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December 17, 2006
Politicians Sign Up to Use Web, but Do They Know How?
While perusing one of my favorite new feeds, the Political Insider, I came across news that the United States House of Representatives is about to begin blogging. Software has been approved to provide a blog for all 435 (437?) Members.
I do stand with those who tend to applaud blogging legislators; but I reserve plenty of room for ridicule, to dole out when appropriate. After all, there have to be some duds on the way.
The story fits well with some commentary that I discovered quite by accident, while researching how to treat a broken toe at home (don't ask), at this blog. The author muses about French politicians, but her comments are equally appropriate here, I would think:
For me, [the politicians] were the best part [of Le Web 3]. Why? Precisely because they didn't say anything. Everyone's always telling me that politicians now understand the web, want to be a part of it, want to listen to their constituents. I found the French [politicians'] attitude proof that they were just as clueless as American politicians. They know that this tech thing is important but they don't actually understand it, and still they want to find a way to manipulate it to make them look good.
That's perfect.
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