Don't let the media decide your vote for you

News Type: Opinion — Seeded on Fri Sep 7, 2007 12:40 PM EDT

Article Source: freethoughtweekly.blogspot.com

Interesting video about how ABC deleted their poll when they discovered that Dennis Kucinich won the debate. The media wants to elect your next President?

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hamid.nyc

A revealing look at the current state of media bias.

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3 votes

#1 - Fri Sep 7, 2007 3:03 PM EDT

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NowhereMan7

I agree hamid, we should not let the media affect how we vote. Unfortunately the media coverage has a huge impact on how Americans think. If the media isn't ignoring candidates altogether, they can latch onto irrelevant and damaging stories about that candidate. I hope that the internet opens people up to more information and allows people greater access, letting them make more informed decisions about who they are voting for. So far, the internet has not had the kind of impact I would have liked to see, but there is still great potential.

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3 votes

#2 - Fri Sep 7, 2007 3:19 PM EDT

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hamid.nyc

You're right about that NowhereMan7, the net is the only place I feel I can get information these days. As I watch the News on TV, I think to myself: "Yeah, But what is it that they're not reporting?" Sometimes what they don't report on is more important than what they do cover.

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3 votes

#2.1 - Fri Sep 7, 2007 3:28 PM EDT

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Aine MacDermot

We should also always be aware of media ownership, and how that may skew what is presented in our media and how it is being presented.

Who stands to benefit from the viewpoint being presented? Are there other viewpoints that are not being given coverage? If so, why? If other viewpoints are represented, are they truly representative of the opposing viewpoints (or are they a false presentation)?

Are the sources generic? "A government official said..." Is there a legitimate reason they aren't naming names? etc.

I learned from an early age to "Question Authority". Don't accept things at face value without checking into things a little deeper.

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4 votes

#3 - Fri Sep 7, 2007 5:36 PM EDT

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hamid.nyc

These days Aine, we are accused of being unpatriotic for questioning the government. The American people have forgotten how to be responsible citizens, I'll stick with the advice of a true patriot:

Fix reason firmly in her seat, and call to her tribunal every fact, every opinion. Question with boldness even the existence of a God; because, if there be one, he must more approve of the homage of reason, than that of blindfolded fear.

Thomas Jefferson

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4 votes

#3.1 - Fri Sep 7, 2007 6:28 PM EDT

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Aine MacDermot

Wow. Great quote!

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2 votes

#3.2 - Fri Sep 7, 2007 6:40 PM EDT

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NowhereMan7

Absolutely. I'm saving that one.

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2 votes

#3.3 - Fri Sep 7, 2007 6:50 PM EDT

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hamid.nyc

Aine,

Isn't it timely as well, given the grip of fear this country is in. People are never more suggestible than when they are fearful.

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3 votes

#3.4 - Fri Sep 7, 2007 6:53 PM EDT

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The Dagda

Qui bono?

If your mother says she loves you, check it out.

Excellent points, Áine and Hamid.

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2 votes

#3.5 - Wed Sep 12, 2007 9:59 AM EDT

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hamid.nyc

Thanks Dagda,

I'm going to check on that claim by my mom...

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2 votes

#3.6 - Wed Sep 12, 2007 11:44 AM EDT

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Aine MacDermot

These days Aine, we are accused of being unpatriotic for questioning the government.

I've got one advantage in that arena: I'm a disabled vet. So if they want to go that route, then my sharp claws and teeth come out. Hehehe.

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3 votes

#3.7 - Wed Sep 12, 2007 2:54 PM EDT

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hamid.nyc

Good For You Aine,

Let 'em have it I say...

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2 votes

#3.8 - Wed Sep 12, 2007 6:53 PM EDT

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JayMack

Great eye opener hamid, thanx.

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2 votes

#4 - Wed Sep 12, 2007 7:34 PM EDT

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hamid.nyc

Thanks JayMack. I think if we didn't pay any attention to mainstream media, we'd have a much more efficient democracy.

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2 votes

#4.1 - Wed Sep 12, 2007 7:55 PM EDT

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