Filicluster: The Dramatization of Politics — I.M.H.O. — Medium

Filicluster: The Dramatization of Politics — I.M.H.O. — Medium

"...this demand for dramatics, and the acceptance of a reality television framework as true reality is just as apparent to politicians as it is to network executives. Whether reality television created this desire in our culture, or if it was merely a response to the existing craving is unclear, and frankly irrelevant. The important aspect of this issue is that it now has become so pervasive that it has extended into the world of politics and beyond. It has become in a politician’s best interest to explain her idea or perspective in the most dramatic fashion."

"...Remember, the difference between reality television and real life politics is you. We are not viewers, but participants. You have a voice, are impacted by the results, and you have the capacity to elicit change."