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Originally posted by Cerek the Barbaric:
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Originally posted by Yorick:
I think "wieght" entirely depends on "influence". As I stated: Rupert Murdoch anyone?
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"Weight" does not depend entirely on "influence", Yorick. The vast majority of people listening to Rupert Murdoch, Rush Limbaugh, or any other political talk show host already agrees with the political views of the host - so the "influence" that host will have on thier viewers or listeners would not be that dramatic as far as changing their votes.
Besides, the point I was making is that you have every right to voice your opinion on any subject you wish to. But until you can back up that opinion at the voting booth, your personal opinion simply will not carry as much weight as those that are on the electoral roll. [/QUOTE]Ah, but Murdoch DOES change peoples votes Cerek. The power of the media is huge. It's happened time and again the world over. The only information you receive about political candidates is through the media. That's why there are media ownership laws. If one person owned the lot, you've got a frightening scenario indeed.