Shelley: Apathy

Okay, so once again, i am on the fence (i am starting to sound like a broken record). I seem to agree, then disagree-with both the modernists and postmodernists. When i read this chapter , the first thought that came to mind was "oh great its talking about politics-which i know nothing about-i haven't participated in any elections...yet". I do have some opinions on this chapter though--i will probably sound like a hypocrite , or contradict myself somehow, but here i go...
I have to agree that the internet and 'culture jamming' in general is a good thing. The whole idea that the young generation is taking a different approach to changing things in the government, by changing how the average person thinks about things instead of going through the government, is brilliant. What better way to defeat the government than get more and more people to join your side--screw trying to convince the government to join your side.
I don't agree with the modernists' view that "because of this focus on recognition rather than redistribution-they aren't doing real politics" (174). I see the songs and videos on youtube that we discussed as examples of culture jamming, and i think the bands or individuals who sang them are "politically involved"(175)!
However, i think that back in the 60's and stuff, people were a lot more involved in politics. I think the younger generation during that time were much more adamant about getting their voices heard. Myself, my sisters, my friends...we all haven't voted since we turned 18 :( i know, i should vote, but i think there are a lot of young people out there who are non-voters.
I kind of agree that there may be too much information out there (see i think i am contradicting myself here). I think that there is so much on the internet, in the newspapers, on t.v., that it just boggles my brain and i become overwhelmed and don't want to hear any more about politics come summer!!!!
Oh and what the heck does this mean..."changes in culture make political change possible, but are not in themselves political" (192)?????? and I thought i sounded contradicting?!?!?!?
My Conclusion: I think that after reading this book, i have found myself leaning more towards the postmodernists, but i find myself agreeing (sometimes) with the modernists--even Habermas, once in a blue moon :)