Can Social Media, Loud And Inclusive, Fix World Politics?

            I read a political commentary on The Huffington Post titled “Can Social Media, Loud AndInclusive, Fix World Politics?” This intriguing commentary written by Rania Fakhoury, listed ways in which social media can fix world politics and listed ways in which social media can jeopardize the way the way everyone views politics around the world. Rania also explains how the government relies on this extensive tool in ways to exercise power.  

             Social Media has continued to expand and grow since it was ever introduced into our country. Now, Rania states that media is in four out of five countries. Media is used for numerous purposes. It can be used to prevent corruption and it allows the public to participate and engage in government affairs. More importantly, media allows the government to improve and communicate with their citizens. However, while there are many benefits using media especially when it comes to politics, there are many cons too. The media often entails fabricated news which messes with what people think or believe in. For example, Rania mentions how in 2014 Russia spread false news about the downing of the Malaysia Arline flight to cover up their military involvement. In addition, the media also broadcasted extreme hate and many lies about our most recent election.

            I agree with everything Rania Fakhoury writes about in her credible commentary. Not only does Rania strengthen her commentary by providing real life examples of our government and how Social Media plays a role in countries all over the world. While social media will never be a perfect and truthful, it will continue to grow and remain a powerful technological tool for the government and will allow the people to learn more and engage more in politics.