The Obama Infomercial

VAgirl18 · #1 10-29-2008, 10:29 PM

Why did he pay for the infomercial when he could have given the money back to those who donated so they could give it to the people who really need it...you know, start practicing the spreading of wealth?

preciousjeni · #2 10-29-2008, 10:36 PM

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Originally Posted by VAgirl18

Why did he pay for the infomercial when he could have given the money back to those who donated so they could give it to the people who really need it...you know, start practicing the spreading of wealth?

Wellll...people gave him that money so that he could do it.

texas*princess · #3 10-29-2008, 11:09 PM

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Wellll...people gave him that money so that he could do it.

yea that's what I was thinking... those people gave him money on their own free will.

And I think maybe this (the whole infomercial thing) hasn't been done because it's REALLY expensive... and he has a ton of money that was donated ... and the election is only a couple of days away... might as well use the money. Maybe no prior candidates thought about trying to do something like this before?

VAgirl18 · #4 10-29-2008, 11:13 PM

Obviously his campaign doesn't need any more advertising. I'm a Republican and ready to accept that the Dems are going to be in the White House. I just saw no point in even having the infomercial when he could have just given the money back and said that other people could use it more. He should practice what he preaches..which is exactly what he does half of the time..preach.

Leslie Anne · #5 10-30-2008, 01:46 AM

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I just saw no point in even having the infomercial when he could have just given the money back and said that other people could use it more. He should practice what he preaches..which is exactly what he does half of the time..preach.

That's not how things work with campaign contributions. McCain won't be returning any of his unused funds back to the people who sent them either.

VAgirl18 · #6 10-30-2008, 03:25 AM

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That's not how things work with campaign contributions. McCain won't be returning any of his unused funds back to the people who sent them either.

Candidates ARE allowed to give the money to charity or other campaigns as long as they aren't spending it for personal use. He should have donated the money to charity instead of buying the infomercial..it would have been better for his campaign.

AGDee · #7 10-30-2008, 05:29 AM

The laws vary by state. I looked it up last week because someone asked what happens to the extra money in one of these threads. It's insanely complex.

DaemonSeid · #8 10-30-2008, 06:03 AM

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That's not how things work with campaign contributions. McCain won't be returning any of his unused funds back to the people who sent them either.

or the 150,000 on Palin's wardrobe...for that matter the clothing either

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Candidates ARE allowed to give the money to charity or other campaigns as long as they aren't spending it for personal use. He should have donated the money to charity instead of buying the infomercial..it would have been better for his campaign.

Look at it like this...it was aimed at undecideds and for those who STILL aqt this point 'don't know' what Obama's plans are if they watched should have a better idea now.

I thought if nothing else, it was a good idea without debate atmosphere or some kind of circus going on, know what his plans are.

Cracker, here is the exact quote I was looking for:

"It used to be that only rain or some other act of God could delay the World Series," he {McCain} said. "But I guess network executives figured an Obama infomercial was close enough."

The Obama campaign did not ask that the game be delayed, said a spokesman for Fox, which broadcasts the World Series.

http://www.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/10/...cle/index.html

and after seeing what happened last night, the game would have been over on Monday anyways....not to mention is was one of the lowest rated World Series in recent history.

VAgirl18 · #9 10-30-2008, 12:48 PM

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or the 150,000 on Palin's wardrobe...for that matter the clothing either

No, but they WILL be donating the clothing to charity after the election. Double use is more effective than wasting.

ThetaDancer · #10 10-30-2008, 07:46 AM

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Originally Posted by VAgirl18

Obviously his campaign doesn't need any more advertising. I'm a Republican and ready to accept that the Dems are going to be in the White House. I just saw no point in even having the infomercial when he could have just given the money back and said that other people could use it more. He should practice what he preaches..which is exactly what he does half of the time..preach.

It actually seems like you're not at all ready to accept this. You keep pressing a non-issue.

VAgirl18 · #11 10-30-2008, 12:43 PM

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It actually seems like you're not at all ready to accept this. You keep pressing a non-issue.

No, I've accepted it. I'm questioning his practices. Just because I know he'll most likely win on Tuesday doesn't mean that I have to agree with his campaign practices.

ajuhdg · #12 10-30-2008, 01:02 PM

Anyway, your comment about being 'lableled' with the pink triangle, gave me a funny visual. It kind of made me wonder what'd he'd do to me. I've already warned that he's MUCH further left than he's admitted, and with all of this media talk, I bet he'll go and figure out all the people that voted against him and rope them out too.

I don't necessarily agree with McCain on everything, but the ones that we don't agree he believes those decisions (abortion, gay marriage, etc) should be left at the state level. This leads me to believe that he might have mixed feelings about it, thus letting the states decide would let some states have/do it and some states don't. Therefore, if someone wanted to participate in said activity, they could go to that state to do it. He doesn't want to outlaw it completely.

Everyone is voting based on their concerns, and I'll say it again, we need someone that's going to handle Iraq RIGHT, otherwise all the other issues will be moot.

VandalSquirrel: That is so sweet of you to smuggle people out. It's probably not necessary though, when Obama's done, we won't even recognize our country! (and I don't mean that in a good way!)

AGDee: WOHOO for Ghost Hunters marathons, and live Halloween shows!

ThetaPrincess24 · #13 10-30-2008, 07:55 AM

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Why did he pay for the infomercial when he could have given the money back to those who donated so they could give it to the people who really need it...you know, start practicing the spreading of wealth?

EXCELLENT point!!!

I have a question for those who thought it was scary and propaganda-ish--If you think that and are slightly worried then why are you still voting for that guy? There are other people running for president besides mcain and obama (they dont have a chance in hell but it's still your vote and your voice).

I'm just glad I was in choir practice at church instead of being at home. i was saved from watching that phoney.

Senusret I · #14 10-30-2008, 08:21 AM

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EXCELLENT point!!!

I have a question for those who thought it was scary and propaganda-ish--If you think that and are slightly worried then why are you still voting for that guy?

Because he still aligns with most of my values. McCain aligns with few.

ThetaPrincess24 · #15 10-30-2008, 08:29 AM

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Because he still aligns with most of my values. McCain aligns with few.

A lot of folks out there I would say align with my values but that certainly doesnt mean they belong in the White House (or anywhere else in government) and wouldnt get my vote.