Posted by
GeorgeBruno on Monday, October 20, 2008 9:10:46 PM
Just got done watching a documentary called Blog Wars on the Sundance Channel. The premise is that bloggers can shape and influence the elections.
Do you think that is true?
Do blogs really change the landscape?
Do they get a message out that the mainstream media cannot get out?
Is it the pitchfork revolution for a new century?
I have laughed at blogs, forwarded more than a few in my day, commented on some occasionally....but have they ever modified my behavior? I don't think so...consciously anyways.
Do I think my writing has ever changed anyone's minds?
I have gotten a few "angry" emails and phone calls from friends and acquaintances who disagreed with me. I don't think anyones behavior was changed though. It may have ruffled a couple feathers here and there...but change an opinion?...I doubt it.
This blog is a fairly regular "column". It is on Media and Culture. Not edited. Not approved by anyone but me. Sometimes written when I am tired and delirious. Sometimes when I first awake and am fresh as can be.
When the election is over, I will still be writing. Probably more on cultural issues, movies, businessy stuff, some religious issues, and family related topics. Ready to go to war on something else.
I think the soapbox does more for the writer than anyone else. Your thoughts?