| We are all aware of the fast pace at which | | | | game may not change as quickly as the pace of |
| technology moves. During ones lifetime we can name | | | | change in the technological game; there are definitely |
| several technological changes at different points in our | | | | some notable changes in each one's lifetime as far as |
| lives. At least every five years, if not closer, there are | | | | the political area as well. Have you noticed any |
| very notable changes in technology which help us to | | | | changes in the way politics are handled during your |
| keep our personal time lines in order. Technology is | | | | time? Changes in campaigning, fund raising and so |
| probably the third most referenced subject when | | | | forth? You don't really have to look hard to find them. |
| trying to recall a time or an event; right after music and | | | | If you concern yourself with political history at all, I'm |
| movies. How many times have you said, “The time | | | | sure you could list a few. |
| that I did.... was when.... (technological reference)”, | | | | Though many people notice the quick advance of |
| associating memories in your life with the technology | | | | technology throughout the years, many may not notice |
| of that same time? Many of us do. Just as it is easy | | | | how technological advances have tied into changes in |
| to recall a song or movie you so enjoyed, it is just as | | | | the way politics have been run. Much like every other |
| easy to recall a change in technology. | | | | area in life, technology has enabled or even promoted |
| Technology enables and actually even promotes | | | | advances in politics too. The most noticeable changes |
| changes in every aspect of our lives. Through the | | | | occurred during our most recent Presidential campaign |
| years technology has changed what and how we eat | | | | no doubt, Obama vs. McCain. Can you name some of |
| by way of the microwave, how and where we work | | | | the dramatic advances in campaigning during this time? |
| by way of the internet, how we educate our children, | | | | There were many to choose from. The 2008 |
| how we appreciate music, how we are entertained, | | | | campaign year absolutely stepped up the political |
| how much free time we have, and even how we | | | | game and no doubt changed the way politics will be |
| keep in touch with friends and family. (You gotta love | | | | run forever. Still, I'm sure there will be more advances |
| those social arenas like facebook!) Sometimes these | | | | yet to come as technology continues to develop. |
| changes can be quite difficult and even expensive to | | | | For a great article with more information on the tie of |
| keep up with for those who even try. Either way, | | | | technology and politics, please read “Technology |
| these changes have definitely been noticeable. | | | | and It's Political Impact”. This article is very |
| However, are we just as aware of the changes in | | | | interesting, informative, and enlightening. |
| politics throughout the years? Though the political | | | | |