Ask Experts Questions for FREE Help !
Ask
    cm24421's Avatar
    cm24421 Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
    New Member
    		  
    #1

    Feb 22, 2006, 09:32 PM
    Government influence
    When should a government be allowed to influence the public opinion?
    RickJ's Avatar
    RickJ Posts: 7,762, Reputation: 864
    Uber Member
    		  
    #2

    Feb 23, 2006, 04:14 AM
    There is actually no way to stop it. Any decision that the Government makes will influence public opinion.

    Is there a particular example that you are wondering about?
    CaptainForest's Avatar
    CaptainForest Posts: 3,645, Reputation: 393
    Ultra Member
    		  
    #3

    Feb 23, 2006, 12:43 PM
    Every government action influences public opinion.

    When Stephen Harper announced today that he was naming Justice Rothstein to the Supreme Court, that is influencing public opinion.

    He then said that Justice Rothstein was also considered for the Supreme Court by the former Liberal government. So he is trying to win over the public, those that support both his govt and the Liberals.
    mr.yet's Avatar
    mr.yet Posts: 1,725, Reputation: 176
    Ultra Member
    		  
    #4

    Feb 23, 2006, 01:05 PM
    Every person should seek out their own opinion for that subject, don't let the government tell you what you should think. The government is suppose to represent you the average person. Everyone knows that the only function of the government now is to dictate their policy and to H*ll with you. That's my opinion.
    Every person should demand the government obey the constitution.
    CaptainForest's Avatar
    CaptainForest Posts: 3,645, Reputation: 393
    Ultra Member
    		  
    #5

    Feb 23, 2006, 01:17 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by mr.yet
    Every person should demand the government obey the constitution.
    Does the US govt not obey its own constitution?
    mr.yet's Avatar
    mr.yet Posts: 1,725, Reputation: 176
    Ultra Member
    		  
    #6

    Feb 23, 2006, 01:36 PM
    NO they don't, according to President Bush the constitution is just a piece of paper.
    CaptainForest's Avatar
    CaptainForest Posts: 3,645, Reputation: 393
    Ultra Member
    		  
    #7

    Feb 23, 2006, 01:39 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by mr.yet
    NO they dont, according to President Bush the constitution is just a piece of paper.
    Well, it is written on a piece of paper…perhaps he is confused.

    Perhaps he needs a vacation :p

    Are you referring to that wire tap scandal?
    mr.yet's Avatar
    mr.yet Posts: 1,725, Reputation: 176
    Ultra Member
    		  
    #8

    Feb 23, 2006, 01:44 PM
    Wire tap, patroit act, 9-11, general usupation of rights in the USA
    CaptainForest's Avatar
    CaptainForest Posts: 3,645, Reputation: 393
    Ultra Member
    		  
    #9

    Feb 23, 2006, 01:49 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by mr.yet
    wire tap, patroit act, 9-11, general usupation of rights in the USA
    I am not sure how 9-11 plays into this but….

    Patriot act, and the general lack of rights does suck.

    I am still amazed that President Bush implemented the no-speech zones or something. How if you anti-Bush you have to be in a certain area…the free-speech areas or whatever they are called.
    mr.yet's Avatar
    mr.yet Posts: 1,725, Reputation: 176
    Ultra Member
    		  
    #10

    Feb 23, 2006, 01:58 PM
    In my opinion 9-11 was a government job, to enrage the public, so that they could invade the mideast. It all about oil and natural gas in the area, nothing more.
    nwsflash's Avatar
    nwsflash Posts: 530, Reputation: 73
    Senior Member
    		  
    #11

    Feb 23, 2006, 02:01 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by mr.yet
    In my opinion 9-11 was a government job, to enrage the public, so that they could invade the mideast. It all about oil and natural gas in the area, nothing more.
    I know that there has been a lot of debt about that subject across the globe and there was even that 9/11 film made... As for the reason to start war?? I'm still very 50/50. In the UK it has made Blaire look very very BAD.

    when should a government be allowed to influence the public opinion?
    They do, they can, and they will! Should they hummm probley not, but after all they can make it look like it was not them influencing public opinion if they really want to.
    CaptainForest's Avatar
    CaptainForest Posts: 3,645, Reputation: 393
    Ultra Member
    		  
    #12

    Feb 23, 2006, 02:06 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by mr.yet
    In my opinion 9-11 was a goverment job, to enrage the public, so that they could invade the mideast. It all about oil and natural gas in the area, nothing more.
    I just can't fathom that. How could a government murder its own citizens? If it is true though, they should all be sent to jail for a very long time.
    mr.yet's Avatar
    mr.yet Posts: 1,725, Reputation: 176
    Ultra Member
    		  
    #13

    Feb 23, 2006, 02:15 PM
    How better to enrage the public than a new Pearl Harbor!
    ngasnier's Avatar
    ngasnier Posts: 30, Reputation: 4
    Junior Member
    		  
    #14

    Dec 3, 2008, 03:03 PM
    No, government can't actually create anything. They can only destroy.
Not your question? Ask your question View similar questions
 

Question Tools Search this Question
Search this Question:

Advanced Search

Add your answer here.


Check out some similar questions!

Should government attempt to influence public opinion [ 14 Answers ]

Should government attempt to influence public opion?? If the answer is yes, why .

Government [ 38 Answers ]

What do you think is the best form of government? Monarchy? Like the middle east or astrocracy which I don't think exists anymore, or democratic which most of the countries claim to be!

To what extent should governements attempt to influence public opinion? [ 2 Answers ]

Im having difficulty studying this, and have found nothing that relates to this topic on the internet. I have found how people influence the government in decision making.. but not about the government and how he influences the people and his country. I know that media and using propaganda like...

Government influence [ 0 Answers ]

I need to know if there are any aspects of life that the government doesn't have influence over?

Influence on Government [ 1 Answers ]

Which has the most influence on government--the media, interest groups, or political parties? Why? In what ways? Which should have more influence? Why?

View more questions Search