Comments on: TELEVISION AND THE ELECTION (May, 1953) http://blog.modernmechanix.com/2008/01/13/television-and-the-election/ Yesterday's tomorrow, today. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 17:21:58 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.4 By: John http://blog.modernmechanix.com/2008/01/13/television-and-the-election/comment-page-1/#comment-1093209 John Mon, 11 Jul 2011 17:55:00 +0000 http://blog.modernmechanix.com/2008/01/13/television-and-the-election/#comment-1093209 Daniel Lane » Yeah, the internet where people can learn not to vaccinate their kids, the world is going to end in October (or Dec 2012), President Obama is a foreign citizen, George Bush blew up the World Trade Center, Bill Cosby bought the rights to the Little Rascals, defaulting on the debt ceiling is no big deal, FEMA has concentration camps around the country, Congressmen retire with full pay after one term, don't teach kids about evolution, yadda, yadda, yadda. It's like stupid people looked at the Internet and said, "Where has <em>this</em> been all my life?" Daniel Lane » Yeah, the internet where people can learn not to vaccinate their kids, the world is going to end in October (or Dec 2012), President Obama is a foreign citizen, George Bush blew up the World Trade Center, Bill Cosby bought the rights to the Little Rascals, defaulting on the debt ceiling is no big deal, FEMA has concentration camps around the country, Congressmen retire with full pay after one term, don’t teach kids about evolution, yadda, yadda, yadda.

It’s like stupid people looked at the Internet and said, “Where has this been all my life?”

]]> By: Daniel Lane http://blog.modernmechanix.com/2008/01/13/television-and-the-election/comment-page-1/#comment-1093206 Daniel Lane Mon, 11 Jul 2011 17:28:29 +0000 http://blog.modernmechanix.com/2008/01/13/television-and-the-election/#comment-1093206 I feel that the general public will watch things on television when they can. However with the development of the internet, there are more chances for people to follow the political processes. At this point you can do a background search on your presidential candidates in a matter of moments simply searching them online to find out who they are and what they stand for. The potential for more informed decisions is higher than ever, and I think in the coming years the internet will become the primary means for following an election and making those election decisions. Who knows what's next! I feel that the general public will watch things on television when they can. However with the development of the internet, there are more chances for people to follow the political processes. At this point you can do a background search on your presidential candidates in a matter of moments simply searching them online to find out who they are and what they stand for.

The potential for more informed decisions is higher than ever, and I think in the coming years the internet will become the primary means for following an election and making those election decisions. Who knows what’s next!

]]> By: Sheila Izvernari http://blog.modernmechanix.com/2008/01/13/television-and-the-election/comment-page-1/#comment-1092671 Sheila Izvernari Fri, 01 Jul 2011 03:10:21 +0000 http://blog.modernmechanix.com/2008/01/13/television-and-the-election/#comment-1092671 This article made me think if there would have been another avenue of media for viewing presidential elections. Having the internet in our modern times certainly helps the younger generation but I feel the older generation still relies on Newspapers and Television mostly, even today. This article made me think if there would have been another avenue of media for viewing presidential elections. Having the internet in our modern times certainly helps the younger generation but I feel the older generation still relies on Newspapers and Television mostly, even today.

]]> By: sean d http://blog.modernmechanix.com/2008/01/13/television-and-the-election/comment-page-1/#comment-1092659 sean d Fri, 01 Jul 2011 00:39:19 +0000 http://blog.modernmechanix.com/2008/01/13/television-and-the-election/#comment-1092659 i agree that tv is able to reach the most people but, other sources force people to really critically think about issues more then just a short story on tv's bloated mass media. I try my best to not watch mass media like cnn, or fox news. Another source of media that might have been interesting to include would have been whether or not people in the study read books as well. i agree that tv is able to reach the most people but, other sources force people to really critically think about issues more then just a short story on tv’s bloated mass media. I try my best to not watch mass media like cnn, or fox news. Another source of media that might have been interesting to include would have been whether or not people in the study read books as well.

]]> By: Katie Orcino http://blog.modernmechanix.com/2008/01/13/television-and-the-election/comment-page-1/#comment-1092645 Katie Orcino Thu, 30 Jun 2011 21:38:29 +0000 http://blog.modernmechanix.com/2008/01/13/television-and-the-election/#comment-1092645 Wow, this is article is quite interesting, and tends to ring true for the most part.In 2011, though, I think that Internet newspapers and blogs are actually much more influential that television news programs, despite the fact that television have reigned supreme as a source of major political information in the 1950s and 1960s. From what I've observed from reading many of the comments posted for politically-oriented videos on YouTube, many people appear to have lost their desire to get most of their political news by by TV and have stated that they prefer to turn to the Internet for such information because most of the major news stations in this country have obvious political bias (leaning either left or right) and are more interested in slanting political news to promote their own opinions than objectively reporting real political news. I think that a lot of people, including myself, have become aggravated with the increasing political polarization in this nation and simply wish that scheming politicians would be called out for their actions, regardless of what political party they representing. It's intriguing than even in the 1950s and 1960s, when the political divisions in the US were much narrower than they are now, that people were still a bit skeptical of television and preferred to read newspapers which were still held to high journalism standards and constituted credible sources of information with facts and figures.Televisions's influence probably won't decrease much, though, because it can still be an objective source of information if you can ignore the political commentaries after every single video clip and interpret the original sources yourself. Wow, this is article is quite interesting, and tends to ring true for the most part.In 2011, though, I think that Internet newspapers and blogs are actually much more influential that television news programs, despite the fact that television have reigned supreme as a source of major political information in the 1950s and 1960s. From what I’ve observed from reading many of the comments posted for politically-oriented videos on YouTube, many people appear to have lost their desire to get most of their political news by by TV and have stated that they prefer to turn to the Internet for such information because most of the major news stations in this country have obvious political bias (leaning either left or right) and are more interested in slanting political news to promote their own opinions than objectively reporting real political news. I think that a lot of people, including myself, have become aggravated with the increasing political polarization in this nation and simply wish that scheming politicians would be called out for their actions, regardless of what political party they representing. It’s intriguing than even in the 1950s and 1960s, when the political divisions in the US were much narrower than they are now, that people were still a bit skeptical of television and preferred to read newspapers which were still held to high journalism standards and constituted credible sources of information with facts and figures.Televisions’s influence probably won’t decrease much, though, because it can still be an objective source of information if you can ignore the political commentaries after every single video clip and interpret the original sources yourself.

]]> By: John http://blog.modernmechanix.com/2008/01/13/television-and-the-election/comment-page-1/#comment-1092632 John Thu, 30 Jun 2011 18:36:30 +0000 http://blog.modernmechanix.com/2008/01/13/television-and-the-election/#comment-1092632 MOHAMAD TARABULSI » Not to mention the effect it had on your ability to spell. MOHAMAD TARABULSI » Not to mention the effect it had on your ability to spell.

]]> By: MOHAMAD TARABULSI http://blog.modernmechanix.com/2008/01/13/television-and-the-election/comment-page-1/#comment-1092631 MOHAMAD TARABULSI Thu, 30 Jun 2011 18:34:02 +0000 http://blog.modernmechanix.com/2008/01/13/television-and-the-election/#comment-1092631 its amazing how lazy people become due to connivence. This trend has been sweeping the nation. People rather sit down and watch the tv for there source of info rather than read about it. It is a horrible way to find out things whether it be out a presidential election or what is happing globally due to the fact that not everything is about the story will be exposed... its amazing how lazy people become due to connivence. This trend has been sweeping the nation. People rather sit down and watch the tv for there source of info rather than read about it. It is a horrible way to find out things whether it be out a presidential election or what is happing globally due to the fact that not everything is about the story will be exposed…

]]> By: Phillina Towry http://blog.modernmechanix.com/2008/01/13/television-and-the-election/comment-page-1/#comment-1092420 Phillina Towry Tue, 28 Jun 2011 21:06:19 +0000 http://blog.modernmechanix.com/2008/01/13/television-and-the-election/#comment-1092420 I wonder if Obama will get a twitter account to reach the younger generation of voters. I wonder if Obama will get a twitter account to reach the younger generation of voters.

]]> By: david arango http://blog.modernmechanix.com/2008/01/13/television-and-the-election/comment-page-1/#comment-1085425 david arango Wed, 23 Feb 2011 16:19:14 +0000 http://blog.modernmechanix.com/2008/01/13/television-and-the-election/#comment-1085425 After reading this article, I wonder what other tactics will upcoming elections bring us? pop ups promoting a candidate? T.V. is a great source for information and a great way to educate a big audience. After reading this article, I wonder what other tactics will upcoming elections bring us?
pop ups promoting a candidate?

T.V. is a great source for information and a great way to educate a big audience.

]]> By: Anna Jimenez http://blog.modernmechanix.com/2008/01/13/television-and-the-election/comment-page-1/#comment-1081828 Anna Jimenez Mon, 11 Oct 2010 03:17:25 +0000 http://blog.modernmechanix.com/2008/01/13/television-and-the-election/#comment-1081828 This article was interesting, it showed us how it was in 1952 and how tv had influenced society at the time. Nowadays internet and other sources are what we see and it affects how we portray information becuase not everything that is bein said is a reliable source of communication. Even though it influences us we need to make our own choices instead of following what they want us to do or believe in. I think its hard now since we've been doing so for decades. But with a better insight and education we can make smarter choices. This article was interesting, it showed us how it was in 1952 and how tv had influenced society at the time. Nowadays internet and other sources are what we see and it affects how we portray information becuase not everything that is bein said is a reliable source of communication. Even though it influences us we need to make our own choices instead of following what they want us to do or believe in. I think its hard now since we’ve been doing so for decades. But with a better insight and education we can make smarter choices.

]]> By: Elise Cruz http://blog.modernmechanix.com/2008/01/13/television-and-the-election/comment-page-1/#comment-1081391 Elise Cruz Fri, 24 Sep 2010 15:38:53 +0000 http://blog.modernmechanix.com/2008/01/13/television-and-the-election/#comment-1081391 The simple way of persuading is being affect through the media of today and with campaigns in material such as the news on television, newspapers, magazines and on the radio the audience is surrounded by constant persuasion. With audiences reaching different groups of people this works to both the candidates position and doesn't work cause the idea of being pulled in a certain direction. The simple way of persuading is being affect through the media of today and with campaigns in material such as the news on television, newspapers, magazines and on the radio the audience is surrounded by constant persuasion. With audiences reaching different groups of people this works to both the candidates position and doesn’t work cause the idea of being pulled in a certain direction.

]]> By: Charlie http://blog.modernmechanix.com/2008/01/13/television-and-the-election/comment-page-1/#comment-1081353 Charlie Wed, 22 Sep 2010 21:52:30 +0000 http://blog.modernmechanix.com/2008/01/13/television-and-the-election/#comment-1081353 Toronto: I think that the definition of the word "elite" has been completely muddled. I say it should only be used to describe super hackers as in the movie Hackers. I do think that much of what is on TV is influenced/controlled by the rich and powerful. I mean, how many segments did you see on cable news about media deregulation? It makes sense, it's difficult for companies to report things that will adversely effect their business. Toronto: I think that the definition of the word “elite” has been completely muddled. I say it should only be used to describe super hackers as in the movie Hackers.

I do think that much of what is on TV is influenced/controlled by the rich and powerful. I mean, how many segments did you see on cable news about media deregulation? It makes sense, it’s difficult for companies to report things that will adversely effect their business.

]]> By: Toronto http://blog.modernmechanix.com/2008/01/13/television-and-the-election/comment-page-1/#comment-1081349 Toronto Wed, 22 Sep 2010 21:05:55 +0000 http://blog.modernmechanix.com/2008/01/13/television-and-the-election/#comment-1081349 Funny - elections here (both municiple and the expected Federal one that's upcoming) have been attacking "elites". One of the federal parties has named my whole city as "elites" for some reason. (We probable have the largest collection of homeless people, "outpatient" mentally disturbed, new-to-the country immigrants, and all sort of people that would NEVER be called elite in normal non-election retoric.) I doubt our "elites" control anything. Funny – elections here (both municiple and the expected Federal one that’s upcoming) have been attacking “elites”. One of the federal parties has named my whole city as “elites” for some reason. (We probable have the largest collection of homeless people, “outpatient” mentally disturbed, new-to-the country immigrants, and all sort of people that would NEVER be called elite in normal non-election retoric.)

I doubt our “elites” control anything.

]]> By: Kim http://blog.modernmechanix.com/2008/01/13/television-and-the-election/comment-page-1/#comment-1081345 Kim Wed, 22 Sep 2010 18:22:26 +0000 http://blog.modernmechanix.com/2008/01/13/television-and-the-election/#comment-1081345 I agree with the first comment about the bias part in the whole article. But, it also is based on a lot of actual numbers and facts. I only worry that the elites or upper class will always have an upper hand and not to mention a greater infulence on the elections and getting bills passed with greater ease and faster speed then us. Or is it that they have more money to be pro-active with campaigne's. While, the lower-class doesn't have much money to wave around, but we do have greater passions and with that we still have a chance to go out and make a change, with our own voices!!! I agree with the first comment about the bias part in the whole article. But, it also is based on a lot of actual numbers and facts. I only worry that the elites or upper class will always have an upper hand and not to mention a greater infulence on the elections and getting bills passed with greater ease and faster speed then us. Or is it that they have more money to be pro-active with campaigne’s. While, the lower-class doesn’t have much money to wave around, but we do have greater passions and with that we still have a chance to go out and make a change, with our own voices!!!

]]> By: Jamie Farris http://blog.modernmechanix.com/2008/01/13/television-and-the-election/comment-page-1/#comment-1081340 Jamie Farris Wed, 22 Sep 2010 17:13:41 +0000 http://blog.modernmechanix.com/2008/01/13/television-and-the-election/#comment-1081340 I found the lack of education determines how you will get your sources to be very interesting. It makes sense now that I think about it, though. I found the lack of education determines how you will get your sources to be very interesting. It makes sense now that I think about it, though.

]]> By: Anastasiia Russell http://blog.modernmechanix.com/2008/01/13/television-and-the-election/comment-page-1/#comment-1079387 Anastasiia Russell Wed, 07 Jul 2010 00:17:55 +0000 http://blog.modernmechanix.com/2008/01/13/television-and-the-election/#comment-1079387 I think this article is very interesting. It is very important to understand different sources that influence our daily choices. Media is one of them. Television for example plays a big role in humanity. As you can see in 1952 many people who followed elections were watching TV. I think TV and other media defiantly had its effect on the way people build their beliefs and choices. However, people should be careful about the information that is brought up for society because there are many unreliable sources. I think this article is very interesting. It is very important to understand different sources that influence our daily choices. Media is one of them. Television for example plays a big role in humanity. As you can see in 1952 many people who followed elections were watching TV. I think TV and other media defiantly had its effect on the way people build their beliefs and choices. However, people should be careful about the information that is brought up for society because there are many unreliable sources.

]]> By: Dr OLAITAN, O. 'Lanre http://blog.modernmechanix.com/2008/01/13/television-and-the-election/comment-page-1/#comment-1075755 Dr OLAITAN, O. 'Lanre Thu, 18 Feb 2010 09:49:05 +0000 http://blog.modernmechanix.com/2008/01/13/television-and-the-election/#comment-1075755 This is likely to be with a lot of bias. How do we manage that? This is likely to be with a lot of bias. How do we manage that?

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