Villagers studying in town, a family relying on remittances from a son there, growing numbers who watch cable television and get phone calls from town, all help shape the opinions of rural friends and relatives.
First and foremost, this will require that our presidents, political leaders, and those who shape the opinions of our people put away once and for all Cold War stereotypes and begin to rethink how U.S.-Russia relations can place security cooperation — not competition — at the center of our shared future.
The problem is of paramount importance, since social media shape the opinions of millions of users in everyday life.
There are also a lot of disinformation campaigns on Reddit, but those conversations are less likely to be elevated into a topic on CNN, even while they can shape the opinions of large numbers of avid users.
"Tragedies like this always shape the opinions of Americans, and ultimately how they vote," Watts said.
It wouldn't surprise me if UnitedHealth Group executives helped shape the opinions of those editorial writers during the reform debate.
However, the media also played an important role in shaping the opinion of the patients.
We don't need to get depressed about the effect this kind of polemical tirade may have on shaping the opinions of the Daily Mail's 2 million readers.
In contrast to scholars, those who aim to influence public opinion are less concerned with theoretical issues than with the practical problem of shaping the opinions of specified "publics," such as employees, stockholders, neighbourhood associations, or any other group whose actions may affect the fortunes of a client or stakeholder.
Her depictions of domesticity and Britain's relationship with India may have played a part in shaping the opinions of many young British readers.
