Well, even/. is not immune from the type of news creation that is called spin.
There is a problem which is rarely considered or addressed during election-time, and
that is how accurate is the data or information each voter is basing their decision
upon?
Quick example is the network-televised debates in which the other candidates were
excluded. When Perot was included in the 1992 debates, his standing in polls increased,
but when he was excluded from the 96 debates, his numbers decreased dramatically.
Clearly, excluding a candidate from the three TV debates, will greatly affect the
election. The fact is that tens of millions of people get their news from pretty
much the same set of sources.
I think "Spin" by Brian Springer does an excellent
job of using technology to provide a glimpse into how the news is created and how the
media and politicians affect how we think and behave at the voting booth. It used
satellite backhauls from the events of 1992, which are raw news footage feeds unseen by
viewers before the networks package and broadcast them. "Spin" is quite educational AND entertaining (who
doesn't enjoy seeing Larry King demonstrate his ego, or Al Gore get made up by a spin
doctor?)
There are RealPlayer versions, Media Player, and even a DivX;-) version! "Spin" by Brian Springer originally came out in 1995
and made it's way around college campuses then. It is interesting to consider that the
people in high school then, are in college now and voting age.:)
Final remark to CMDRTACO and anyone else considering voting for either Bush or Gore:
there are many states where the election has already been determined. Bush will take
Texas, Gore will take Mass., Gore will take California, and so on. If you live in one
of these states, please do not waste your vote on either of those candidates, but
instead vote your conscience guilt-free. Your vote for Gore or Bush will NOT
make a difference in changing the outcome of those states; so instead, PLEASE consider
voting for a third party candidate, such as Harry
Browne. That is the ONLY vote that will count in those states. Just think about
how clean and pure you will feel when you leave the voting booth!:)
..this Carnivore stuff become pretty scary. Our freedoms are being eroded bit by bit because nobody is standing up for liberty.
I can't believe how many of the SAME cast of characters in 1992 returned to the scene this year. It's one of those movies that really drops your jaw to the floor:
Some of you may remember Spin from 1995 when it made it's way around colleges. Well, now it's back just in time for the election. Time to show people what the media really does to package the news for us.
I dare say that it provides a unique perspective:
www.PhDepot.com/spin
I've digitized and encoded Brian Springer's wonderful movie called Spin, which is very interesting from the satellite backhauls alone. In 1995 he sent it around college campuses, and it's back now on the internet and becoming incredibly popular around election time.
I encourage, of course, everyone to send around as many email attachments of the clips as possible. Come on, I'm sure you know *somebody* who might enjoy seeing Larry King's ego get in the way of things.
Spin is one of the most influential documentaries available:
www.PhDepot.com/spin
It uses satellite backhauls to demonstrate how the media and politicians spin the news. Especially timely in light of the "Debates" coming up.
Check out SPIN:
www.PhDepot.com/spin
by Brian Springer. Hard to believe that nobody has seen this documentary before. You probably won't ever see it on CNN.
The media and politicians still have a stronghold. Until the way most people get their news is changed, we will not see any major changes.
Anybody interested in becoming "media literate" should check out the documentary Spin by Brian Springer. I digitized and encoded it on:
http://www.PhDepot.com/spin
and it is available in Media Player format and RealPlayer format.
Spin uses satellite backhauls, which are raw footage feeds which are relayed before being packaged for final news, in order to demonstrate how the media and politicians affect the news. There are some entertaining and educational clips involving people like Larry King and Dan Rather, as well as politicians like Clinton, Al Gore, Bush, and others. Pat Robertson is also featured throughout.
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Well, even /. is not immune from the type of news creation that is called spin.
There is a problem which is rarely considered or addressed during election-time, and that is how accurate is the data or information each voter is basing their decision upon?
Quick example is the network-televised debates in which the other candidates were excluded. When Perot was included in the 1992 debates, his standing in polls increased, but when he was excluded from the 96 debates, his numbers decreased dramatically. Clearly, excluding a candidate from the three TV debates, will greatly affect the election. The fact is that tens of millions of people get their news from pretty much the same set of sources.
I think "Spin" by Brian Springer does an excellent job of using technology to provide a glimpse into how the news is created and how the media and politicians affect how we think and behave at the voting booth. It used satellite backhauls from the events of 1992, which are raw news footage feeds unseen by viewers before the networks package and broadcast them. "Spin" is quite educational AND entertaining (who doesn't enjoy seeing Larry King demonstrate his ego, or Al Gore get made up by a spin doctor?)
There are RealPlayer versions, Media Player, and even a DivX ;-) version! "Spin" by Brian Springer originally came out in 1995
and made it's way around college campuses then. It is interesting to consider that the
people in high school then, are in college now and voting age. :)
Final remark to CMDRTACO and anyone else considering voting for either Bush or Gore: there are many states where the election has already been determined. Bush will take Texas, Gore will take Mass., Gore will take California, and so on. If you live in one of these states, please do not waste your vote on either of those candidates, but instead vote your conscience guilt-free. Your vote for Gore or Bush will NOT make a difference in changing the outcome of those states; so instead, PLEASE consider voting for a third party candidate, such as Harry Browne. That is the ONLY vote that will count in those states. Just think about how clean and pure you will feel when you leave the voting booth! :)
I can't believe how many of the SAME cast of characters in 1992 returned to the scene this year. It's one of those movies that really drops your jaw to the floor:
www.PhDepot.com/spin
PhDepot.com/spin
Some of you may remember Spin from 1995 when it made it's way around colleges. Well, now it's back just in time for the election. Time to show people what the media really does to package the news for us.
I dare say that it provides a unique perspective: www.PhDepot.com/spin I've digitized and encoded Brian Springer's wonderful movie called Spin, which is very interesting from the satellite backhauls alone. In 1995 he sent it around college campuses, and it's back now on the internet and becoming incredibly popular around election time. I encourage, of course, everyone to send around as many email attachments of the clips as possible. Come on, I'm sure you know *somebody* who might enjoy seeing Larry King's ego get in the way of things.
www.PhDepot.com/spin
Great movie with some entertaining raw satellite footage. It will (no matter who you are) change your view of media and politics.
Spin is one of the most influential documentaries available: www.PhDepot.com/spin It uses satellite backhauls to demonstrate how the media and politicians spin the news. Especially timely in light of the "Debates" coming up.
Check out SPIN: www.PhDepot.com/spin by Brian Springer. Hard to believe that nobody has seen this documentary before. You probably won't ever see it on CNN.
I think that until the way people get their news is changed, things will continue on their present path. Check out SPIN: www.PhDepot.com/spin
check out SPIN: www.PhDepot.com/spin
Especially after viewing SPIN, I can't look at those two parties the same way anymore. Check it out: www.PhDepot.com/spin
The media and politicians still have a stronghold. Until the way most people get their news is changed, we will not see any major changes.
Anybody interested in becoming "media literate" should check out the documentary Spin by Brian Springer. I digitized and encoded it on:
http://www.PhDepot.com/spin
and it is available in Media Player format and RealPlayer format.
Spin uses satellite backhauls, which are raw footage feeds which are relayed before being packaged for final news, in order to demonstrate how the media and politicians affect the news. There are some entertaining and educational clips involving people like Larry King and Dan Rather, as well as politicians like Clinton, Al Gore, Bush, and others. Pat Robertson is also featured throughout.
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