So here it is, a Saturday night in New Hampshire and we are watching the Presidential Debate on ABC. What's most interesting is that I've spent the last 20 minutes both listening to the debate and participating in an online debate on Facebook. It's an interesting dynamic. I'm listening to the Republican candidates right now and will continue to listen to the Democratic candidates. While listening and watching on TV, I'm also watching the changing numbers on the Facebook online debate that is taking place at the same time. It's fascinating to see positions changing, by small and large numbers, as various issues are discussed. You can only register one response online, to a given issue, but you can change your position. The data is displayed numerically and graphically and it's really intriguing. Every candidate has an extensive web site online, where you can learn everything and anything you want to about their positions. In addition to the standard media reports and incesent phone calls from the campaigns, web sites add a new and informative resource that you can review on your own time.
I just received an e-mail from my close friend Doug, as I've been writing this post, to let me know he's been watching my debate responses on the ABC News/Facebook site. How cool is that! We're debating and discussing the election in real time. I don't think it gets any cooler and impactful than this.
Technology is certainly having an impact on all facets of our lives as we enter this new year. Please pay attention to these and future debates and most importantly, please cast your vote. Every vote is critically important.
