I do agree with Beck in that Che Guevara is a terrorist, and unfortunately, he has been given this image after this death that he is a huge hero and icon to counter-cultures. While counter-cultures are important, the way that he went about protesting was unnecessary and unethical. Unfortunately, people do not understand that, and continue to wear shirts and such as a way to show their protest too. I think that Beck was trying to get the point across that this image of Che Guevara is not what he has been portrayed to be, and while the people who advertise his name and face may have more innocent motives with their rebellion, they are truly supporting a person who was worse than Hitler. Beck gets this message across by keeping his statements short and blunt, so they are easily understood, and he uses a lot of emotion in his voice, which keeps the audience alert and listening. Mostly though, he almost seems to insult the followers of Che by making them seem stupid for doing so. He also repeats his major points in order for them to really stick with the listener. He uses facts and gets support from credible people too, which helps make his thoughts more legitimate seeming.
I have the same background as you :) haha. But not it's time to get serious.
ReplyDeleteI honestly didn't even know who they were talking about until Beck taught me. I agree with Che Guevara being portrayed has someone he is not. What I disagree with is Beck's tone of voice and all his short and blunt statements. I thought it was hard to listen to and overused. I think he only should have used his sarcasm when he really meant to make a statement on what he was saying.