Commentary Regarding ABC and Tonight’s Democratic Debate

Hey! ABC! Can you hear me now?? I will give you the benefit of the doubt that you don’t realize that your actions could potentially influence this election. I will not charge you with manipulating your audience because I know that you would never do such a thing. You are an upright and unbiased media producer whose wishes nothing more than to be a clean conduit between ‘the people’ and their government during this most important election period.

I will assume that your decision to delay this broadcast was a simple over site. However, I, and other bloggers, podcaster, citizen journalists, etc., will stand up with the likes of Erin Kotecki Vest and applaud her for her candor.

Erin Kotecki Vest: ABC Show Us the Debate LIVE - The Huffington Post

In case you also missed the other memo, user generated content is kind of a big deal. In fact it has been noted on a few occasions, that it is the driving force behind what is being discussed and what is shaping this election.

Time to get with the program. You’re not in charge any more. We are.