Comments on: Important for president to be computer literate? http://caffertyfile.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/06/important-for-president-to-be-computer-literate/ Tell Jack how you really feel Sat, 19 Dec 2009 00:00:35 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: A luddite afterall : Post-Ed Notes http://caffertyfile.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/06/important-for-president-to-be-computer-literate/#comment-573508 A luddite afterall : Post-Ed Notes Sat, 13 Sep 2008 05:16:29 +0000 http://cnncaffertyfile.wordpress.com/?p=970#comment-573508 [...] the rest here. [...] [...] the rest here. [...]

]]> By: Marv from New York http://caffertyfile.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/06/important-for-president-to-be-computer-literate/#comment-480554 Marv from New York Wed, 06 Aug 2008 20:09:10 +0000 http://cnncaffertyfile.wordpress.com/?p=970#comment-480554 WHOA there Jack, Are you asking this question about our US President or a group of pre schoolers? Anyone in this day and age that doesn't take the time to learn how to use a computer is, Hmmmm lets just say "LAZY". Marv from New York WHOA there Jack,

Are you asking this question about our US President or a group of

pre schoolers? Anyone in this day and age that doesn't take the time

to learn how to use a computer is, Hmmmm lets just say "LAZY".

Marv from New York

]]> By: Barky Political http://caffertyfile.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/06/important-for-president-to-be-computer-literate/#comment-480548 Barky Political Wed, 06 Aug 2008 20:08:25 +0000 http://cnncaffertyfile.wordpress.com/?p=970#comment-480548 It shows that he has no proficiency for keeping current with the social standards and practices of the American public. Such a person should not be in the oval office, where these standards are key. It shows that he has no proficiency for keeping current with the social standards and practices of the American public. Such a person should not be in the oval office, where these standards are key.

]]> By: stephanie/houston http://caffertyfile.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/06/important-for-president-to-be-computer-literate/#comment-480547 stephanie/houston Wed, 06 Aug 2008 20:07:53 +0000 http://cnncaffertyfile.wordpress.com/?p=970#comment-480547 It gives a speedier way to access the information highway of our youth and issues that humanity is concern with. Without technical knowlege you can not hope to keep up with an access to a majority of these issues. It gives a speedier way to access the information highway of our youth and issues that humanity is concern with. Without technical knowlege you can not hope to keep up with an access to a majority of these issues.

]]> By: Johanna Raleigh http://caffertyfile.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/06/important-for-president-to-be-computer-literate/#comment-480545 Johanna Raleigh Wed, 06 Aug 2008 20:07:33 +0000 http://cnncaffertyfile.wordpress.com/?p=970#comment-480545 I find it astonishing you even had to ask that question Jack!! Most 3 year olds know how to turn on a computer and open programs. My grandfather learned how to use a computer in a matter of weeks. Technologically the world is changing everyday, and its imperative that the leader of our country at least know how to return an email. If John McCain takes learning the computer as seriously as his policies, I'm scared to see where we would be in a couple of years if he is elected. I find it astonishing you even had to ask that question Jack!! Most 3 year olds know how to turn on a computer and open programs. My grandfather learned how to use a computer in a matter of weeks. Technologically the world is changing everyday, and its imperative that the leader of our country at least know how to return an email. If John McCain takes learning the computer as seriously as his policies, I'm scared to see where we would be in a couple of years if he is elected.

]]> By: Patrick Henry, Fort Myers http://caffertyfile.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/06/important-for-president-to-be-computer-literate/#comment-480529 Patrick Henry, Fort Myers Wed, 06 Aug 2008 20:05:13 +0000 http://cnncaffertyfile.wordpress.com/?p=970#comment-480529 Yep--but I don't think either one of these guys are too savvy on the PC. They've just got a lot of people who are. The thing that impresses me most about this election is the quick access to information from all of the candidates. It makes it really easy to quickly compare the agenda's and ideals to aid in decision making. I guess that's why I'm no longer a Democrat--and can't stand the GOP (thanks GW) information is power. Yep–but I don't think either one of these guys are too savvy on the PC.
They've just got a lot of people who are.

The thing that impresses me most about this election is the quick access to information from all of the candidates. It makes it really easy to quickly compare the agenda's and ideals to aid in decision making.

I guess that's why I'm no longer a Democrat–and can't stand the GOP (thanks GW) information is power.

]]> By: Susan, Cary, NC http://caffertyfile.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/06/important-for-president-to-be-computer-literate/#comment-480528 Susan, Cary, NC Wed, 06 Aug 2008 20:05:08 +0000 http://cnncaffertyfile.wordpress.com/?p=970#comment-480528 YES this is the age and at 60 it is one of the skills I feel most critical for everyone today. You do not have to have a computer at home, you can use a computer in a library for searches, etc. The fact that McCain said he is getting familiar with "The Google" and "The Internets" is downright scary! YES this is the age and at 60 it is one of the skills I feel most critical for everyone today. You do not have to have a computer at home, you can use a computer in a library for searches, etc. The fact that McCain said he is getting familiar with "The Google" and "The Internets" is downright scary!

]]> By: toni boutwell, myrtle beach, SC http://caffertyfile.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/06/important-for-president-to-be-computer-literate/#comment-480521 toni boutwell, myrtle beach, SC Wed, 06 Aug 2008 20:03:59 +0000 http://cnncaffertyfile.wordpress.com/?p=970#comment-480521 It's important in that it is part of showing that someone is in touch with modern reality, and knows how to use the tools available. McCaine has already shown himself to be so far out of touch with the real world and the things that are important to regular Americans that his computer illeteracy is mearly confirmation of what we already know. It's important in that it is part of showing that someone is in touch with modern reality, and knows how to use the tools available. McCaine has already shown himself to be so far out of touch with the real world and the things that are important to regular Americans that his computer illeteracy is mearly confirmation of what we already know.

]]> By: GrammieJ http://caffertyfile.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/06/important-for-president-to-be-computer-literate/#comment-480520 GrammieJ Wed, 06 Aug 2008 20:03:51 +0000 http://cnncaffertyfile.wordpress.com/?p=970#comment-480520 Jack, good to discuss this question. I am 64, had to learn computer skills because of my teaching job, so I did and I believe in life-long learning, no matter what the subject. Not much rocket science in being computer literate! Makes me think that McCain does not feel it is important to be educated in the modern global world. But hey, if you have a wife worth millions, why bother, just let everyone else do things for you!! Just my thoughts, thanks Grammiej from Tennessee Jack, good to discuss this question. I am 64, had to learn computer skills because of my teaching job, so I did and I believe in life-long learning, no matter what the subject. Not much rocket science in being computer literate! Makes me think that McCain does not feel it is important to be educated in the modern global world.
But hey, if you have a wife worth millions, why bother, just let everyone else do things for you!!
Just my thoughts, thanks
Grammiej from Tennessee

]]> By: E. B. - Atlanta http://caffertyfile.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/06/important-for-president-to-be-computer-literate/#comment-480516 E. B. - Atlanta Wed, 06 Aug 2008 20:03:08 +0000 http://cnncaffertyfile.wordpress.com/?p=970#comment-480516 Hmmmmm, in my day to day the only people not needing to have the ablity to use computers would be the greeters at Wal-mart. I assure you alot of them know how to use one. Hmmmmm, in my day to day the only people not needing to have the ablity to use computers would be the greeters at Wal-mart. I assure you alot of them know how to use one.

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