Tuesday, January 30, 2007
Pelosi and Blogging
On my drive to work this morning I heard an interesting discussion about Nancy Pelosi and her embracing of the blogging community. I thought it an apt topic for our own blog considering we are contemplating a blog's uses and purposes. Where do blogs fit in terms of political activism? My book review will be discussing this activism topic, so expect a more detailed analysis later. For now, check out the following article about Pelosi and her encouragement for blogging: http://www.townhall.com/News/NewsArticle.aspx?contentGUID=d6d86436-4a5d-4f8e-85a4-8f46c94a5c2d
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Interesting topic. Blogs seem to be very important in terms of political activism. During the last presidential campaign, I had a "web friend" send me tons of articles, links, etc., to loads of information committed to one side--more than I actually wanted! She now has sent me a couple of blog invites, though we are both still new to this. I expect her to send me more blog invites as she has time (she is an adult student also), and I'm sure, had we known back in 2004, we both would have blogged our heads off during the pre-election period.
That was a really interesting article. Thanks, Eric!
I hadn't really thought about the ramifications of politicians having such a direct way communicate with the masses. It kind of makes me worry about the potential for the misuse of rhetoric on the unwary. (Sorry- these are concerns from another class intruding!). ;)
It seems inevitable that politicians would use blogging as yet another method to reach the masses. There's a part of me that likes the idea of blogs playing a role in politics, if for no other reason than it may reach those seemingly apathetic young voters who fail to exercise their privilege to vote. Of course, it will still be up to the blogging public to investigate both sides of the campaigns, issues, etc. I'll be interested to monitor the evolution of this.
Jake
I always hear about these large and influential blogger communities, and I wonder how they get such a large following. Obviously, politicians like Pelosi and even some well-known reporters already have strong supporters/readership, and those people are more likely to have interest in their blogs. Is anyone aware of an "unknown" who is influential in politics or community relations solely through the intro of a blog?
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