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The Appropriation of Mainstream News speaks on the use of television and other entertainment devices to talk about the political and social issues. It is an important part of the media today and enjoyed by millions around the world. Saturday Night Live has been around since the 70s and like any show has had its ups and downs over the years but over the years’ election season has become a popular time for the show. It allows viewers to see a new side to the news. Several newer shows have sprung up since the starting of Saturday Night Live including the Colbert Report. These shows are important because they make the younger generation more interested in the news, it can show people limited truths The author seems to have mixed feelings about …show more content…

I remember watching the SNL skits on Sarah Palin and thinking, there is no way any of this is true, no one can be that unqualified. However, the more she talked the more I realized that she should have never even been considered for the job. She failed to redeem herself despite Couric’s multiple attempts to assist her in doing so. I feel that the author brings up good points and is not biased toward Palin. I feel that the skits on SNL about Sarah Palin brought light to her lack of knowledge toward the politics and her own campaign. The American people realized that their candidate for vice president was in no way qualified for the position and this fact significantly hurt John McCain’s campaign. However, despite her ineffectiveness in her position and her naïve comments, she continues to be considered for future political positions today. One item that worries me is that there are still people who do not see the idiocy she displays on a regular basis. This is also the women who claimed to be able to see Russia from her window, should we really be putting her in any position of power. I agree with much of what the author says simply because she states all of Palin’s wrongdoings, but states them all as facts rather than opinion which in turn makes her article more believable and

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