While researching cartograms for a policy development project, I recently came across a couple of fantastic maps. Simplified to the point of parody, "The World According to Reagan" map divides the world according to the "White Hats vs. the Black Hats" cowboy/Western cinema genre paradigm. (Click the map to enlarge it.)
White Hats (Sheriffs, Good Guys):
The USA
Thatcherland
White Hat Deputy Sheriffs, Posse members:
Japan Corporation
Israel
Our China (Taiwan)
Our Oil (Saudis)
Black Hat:
USSR (Godless, Communists, Liars and Spies)
Black Hat Stooges:
Muslim Fanatics (Iran, Pakistan and Afghanistan)
Their China
Soviet Colony (Cuba)
Socialists and Pacifists (France, Spain, etc.)
This one's for you, Daniel (x2).
1 comment:
Talking about 80s. I honestly miss the times when things were clearly black and white. Not that I am simpler than you think. If Mr. Obama was able to create such map in his mind, I would feel more comfortable about his abilities to direct foreign policies. Some jokes have the seed of perspective and vision. And not the most complicated visions are always the most insightful.
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