The political debate is striking up new conversations and arguments like never before. In previous elections, candidates focused on important issues. In turn, potential voters were also focused on the important issues the candidate spoke about, and these were the reasons people voted for a candidate. The support behind Barack and Hillary have become superficial, with the focus now on image, mistakes, and stereotypes.
This video found on YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YqOHquOkpaU) features two young voters arguing about the qualities and qualifications of the two Democratic candidates. However, their argument is not fact or information based, but is about petty mistakes or infractions of the two candidates. Their blatant, sarcastic tone undercuts the real serious issues. They are constantly insulting each other and trying to undermine the other. Using this tactic, each person is insulting the other one while trying to build their selves up. However, this makes each person look ignorant because of the negative tone they are using.
Sadly, based on current trends, the next president of the United States will not win because of their knowledge and support of current issues, but because they played the best game. The president who will be elected will be the candidate who is the best entertainer. Politics focus has shifted as the internet becomes more and more crucial for campaigning.
Monday, April 28, 2008
Hillary vs Obama
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