Americans Turn to Social Media to Air Feelings on Slimdown

The article entitled “Americans turn to social media to air feelings on slimdown” claimed that the social media, including Facebook and Twitter, became more popular due to the roiling debate on the federal government shutdown, because Americans were turning to the social media to post their complaints on the shutdown. And reversely, lawmakers used Facebook and Twitter to reiterate their points as well. With the advent of social media, Americans do not have to write an email or letter. They can just turn to the Internet. Most of the “tweeters” were against President Obama's health care plan. They cheered on the Republican leadership by marking “likes” on Facebook. Some other "tweeters" expressed their hope that the two sides could reach a compromise. Meanwhile, the federal used Twitter to announce that they would no longer respond to those posts until the suspension ends. Such behavior that Americans post their thoughts on websites is not because they want to make any differences. They just feel better by speaking it out.

http://www.foxnews.com/tech/2013/10/02/americans-turn-to-social-media-to-air-feelings-on-slimdown/