This article, "What's wrong with President Obama", points out the shift of public opinion and even from fellow lawmakers between Obama's first term to his second. The recent battle with Syria's government backed by the Russians, left Obama less composed and "casually articulate" than usual (where most of his supporters agree is an appealing Obama characteristic is his coolly rational, comfortable and complex nuance). The media that was once his trusty ally now streams countless criticisms and talks of scandals, musing whether the president knows what he is doing.
I personally find it hard to condemn the president for certain issues that accumulate during their term of presidency. I know it is our tendency to jump on the first mistake or misfortune that occurs for our president and especially the media, who has displayed this proneness in the history of two-term presidents. The same shift in opinion happened to President George W. Bush.
In class we've talked about how the media can affect many people, especially pertaining to the "ignorant masses" that swim with the ideals and portrayals the media elicits. The media is regularly and unfailingly pressed to report on mistakes and negative aspects of issues, since almost always the media is used to trigger and emotional response from its viewer in order to persuade and influence the viewer. When we see constant news of shootings, murders, and violence, and we feel emotional pain for those affected. As a result it may influence our opinion on harsher prison sentences, gun-control, etc. Sometimes news can be overwhelmingly biased in the release of their material. As an easy, popular example in Mrs. McMurray's class, Fox News has substantial bias towards Conservatives. Because of likely and potential biases in the display of news, being educated on the issue that concerns you is crucial to making your own decision.
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| Just a photo of George Bush mixed with Barrack Obama... |
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