Comments on: “New Media” Must Become “Media”

By: Ryan

Ryan — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 14:17:46 +0000

This is an important concept, and one that does indeed require the attention of the republican party. What’s important to realize is that the freedom of the internet is currently hurting conservative values. This is a bold statement, but think about it. In recent years the left has increasingly been able not only to get their message across to younger voters, but to push their agenda even further. With the current internet, it’s possible to say anything, and incredibly easy for average, middle class Americans to find it and be influenced by it. If the GOP wants to remain the party of upper class elites, it’s imperative that the message in this article is heeded. All forms of New Media must be grouped with “mainstream” media, and regulated as such. If not, the current GOP might well continue to lose respect in the eyes of average, middle class Americans who are increasingly “thinking” for themselves in this free, entertaining, educational, productive, scientific socialist hellhole.

By: Ruth

Ruth — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 22:57:22 +0000

I agree. Trying to distinguish the two areas of media inhibits the ability to use all types of media to convey and reinforce messaging. Great insight. I hope others are listening or thinking the same thing.

By: Alexis Kearns

Alexis Kearns — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 11:43:03 +0000

Yes, the emergence of these new technologies means we must adapt to them. The Democratic party got a lot of votes from many different places, but they got a good bunch of them from their internet campaigns and use of the internet.

The youth, especially, is constantly connected to the internet, so if we ever want to truly make our case, we must reach out to those online, and make use of social networking, video sharing sites, and more.

So far, that is starting to happen more and more, but we can’t stop. Knowing Obama, he will start campaigning again in 2 years.