Car decal ideas for Alberta provincial and Canadian federal elections?
January 23, 2019 7:49 AM Subscribe
I have a vinyl cutting machine and I would like to made car decals for people who are supporting the non-conservative parties in the upcoming Alberta and Canadian elections. I see a lot of really, really offensive car decals out here ie. 'Punt the C**t' for Notley, and I want to help be a force to counter them (I'd charge people cost only, so about $1). The problem is - I can't think of anything clever, or anything at all...Help?
I'm looking for stuff that's a little more edgy than "NDP" or "Green" or "Trudeau 2019". I will not do stuff that's over-the-top offensive or rude or violent. Can you help me think of things, or direct me to a place online that gives examples? I'll allow people to request their own, but I'd like to have some examples for the unimaginative like myself.
Also, I live directly across the street from a church - an Evangelical one. I don't think Canadian Evangelicals are anywhere near as extreme as American ones, but they're definitely conservative. Can anyone help think of a lawn sign that gently reminds that Jesus would not have supported conservative values? Thanks! Without referencing Jesus - because that's way too preachy and some of these people are my neighbours and I don't want to alienate them.
I'm looking for stuff that's a little more edgy than "NDP" or "Green" or "Trudeau 2019". I will not do stuff that's over-the-top offensive or rude or violent. Can you help me think of things, or direct me to a place online that gives examples? I'll allow people to request their own, but I'd like to have some examples for the unimaginative like myself.
Also, I live directly across the street from a church - an Evangelical one. I don't think Canadian Evangelicals are anywhere near as extreme as American ones, but they're definitely conservative. Can anyone help think of a lawn sign that gently reminds that Jesus would not have supported conservative values? Thanks! Without referencing Jesus - because that's way too preachy and some of these people are my neighbours and I don't want to alienate them.
Response by poster: Yeah, teremala reminds me that leftist slogans of any geographical origin work great!
posted by kitcat at 8:16 AM on January 23, 2019
posted by kitcat at 8:16 AM on January 23, 2019
One good strategy I have seen used (well, good at making me feel better, I guess, not sure if it affects anything in the larger world) is a direct rebuttal and reframing of the offensive messages. For example, in Vermont back in the Civil Union days, there was a conservative bumper sticker campaign to "Take Vermont Back". Someone started a competing campaign of stickers in a similar font but a different color to "Take Vermont Forward" instead.
I'm not sure how I'd counter that "Punt" sticker (ye Gods), but a rhyming phrase supportive of the targeted candidate in a similar graphical style could work. "She's the MP"? That's bad, but you get the idea.
posted by Rock Steady at 8:51 AM on January 23, 2019
I'm not sure how I'd counter that "Punt" sticker (ye Gods), but a rhyming phrase supportive of the targeted candidate in a similar graphical style could work. "She's the MP"? That's bad, but you get the idea.
posted by Rock Steady at 8:51 AM on January 23, 2019
How about using part of Jack Layton's last words?
Love is better than anger. Hope is better than fear. Optimism is better than despair. So let us be loving, hopeful and optimistic. And we’ll change the world.
posted by foxjacket at 11:18 AM on January 23, 2019 [6 favorites]
Love is better than anger. Hope is better than fear. Optimism is better than despair. So let us be loving, hopeful and optimistic. And we’ll change the world.
posted by foxjacket at 11:18 AM on January 23, 2019 [6 favorites]
-Socialism: It’s inevitable
-One world, one government
-It’s the climate, stupid
posted by No Robots at 1:11 PM on January 23, 2019
-One world, one government
-It’s the climate, stupid
posted by No Robots at 1:11 PM on January 23, 2019
I asked about this on Mastodon.
I got this response from Matthew Graybosch.
""Mammon won't save you" for the Xtians?"
When I asked for an explanation I got: ""Mammon" is more a Christian thing than a canpol thing. The idea is to imply that they're serving Mammon, a false god of money and power that cares nothing for them."
Not sure if it is what you are looking for, but thought I would pass it on.
posted by Canageek at 1:57 PM on January 23, 2019 [2 favorites]
I got this response from Matthew Graybosch.
""Mammon won't save you" for the Xtians?"
When I asked for an explanation I got: ""Mammon" is more a Christian thing than a canpol thing. The idea is to imply that they're serving Mammon, a false god of money and power that cares nothing for them."
Not sure if it is what you are looking for, but thought I would pass it on.
posted by Canageek at 1:57 PM on January 23, 2019 [2 favorites]
Some Star Wars related slogans for Rachel Notley fans:
-Our Rachel: May the Force be with you
-Our Rachel: Stand against the First Order
-Our Rachel: Lead the Resistance
-Our Rachel: Bring balance to the Force
posted by No Robots at 5:38 PM on January 23, 2019
-Our Rachel: May the Force be with you
-Our Rachel: Stand against the First Order
-Our Rachel: Lead the Resistance
-Our Rachel: Bring balance to the Force
posted by No Robots at 5:38 PM on January 23, 2019
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Donnelly/Colt also has a really lovely collection.
posted by teremala at 8:03 AM on January 23, 2019 [3 favorites]