Thread: Economic impacts on politics.

Clue about Ramil's political views: His avatar...

Since I moved to England I have realised that everyone in the English speaking world is totally brainwashed when it comes to ideologies other than capitalism. Despite not actually knowing anything about them, they automatically reject them on principle. God job Hollywood...

Many years ago a friend of mine tricked an American girl by describing the ideal communist society and saying "would you like to live in such a country..?". She said "yes" and my friend told her that she had just admitted to being a communist... Whereupon she got really upset and angry. The story went around for years as a joke.

Originally Posted by Hanna

Clue about Ramil's political views: His avatar...

A lot of people don't really know that anarchism does not mean chaos. But then no one asked me.

Originally Posted by Seraph

A lot of people don't really know that anarchism does not mean chaos. But then no one asked me.

I call myself an anarchist, but to my frustration I understand, that people just too fond of being slaves to power. Nobody wants to be free (really free, taking the rather heavy responsibility involved). Political hierarchy is good for those who is willing to accept and submit, but what shall others do? Clench their teeth and endure?

Originally Posted by Seraph

A lot of people don't really know that anarchism does not mean chaos. But then no one asked me.

I meant to post this twice now... but you know my brain has been on a fast decline.

When my girl's first saw Ramil's avatar they said "Oh, he's using Alex's painting!"

Alex Paints an Anarchy Symbol in Wizards of Waverly Place


Alex Paints an Anarchy Symbol in Wizards of Waverly Place - POWET.TV: Movies Games Comics and Toys

Another fun little Easter Egg from the Disney TV show “Wizards of Waverly Place”. In episode 23 of season 2, “Paint by Committee”, Alex Russo, played by Selena Gomez, paints a giant letter A on a wall in an abandoned train tunnel. When asked about it’s meaning she says “It’s my initial in a circle representing … my initial in a circle.” but the symbol bears a striking resemblance to an anarchy symbol.

What could be the symbolism behind this logo? Alex Russo is a pretty free spirited girl, often opposing authority and rules, so the anarchy symbol certainly applies on a fairly superficial level, but I wouldn’t go so far as to suggest the art department be insinuating we all be better off in a world without Government.

Later in the episode as Alex paints her mural “New York Above and Below” we can once again see the iconic “initial in a circle” shown in the below portion referred to as the “gritty grimy New York, filled with barf”.

Wizards of Waverly Place is known for hiding such symbols. Alex Russo can be seen wearing peace symbols as part of various outfits throughout the show. These occur so frequently that an effort is made to include at least one peace symbol in Selena Gomez’s outfits in every episode of season 2. As opposed to the anarchy symbolism, the crew have made clear that they have strong feelings about putting forth a positive message of peace. Earlier this month Powet reported on Selena wearing an I love hoe bags t-shirt. Though in that case it may have been a mere coincidence, this painting’s resemblance to an anarchy symbol seems to be more than chance.