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Greetings. There were two instructive articles in the Wa Post that I wanted to share with you today ...

YouTube? It's So Yesterday

With fewer viewers watching campaign ads on TV -- thanks to Tivo, iTunes and Netflix -- politicians will soon have no choice but to place themselves and their messages directly into popular shows, movies and video games. There'll be more McCain-style political cameos, as well as campaign ads on buses or buildings in the background of popular shows.

Oh, Get Over It! Robo-Dialing Is a Valid Tool

... I am aware that people are annoyed by robo-dials and perceive them as a waste of time and effort. But such arguments betray a lack of serious consideration of the reason they are used and of the larger principles they represent.