I'm Jay Buckey, and I'm running for US Senate in New Hampshire. Since this weekend is YearlyKos, I’d like to talk about what sites like DailyKos mean to our political system. Thomas Jefferson noted that democracy depends upon an informed and educated populace. Recent history has shown us how skillful marketing and advertising can misinform us and lead our political system off track. But the past few years have also shown how political blogs can correct errors, highlight important information, and expose deceptions.
Sites like DailyKos, MyDD, and others present a vibrant discussion, reminding us of the days when most American cities had multiple newspapers that offered a variety of different viewpoints. Youtube provides a net-based soapbox from which anyone can speak, just like the real soapboxes of days gone by. Perhaps we are getting back something we have lost.
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