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I wrote the dreaded semi-annual check to the county today to pay my property taxes. Yeah, it hurts.
I went upstairs to get stamps to mail the check and for the return envelope to get my tax statement back so I can pay them again in March.
I was taking the stamps off of the roll when I noticed what was actually printed on them.
"Equality" "Justice" "Freedom" "Liberty"
Nice sentiments.
Notice that the "Forever" that is printed on each stamp fits in nicely with the patriotic theme of the stamps. Of course the true meaning of "forever" in this situation is that you don't have to buy new stamps when the postage rates go up. No one will ever notice that or make the connection, I'm sure.
Except all of the things portrayed on the stamps are lost. Have been for awhile.
Propaganda, mind control on a simple postage stamp.
Perhaps they are meant to be subtle reminders of what we gave up through our lack of attention and effort?
The snake is subtle...
I don't know whether to laugh or cry.
Sad.
Subtle reminders? could be.
ReplyDeleteDon't laugh or cry, just remember.
I have the same thought every time I mail anything. I doubt most people have a clue.
ReplyDeleteI had the same experience just a few days ago. Hubby had restocked my stamp drawer and when I pulled those stamps out my first thought was, "WTHell??"
ReplyDeleteGrog... yeah, I remember.
ReplyDeleteLantry, Adrienne... Subtle reminders every day in unexpected places.
Strictly from hunger.
ReplyDeleteNext you'll be saying we SHOULDN'T be at war with Eastasia.
ReplyDeleteShush now and eat your chocolate ration, they increased it from 1/2 and ounce to 1/4!
“The choice for mankind lies between freedom and happiness and for the great bulk of mankind, happiness is better.”
ReplyDeleteOceania is doomed, McThag...