Friday, April 4, 2008
Mass media such as youtube has revolutionized the way the world attains information. I don’t remember ever seeing any of these news clips live but because of a broadcasting website like youtube people can watch them whenever. This affects what people say because nothing that goes on the air is temporary anymore. Also this past information is not just held by security personal only. The general public also can view these clips whenever they choose. Also because people can post comments on videos they can convince other people to believe what they believe. Ann Coulter seems to be very conservative based. She arouses much controversy by using words such as “broad” and talking about how people are “enjoying the death of their husband” and “Hillary’s chubby legs.” Judging by the fact that she often times elicits controversy it at first seemed to me that she like being criticized by the media. However in the Ann Coulter losing it clip she states that she is tired of having to defend herself. The language she uses is very explicit and straightforward. I don’t find her words persuasive because they seem degrading and offensive. Saying someone has chubby legs? What is she 8 years old? I think it is absolutely sickening that she thinks someone wants to get paid off of someone’s debt, especially a family member. Other people that find her funny might find her persuasive. She stated that she has written five New York Times bestsellers. Often times hearing what she wrote just makes me want to read more. Not because I agree with her actions, but because I just want to see what else she has to say.
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I agree that it is interesting and a bit amusing to read about things that are totally outrageous. However, I don't think we should pay any more attention to her. If we don't pay attention to her and just ignore her, how can she offend people with malicious statements about liberals and other politicians, right? Anyway, I'm sick of listening to Coulter, and I think she should just shut her mouth and write about something else because it seems like she doesn't know what she's talking about anyway.
I think you are right, she is acting immature by describing things they way she does. I don't think it helps her ethos but it sure does make for good, controversial reading (and probably nice book sales). Honestly, I've read her book and not everything in it is that childish but there was plenty of comments that seem so insensitive. I'm not sure why Ann continues to use the "in your face" approach, but it sure gets her a lot of attention
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