Saturday, March 1, 2008
Idea for Project
Since I have a radio show for the majority of this meeting, I can not make it. I will however back up my idea from the last time.
"Change: The 2008 Presidential Election"
For the first time, we are seeing changes on how the election is being handled on multiple fronts. Some religious groups are changing their views on how they should approach this election. Information sources are being expanded as to where voters can get information on the candidates and their issues. This includes social networks such as Facebook and YouTube. But at the same time, current television sources are trying new ideas to make their own programs look like 'virtual web sites'. Ball State is a campus that has at least seen some political activity in the past. However this year, it seems that the election is out of sight as importance here on campus. Even the Student Government Association has had a difficult time trying to find four students that want to lead the student body. Finally, the Electoral College. After two years of elections that have laid on the words 'Too Close to Call' and one that has been decided only by this organization, is this system of deciding the president still useful? Or is there a need for a balancing or even striking of this form of decision?
All of this can be answered by expanding our Project 1s and fitting them into a package that can run as a single program. We would have more time to where we could gather people that would be considered experts in different fields to help explain and expand our own individual results.
Sorry I couldn't be there.
"Change: The 2008 Presidential Election"
For the first time, we are seeing changes on how the election is being handled on multiple fronts. Some religious groups are changing their views on how they should approach this election. Information sources are being expanded as to where voters can get information on the candidates and their issues. This includes social networks such as Facebook and YouTube. But at the same time, current television sources are trying new ideas to make their own programs look like 'virtual web sites'. Ball State is a campus that has at least seen some political activity in the past. However this year, it seems that the election is out of sight as importance here on campus. Even the Student Government Association has had a difficult time trying to find four students that want to lead the student body. Finally, the Electoral College. After two years of elections that have laid on the words 'Too Close to Call' and one that has been decided only by this organization, is this system of deciding the president still useful? Or is there a need for a balancing or even striking of this form of decision?
All of this can be answered by expanding our Project 1s and fitting them into a package that can run as a single program. We would have more time to where we could gather people that would be considered experts in different fields to help explain and expand our own individual results.
Sorry I couldn't be there.
The "H" Word
We should all know the issue at the moment about Obama's middle name. It came up this week out of nowhere from a McCain rally and has taken up news time ever since.
If you haven't found out already, his full name is Barack Hussein Obama Jr.
There have been two very different views of this. Republicans are saying that it should be no big deal (despite bringing it up in every news event) and that people shouldn't worry about it. Democrats are crying foul and said that it should have never been up in the first place and that people shouldn't worry about it, though they should worry about a group that would bring it up to mean hate.
What is your view on the "H" word?
If you haven't found out already, his full name is Barack Hussein Obama Jr.
There have been two very different views of this. Republicans are saying that it should be no big deal (despite bringing it up in every news event) and that people shouldn't worry about it. Democrats are crying foul and said that it should have never been up in the first place and that people shouldn't worry about it, though they should worry about a group that would bring it up to mean hate.
What is your view on the "H" word?
Friday, February 29, 2008
Project Idea #2
"School House Rock: The Electoral College"
Ok everyone has seen the school house rock videos. I propose that we do a version of our own for the Electoral College. I am not sure if it would be animation or live action. But we could put a music video together to explain the Electoral College.
Kyle H
Ok everyone has seen the school house rock videos. I propose that we do a version of our own for the Electoral College. I am not sure if it would be animation or live action. But we could put a music video together to explain the Electoral College.
Kyle H
Project Idea #1
"Online Election"
The purpose of this project would be to show the importance of New Media in the 2008 Election. We would perform our own election night that would be staged of course. When we would report numbers instead of reporting on states we would report on the winners of new media. For example compare friends on Facebook to see which candidate won Facebook, so on and so forth until we have covered all of the major new media. We would have a studio and a few reporters. I know this is a crazy idea but I found it to be an idea that could cover all of the new media in this years election.
Kyle H.
The purpose of this project would be to show the importance of New Media in the 2008 Election. We would perform our own election night that would be staged of course. When we would report numbers instead of reporting on states we would report on the winners of new media. For example compare friends on Facebook to see which candidate won Facebook, so on and so forth until we have covered all of the major new media. We would have a studio and a few reporters. I know this is a crazy idea but I found it to be an idea that could cover all of the new media in this years election.
Kyle H.
Satire on New Media
I have noticed another new trend in this years election in reaction to New Media. Shows like SNL, Daily Show, and the Cobert Report have begun to do satirical comedy bits on the New Media of this election. On SNL last week you saw a skit making fun of the You Tube originated Obama Girl. The Daily Show has made jokes of the major networks having Facebook, and blog reporters. So does this point to a more legitimize New Media and its role in elections? When the comedy pundits of the world make fun of the impact of Facebook and YouTube do they become more of a force to be dealt with. I don't know the answer to this question its just an observation.
Tuesday, February 26, 2008
I saw change
I skipped class Monday (with permission!) to attend the Dayton for Change Barack Obama rally at the Nutter Center on Wright State University's.
What an experience. I have a feeling it'll mean more to me come November and beyond, as opposed to now when I'm dealing with all the things I pushed off so I could go. :) Still, the man is a powerful public speaker - a gift I've not seen in a president in my lifetime. (Bush post-9/11, maybe .. but we were all going, "WTF?" back then.)
I could go on about the speech, but I don't want to use this blog as a political pedestal. I will say that Obama's realism and personable nature is refreshing given the current administration's tone.
Beyond the speech itself, it was greatly amusing to sit and watch the crowd interact with itself. I also gawked at the press gallery, eventually spotting CNN's Candy Crowley. (Even she wears jeans on the campaign trail.) Avid news fans (my friends and I) could tell when Obama arrived, as his press camp quickly rushed into the lower arena with backpacks and jackets flailing.
The trip was nearly 2 hours, making it a half tank of gas round-trip. For the sake of being able to say, "I saw Obama," I'm glad I took the trip.
...Just let me make up the assignments first.
What an experience. I have a feeling it'll mean more to me come November and beyond, as opposed to now when I'm dealing with all the things I pushed off so I could go. :) Still, the man is a powerful public speaker - a gift I've not seen in a president in my lifetime. (Bush post-9/11, maybe .. but we were all going, "WTF?" back then.)
I could go on about the speech, but I don't want to use this blog as a political pedestal. I will say that Obama's realism and personable nature is refreshing given the current administration's tone.
Beyond the speech itself, it was greatly amusing to sit and watch the crowd interact with itself. I also gawked at the press gallery, eventually spotting CNN's Candy Crowley. (Even she wears jeans on the campaign trail.) Avid news fans (my friends and I) could tell when Obama arrived, as his press camp quickly rushed into the lower arena with backpacks and jackets flailing.
The trip was nearly 2 hours, making it a half tank of gas round-trip. For the sake of being able to say, "I saw Obama," I'm glad I took the trip.
...Just let me make up the assignments first.
Huckabee extends his visit on 'SNL'
Even though Mike Huckabee is still battling for the Republican presidential nomination despite long odds, he said Saturday he won't "overstay his welcome."
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Then he did precisely that, lingering on the "Weekend Update" set of "Saturday Night Live" despite repeated cues to leave the stage.
The former Arkansas governor appeared in a "Weekend Update" segment in which he described his confusion over whether it is mathematically impossible for him to win the nomination over front-runner John McCain. After anchorman Seth Meyers explained the numbers, Huckabee responded: "I'm not a math guy, I'm more of a miracle guy. So at this point I'm gonna focus on the miracle part."
However, he said: "Mike Huckabee does not overstay his welcome. When it's time for me to go, I'll know. And I'll exit out with class and grace."
Then he remained seated at the "Update" desk even though Meyers made it clear it was time for him to leave.
http://www.indystar.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2008802250341
http://www.indystar.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2008802250341
A Matter of Turbans...
Well, it was only a matter of time before things got this childish in one of the campaigns. One of the Clinton supporters sending out fliers misrepresenting the native clothing Obama was given. What other slurs have you heard from overzealous fans?
Monday, February 25, 2008
Unsafe at any speed...
Ralph Nader is making the election fun, at least for the comedians!
What does he really want? I doubt he thinks he can win the Whitehouse. If he gets his message out, then maybe it's a victory for him.
It's a good example of a campaign versus a movement.
"Big business never pays a nickel in taxes, according to Ralph Nader, who represents a big consumer organization that never pays a nickel in taxes." -- Dave Barry
What does he really want? I doubt he thinks he can win the Whitehouse. If he gets his message out, then maybe it's a victory for him.
It's a good example of a campaign versus a movement.
"Big business never pays a nickel in taxes, according to Ralph Nader, who represents a big consumer organization that never pays a nickel in taxes." -- Dave Barry
Sunday, February 24, 2008
ONE PROJECT OR TWO???
Alright guys: Do we want to have two projects or rather one big one that counts 25%?
Please leave your two cents to this topic!
Please leave your two cents to this topic!
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