ObamaCare Summed Up in a Single Picture
This symbol has a real impact. This is an example of the power of "iconography". Iconograpghy is used everyday by advertisers, but its propaganda value has been used by government at least since the times of the Romans. When we think of propaganda we mostly think of spreading lies, but it be also used for communicating complex truths, albeit using exaggerated imagery. I wrote an extended piece on "iconography" HERE which is certainly worth a look.