Visualizing politics

Ann, Portland, Oregon — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 23:37:14 GMT

For a cool visual on how Barack Obama was able to decline public funding, check out this link: www.xplane.com/obama

If you like it, you may also be interested in this video explaining the current subprime mortgage crisis: www.xplane.com/subprime

Both examples of how visuals can more clearly communicate a complex message.

Visualizing politics

Jonesboro, Ar — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 04:01:51 GMT

McCain was very negative tonight. I think he should have focused more on the issues. I believe he has lost my vote.

Visualizing politics

Ulysses Berman — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 04:38:36 GMT

Honest Argument lets users collaboratively map out arguments visually, in tree diagrams of supporting and refuting assertions, until the arguments reach their natural conclusions.

http://honestargument.com/

Visualizing politics

Sandra Childress, Hayward, California — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 05:13:54 GMT

Did anyone notice the "Troops to Teachers" plan that McCain threw out at tonight's debate? Did you get that former military personnel will be able to go directly into the classroom without bothering with teacher training? This is an interesting idea given that stop-loss policies have created a situation where the Army is accepting recruits who have committed crimes and/or do not possess a high school diploma. Is this what McCain means when he refers to educational reform? Hmmm!
This highly-qualified teacher finds that both scary and offensive, but then again, I guess as a woman I should worry more about my "health."

Visualizing politics

John Rander, Los Angeles, Ca — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 20:47:16 GMT

The troops to teachers program already exists - there are specific requirements that military members must meet - google it. For someone who works in education, one would think you should know how to research topics - what do you teach your students if you don't practice this yourself?

Visualizing politics

Joe Cokert, Seattle, Wash — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 21:11:01 GMT

Sandra,
Troops to teachers has existed for years - google it, there are specific requirements associated with it. Do some research before moching things