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This is the dirtiest election season that I can remember. I expected as much from the Republicans. But the Democrats have put that page into their playbook too; the Rovian tactics are are being turned on the Republicans. And, the Republicans have made themselves easy targets with the corruption and selling of the government to the highest bidder.

The Republicans have committed enough sins against the American public that it is time for a change.

I just followed the links to Barack Obama's and John McCain's "myspace" profiles and noticed that both are on my extended network of friends! I can now fully understand Manuel Castells' claim regarding serendipitous interaction that finds expression on the internet.

In my humble opinion none of the profiles you have found is genuine. However, I couldn't agree more with your comment that politicians are better off staying clear of this virtual world.

Politics is a dirty game, These poilitians will never say their profiles honestly, somehow they are hiding their ages, their involement with other woman, lying to their wives, involved in a scandles, stock markets, not answearing correctly to the reporter, not admitting their faults or wrong doing etc. etc.

On the contrary, politicians should visit the virtual world. The internet is a powerful tool to get your message out there. Young adults do not trust the mainstream media to give them the whole story. If we want reform, we want young people to vote! (not corporations)

visit a myspace page "count the black vote" or watch the HBO special on how easy it is to "Fix" the electronic voting booths and you'll see that we are in desperate need of spreading truth and encouraging action! Every voice should be heard, that's what a vote is, right?

The democrats need to forge a policy based on fact. A policy acceptable to the elctorate. Democrats ought not get a mandate to govern by defualt but through constructive engagement nastionally and internationally.

The "Bush is bad" group does seem to give support to the "young people are impressionable and are easily affected by bad influences" argument. In this case, they blindly hate someone (which is not a good thing) because they have been told to by the media.

You guys are all idiots. The purpose of all of this is to distract us while the real truth plays out behind our back. If anyone has ever flown over this country or taken a moment to count the houses, cars or people they go by every day and imagine the money that is collected by our government and what we get for it, you would come to the same conclusion.
Are YOU being represented?...America. Or are we creating a new ruler-class. 2076 is about the time it will all catch up to us and the people will once again take charge of thier own destiny.

@#5: "visit a myspace page "count the black vote" or watch the HBO special on how easy it is to "Fix" the electronic voting booths and you'll see that we are in desperate need of spreading truth and encouraging action! Every voice should be heard, that's what a vote is, right?"

Well stated and right on target.
Let's get back to some of the really
critical issues. Get the facts. Spread the word. Vote and demand a fair election.

The internet is a scary place for some who have stuff to hide BECAUSE it is not a one-way medium that could be controlled and manipulated by mega-billionaires like Rupert Murdoch or Ted Turner. Welcome to the voice of the people. Bush IS bad!

Steering clear of MySpace is sound advice. You'd think by now its alleged 120m users would have come up with an alternative that isn't just a vehicle for dodgy sex ads. But I suppose imaginary friends count for more than allowing any expression of genuine creativity: maybe we'll see some of them turn up as imaginary Republican voters next Tuesday.