Deetrio: (verb)

to take a three stepped process towards the truth by way of deliberation, discussion, and discovery.

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McCainPedia: Is the name deceitful?



McCainPeida is a wiki based website formed by the DNC. This is an innovative way to drive the campaign against McCain forward. Is it right to call this site a “pedia” as in encyclopedia? The use of “pedia” conveys a sense of objectivity, but I am sure this site is far to the left of objectivity. The use of “pedia” distorts the viewers perspective of what is actually being displayed. I have no problem with the DNC making this website. They are exercising their first amendment rights and it is a part of the game of politics. I do think it is deceitful that they are calling it McCain (“Pedia”), however, because their messages will clearly be subjectively based. A true “pedia” would give both sides of the topic. It would have to allow the GOP to contribute to make it a true “pedia”. A more appropriate name for the site should be McCainSlamBook. At least then, readers would immediately know that they are being subjectively informed. If the GOP created a website called Obamapedia I would hold the same stance. There is actually an Obamapedia on the web, but it doesn’t seem to be sanctioned by an official government related entity, thus I don’t hold it to the same standards that I would a DNC or GOP. These entities are held to a higher degree of responsibility with regard to truth in presentation and intentions. Don’t agree with me? Let’s Deetrio.

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