Occasionally we’re going to use our turn signals and go in a different direction. The topic could be on anything– usually on something I’ve heard in the news — and the posts will be brief. For example . . .
Polls are a Disservice to Society November 3, 2009
Tomorrow is Election Day — the day when your opinion REALLY counts. For weeks, I have been listening to the media report on polling results on a daily basis. It doesn’t matter what the polls say; it’s only a news story. Public relations practitioners know that behavior is the ultimate measure. Polls only present a snapshot in time — what people SAY they are going to do, not what people have done. Don’t be misled by polls — don’t become apathetic if your candidate is “trailing” and don’t think you vote doesn’t matter if your candidate is “double digits ahead.” The only poll that matters is your vote tomorrow. Go do it.
John McCain is not my friend! October 8, 2008
This comment has nothing to do with my preference in the upcoming presidential election (I don’t think I even have a preference), but from a rhetorical standpoint, John McCain must stop ending EVERYTHING he says with “my friend.” It’s truly driving me crazy!
Change the Lipstick! September 12, 2008
Enough news talk about the comment Barak Obama made about lipstick on a pig. I don’t like the guy, but I don’t think he was intentionally slamming Sarah Palin. This is an example of why we teach pubic relations students to not use cliches.
I am in complete agreement. The guy’s an idiot, but he didn’t mean it. Someone should have been keeping a better eye on his competition and realizing that people would connect his comments with her speeches.
I wasn’t really sure where to leave this comment but here it goes! I like this “turn signals” addition to the blog. Its nice because you can digress when you have a different idea. Your posts are really informational and I really like the blog. We talked in class the other day about how commitment can be an issue, and it really looks like you are committed! By the way, I started really thinking about my blog the day we went to the PRSA conference as well. There was too much information for me to handle all pent up in my head and not do anything about it.
I love traveling, so I will definitely stay in tune with “The Off Ramp” even though the semester is over. : )
Yes, I liked the “Turn Signals” idea so I would have a place to vent — guess life has been pretty boring since the election! I’ll be posting the second part of the current post in a couple days — picking up the pictures tomorrow. Thanks for stopping by!