1. I would describe these fears and anxieties as unnecessary and a bit over the top. For example the article was about a comment that Trump made about Mexican immigrants that was supposedly misinterpreted, yet in this comment this person expresses other fears about issues going on in our country that are not related to the article at all. Also another fear expressed in this comment section was how pretty much anyone can run for president, whether this is that case or not, just because "anybody" can run doesn't necessarily mean that an "anybody" will win.
2. Well I believe that they can be separated by people who are for Trump and his comments on Mexicans/immigrants and people who oppose him and his ideals. Some commenters agree and think that the US should be "cracking down" on immigration regulations and not working with the corrupt Mexican government. On the other hand, the people who oppose and feel that his comments are racist, he is hypocritical, and that his comments about immigrants are not very factual.
3. The two comments that came across as more reasonable to me, which are one from each point of view, were the ones made by the ex-officer (Jake) and the person who shares his family's history (Al'n). The reason that I believed this was because they have first had experience with what is being said and they give reasons to support their point of views.
4. One commenter that came across as lacking credibility or trustworthiness went by the name Paul. The reason that I think this was because he just stated where he stood on this topic but didn't give and more information on why he believes what he does. His comment to me was more of an invitation to start an argument then to actually state what he truly thinks.
I agree with your bullet point, number 3. I think that those were the two most relatable comments and I feel that way because of their emotional appeal. I really like how each one of the commenters, Jake and Al'n, used emotional appeal, along with an understanding of what is occurring to comment and show their opinion on the matter. Why do you think the one guy commented about dog fighting? Do you think that he was trying to relate this to something along the lines of what Trump was saying? I couldn't really decide on my own.
ReplyDeleteI agree with your comments, but primarily 1 and 4. I agree that these comments seemed a bit over the top and absurd. I also found that they were taking things too far by starting conversations which held no factual information and just opinion. I found "Paul" and the other comments like his to also be irritating and of no use to the feed except to put his own opinion out there. I also used Al'n and Jake as the most reliable due to the fact that they were more factual. Did you also find it interesting that they were the most informative and believable even though they were on opposite sides of the argument?
ReplyDeleteIn your third paragraph, I like that you gave an example from different viewpoints. This makes you more credible because you have seen the issue from multiple sides. I am much more receptive to people's opinions when it is clear that they have thought about the issue from more than just their own perspective.
ReplyDeleteI agree on your first comment about how anybody CAN run but not anybody WILL win in an election. I believe that some of the commenters do not realize this thought otherwise they wouldn't have the fear of Trump becoming president. I also agree on your third comment about the two commenters being more experienced in the topic discussed because one was an ex-officer and the other has a mother who was once an immigrant.
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