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"a complex, web-like influencer system of channels that shaped political narratives" So, political advertising in a very slightly more modern form. Both parti
by BLKNSLVR 3y ago
"a complex, web-like influencer system of channels that shaped political narratives"
So, political advertising in a very slightly more modern form.
Both parties I get to choose between every few years have their political advertising machines that could be described as above.
All of it sucks and there should be laws against it, but the people who make the laws are the ones doing it.
Spend money, reach voters. Just another variation.
- hammock 3y agoIt's not clear that money was involved here, or how much. Rather than jumping to paid advertising, this might be a "more modern form" of political free speech and advocacy
- ticviking 3y agoHow would we tell the difference?
- localplume 3y ago[dead]
- nradov 3y agoYou have the option of voting for a third party candidate. They won't win in this next election, but it helps to build momentum for future elections.
- mrguyorama 3y ago>but it helps to build momentum for future elections American third parties have not shown any evidence of this. Meanwhile we have strong evidence of the spoiler effect they have. We can only play the game we currently have
- smt88 3y agoThe "game we currently have" does have a way to support far-left or far-right candidates: you can vote for them in the primary. You can support them and vote for them every minute until the general election, and then you just need to pick one of the top two candidates.