The art of monetising fear Script Politicians have long mastered the art of monetising fear, transforming societal anxieties into powerful tools for garnering votes, donations, and loyalty. By amplifying threats, whether real or exaggerated, they create a sense of urgency that compels the public to rally behind them, funding campaigns and endorsing policies that promise protection. This strategy not only secures their power but also perpetuates a cycle where fear becomes a lucrative commodity, much like how alarmist narratives drive engagement and profits in broader discourse. So why don't more contemporary artists leverage or expose this political platform, given that power and art have always been symbiotic? Be Creative and Innovative with Knowledge John Bennett - AKA JJFBbennett , is an independent artist. You can view and subscribe to my work via Blogger , YouTube , Flicker , Facebook , Instagram and Deviant Art . Subscribe to JJFBbennett's private...
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Elara's Virgil: Eyes of Fire
Verse 1:
Elara stands in shadows deep, an alley's maze where secrets seep.
The lamps they flicker, casting spells, in a city where old sorrows dwell.
With eyes that blaze through night’s despair, she holds the weight of history's care.
Chorus:
In the heart of the city, where darkness falls,
Elara walks, heedless to the calls.
A guardian bold, with destiny's chain,
To protect the lost, through joy and pain.
Verse 2:
Elara roams through ancient streets, where cobblestones beneath her feet,
Echo tales of times long gone, in the moon's pale, ghostly dawn.
Her strength, a beacon in the gloom, her spirit, defies the looming doom.
Chorus:
In the heart of the city, where darkness falls,
Elara walks, heedless to the calls.
A guardian bold, with destiny's chain,
To protect the lost, through joy and pain.
Verse 3:
In the whispers of the night, Elara’s steps are bold, upright.
Description:
Elara standing in a dark, gritty alleyway, looking determined and fierce. The alley is dimly lit by flickering streetlights, capturing the tense and dramatic essence of a Greek tragedy.
A powerful image of Elara, a fierce urban guardian, patrolling the ancient city at night. The scene is filled with shadows and historic buildings under a glowing moon, reflecting her strength and determination.
The opening verse introduces Elara as she walks through the shadowy streets of the ancient city at night, her fate intertwined with her duty to protect.
Lyrics:
In the heart of the city, where shadows loom,
Elara walks, beneath the moon.
Guardian strong, with a fate so dire,
Bound to protect, with hearts on fire.
Keywords:
Elara, urban guardian, city at night, shadows, ancient buildings, glowing moon, strong, determined, protector, Greek tragedy night patrol, heart of the city, shadows loom, beneath the moon, guardian strong, fate,
Alt Text:
Elara, a fierce urban guardian, walking in the heart of the city at night, surrounded by shadows and ancient buildings under a glowing moon.
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