A surprisingly decent photoessay out of Time Magazine.
The remarks of the second photographer are interesting. He describes the “cult of personality” he saw developing around W after 9/11, and says he found it “shocking” to see in America. Because this is about Bush, we do not know what he thinks about the Mega-cult and magic thinking surrounding Obama.
That’s not a critique of the photographer, who seems very fair. And more pics with Bush and his “warriors”.
Btw, this special on the National Geographic Channel looks really interesting – on board Air Force One in the aftermath of 9/11 and so on. I don’t think we get that channel. Will have to look.
UPDATE:
Althouse & Co discuss the Cult of Personality angle
January 22nd, 2009 | 6:39 am | #1
Anchoress, there is not a link on “decent photoessay…
January 22nd, 2009 | 6:49 am | #2
Achoress, it is working now. I think my computer is just waking up.
I love that clip. It is very nice. Thanks!
January 22nd, 2009 | 11:19 am | #3
Thank you for pointing out that video. I’m surprised at the nice comments from the photographers since they work
for Time, but I guess they got to know the real GWB.
January 22nd, 2009 | 1:12 pm | #4
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January 22nd, 2009 | 1:22 pm | #5
A cult of personality around Bush? I remember his approval rating being very high for a few weeks, but cult of personality? That’s news to me.
January 22nd, 2009 | 4:52 pm | #6
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February 1st, 2009 | 12:26 pm | #7
[...] The Anchoress noted this powerful photoessay of President Bush by Time Magazine a few days ago. Catching up on my email I was lucky enough to spot her email, experience it and share it with you all. [...]
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