I don't want to get into politics on here, I'm passionate about the subject, but for me, this is not the place for it. I'll make another blog for that subject if I ever want to open that can of worms.
What I do want to say here is what a profound and effective impact technology and youth involvement had on the presidential election, particularly in Obama's favor. In fact, I think that part of the reason the younger generation was so involved, was because of the excellent use of technology on the democratic party's side.
Here's a rundown on what and how technology was used:
Text messaging: near instant notifications on who the VP nominee would be, and other important updates.
Emails (multiple times a day): Constant updates, counters and fact checks after the debates, eliciting donations of time and money, announcements of upcoming events including local debate parties, generating excitement among supporters.
Online phone banks: phone numbers and scripts to engage people in conversation about the election and the issues.
Facebook and other social networking sites: donating your status, student groups, displaying support for a candidate on your profile.
Even my Xbox 360 icon showed my support for Obama to other gamers, I could even download the debates through Xbox Live!
I'm sure there are a few other things that I'm forgetting, but the point is; this was the first campaign to use technology to mobilize and organize the grassroots, and it worked brilliantly. This is how campaigns will be run from now on, and any who resist will fail.
(Go Obama!)
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