Thursday, November 6, 2008

I only watched the News briefly as I ate breakfast before leaving for school, two soccer practices and a family birthday party took up most my night. Differently than the past 3 months of constant discussion and debate among my mom and step dad about the election, they both stood looking at me for something to say, maybe something to get them to stop sulking. I could tell without even glancing at the newscast, that indeed Mccain had lost. The Fox News cast has been on constantly for the last 3 months, and in my house is "the only unbiased newscast," which I doubt. But they were showing Mccain's speech for the most part. Him recognizing all his supporters and wishing Obama the best in his endeavors. They basically made Mccain out to be the nice guy, while Obama with "little experience" took the position. I haven't involved myself much, and truthfully only hear what my parents talk about but by watching this news for a brief 10 minutes I can see where people are swayed. I think the issue becomes what news program you are watching. Every single one manipulates and edits details that falsify the other candidate while amplifying the other.

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