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That's a good way of putting it. I think the more contemporary, modern bumper sticker today that's made of vinyl is a little more removable than the bumper sticker of yore, which used to have some kind of glue that with, you know, last throughout the millennium but, yeah, it's going to be with your car for a while. | that's a good way of putting it i think the more, contemporary modern bumper sticker today. that's made of vinyl is a little more removable than the bumper sticker of yore which used to have some kind of glue, that with you know last throughout the millennium, but yeah, it's going to be with your car for a | That's a good way of putting it I think the more contemporary modern bumper sticker today that's made of vinyl is a little more removable than the bumper sticker of yore which, used to have some kind of, glue, that with you know last throughout the millennium but yeah it's going to be with your car for a | that's a good way of putting it. i think the more contemporary, modern bumper sticker today that's made of vinyl is a little more removable than the bumper sticker of yore, which used to have some kind of glue that with, you know, last throughout the millennium but, yeah, it's going to be with your car for a while. |
And how do you present your project, I mean, how do you convince people that this is an important area of study? | and how do you present your project i mean, how, do you convince people that this is. an important area of | And how do you present your project I mean how do you convince. people that this is an important area of | and how do you present your project, i mean, how do you convince people that this is an important area of study? |
Well, I think here in Iowa, we have a lot of people who are very politically engaged because of our Iowa caucus process. And I think that's what really got me interested in looking at the bumper sticker. Last fall as our semester started, we were at the height of political frenzy here as all of the candidates that were... | well i think here in iowa we have a lot. of people who are very politically. engaged because of our iowa caucus. process and i think that's what really got me interested in, looking at the bumper sticker last; fall as our, semester started we were at the height of political frenzy here as all of, the, candidates. that ... | Well I think here in Iowa we have a lot of people who are very politically engaged because of our Iowa, caucus process And I think, that's what really got me interested in looking at the bumper sticker Last fall as our semester started we were at the, height. of political frenzy here as all of the candidates that were ... | well, i think here in iowa, we have a lot of people who are very politically engaged because of our iowa caucus process. and i think that's what really got me interested in looking at the bumper sticker. last fall as our semester started, we were at the height of political frenzy here as all of the candidates that were... |
I think what it does is it helps to concretize the opinion of the person who might be supporting the candidate. It firms up their opinion in a public way, shows that they're an early decider and that may help to influence others who know them well and see them as an opinion leader. But at this point, I think it would b... | i think what it does, is it helps to concretize, the opinion of the person who might be supporting the candidate it firms up their opinion in a public way shows that they're an early decider and that may help to influence others who know them. well and see, them as an opinion leader but at this point i think it would b... | I think what it does. is, it helps to concretize the opinion. of the person who might be supporting the candidate It firms up their opinion in a public way shows that they're an early decider and, that may help to influence others who know them well and see them as an opinion leader But at this point I think it would b... | i think what it does is it helps to concretize the opinion of the person who might be supporting the candidate. it firms up their opinion in a public way, shows that they're an early decider and that may help to influence others who know them well and see them as an opinion leader. but at this point, i think it would b... |
Here's an e-mail we have from Barbara(ph) in Buxton, North Carolina. The main thing they seem to accomplish, she writes, is to identify a neighbor as a heretofore unrecognized political enemy. | here's an e-mail we, have from barbara(ph) in buxton north carolina the main thing they seem to accomplish she, writes is to identify a neighbor. as a heretofore unrecognized, political | Here's an e-mail we have from Barbara(ph) in Buxton North Carolina The main. thing they seem to accomplish she writes is to identify a neighbor as a heretofore unrecognized political | here's an e-mail we have from barbara(ph) in buxton, north carolina. the main thing they seem to accomplish, she writes, is to identify a neighbor as a heretofore unrecognized political enemy. |
Oh, that's an interesting point. Or - I don't know that just because someone differs with you politically that they have to be your enemy. It's so sad that we see it that way. I think that there's always room for discourse with people of opposite opinions. I don't think it would be healthy if we all looked at everythin... | oh that's an. interesting point or - i. don't. know that just because someone differs with you politically that they have to be. your enemy it's so sad that we see it that way i think that there's always room for, discourse with people of opposite opinions i don't think it would be, healthy, if we all; looked at everyt... | Oh that's an interesting point Or - I don't. know, that just because someone differs with you. politically that they have to be your enemy It's, so sad that we see it that way I think that there's always room for discourse with people of opposite opinions I don't, think it, would; be healthy if, we all looked at everyt... | oh, that's an interesting point. or - i don't know that just because someone differs with you politically that they have to be your enemy. it's so sad that we see it that way. i think that there's always room for discourse with people of opposite opinions. i don't think it would be healthy if we all looked at everythin... |
The history of the bumper sticker, how far back does it go? Is there a, you know, vote Woodrow? | the history of the bumper sticker how far back. does it go? is there a you know vote | The history. of the bumper sticker how far back does it go? Is there a you know vote | the history of the bumper sticker, how far back does it go? is there a, you know, vote woodrow? |
Yes, I was trying to think of that. | yes i. was trying to think of | Yes I. was trying to think, of | yes, i was trying to think of that. |
That's right. I mean, it's incredibly glamorous to start your own organization. But we have this flowering of thousands or millions of tiny organizations that never gain scale and often after five years or so, they kind of disappear because the founder loses their initiative and enthusiasm. So look, we need startups fo... | that's. right i mean it's incredibly glamorous to start your own organization but we have this flowering of, thousands or millions of tiny organizations that never gain scale and often after, five years or, so they kind of disappear because the founder loses their. initiative and enthusiasm so look, we need startups fo... | That's; right; I mean it's incredibly glamorous to start, your own organization But, we have this flowering of thousands or millions of tiny organizations that never gain scale and often after five years or so they kind of disappear because the founder loses their initiative and enthusiasm So look we need. startups fou... | that's right. i mean, it's incredibly glamorous to start your own organization. but we have this flowering of thousands or millions of tiny organizations that never gain scale and often after five years or so, they kind of disappear because the founder loses their initiative and enthusiasm. so look, we need startups fo... |
I think the key is first of all, if a college student or if someone is interested, they have to first look at what their passionate about. They choose an area of the world that they care about, and then they choose a category of, you know, whether it's education or whether it's clean water that they care about. And the... | i think the key is first of; all if a college student or if someone is interested, they have to first look at what their passionate, about they choose an area of the world that. they care about and then they choose a category of you know whether it's education or whether it's clean water that they care about and then t... | I think the key is first of. all if a college student or if someone is interested, they have to first look; at what their passionate about They choose an area of the world that they care about and, then they choose a category of you know whether it's education or whether it's clean water that they care about And. then.... | i think the key is first of all, if a college student or if someone is interested, they have to first look at what their passionate about. they choose an area of the world that they care about, and then they choose a category of, you know, whether it's education or whether it's clean water that they care about. and the... |
Pulitzer Prize-winning journalists Nicholas Kristof and Sheryl WuDunn. Their new book is "A Path Appears." Thanks so much for being with us. | pulitzer prize-winning journalists, nicholas kristof and sheryl wudunn their new book is "a path appears" thanks so much for, being with | Pulitzer Prize-winning journalists Nicholas, Kristof and Sheryl WuDunn Their new; book is "A Path Appears" Thanks so much for being with | pulitzer prize-winning journalists nicholas kristof and sheryl wudunn. their new book is "a path appears." thanks so much for being with us. |
Thank you, Lynn. | thank you | Thank you | thank you, lynn. |
Thanks very much, Lynn. | thanks very much | Thanks very much | thanks very much, lynn. |
When Hurricane Sandy swept through New Jersey last year, it left a lot of homes and businesses destroyed. On the Jersey shore, it also obliterated the boardwalks that are the center of social and economic life there. Many towns have rushed to rebuild their boardwalks, but not everyone thinks the money has been well spe... | when hurricane sandy swept through new jersey last year it left a lot of homes and businesses destroyed on the, jersey shore it also obliterated the boardwalks that are the center of social and economic life, there many towns have rushed, to rebuild their boardwalks but not everyone thinks the money has been well spent... | When Hurricane Sandy. swept through New Jersey last year it; left a lot of homes and businesses destroyed On the Jersey shore it also obliterated the boardwalks. that are the center of social and economic. life there Many towns. have rushed to rebuild their boardwalks. but not everyone thinks the money has been well sp... | when hurricane sandy swept through new jersey last year, it left a lot of homes and businesses destroyed. on the jersey shore, it also obliterated the boardwalks that are the center of social and economic life there. many towns have rushed to rebuild their boardwalks, but not everyone thinks the money has been well spe... |
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Hurricane Sandy pretty much wiped out the boardwalk in Belmar, scattering sections of it all over town. But today, just seven months later, the town has managed to rebuild it entirely - 1.3 three miles of synthetic wood on pilings dug deep into the sand at a cost of more than $8 million. Mayor Matt Doherty appeared at ... | hurricane sandy pretty much wiped out, the boardwalk in belmar scattering sections of it all over town but today just seven months later the town has managed to rebuild it entirely - 1.3 three miles of synthetic wood on, pilings dug deep into the. sand at a cost, of more than $8 million; mayor, matt doherty appeared at... | Hurricane Sandy pretty much. wiped out the boardwalk in. Belmar scattering sections, of it, all over town But today just seven months later the town, has managed to rebuild it entirely - 1.3 three miles of synthetic wood on pilings dug deep. into the sand at a cost of more than $8 million, Mayor Matt Doherty appeared a... | hurricane sandy pretty much wiped out the boardwalk in belmar, scattering sections of it all over town. but today, just seven months later, the town has managed to rebuild it entirely - 1.3 three miles of synthetic wood on pilings dug deep into the sand at a cost of more than $8 million. mayor matt doherty appeared at ... |
We promised that a new boardwalk would be built in time for Memorial Day, and today I can proudly say that we have delivered. | we, promised that a new boardwalk would be built, in time for memorial day and today i can. proudly say that we have | We promised that a new boardwalk would. be built in. time for Memorial Day and today I can. proudly say that we have | we promised that a new boardwalk would be built in time for memorial day, and today i can proudly say that we have delivered. |
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Much of the boardwalk will be paid for by the federal government, but to kick-start the project the town held what it called an adopt-a-board campaign. It raised nearly $700,000 from private donors to offset the town's costs. And Belmar isn't alone. | much, of the, boardwalk will be paid. for by the federal government but to kick-start the project the town held what it called; an adopt-a-board campaign it raised nearly $700,000 from private donors to offset the town's costs and belmar isn't | Much of the boardwalk will be paid for by the federal government but to kick-start the project the town held what it called an adopt-a-board campaign. It raised nearly $700,000 from private donors to offset the town's costs And Belmar, isn't | much of the boardwalk will be paid for by the federal government, but to kick-start the project the town held what it called an adopt-a-board campaign. it raised nearly $700,000 from private donors to offset the town's costs. and belmar isn't alone. |
Damn, boardwalks are opening all over New Jersey, and I'm hoping to try to be at every one of them over the course of the next five or six days. | damn boardwalks are. opening all over new jersey and i'm hoping to try to be at every one of them over the course of, the; next five or six | Damn boardwalks are opening all over New. Jersey and, I'm hoping to try to be at every one of them over the course of the, next five or six | damn, boardwalks are opening all over new jersey, and i'm hoping to try to be at every one of them over the course of the next five or six days. |
That's Governor Chris Christie, who's been going from one ribbon-cutting to another all week. The rush to rebuild boardwalks is testament to the role they play in towns like Belmar. In many places, boardwalks are lined with seasonal businesses; restaurants, T-shirt shops and bike rental stores. Tom Arnone, a Monmouth C... | that's governor chris christie who's been going from, one ribbon-cutting to another. all week the. rush to rebuild boardwalks is testament to the role they play in towns like belmar in many places boardwalks are lined with, seasonal businesses restaurants t-shirt shops and bike rental stores tom arnone a monmouth count... | That's Governor Chris, Christie who's been going from one, ribbon-cutting to another all week The rush to rebuild boardwalks is testament to the role they play in towns like Belmar In many. places boardwalks, are lined with seasonal businesses restaurants T-shirt shops and bike rental stores; Tom Arnone. a Monmouth Cou... | that's governor chris christie, who's been going from one ribbon-cutting to another all week. the rush to rebuild boardwalks is testament to the role they play in towns like belmar. in many places, boardwalks are lined with seasonal businesses; restaurants, t-shirt shops and bike rental stores. tom arnone, a monmouth c... |
Millions and millions of dollars revenue. All the businesses that rely on it and then all the jobs that we're putting people back to work. That's why it was so important for all of us to work together and be in a partnership to make this happen. | millions and millions of dollars revenue all the businesses that. rely on it and then all the jobs that we're putting people back to work that's why it was so important for all of us to work together and be, in a partnership to make this | Millions and millions. of dollars revenue All the businesses that rely on it. and then all the jobs that we're putting people back to. work That's why it was so important for, all of us, to work together and be in a partnership to make this | millions and millions of dollars revenue. all the businesses that rely on it and then all the jobs that we're putting people back to work. that's why it was so important for all of us to work together and be in a partnership to make this happen. |
But boardwalks also play a certain emotional role in the life of New Jersey towns. It's a place to hang out, meet friends or just stroll and contemplate the ocean. Everyday Phil Sanfilippo, who's retired from the Defense Department, walks the boardwalk for five miles from Sea Girt to Belmar and back. | but boardwalks also. play a certain emotional role in the. life. of new jersey towns. it's a place to hang out meet friends or just stroll and contemplate the ocean everyday phil sanfilippo who's retired from. the, defense department walks the boardwalk for five miles from sea girt to belmar and | But boardwalks also play a certain emotional role in the life of New Jersey, towns It's a place to hang out, meet friends or just stroll and contemplate the ocean Everyday Phil Sanfilippo who's retired. from the Defense Department walks the boardwalk for five miles from Sea Girt to Belmar and | but boardwalks also play a certain emotional role in the life of new jersey towns. it's a place to hang out, meet friends or just stroll and contemplate the ocean. everyday phil sanfilippo, who's retired from the defense department, walks the boardwalk for five miles from sea girt to belmar and back. |
It gave us an empty feeling when we came down here and all this was gone. Now, you may say, well, that's stupid when people lost their homes. However, you take away a person's identity, you take away their being. And to us down here, the boardwalks are what it's all about. | it gave us an empty feeling, when we came down here and, all this was gone now you may say well that's stupid when. people lost their homes however you take away a person's identity you take away their, being and to us down. here the boardwalks, are what it's all | It gave us an empty feeling when we came down here and all this was gone Now you may say well that's. stupid when people lost their homes However you. take away a person's identity you take, away their being And to us down. here the boardwalks are what it's all | it gave us an empty feeling when we came down here and all this was gone. now, you may say, well, that's stupid when people lost their homes. however, you take away a person's identity, you take away their being. and to us down here, the boardwalks are what it's all about. |
But a lot of people did lose their homes in Belmar, and some of them aren't so happy about the new boardwalk. | but a lot of people did lose their homes in belmar and some of, them aren't so happy about the. new | But a lot of people did. lose their homes in Belmar and some of them aren't so happy about the, new | but a lot of people did lose their homes in belmar, and some of them aren't so happy about the new boardwalk. |
This rack is $14.95 or two for 28. | this rack is $14.95 or two for | This rack is $14.95 or two for | this rack is $14.95 or two for 28. |
Gail Hershey runs the Beach Bum, which sells T-shirts and beach chairs and suntan lotion. She says she understands why towns like Belmar made boardwalks their priority. | gail hershey runs the beach bum which sells t-shirts and beach chairs and suntan lotion she says. she understands why towns. like belmar made boardwalks their | Gail Hershey runs the Beach Bum which sells T-shirts and beach chairs and suntan lotion She says she understands why towns like Belmar made boardwalks, their | gail hershey runs the beach bum, which sells t-shirts and beach chairs and suntan lotion. she says she understands why towns like belmar made boardwalks their priority. |
That's how they make their money, the towns, but I don't know. I'm still out of my house and that's unfortunate, and I know a lot of my friends are still out of their homes. And a lot of them feel that the towns that have the boardwalks put all their money into the boardwalks and didn't help as much with the homes and ... | that's how they, make. their, money the towns but i don't know i'm still, out of my house. and that's unfortunate and i know a lot of my friends are still out of their homes and a lot of them feel that the towns that have the boardwalks put all; their money into the boardwalks and. didn't help as much with the homes an... | That's how. they make their money the towns but I don't know I'm still out of my house and that's unfortunate, and I know a lot of my friends are still out of their homes And, a lot of them feel, that the towns that have the boardwalks put; all their, money into the, boardwalks and didn't help as much with. the homes a... | that's how they make their money, the towns, but i don't know. i'm still out of my house and that's unfortunate, and i know a lot of my friends are still out of their homes. and a lot of them feel that the towns that have the boardwalks put all their money into the boardwalks and didn't help as much with the homes and ... |
New Jersey officials acknowledge that a lot of homeowners are still hurting and considerable work remains to be done to repair the damage that Sandy left behind. But they also say beach towns like Belmar make a lot of their tax revenue along their boardwalks, and if they can't do that the task of rebuilding will become... | new jersey, officials acknowledge that a lot of homeowners are still hurting and considerable work remains to be done to repair the damage that sandy left behind but they also say; beach towns, like belmar make; a lot, of their tax revenue along their boardwalks and if they can't do that the task of rebuilding will, be... | New Jersey officials acknowledge that a lot of homeowners are still hurting and considerable work remains to be done to repair the damage that Sandy left behind But they also say beach towns like, Belmar make a lot of their tax revenue along their boardwalks and; if they can't. do that the task of rebuilding will becom... | new jersey officials acknowledge that a lot of homeowners are still hurting and considerable work remains to be done to repair the damage that sandy left behind. but they also say beach towns like belmar make a lot of their tax revenue along their boardwalks, and if they can't do that the task of rebuilding will become... |
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In the week since Staff Sergeant Robert Bales's alleged killing of Afghan civilians, there has been much debate about whether the U.S. should stay the course in Afghanistan. That debate has taken up considerable oxygen on Capitol Hill, where next week the top U.S. commander in Afghanistan, General John Allen, will test... | in the week. since. staff sergeant robert bales's alleged killing of, afghan civilians there has been much debate about whether the u.s should stay the course in afghanistan that. debate, has taken up considerable oxygen on capitol hill where next week the top u.s commander in afghanistan general john allen will testif... | In the week since Staff Sergeant Robert Bales's alleged killing of Afghan civilians there has been much debate about whether the U.S should stay the course in Afghanistan That debate has taken up considerable oxygen on Capitol Hill where next week the top U.S commander in Afghanistan General John Allen will testify bef... | in the week since staff sergeant robert bales's alleged killing of afghan civilians, there has been much debate about whether the u.s. should stay the course in afghanistan. that debate has taken up considerable oxygen on capitol hill, where next week the top u.s. commander in afghanistan, general john allen, will test... |
South Dakota's John Thune is in charge of messaging for the Senate Republicans. Usually, he can be relied on to hammer President Obama's policies. But when it comes to the war in Afghanistan, Thune refuses to seize on the latest atrocity there to go after the president. | south dakota's john thune; is in charge of messaging for the; senate republicans usually he can be relied on to hammer president obama's policies but when it comes to the; war in afghanistan thune refuses to seize, on the. latest atrocity there to go after the | South Dakota's John Thune is in charge, of messaging for the Senate Republicans Usually he can be relied on to hammer President Obama's policies But when it comes to, the war in, Afghanistan Thune refuses to seize on, the. latest; atrocity, there to, go after the | south dakota's john thune is in charge of messaging for the senate republicans. usually, he can be relied on to hammer president obama's policies. but when it comes to the war in afghanistan, thune refuses to seize on the latest atrocity there to go after the president. |
I don't think you can allow, you know, what was an awful tragic event - but a random event - influence too much our goals there. And I think the president has said that. Secretary Panetta has said that. And I don't think there's a lot of disagreement up here. | i, don't think you can allow. you know, what was an, awful tragic event - but a random event - influence too much our; goals there and i think the president has said that secretary panetta has said that and i don't think there's a lot of disagreement up | I, don't think you can allow you know what was an awful tragic event - but a random event - influence too much our goals there And I think the president has said that Secretary Panetta has said that And I don't think there's a lot of disagreement, up | i don't think you can allow, you know, what was an awful tragic event - but a random event - influence too much our goals there. and i think the president has said that. secretary panetta has said that. and i don't think there's a lot of disagreement up here. |
That certainly holds true for some top congressional Republicans. Here's Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell sounding this week as if he were a spokesman for the Obama White House: | that certainly holds true for some top congressional republicans here's senate minority leader mitch mcconnell sounding this week as if he were a spokesman for the obama white | That certainly. holds true for some top congressional Republicans Here's Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell sounding this week as if he were a spokesman for the Obama White | that certainly holds true for some top congressional republicans. here's senate minority leader mitch mcconnell sounding this week as if he were a spokesman for the obama white house: |
The president has a plan to transition this mission over to the Afghan army over the next couple of years. I know it's been a very challenging period, but I think we ought to stick with the plan that's been laid out by the administration. | the president has a plan to transition this mission over to the afghan army over the next couple of years i know it's been a very. challenging period but i think we ought to stick with the plan that's been, laid out by the | The president has a plan to transition. this mission over to the Afghan army over the next, couple of years I know it's been a very challenging period but. I think we ought to stick with the plan that's been, laid out by the | the president has a plan to transition this mission over to the afghan army over the next couple of years. i know it's been a very challenging period, but i think we ought to stick with the plan that's been laid out by the administration. |
If you'd like to join our discussion about the Senate hearings on the nominee for chief justice, the number is 1 (800) 989-8255. My guest is David Savage, Supreme Court reporter for the Los Angeles Times. | if you'd like, to join our discussion about. the senate hearings on; the. nominee for chief justice the number is 1 (800) 989-8255. my guest is david, savage supreme court reporter for the los angeles | If you'd like to join. our discussion, about the Senate hearings on. the nominee for chief justice the number is 1 (800) 989-8255. My guest is. David Savage Supreme Court, reporter for the Los Angeles | if you'd like to join our discussion about the senate hearings on the nominee for chief justice, the number is 1 (800) 989-8255. my guest is david savage, supreme court reporter for the los angeles times. |
And so the first real automobiles that had bumpers were Henry Ford's second real popular car. Not the model - the Model T came before the Model A. | and, so the first real automobiles that had bumpers were henry ford's second real popular car not the model - the model t came before the model | And so. the first real automobiles that had bumpers were Henry Ford's second real popular car Not the model - the Model T came before the Model, | and so the first real automobiles that had bumpers were henry ford's second real popular car. not the model - the model t came before the model a. |
Correct. | correct. | ||
I don't understand his alphabet system there, but I believe it was the Model A that had the bumper on it. And so you didn't really have something that you could put on a bumper until you had a bumper. And that wasn't until the end of the 1920s. But you had various versions of signs that could be attached to cars becaus... | i don't; understand his alphabet system there, but i believe it was, the. model a that had the bumper on it and so you didn't really have something that you could put, on a, bumper until you had a bumper and that wasn't until the end of the 1920s, but you; had various versions, of signs that could. be, attached to cars... | I don't understand. his alphabet system. there but I, believe, it was the Model A that had the bumper on it And so you didn't really have something that you could put on a bumper until you had a bumper. And that wasn't, until the end of the 1920s, But, you had various versions of signs that could be attached to cars be... | i don't understand his alphabet system there, but i believe it was the model a that had the bumper on it. and so you didn't really have something that you could put on a bumper until you had a bumper. and that wasn't until the end of the 1920s. but you had various versions of signs that could be attached to cars becaus... |
Sure. And if they come up in the 1920s, presumably, Franklin Roosevelt used them to some effect? | sure and, if they come up in the 1920s presumably franklin roosevelt; used them to some | Sure. And if they. come up in the 1920s presumably Franklin Roosevelt; used them to some | sure. and if they come up in the 1920s, presumably, franklin roosevelt used them to some effect? |
No, not necessarily. At that point, more predominantly, people were using stickers but not necessarily a bumper sticker. They were more stickers that you could put in a window of a car or on the window of, maybe, your business, you know, you could stick a window, on the door of your business if someone would walk throu... | no not; necessarily at that point more predominantly people were using stickers but. not necessarily a bumper sticker they were more stickers that you could; put in a window of a car or on the window of maybe your business you know you could stick. a window on the door of your business if someone would walk through the... | No not necessarily, At that point more predominantly people were using stickers but not necessarily a. bumper sticker They were more stickers that you could put in a, window of a car or on; the, window of maybe your business you know you could stick a window, on the door of your business if someone would walk through t... | no, not necessarily. at that point, more predominantly, people were using stickers but not necessarily a bumper sticker. they were more stickers that you could put in a window of a car or on the window of, maybe, your business, you know, you could stick a window, on the door of your business if someone would walk throu... |
The bumper sticker idea didn't really evolve until right after World War II. You had a convergence of some technologies. You had a certain kind of sticky-backed paper that became available as a post-war effort product and you also had fluorescing inks. And the sticky-backed paper was dark. It had been developed for mil... | the bumper sticker idea didn't really evolve until right after world war ii you had a convergence of some technologies you had a certain kind of sticky-backed. paper that became available as a post-war effort product and you also had fluorescing inks and the sticky-backed, paper was dark it had been developed for, mili... | The bumper sticker. idea didn't really evolve until right after World War. II You had a convergence, of some technologies You had a certain kind of sticky-backed paper that became available as a post-war effort product and you also had fluorescing inks And the sticky-backed paper was dark It had been developed for mili... | the bumper sticker idea didn't really evolve until right after world war ii. you had a convergence of some technologies. you had a certain kind of sticky-backed paper that became available as a post-war effort product and you also had fluorescing inks. and the sticky-backed paper was dark. it had been developed for mil... |
He went out to his automobile, measured his own car with his ruler and came in and figured out how many big pieces of paper he could cut out of his larger sheet and the original bumper sticker was born. | he went out to his automobile measured his; own car with his ruler and came in and figured out how many big pieces; of paper he could cut, out of his larger sheet and the original bumper sticker was | He went out to his automobile measured his own car with his ruler and came in and figured out how. many big pieces of paper he could cut out of his larger sheet and, the original bumper sticker was | he went out to his automobile, measured his own car with his ruler and came in and figured out how many big pieces of paper he could cut out of his larger sheet and the original bumper sticker was born. |
And what did it say? | and what did it | And what did it | and what did it say? |
You know what, I've talked with his son-in-law, who is the chairman of the board of the company that still exists today. They don't have any of the original... | you know what i've talked with his son-in-law who is the chairman of the board of the company that still exists today they don't have any of the | You know what I've talked, with his son-in-law who is the chairman of the board. of the company that still. exists today They don't have any of the | you know what, i've talked with his son-in-law, who is the chairman of the board of the company that still exists today. they don't have any of the original... |
Ha. | ha. | ||
...samples of the first bumper stickers. It's presumed that the very first ones that he created were not for political use, they were advertising use and because, you know, cars were very big post-World War II, you have big bumpers, so you could have a big bumper sticker. And all of a sudden gas was not rationed, and t... | ...samples of the first bumper stickers it's presumed, that the very first ones that he created were not for political use. they were advertising use and because you know cars were very big post-world war ii you have big bumpers so you could have a big bumper sticker and all of a sudden gas was not rationed and tires w... | ...samples of the first bumper stickers It's presumed that the very first ones that he created were not for political use they were advertising use and because. you know cars were very big post-World War, II you have, big bumpers so you could have a big bumper sticker And all, of a sudden gas was not rationed and tires... | ...samples of the first bumper stickers. it's presumed that the very first ones that he created were not for political use, they were advertising use and because, you know, cars were very big post-world war ii, you have big bumpers, so you could have a big bumper sticker. and all of a sudden gas was not rationed, and t... |
So people started traveling to destinations and the first bumper stickers were probably for amusement destination places, you know, like things that you'd go to in Florida or... | so people started traveling to destinations, and the first bumper stickers were probably for amusement destination places you know like, things that you'd go, to in florida | So people started traveling to destinations and the first bumper stickers were, probably for amusement destination places, you know like. things that you'd go. to in, Florida, | so people started traveling to destinations and the first bumper stickers were probably for amusement destination places, you know, like things that you'd go to in florida or... |
It's already Wall Drug, is that what you're trying to tell me? | it's already wall drug is that what you're trying to tell | It's already Wall Drug is that, what you're trying to tell | it's already wall drug, is that what you're trying to tell me? |
It's kind of like the Wall Drug idea, absolutely. | it's kind of like. the wall drug idea | It's kind of like the Wall Drug. idea | it's kind of like the wall drug idea, absolutely. |
We're talking with Patti Brown, a graduate student who's studying political bumper stickers. If you'd like to join the conversation, 800-989-8255, e-mail is talk@npr.org. And Frederick(ph) joins us, Frederick with us from St. Helena in California. | we're talking with patti brown a; graduate student who's studying political bumper stickers if you'd, like to join, the conversation 800-989-8255, e-mail is talk@npr.org, and frederick(ph) joins us frederick with us from st helena in. | We're talking with. Patti Brown a graduate student who's studying political bumper stickers If you'd like to join the conversation 800-989-8255, e-mail is talk@npr.org And. Frederick(ph) joins; us Frederick with us from St Helena in | we're talking with patti brown, a graduate student who's studying political bumper stickers. if you'd like to join the conversation, 800-989-8255, e-mail is talk@npr.org. and frederick(ph) joins us, frederick with us from st. helena in california. |
That's right. Good morning. Hello - good morning, our time. I'm driving a rent-a-car and actually I have wondered where I could find a peace symbol to put on my rent-a-car. But my question is this, I live in an area - I'm actually a snowbird here in California and I live in New England where there are many bumper stick... | that's right good; morning hello - good morning our time i'm driving a rent-a-car and actually. i have wondered where i could find a peace, symbol to put on my rent-a-car. but my question is this i, live in an area, - i'm actually a snowbird here in california and i live in new england. where there are many bumper stic... | That's right Good morning Hello; - good morning our time I'm driving a rent-a-car and actually I have wondered where I could. find a peace symbol to put on my rent-a-car But my question is this I live in an area - I'm actually, a snowbird here in California, and I live in New England where there are many bumper sticker... | that's right. good morning. hello - good morning, our time. i'm driving a rent-a-car and actually i have wondered where i could find a peace symbol to put on my rent-a-car. but my question is this, i live in an area - i'm actually a snowbird here in california and i live in new england where there are many bumper stick... |
Mm-hmm. | mm-hmm. | ||
We see very few conservative bumper stickers back in New England. And I'm wondering if your guest - have you found, Patti, that - have you wondered why - have you answered why there are not as many conservative stickers and people that are more conservative wearing bumper stickers? | we see very few conservative bumper. stickers back in new england and i'm wondering if your guest - have you found. patti that - have you wondered why - have you answered why there, are not as many, conservative stickers and people that are more conservative wearing, bumper | We see. very few conservative. bumper stickers back in New England And I'm wondering if your guest - have you found Patti that - have you wondered why - have you answered why there are not as many conservative. stickers and people that are more conservative wearing bumper | we see very few conservative bumper stickers back in new england. and i'm wondering if your guest - have you found, patti, that - have you wondered why - have you answered why there are not as many conservative stickers and people that are more conservative wearing bumper stickers? |
Or is this a regional difference and in a more conservative parts of the country, are liberal bumper stickers hard to find? Anyway, your response, Patti? | or is this a, regional difference and, in a more conservative parts of the country are liberal bumper stickers hard to find? anyway your response | Or is this a regional difference and in a more conservative parts, of the country are liberal. bumper stickers hard to find? Anyway your. response | or is this a regional difference and in a more conservative parts of the country, are liberal bumper stickers hard to find? anyway, your response, patti? |
Well, I think there's a couple things at foot there. There's a concept called the spiral of silence, which means that if you might hold a minority opinion, you might be more reserved about expressing that opinion if you feel that others around you are going to, you know, distance you for your opinion. And so rather tha... | well i think there's a couple things at foot there, there's a concept called the spiral of silence which means that if you, might hold a minority opinion you might, be more reserved about expressing that opinion if you feel that others around you are going to you know distance you for your opinion and so rather, than t... | Well I think there's a couple. things at, foot there There's a concept called the. spiral of silence which means that if you might hold a minority opinion you, might, be. more reserved about. expressing that opinion if you feel that others around you are going to you know distance. you for your opinion And so rather th... | well, i think there's a couple things at foot there. there's a concept called the spiral of silence, which means that if you might hold a minority opinion, you might be more reserved about expressing that opinion if you feel that others around you are going to, you know, distance you for your opinion. and so rather tha... |
And they might want also resell that puppy someday. | and they might want also resell that puppy | And they might want also resell that puppy. | and they might want also resell that puppy someday. |
You might want to do that. I think that there could be a regional difference too. I think taking a look at regionally, if you counted cars with bumper stickers in parking lots in different, you know, mall shopping centers, regionally, on a particular day of the year might be an interesting thing to figure out where do ... | you might want to do that i think that there. could be a regional difference too i. think taking a look. at regionally if you counted cars with; bumper. stickers in parking lots in different. you. know mall shopping centers regionally on a particular day of the year might be. an interesting thing to figure out where do... | You might want to do that I think that there could be a regional difference too I think taking a look at regionally if, you counted, cars with bumper stickers in parking lots in different you know mall shopping centers regionally on a particular day of the year might be an interesting thing to figure out where do. the ... | you might want to do that. i think that there could be a regional difference too. i think taking a look at regionally, if you counted cars with bumper stickers in parking lots in different, you know, mall shopping centers, regionally, on a particular day of the year might be an interesting thing to figure out where do ... |
I'm not sure that there's a lot of research money out there to conduct that study, but I would bet that there's somewhat of a regional difference. | i'm not sure that there's a lot of research money out there to conduct that study but i, would bet that there's somewhat of a regional | I'm not sure that there's a lot of research money out there to conduct that study but I would bet that there's somewhat of a. regional | i'm not sure that there's a lot of research money out there to conduct that study, but i would bet that there's somewhat of a regional difference. |
Thanks for the call, Frederick. | thanks for the call | Thanks for the call | thanks for the call, frederick. |
Thank you. | thank | Thank. | thank you. |
And have a good time on the slopes. | and have a good time on the | And have. a good time. on the | and have a good time on the slopes. |
Let's see if we can go now to - this is Gigi(ph). Gigi is with us from Little Rock, Arkansas. | let's see if. we can go now to; - this. is gigi(ph). gigi is with us from little rock. | Let's, see if we can go now to - this is Gigi(ph). Gigi is with us from Little Rock | let's see if we can go now to - this is gigi(ph). gigi is with us from little rock, arkansas. |
Hi. | hi. | ||
Hi there. | hi | Hi | hi there. |
(As Anne Elk) All Brontosauruses are thin at one end... | (as anne elk) all brontosauruses, are thin at one | (As Anne Elk) All Brontosauruses are thin at one, | (as anne elk) all brontosauruses are thin at one end... |
Because of my First Amendment right to express that opinion. And that's the only reason - I think, you know, that's one of the wonderful things about the bumper sticker in our country. You have the opportunity to have freedom of expression in the public square and at the same time you're blending a couple of really pow... | because of my first amendment right to express that opinion and that's the only reason - i think you, know that's one of, the wonderful things about the, bumper sticker in our country you have the opportunity to have freedom of expression in the. public square. and at the same time you're blending a couple; of really p... | Because of my First Amendment right to express that opinion And that's the only reason - I think you know that's one of the wonderful things about, the bumper sticker in our country You have the opportunity. to have freedom of expression in the public square and at the. same time you're blending. a couple of really pow... | because of my first amendment right to express that opinion. and that's the only reason - i think, you know, that's one of the wonderful things about the bumper sticker in our country. you have the opportunity to have freedom of expression in the public square and at the same time you're blending a couple of really pow... |
Gigi? | gigi? | ||
I have a powerful car. It's a BMW. And I try to keep it as, you know, conservative as possible. I don't want anything mucking it up and I just think bumper stickers are tacky. | i have a powerful car it's a bmw and, i try to keep it as you know conservative as possible i don't, want anything mucking it; up and, i just think bumper stickers are | I have a powerful car It's a; BMW And I try to keep it as you know conservative as possible I don't want anything mucking it up and I just think bumper stickers are | i have a powerful car. it's a bmw. and i try to keep it as, you know, conservative as possible. i don't want anything mucking it up and i just think bumper stickers are tacky. |
I think that there has been a very limited amount of research done with bumper stickers. But one of the things that has been shown is the higher price the car, the less likely a car owner will place a bumper sticker on it. | i think that there has been a. very limited amount of research done with bumper stickers but one of the things that has, been shown is the, higher price the, car the less likely a car, owner will place a bumper sticker on | I think that there has been a very limited amount of research done with bumper stickers But one of; the things that has been shown is the higher price the car the less likely a car owner will place a bumper sticker on | i think that there has been a very limited amount of research done with bumper stickers. but one of the things that has been shown is the higher price the car, the less likely a car owner will place a bumper sticker on it. |
And so then you can say, well, do more conservative people who might not maybe have as many bumper stickers on their car drive higher-priced cars or do - you know, there's a lot of questions, hypotheses that I think could be studied here as to who puts bumper stickers on their car? What's the socioeconomic level of tha... | and so then you can, say well do. more conservative people who might not maybe have as many bumper stickers on their car drive higher-priced cars or do - you know there's a lot, of, questions hypotheses, that i think could be studied here as. to who puts bumper stickers on their; car? what's the socioeconomic level of ... | And so then you can say well do more conservative people, who might. not maybe have. as many bumper stickers on their, car drive higher-priced cars or. do - you know there's a lot, of questions hypotheses that I think could, be studied here as. to. who puts, bumper stickers on their car? What's the socioeconomic level,... | and so then you can say, well, do more conservative people who might not maybe have as many bumper stickers on their car drive higher-priced cars or do - you know, there's a lot of questions, hypotheses that i think could be studied here as to who puts bumper stickers on their car? what's the socioeconomic level of tha... |
Gigi, thanks... | gigi | Gigi | gigi, thanks... |
My favorite show of "The Simpsons" was when they stuck an "Undecided" sign in their yard. I would put that bumper sticker on if I could get an "Undecided" sign. | my favorite. show of "the simpsons" was when, they. stuck an "undecided" sign in their yard i would put that bumper sticker on if i could get an | My favorite show of "The Simpsons" was; when they stuck an "Undecided" sign in their yard I, would put that bumper sticker on if I; could get an | my favorite show of "the simpsons" was when they stuck an "undecided" sign in their yard. i would put that bumper sticker on if i could get an "undecided" sign. |
Gigi, happy motoring. Thanks very much for the call. | gigi happy motoring thanks very much for the. | Gigi happy, motoring Thanks. very much for the | gigi, happy motoring. thanks very much for the call. |
You're talking right now with Patti Brown, who's doing her graduate studies on bumper stickers. | you're. talking right now with patti brown who's doing her graduate studies on bumper | You're talking right; now with Patti Brown who's doing her graduate studies on bumper | you're talking right now with patti brown, who's doing her graduate studies on bumper stickers. |
You're listening to TALK OF THE NATION from NPR News. | you're listening to talk of the nation from npr, | You're, listening to TALK OF THE NATION from NPR | you're listening to talk of the nation from npr news. |
And as I listen to you, Patti, I'm - you're clearly very involved in cars. | and as i listen to you. patti i'm - you're clearly very involved in | And as I listen to you Patti I'm; - you're clearly very involved in | and as i listen to you, patti, i'm - you're clearly very involved in cars. |
I'm currently very involved as a journalist, I think, in the pursuit of being a masters student. And I think I'm really fascinated about all aspects of journalism, free speech and also I'm at a, you know, a research institution, so I kind of have really begun thinking about things more from that empirical mindset all t... | i'm currently very involved as a journalist i think in the pursuit of being a masters student and i think i'm really fascinated about all aspects of journalism free speech and also. i'm at a you know a. research institution so i kind. of have really begun thinking about things more from that empirical. mindset all. the... | I'm currently very involved as a. journalist I think in the, pursuit of being a masters student And I think I'm really fascinated about all aspects of journalism free speech and also I'm. at a you know. a, research institution so I kind of have really begun thinking about things more from that empirical mindset all the... | i'm currently very involved as a journalist, i think, in the pursuit of being a masters student. and i think i'm really fascinated about all aspects of journalism, free speech and also i'm at a, you know, a research institution, so i kind of have really begun thinking about things more from that empirical mindset all t... |
Yeah, but I understand you're also working on an art project involving cars. | yeah but i understand you're also working on an art project involving | Yeah but I understand you're also working on, an art project involving | yeah, but i understand you're also working on an art project involving cars. |
Well, what I did was I needed a way to display these bumper stickers for my class project that I did for last semester and I didn't really think people wanted to watch yet another PowerPoint presentation in school and it does get a little tiring after a while. And I certainly didn't want to use a poster in graduate sch... | well what i did; was i, needed a way to display these bumper stickers for my class project that i, did for last semester and i didn't really, think, people wanted to watch yet another powerpoint presentation in school and it does get a little tiring after a while and i certainly didn't want to use a poster in graduate ... | Well what I did was I needed a way to display, these bumper stickers for my class project that I did for last, semester and I didn't really think people wanted to watch yet, another PowerPoint presentation in; school and it does, get a little tiring after, a while And I certainly didn't, want to use a poster in graduat... | well, what i did was i needed a way to display these bumper stickers for my class project that i did for last semester and i didn't really think people wanted to watch yet another powerpoint presentation in school and it does get a little tiring after a while. and i certainly didn't want to use a poster in graduate sch... |
So I went to another salvage art. And lo and behold, I came home with a second bumper and then I took the two bumpers over to a blacksmith in West Des Moines, Iowa who put together this stand that the two bumpers - he welded them together and figured out how to mount them and it became the perfect vehicle truly to disp... | so i went. to another salvage art and lo and behold i came home with a second bumper and then. i took the two bumpers over to a blacksmith in west des moines iowa who put together this stand that the two bumpers - he welded them together and figured out how to mount them and it became the perfect vehicle truly to displ... | So I went; to another salvage art And lo. and behold I. came home with a second bumper and then I took the two bumpers over to a blacksmith in West Des Moines. Iowa who put together. this stand that the two bumpers - he welded them together and figured out how to mount them and it became the perfect vehicle. truly to d... | so i went to another salvage art. and lo and behold, i came home with a second bumper and then i took the two bumpers over to a blacksmith in west des moines, iowa who put together this stand that the two bumpers - he welded them together and figured out how to mount them and it became the perfect vehicle truly to disp... |
And did the Coolidge one say, Keep Cool with Coolidge? | and did the coolidge one, say keep cool with | And did the Coolidge one say Keep Cool with | and did the coolidge one say, keep cool with coolidge? |
Pardon me? Oh, yes - Keep Cool with Coolidge, absolutely. | pardon me? oh yes - keep cool with coolidge | Pardon me? Oh yes - Keep Cool with Coolidge | pardon me? oh, yes - keep cool with coolidge, absolutely. |
Because there - we've heard about, you know, anybody who studies poetry will say, oh, haiku, that's tough. Bumper sticker, that's hard. | because there - we've heard about you know anybody; who studies poetry will say oh haiku that's tough bumper sticker that's | Because there - we've heard about you know anybody who studies poetry will say oh haiku that's tough, Bumper sticker that's | because there - we've heard about, you know, anybody who studies poetry will say, oh, haiku, that's tough. bumper sticker, that's hard. |
No, but, the Keep Cool with Coolidge was very famous, absolutely. | no but the keep cool with coolidge was very famous | No, but the Keep Cool with Coolidge was, very. famous | no, but, the keep cool with coolidge was very famous, absolutely. |
Let's see if we can get another caller on the other line. This is Tanya(ph). Tanya, with us from Albany in Oregon. | let's see if. we can get another caller on; the other line this is, tanya(ph). tanya with us from albany in | Let's see if we can get another caller, on the other line This is Tanya(ph). Tanya with us from Albany in | let's see if we can get another caller on the other line. this is tanya(ph). tanya, with us from albany in oregon. |
Hi. | hi. | ||
Hi there. | hi. | Hi | hi there. |
I had a John Kerry sticker and an anti-war sticker on my car. And my husband and I had a big disagreement about it and I had to take it off because he felt that maybe that made me a target. And he didn't care as much about me driving but with our children in the car, he did not want that on my car. | i had a john. kerry sticker and an anti-war sticker on my car and my husband and i had a big disagreement about. it and, i had to take, it. off, because he felt that maybe, that made me a target and he didn't care as much about me driving but with our children in the car he did, not want that on my | I had a John, Kerry sticker and an anti-war sticker on my car And my husband and I. had a big disagreement about it and I had to take it, off because he felt that maybe that made me a target And he didn't care as, much about me driving but with our children in the car he, did, not want that on my | i had a john kerry sticker and an anti-war sticker on my car. and my husband and i had a big disagreement about it and i had to take it off because he felt that maybe that made me a target. and he didn't care as much about me driving but with our children in the car, he did not want that on my car. |
Really? He thought it made the children unsafe? | really? he thought it made the children | Really? He thought. it, made the children, | really? he thought it made the children unsafe? |
Yes, because some crazy conservative might come after me. | yes because some crazy. conservative might; come after | Yes because some crazy conservative might come after | yes, because some crazy conservative might come after me. |
Wow. | wow. | ||
I can relate to that story, in that I had a bumper sticker on my car that someone decided that they needed to remove because they didn't like the opinion that it expressed. And I thought that was kind of curious at a university setting; it was on - you know, parked on a university parking lot, that someone felt that, y... | i. can relate to that story in that i had a bumper, sticker on, my car that someone decided, that they needed to, remove. because they didn't like the opinion that it expressed and i thought that was kind of curious at a university setting it was on - you know parked on a university parking lot that someone. felt, that... | I, can relate to that story in that I had a bumper sticker on my car that someone decided that they needed to remove because they didn't like the opinion that it expressed And I thought that was kind of curious at a university setting it was on - you know parked on a university parking lot that someone felt that you kn... | i can relate to that story, in that i had a bumper sticker on my car that someone decided that they needed to remove because they didn't like the opinion that it expressed. and i thought that was kind of curious at a university setting; it was on - you know, parked on a university parking lot, that someone felt that, y... |
Or valid that, you know, you can't even have it on your bumper sticker. | or valid that you know you can't even have it on your bumper; | Or valid that, you know you can't even have it on your bumper | or valid that, you know, you can't even have it on your bumper sticker. |
Exactly. | exactly. | ||
Tanya, what are you doing this election? | tanya what are you doing this | Tanya what are you doing this | tanya, what are you doing this election? |
Well, I have my Hillary sticker. But I haven't gotten up the gumption to put it on my car because I haven't decided I want to have a big fight about it. | well i have my hillary sticker but i haven't gotten up the gumption to, put it on my car because i haven't decided i want to have a big fight about | Well I have my Hillary sticker, But. I haven't gotten up the gumption, to, put it. on my car because I haven't decided I want to have, a big fight about | well, i have my hillary sticker. but i haven't gotten up the gumption to put it on my car because i haven't decided i want to have a big fight about it. |
Does your husband drive the car? | does your husband drive the | Does your husband drive the. | does your husband drive the car? |
Occasionally. | occasionally. |
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