Sky News (I know, I know, alot of sky news) has broadcast a story about the political usefulness of the internet and in particular sites like YouTube. Appararently certain senators in the U.S of A are being 'tailed' by their opposition and filmed at every possible moment. These films obviously catch senators saying stupid American-like things that the public is shocked to hear and see when it is put on the internet (personally, no shock from my side).

Basically, one senator noticed this man filming and pointed him out at a rally. The filming had already been done and the stupidness already recorded. This film was placed on YouTube and recieved dumploads of views and comments. Another Senator was caught on camera saying that no one in the States can go in to a corner shop anymore unless they are Asian or Indian. What the hell was he thinking to himself as he said those words. Wait, I know, he thought: "Self, no one is going to remember this, no one will know I've even said it." Sorry for you Bucko, your idiocy has been eternalised for every political analysed and voter to scrutinise through the internet. Ya Moron.

I think that this movement is incredible in regard to politics. I think that candidates need to be shown as human, normal people who screw up. People who make mistakes while running for office and who will probably make a mistake while in office. Let the public see the blunders and vote accordingly.

Labels: Politics, Sky, You Tube