Do you believe people are influenced by what they see on tv and movies-I think conservatives do because they are always promoting hype, lies,halftruths,What do you think?
2006-07-23 08:45:34 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Other - Society & Culture
A dictatorship needs to control the media so it can get peoples support. Dictatorships stay in power more from love of the controlled than because of their fear. Most Germans loved Hitler, most Russians loved Stalin because the media was controlled and only told them wonderful things about their leadership. Sounds familiar. The media could not assassinate President Clinton's character fast enough or brutally enough, but it lets the present guy slide by with so much incompetence and corruption and ineptitude and dishonesty!!! Why? Republicans own the media, its simple enough.
2006-07-23 08:52:00 · answer #1 · answered by jxt299 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree that they are yes, but I think they are far more influenced by the news than anything. The media should be unbiased and objective however, it is my opinion that this should be less of a concern to the public than the mentality of the people themselves.
Why are people such sheep? Why are they influenced by the political views of a celebrity? Why is the majority of the public so incapable of forming their own views?
I think that the world has seen a severe decline in intellectual standards and should address that issue first.
2006-07-23 15:58:57 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
the issue of effects studies has been hotly debated since the 1930's with the stong effects, limited effects and hypodermic theories all having considered. The recent thinking is that the media is one of a number of voices which influences but cannot do so if other authority voices do not support what the media pushes. Culture creation and agenda setting work to create a sort of hegemony.
2006-07-23 15:49:19 · answer #3 · answered by rosends 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The power of suggestion. That's why we have commercials, people are influenced by what we see. When it comes to politics, the media only covers half truths. So, it's up to us to do our research and learn more about what exactly is going on, not just what's being said. The media, to me is sometimes biased in their opinion and cover only things that boost ratings.
2006-07-23 15:51:03 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I can only speak for myself. No, I'm not influenced by the media.
2006-07-23 15:49:44 · answer #5 · answered by crystal89431 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Here is a link for you where you can find out a lot about it.
I suppose you heard things about Israel so now take a lil time and watch that video, you will be surprised :)
2006-07-23 15:50:29 · answer #6 · answered by ganja_claus 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hahaha, funny. We could say the same things about libs!
2006-07-23 15:48:48 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
hahaaa
2006-07-23 15:48:57 · answer #8 · answered by 30lbs BOOST 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋