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Obama tv spot tonight

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  • 29-10-2008 10:23pm
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    The_Minister
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    Does anyone know what time Obamas big TV extravaganza is on tonight?


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    Overheal
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    8:00 on all major networks bar CNN. Larry King has John McCain on at 9:00 though. Woo.


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    The_Minister
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    Overheal wrote: »
    8:00 on all major networks bar CNN. Larry King has John McCain on at 9:00 though. Woo.
    Which part of America is that though? America crosses several time zones.


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    Biggins
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    12.00 our time (Eire).
    Will be watching the Sky American stations to see will they broadcast it. :)


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    The_Minister
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    Biggins wrote: »
    12.00 our time (Eire).
    Will be watching the Sky American stations to see will they broadcast it. :)
    Luckily I get Fox news.

    Bill O'Reilly ftw.


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    Biggins
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    The_Minister wrote: »
    Luckily I get Fox news

    So do I but I can't take them serious LOL :D


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    Overheal
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    Obama will also be on The Daily Show tonight. Probably, for the last time EVAR.


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    MagicMarker
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    It'll be on youtube the minute after it's broadcasted.


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    Biggins
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    MagicMarker wrote: »
    It'll be on youtube the minute after it's broadcasted.

    Youtube's limit is 20 minute though isn't it. Guess someone will split it.
    Just as well I know where I can get my hands on the full avi when someone records it. :)


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    Overheal
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    google video itself then. which has no such limit.


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    Dave!
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    The Daily Show put all their shows on the site don't they...? Was watching some earlier today


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    Overheal
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    yep. the website has their entire archive.


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    Sad Professor
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    Here's the tv ad:

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GtREqAmLsoA


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    Crash
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    Just watched the first 7 minutes of that - it is very folksy etc., but its quite well put together. Follows the basic idea of state what you're gonna say, say it, then reiterate what you said. Example followed by how Obama's presidency will help. Quite well done.


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    MagicMarker
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    Sad Professor wrote: »
    Here's the tv ad:

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GtREqAmLsoA
    That is one hell of an advertisement.


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    Biggins
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    MagicMarker wrote: »
    That is one hell of an advertisement.

    I agree. He comes across well. McCain must be quietly sick as he watched the 30 minute ad.
    Thanks Sad Professor for posting it on here. Much appreciated.


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    Overheal
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    he never finished it with Im Barack Obama and I Approved This Message

    so it doesnt count.


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    BlitzKrieg
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    he said it at the start


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    Macha
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    The ad blew me away. He hit all the right notes.


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    Sir Digby Chicken Caesar
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    reminded me of that video peter made in family guy when he challenged Lois for the school council.

    emotional garbage. At least mccain and bush are laughably bad at propoganda, this guy has an unnerving talent.


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    Ludo
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    Very good and POSITIVE ad. Not one mention of McCain. How about that for a novel idea. Make it about why you should be president and not why the other guy shoud not be.


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    Biggins
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    Aye, it was thirty minutes without attacking McCain direct and/or in an abusive way that is the norm in American politics.
    Granted its made specifically to make him (and thus the Democratic party) shine, I still like the ad for the simple reason, he didn't resort to character assassination.

    You might be a McCain supporter but could you seriously see the Republican party doing the same?


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    Benedict XVI
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    The significance of this TV item will only really be appreciated in mid 2009, when Obama is failing miserably on delivering on his promises.


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    Biggins
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    Benedict XVI wrote: »
    The significance of this TV item will only really be appreciated in mid 2009, when Obama is failing miserably on delivering on his promises.

    As they say... that remains to be seen. If that is the case, you can be sure the opposition will point this out in a flash during a re-election campaign.
    Until then, with all wildly possible predictions aside, with the democratic party in control of congress, I'd say he and his legal people stand more chance of passing the laws they want to pass, than not.

    Time will tell.


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    Ludo
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    Benedict XVI wrote: »
    The significance of this TV item will only really be appreciated in mid 2009, when Obama is failing miserably on delivering on his promises.


    You seem to think Obama WILL win Benedict..not like you at all :D


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    Hobbes
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    I like the fact at no time he did mention McCain. Think McCain could do a similar advert? Even post it on youtube if he can't afford the TV time.


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    mike65
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    How many times did he say "change"? Should have had a sweep-stakes on it.

    Mike


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    Dave!
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    Did someone say... drinking game? :p


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    Mitch Connor
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    Benedict XVI wrote: »
    The significance of this TV item will only really be appreciated in mid 2009, when Obama is failing miserably on delivering on his promises.

    same can be said for any political campaign. I'm sure if McCain gets hte vote he will not be able to do all he has promised. I'm sure both men will try if they get the chance, but i'm equally sure both would fail to deliver on everything.


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    Overheal
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    The real sinker for McCain was that all week he has been ridiculing Obama for his upcoming "Presidential Address" - when in fact it felt like nothing of the sort.


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    Hugh_C
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    taconnol wrote: »
    The ad blew me away. He hit all the right notes.

    co-edited by an Irish editor - Philip Owens.

    :)


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