I try not to get political on the blog, because I don't want to offend people one way or the other. I think as long as people are voting, that's great. Vote for who you feel is the right candidate.
However, I have noticed, in this presidential race, a definite media preference. The following story confirms this belief for me.
Two nights ago, I was watching ABC news with Dottie. The story changed to the presidential race, how each candidate was doing, the latest scandal, etc. Now, I noticed that there was more negative press about McCain and Palin, and more positive press about Obama. Not only that, there was considerable more airtime on Obama. I wouldn't think a three-year-old would notice. Dottie turns to me and says, "Mommy, we're watching Obama." Now, I don't talk about politics to Dottie. She might hear me and Joe talk about politics occasionally, but the fact that she picked up from the news Obama's name and not McCain's is proof to me that there is a media bias.
Now me telling you this has nothing to do with what candidate is the best, but rather, it shows how there is unfair media coverage. Dottie says she likes Obama; she thinks he's fun. A three-year-old is persuaded to like Obama more than McCain. Isn't there something wrong with this picture?
However, I have noticed, in this presidential race, a definite media preference. The following story confirms this belief for me.
Two nights ago, I was watching ABC news with Dottie. The story changed to the presidential race, how each candidate was doing, the latest scandal, etc. Now, I noticed that there was more negative press about McCain and Palin, and more positive press about Obama. Not only that, there was considerable more airtime on Obama. I wouldn't think a three-year-old would notice. Dottie turns to me and says, "Mommy, we're watching Obama." Now, I don't talk about politics to Dottie. She might hear me and Joe talk about politics occasionally, but the fact that she picked up from the news Obama's name and not McCain's is proof to me that there is a media bias.
Now me telling you this has nothing to do with what candidate is the best, but rather, it shows how there is unfair media coverage. Dottie says she likes Obama; she thinks he's fun. A three-year-old is persuaded to like Obama more than McCain. Isn't there something wrong with this picture?
4 comments:
"Obama" is just so much more fun to say that "McCain." You can't blame Dottie for that!
I completely agree. I can't even say that I'm tired of seeing the McCain ads or hearing about him because you just don't here. It's very annoying.
Smart 3 year old :)
Even a three year old can pick up on the incredible bias of the mainstream media. I guess it is possible for the media to elect someone. And the ads for Obama run 4 to 1 of those of John McCain. It may also be possible to buy an election. Come on, America! Don't be bought!
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