John McCain is widely criticized for his tech smarts, or should I saw lack of tech smarts. John McCain openly admits that he is not 100% comfortable with the internet,e-mail, or computers. His age probably contributes to this, but not being proficient with a computer is simply inexcusable in this day and age. How is he supposed to deal with the politics involved in today's scientific world if he isn't familiar with the technology.
What else doesn't John McCain actually know? Is he up to date on all the latest scientific issues such as stem cell research and renewable energy? Something makes me want to say no, but I fully realize I have no evidence to support my skepticism of John McCain's lack of scientific savvy.
Barack Obama seems to know his way around a computer well enough and embrace technology but also is pretty lax about his alternative energy stance. The similarity of both candidates proposed energy plans leads me to believe that the plans are just something they are pushing to get elected, not actually to enact. In the upcoming weeks to the election I really would like to see some more discussion on scientific topics, but the truth into what either candidate's true stance on alternate energy and technology with only be revealed in the opening months of his presidency.
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I think technology has such a great impact on society today that his McCain's lack of experience with the internet/modern gadgets will give him a disadvantage when it comes to attract voters (especially young voters). In comparison to Obama's campaign, McCain is falling behind when it comes to racking up votes through the use of technology. For example, Obama's people send text messages out to their supporters thanking them for their support and plan to send out text messages on November 4th reminding people to get out and vote for Obama. Also, Obama's supporters have made music vidoes starring celebrities in order to attract the younger generation of voters. All in all, their campaigns are very different with respect to how they utilize technology to benefit their particular campaign.
I don't think McCain's lack of computer experience is going to play any factor at all in the election. I think its just more stupid propoganda to get people to not vote for McCain. Unless we saw that he in fact doesn't know how to use the internet with our own eyes maybe that'd be a cause for consideration. Maybe Obama and McCain should have a computer-off on national television and we can see whose better with technology. lol
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