).
it was a very nice step from the opposition to show what the lebanese are suffering.
this government has done nothing but brining debt and emigrating lebanese youth. at least the opposition should have a try since it's impossible to have worse government. Very nice article btw. Best Regards, |
