POLITICS

Defined in Webster's Dictionary as the art or science of government, or concerned with guiding or influencing governmental policy or winning and holding control over a government. Politics can also describe the art of guidance and influence outside the realm of government, such as office politics, industry politics or social politics.

A good rule of thumb for making friends and influencing people is "never discuss religion, sex or politics." But those who hold court in the blogosphere violate such etiquette 24/7. Counter-intuitive to the long-held notion of conversation fit for polite company, politics is a prominent Internet topic specifically because of its controversial nature.

Unfortunately, many who engage in political discourse often feel free to throw etiquette to the wind. Rather than affably promote the free exchange of ideas, such people often resort to personal attacks, diminishing the quality of their opinion and transforming platforms for meaningful exchange into childish free-for-alls.

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Original Technorati articles tagged “POLITICS”

• in Politics
  Obama Supporter Down for the Count in Dayton
  Forget Virginia and New Jersey. Ohio is the bellwether for America.
  by LeoOfMars / on Nov 4, 2009
• in Politics
  Randy Cohen Wonders If Americans Must Vote
  I agree that uninformed voters can disrupt an election, but I am amazed that anyone would push for people to not vote.
  by fcgorman / on Nov 3, 2009
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  An Obama New Media Alum's Reflections: One Year Later
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Latest blogosphere posts tagged “POLITICS”

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  Blackinformant.com - African-American culture, news commentary, politics — Authority: 546
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• A Small Nation

  
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• President Clinton

  
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• A Friend’s Quixotic Quest for Congress

  
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• No electoral reform bill in Queens speech, says Downing Street

  
  The Guardian - guardian.co.uk — Authority: 982
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• Speaking Truth to Power

  
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• US announces NKorea nuclear talks (AP)

  
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• US announces NKorea nuclear talks (AP)

  
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• Road Trains: Autopilot Driving System Cuts Fuel Consumption, Travel Time

  
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• Bill Clinton urges passage of health care bill

  
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• No faith can justify Fort Hood rampage: Obama (AFP)

  
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• Protecting the Status Quo In Womens Rights Is Change We Can Believe In? (Video)

  
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• Using Unions As Weapons: UPS v. FedEx

  
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• New Hampshire Will Bailout Failing Newspaper

  
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