First Political Debate Facebook Feedback

First Political Debate Facebook Feedback Source: Spacestation11.blogspot.com Facebook is a well-built arena for the exercise of the First Amendment.   Political debates, music awards, or any other hot pop culture topic is immediately, if not simultaneously, vocalized via Twitter or Facebook.   Using social media as a personal political podium can be beneficial or bothersome depending on the users and/or abusers.   Many people refer to social media outlets to escape the monotony of studying or chores and to get a decent dose of creepin’, but these days it is much more than that.   People are finding their voices and bravely making use of them. With the number of Facebook friends averaging from 300-3,000, wide ranges of philosophies are shared.   After seeking some of my personal Facebook friend’s opinions, here is some of the feedback I got regarding the First Presidential Debate: Sam Houston State University Business Administration Graduate, Cody Wall: “Romney is clear and concise. He answers eloquently and refutes accusations with class and poise.” Texas AM University Graduate and Human Rights Campaign Intern, David Joshua: “No president is EVER perfect. Obama has some of his record to defend, but its not nearly as much as Romney will have to defend if he beats Obama this November.   Regardless of ANY opinions, the facts speak to this. Obama is better for middle class families, womens rights, LGBT rights, minority rights, the sick, and those who are hungry, and those who care about all of the above.” UTSA MBA Student and Warranty Global Group Employee, Sam Affanhe: “Debate? Its a comedy, no structure, and is more about who speaks last. The moderator reminds me of that stapler guy from Office Space. . . No one is listening to him.” Texas AM University Ag. Communication and Journalism Senior, Kelsey Harris: “Obama made the exact same pitch four years ago about teachers and science and bridges. Except this time he did it less eloquently with more um and ugh in between.   Romney has (and clearly laid out tonight) an observable, tangible plan based on what the president himself says he believes in: free people, free markets and the path to growth and jobs.” Texas AM University College of Education Senior, Katie Foster: “I think both sides have some quality answers for the many questions that face our country. Being moderate I do not align myself with one side specifically but I feel like this whole debate is just a huge pissing contest.” I find the relationship between social media and politics to be beautiful because of its ability to present a broad spectrum of thoughts.  The Facebook user opinions stated above reach left, right, and center.  Whether you use other peoples political statements as food for thought or fuel for your fire, it is beneficial to remember we are all different people with different stories    Thankfully, the United States Constitution allows citizens to own a vote and maybe more importantly, a voice.