First Impression - the most important one: You got what you want .... a pile of controversy :)
Composition: The fountain hits thirds .. the top of the house hits thirds .. but it still feels centred ... not sure why ...
Subject: Does it or not ... really I am from NZ .. and it doesn't do much for me ... but in your country it may.
Technical (Colour and light): Nice Colours and natural light .. both work well .. .also a good sharp picture.
To grow its vote?: Do something that says something to all .. .the problem is that this site is not made up of mainly americans .. so it doesn't say much to a lot of people ... and those it does it seems you offended some of them.
Summary: I like this as an architechture shot ... which is currently voting and think it would have done ok in there. But is a personal statement and I think worked well for that. Keep it up .. I personally like challenging peoples thinking too.
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You're referring to the people inside the house and you're allowed to have your opinion about them being all mad, but all I see in the photo is a big, white house with a fountain in front and a flag on top. Your photo doesn't show failure.
not to get too driven by symbols but i love the shadows and the lighting, When i look at the shadows i get the impression its late in the day, perhaps late in someone else's day as well ;) And the shadows give me a feeling of darkness and gloom which i think is fitting for the subject.