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Bolton makes an insightful point in Writing Space when he highlights a critical and often overlooked aspect of media-the creator's focus on providing as clear a subject as possible or the opposing side, which tries to make the form of media the true subject of the text. I see this most vividly on television, where blustery political analysts (who shall remain unnamed) magnetize the viewer's focus on themselves. It is interesting that our main media outlet is driven by a ceaseless attempt to sneak across opinions. Now instead of clear points being objectively presented to the audience, there is an unknowing inundation into the presentation itself. This sort of detraction is not necessarily a good thing. If the audience puts their view mainly on the politician, the audience will often forget about the points being made. In reality the points made are the most important part. It is all about the political image.