Does life imitate politics?

Posted at 11:31 AM on November 2, 2010 by Bob Collins (3 Comments)
Filed under: Arts, Politics

When it comes to politics, does life imitate art, or does art imitate life. As we've seen -- again -- this year, an election campaign is as much about theatrics as it is about substance, perhaps more so.

And as long as you're in a voting mood, and have nothing to do while you wait for the polls to close, let's consider art as it relates to politics.

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Comments (3)

I would add "Dr. Strangelove" to the list. If nothing else, but for one of the best movie lines ever: Here

Posted by Jeanne | November 2, 2010 12:20 PM

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I would definitely add "Wag the Dog" to this list. It's scary how real that one is.

Posted by Rachel | November 2, 2010 1:41 PM

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I don't know enough about all of these "candidates," so I don't believe I am prepared enough to vote. (Ha ha!)

....unless I can write "Lizard People" into the "Other" spot!

Posted by Kim E | November 2, 2010 2:33 PM

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