Politics have never been so integrated into today’s time, and for the wrong reasons as evidence may show. Together, the ABC and SSRS have conducted a survey on the 2016 presidential election (Polls). Since the start of the first presidential debate, politicians have been seen using dirty tactics to uncover personal archives from their opposition.
9 in 10 Americans say they discuss the ongoing debate with family and friends. However, many of them rate it inappropriate for children (3 in 10). For instance, candidate Mr. Trump has had a recent leaked locker room tape which has caused controversy for his position as President.
Mr Trump’s so called locker room banter did not take place in a locker room. It can be regarded as sexual assault. Moreover, there actions that would not be tolerated at any other job interview. However, for Mr Trump, he believes, that these characteristic are what got him into this position, made him an idealised respectable business man, and thus should be granted capacity to run the country.
This presidential run has taken politics from a modern consumer’s view. One that would not have been dominant a decade ago, and one where social integration has never been so influential. Taking Mr. Trump’s case further, while in attempt on running for Presidency, it has forced personal issues to get in the way of global politics and yet granted more attention from the public.
Mr Trump uses twitter to portray an idealised fair comparison of who he seems to believe he is. Now with the focus on social media, focussing only on the positives and conveniently leaving out the rest, does that make your ‘profile’ a fair comparison?
Imagine that you were running for a job in 4 years time, and the interviewee discovered past life events, comments or actions that categorise as ‘unacceptable’. Clearly you would not get the job, as argued by former President Obama.
Today, because it is there more than ever before, we are using our social portfolio’s as virtual representation of ourself. We are daily commenting, reposting and hitting likes on what catches our attention. We are posting photos and events, publicising as if it was a diary. We wish to target everything ‘good’ about our lives and assume that the worst never occurred.
Until something like what we discussed happened, and you argue that no, I did not choose to this piece of evidence to be on my wall, therefore, it is not an appropriate representation of who I am, or wish to be today. If it was my diary, it would not be on it.
It is very easy to sell something or someone by only focussing solely on the advantages.
Reference:
Tillman, Rachel. “Nearly 40 Percent of Americans Report Tension With Family or Friends Over Election.” ABC News. ABC News Network, 16 Oct. 2016. Web. 16 Oct. 2016. <http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/40-percent-americans-report-tension-family-friends-election/story?id=42830011>
@kiteaton. “If You’re Applying for a Job, Censor Your Facebook Page.” Fast Company. N.p., 30 July 2012. Web. 16 Oct. 2016. <https://www.fastcompany.com/1334113/if-youre-applying-job-censor-your-facebook-page>
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