The Obama Infomercial

Senusret I · #1 10-29-2008, 08:04 PM

You know what?

This shit's scary.

CrackerBarrel · #2 10-29-2008, 08:08 PM

You see McCain's quote in Miami today about how he would never delay the start of the world series by a half hour to make American's watch an infomercial?

And I think this may backfire. It's more than a little propaganda-y, and doesn't do anything to hide that fact.

KSUViolet06 · #3 10-29-2008, 08:15 PM

This is quite weird, and I can't put my finger on why it is. I could be wrong, but I seriously don't recall any other candidate doing a half hour infomercial.

On a funny note, I was watching Michelle Obama on Leno. She was talking about the kids, and said that one of the girls overheard her talking about the air time Barack had purchased. She said that her older daughter came in and asked if "Daddy's commercial was going to interrupt Hannah Montana because that's way more important than Daddy being president."

I loled a teeny tiny bit at this, so I hope it was meant to be funny.

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Originally Posted by Senusret I

I'm voting for him because he most closely aligns with my values, but I just really have a suspicion that I'm going to end up in a camp with a pink triangle on my chest if I ever disagree with him.

Katmandu · #4 10-29-2008, 08:21 PM

Not the first time this has been done. Ross Perot bought a half hour on most of the networks in '92, and I know at least one other candidate in my lifetime bought a half hour block in the week before the election.

Senusret I · #5 10-29-2008, 08:26 PM

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Originally Posted by KSUViolet06

I loled a teeny tiny bit at this, so I hope it was meant to be funny.

It was meant to be absurd, and we can laugh at the absurd, even if it's not "funny" per se.

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Originally Posted by DaemonSeid

Hey Sen...

If Bush can interrupt TV for free and ramble on for about an hr. over some BS then this isn't scary.

I get that.

What scares me is that Obama doesn't NEED this to win.

What scares me is that this man may look like me, but he is not me. He is close, but no Senusret.

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Originally Posted by Katmandu

Not the first time this has been done. Ross Perot bought a half hour on most of the networks in '92, and I know at least one other candidate in my lifetime bought a half hour block in the week before the election.

I just wanted to acknowledge this. With Perot, I understand (and I think I remember). He NEEDED that time to share his message.

Obama doesn't need it...it's just....weird....

DaemonSeid · #6 10-29-2008, 08:19 PM

How do you delay something that

1. Was already delayed anyways

2. I believe was scheduled to start at 8:30...

Yeah..McCain's quote was a bit whiney at best.

Hey Sen...

If Bush can interrupt TV for free and ramble on for about an hr. over some BS then this isn't scary.

KSigkid · #7 10-29-2008, 09:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Senusret I

I could care less about the world series, but I acknowledge that I may be in the minority about that. Right now, I can't even recall what I do watch on Wednesday nights.

But it's clearly propaganda (which all of these things are), and it is blatant. It REALLY disturbs me.

I'm voting for him because he most closely aligns with my values, but I just really have a suspicion that I'm going to end up in a camp with a pink triangle on my chest if I ever disagree with him.

It didn't bother me all that much. I think it was going a bit overboard, and the concept was a bit odd to me, but other than that it didn't bother me.

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Originally Posted by DaemonSeid

How do you delay something that

1. Was already delayed anyways

2. I believe was scheduled to start at 8:30...

Yeah..McCain's quote was a bit whiney at best.

Hey Sen...

If Bush can interrupt TV for free and ramble on for about an hr. over some BS then this isn't scary.

I think it's a different story when the President (no matter what party) is speaking, and when a candidate is doing it. Again, I don't have a problem with his doing the infomercial, but I think you're comparing apples to oranges when you're comparing Bush doing it and Obama doing it. It means putting aside your feelings about Bush and Obama, but from my point of view, I think of it purely as a candidate doing an infomercial/promotional feature versus the President speaking to the nation. When I look at it that way, the two things aren't comparable.

SWTXBelle · #8 10-29-2008, 10:08 PM

Here's my question - was the infomercial viewed by "undecided" voters, or was it an Obama lovefest, watched by those who are already true believers? I find it hard to believe that anyone - other than my mother, and that's a story all unto itself - is really undecided at this point in time. Am I totally wrong in thinking that? Surely someone gathered up viewer data for the program.

UGAalum94 · #9 10-29-2008, 10:13 PM

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Originally Posted by SWTXBelle

Here's my question - was the infomercial viewed by "undecided" voters, or was it an Obama lovefest, watched by those who are already true believers? I find it hard to believe that anyone - other than my mother, and that's a story all unto itself - is really undecided at this point in time. Am I totally wrong in thinking that? Surely someone gathered up viewer data for the program.

Oh, tell me about your mother. (imagine this said in a Dr. Freud voice if that makes it better). If you think it's a story, I know it's a probably a doozie of a tale. ETA: you've told some pretty great teaching stories; I didn't mean anything snarky.

tri deezy · #10 10-29-2008, 10:18 PM

I liked that that it wasn't negative about McCain's campaign at all. It was just about Obama, his policies, and issues that are on our minds. I don't even think I heard the word McCain mentioned once. I was swooning thinking about a change like this and how we'll finally be through with Bush so soon!

summer_gphib · #11 10-30-2008, 08:14 AM

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Originally Posted by SWTXBelle

Here's my question - was the infomercial viewed by "undecided" voters, or was it an Obama lovefest, watched by those who are already true believers? I find it hard to believe that anyone - other than my mother, and that's a story all unto itself - is really undecided at this point in time. Am I totally wrong in thinking that? Surely someone gathered up viewer data for the program.

I think there are many "undecided voters" remaining. My husband and I have already voted, and we're still not sure we voted the right way. There are things we truly admire about both men, making it a very difficult decision for us (and I'm usually a stright party voter). There are pros and cons to both-- we admire and like McCain but detest Palin. We really think Joe Biden has a lot of experience, but we're not sure Obama can keep his promises, and has the experience needed.

So for us it was rough. We did break from our normal party and voted for McCain-- despite Palin, certainly not because of her.

cheerfulgreek · #12 10-31-2008, 01:17 AM

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Originally Posted by DaemonSeid

If Bush can interrupt TV for free and ramble on for about an hr. over some BS then this isn't scary.

I agree. And yes, BS (BuShit) it is.

Senusret I · #13 10-29-2008, 08:13 PM

I could care less about the world series, but I acknowledge that I may be in the minority about that. Right now, I can't even recall what I do watch on Wednesday nights.

But it's clearly propaganda (which all of these things are), and it is blatant. It REALLY disturbs me.

I'm voting for him because he most closely aligns with my values, but I just really have a suspicion that I'm going to end up in a camp with a pink triangle on my chest if I ever disagree with him.

VandalSquirrel · #14 10-29-2008, 11:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Senusret I

I could care less about the world series, but I acknowledge that I may be in the minority about that. Right now, I can't even recall what I do watch on Wednesday nights.

But it's clearly propaganda (which all of these things are), and it is blatant. It REALLY disturbs me.

I'm voting for him because he most closely aligns with my values, but I just really have a suspicion that I'm going to end up in a camp with a pink triangle on my chest if I ever disagree with him.

If it comes to any camps get on a plane, train, or bus and I'll drive you into Canada. I could have you safely in Creston, BC in under four hours. Go get your passport ordered if you haven't already!

ThetaPrincess24 · #15 10-30-2008, 07:58 AM

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Originally Posted by VandalSquirrel

If it comes to any camps get on a plane, train, or bus and I'll drive you into Canada. I could have you safely in Creston, BC in under four hours. Go get your passport ordered if you haven't already!

Canada wont save you from him and his minions