Graphic Design-The Left and Right

Both ends of the political spectrum have used graphic design to advance their political agendas and ideologies. For example, Filippo Tommaso Marinetti, considered by many the father of Italian Futurism, married Futurism to Benito Mussolini's Italian Fascism. Steven Heller writes of this in his book Graphic Design History. He also writes of how the Soviet Union conceived a magazine called USSR in Construction in order to promote Communism in a favorable light. When design is used to promote the extreme ideologies of both the left and right, usually it degrades to mindless propaganda. I believe that both Democrats and Rebublicans to be completely full of shit. Sorry for the profanity and sorry if some find that offensive, but I find the Democratic party moving further to the left and the Republican party moving further to the right. Political ads, posters, and the "once every four year useless pep rally" (also known as each party's National Convention) are becoming worse and worse in their extremism. Responsible use of graphic design for political and social change needs to resist this extremism and engage viewers in a reasonable and thoughtful discussion of issues. This is not a response or commentary to Emily's post. Just an angry rant on my part.