What always strikes me as odd is this: The USA was founded on the concept of freedom; the UK fought against fascism/oppression (as did others!!) and yet these two countries are now hell bent on curbing the one and introducing the other. At what point did the governments make the transition across the divide? and more to the point, why? Do those in power really believe they, the few, can control the lives of the many and for what purpose?
The human condition is just plain odd......
Perhaps the world has passed me by....but why would say a Tiger Woods or indeed any celebrity endorsement persuade you to buy a product......I buy what I buy because the product works for me and fulfills the task I require of it in the form that I require. The fact that said sportsman can 'dunk from the freethrow line, hurl sixty-five yard passes or putt a 65 footer after a 350yd drive' means sod all frankly. Accomplished as they may be in their own 'arena', what added cachet would owning a product endorsed by them bring, apart from the tag 'sucker', since said product will be 20x over priced to pay their huge fees : Vis - Gillette Razor Blades -
As for a blogger endorsement....more than likely it would be done from the heart and 'own experience' thus a tad more believable and reliable.
But hey...why take away the fun from the FTC.... I mean, what else have they got to do all day...... Sorry, but sarcasm is all that comes to mind on this point.....
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Freedom, fascism and oppression
What always strikes me as odd is this: The USA was founded on the concept of freedom; the UK fought against fascism/oppression (as did others!!) and yet these two countries are now hell bent on curbing the one and introducing the other. At what point did the governments make the transition across the divide? and more to the point, why? Do those in power really believe they, the few, can control the lives of the many and for what purpose? The human condition is just plain odd......
Have I missed the point....?
Perhaps the world has passed me by....but why would say a Tiger Woods or indeed any celebrity endorsement persuade you to buy a product......I buy what I buy because the product works for me and fulfills the task I require of it in the form that I require. The fact that said sportsman can 'dunk from the freethrow line, hurl sixty-five yard passes or putt a 65 footer after a 350yd drive' means sod all frankly. Accomplished as they may be in their own 'arena', what added cachet would owning a product endorsed by them bring, apart from the tag 'sucker', since said product will be 20x over priced to pay their huge fees : Vis - Gillette Razor Blades -
As for a blogger endorsement....more than likely it would be done from the heart and 'own experience' thus a tad more believable and reliable.
But hey...why take away the fun from the FTC.... I mean, what else have they got to do all day...... Sorry, but sarcasm is all that comes to mind on this point.....