When President Obama made his meteoric rise to the White House, observers and even opponents credited social media with catalyzing his success. Now the same social media mechanisms are being harnessed for cultural conversation as BeingAmerican and Generation Opportunity have over a million Facebook followers, primarily among young adults.
Although backed by the Koch brothers so often vilified by the left, the organization says they are a non-partisan group
To that end, the Being American page serves as a clearinghouse for topics of contemporary issues, especially economic. Paul Conway, the president of Generation Opportunity, explains the mission:
“As more and more young adults and their friends experience the human costs of record high unemployment and the ongoing lack of economic opportunity, they are determined to identify, discuss, and work together on the solutions needed to get America headed in a more positive direction. ‘Being American’ on Facebook provides both a platform and sourced information for a growing audience that uses this page to discuss issues that matter to them. The fans have created a community that is very engaged, a dialogue about what makes America great, and a forum for opinions on issues that impact their lives.”
It will be interesting to see how this group figures into the political conversation over the next 14 months.
