Wednesday, June 20, 2007
Is this what Al meant?
In his new book, "The Assault on Reason", Al Gore laments (repeatedly) the fact that Americans watch on average 4 1/2 hours of TV/day, but that tv is a one-way, passive medium, which provides no way for viewers to respond, given that most of us can't buy air time on TV. One thing that gives Al hope is the internet because it allows citizens to speak back and contribute to the marketplace of ideas. When I saw this a few days ago, it prompted me to go here, and I had to question if this is what Al had in mind. This is going to be an interesting election cycle.
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Thanks for the add.
Speaking of scary statistics, did you hear the one on the radio this morning? One in every ten text messages that the average teenager sends is discussing either drugs or sex.
Eek.
I blame Hooters.
Speaking of Obama and youtube, try the 1984 ad mashup:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6h3G-lMZxjo
Somehow, I will blame this in Hooters as well.
Albert Gore, Jr., (Internet - Founder), is a true visionary and prophet. But if he throws his hat in the ring, who will Clintonites support? The question is a terrible one to ponder.
BearMeat has already endorsed Chet for president, so we recuse ourselves of having to make the judgment.
Surely Al wouldn't think it so detrimental if most Americans had intellectually stimulating jobs.
After my work day, I want a one-way, passive medium.
That is an excellent video... but I blame it all on Hooters, too.
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