Thu 30 Oct 2008
The Obama infomercial, Daily Show interview, etc
Posted by Miss Info under About Miss Info , Good For Humanity , Good For Me , Life Beyond Rap , Videos[20] Comments
I missed this when it aired on tv (all the tvs, lol) earlier tonite because I was having a lets-gripe dinner with FWMJ, The Are, and E from RockStar games. (Note to my fellow NY-ers, Grom Gelato is totally worth the $5 per teaspoon!).
But I got home in time to catch McCain painfully grinning away the Palin Gone Rogue reports with Larry King, and Obama talking about defeating his internal Bradley Effect when he goes into the voting booth on Tuesday (hilarious!)….
If you missed the 30-minute Obama infomercial here it is….
Ok, hopefully it worked, not just for the already fervent choir but for the many undecided voters out there…..
(PS: according to a report on CNN.com, Asian Americans voters are 30% undecided, much higher than in the general popular, so my people are sitting on the fence and need to figure out who is going to be the inclusive president for change) Today I took part in a “hip hop politics” panel at BMCC that Uncle Ralph McDaniels put together (supreme respect and love to him), so I’ve been thinking about how this tuesday’s election alot. And I’ll be honest with you….I’m nervous. I’m nervous that new voters will get discouraged by the hassle of actually participating in the democratic process. (no, there won’t be voting at the club with your favorite rapper) I’m nervous if/when there’s any f–kery with lost ballots, old machines, sabotage, or anything else at the polls. I’m nervous about the reaction that could pop off no matter what the result. But I have to just believe that common sense and indignation will prevail over fear and apathy.
BONUS:
“Palin Goes Rogue!” on the Daily ShowJon Stewart dissects Mario Lopez’s Extra “exclusive” with Barack Obama. HA!PS:
October 30th, 2008 at 5:16 am
today was an awesome day Obama nailed it in his video infomercial
as for the daily show that was the coolest
ok that was as corney as i get
but it was worth it
October 30th, 2008 at 5:50 am
If a political party here took up 30 mins of prime time TV I’d be pissed.
Doesn’t this seem a bit forced to anyone else?
October 30th, 2008 at 6:41 am
Let me say first that I don’t even live in the states but we’re
watching in the UK like the rest of the world.
It seems a bit weird 2 me this whole election campaign.
Like the other side is SO bad that Obama is being allowed to win
I don’t want to sound all negative but I don’t think the parties
have any real power. It’s all a show.
So while I hope Obama does win don’t get your hopes up that he’s
going to change anything much.
You don’t get in his position without the backers and they are the one’s who say what goes. No disrespect to America because it’s the same everywhere. They don’t represent the people and never will. Sorry for sounding all negative!!!
October 30th, 2008 at 8:04 am
I don’t think its forced.You playing for the highest position on eart and the fact is that until he wins…Obama is still going against the grain as a blacc in America.
Similar to what missinfo said…I’m nervous/curious at what the reaction will be regardless of the outcome.
Will it be rage from those that think their “losing their country”?Will minorities expect Obama to be a Jesus like figure that will erase centuries of pain?Is this the official end of the old class of u.s politics?there’s a lot on the table.
As a french blogger said on CNN. Much of the world is tired of “old white men” telling them what to do.
We’ll see…..
October 30th, 2008 at 8:41 am
JUST VOTE…SHIT GONNA GO DOWN REGARDLESS
IT DOESN’T WHO YOU VOTE FOR…JUST TAKE THE TIME TO VOTE AND APART OF MAKING A DIFFERENCE BE IT MCCAIN OR OBAMA
I THOUGHT THE 30 MIN INFOMERCIAL WAS GREAT. HE’S RIGHT…HE’S NOT GOING TO BE A PERFECT PRESIDENT IF ELECTED…HE HAS 8 YRS OF TOTAL MESS TO WORK OUT…YOU NEED 4 YRS JUST TO PEEL OFF THE SURFACE OF THAT BUSH LEFT BEHIND. I REALLY DON’T SEE HIM DOING EVERYTHING HE SAYS HE’S GOING TO DO…THERE’S NO WAY. BUT IF HE BRING THE PARTIES TOGETHER TO CLEAN UP “SOME” OF THE MESS THAN I BELIEVE HE’S DONE HIS JOB AS PRESIDENT.
AND PEOPLE SAYING MCCAIN IS BETTER FIT BECAUSE HE WAS IN THE MILITARY…PLEASE! I WAS IN THE MILITARY…IF YOUR NOT A FOUR STAR GENERAL OR PART OF THE JOINT CHIEF OF STAFF…THEN JUST BEING IN THE MILITARY DOESN’T QUALIFY YOU…THE PRESIDENT HAS ADVISORS THAT GIVE HIM ADVICE…HE DOESN’T MAKE THOSE DECISIONS HIMSELF. GEORGE BUSH WAS IN THE MILITARY…YEAH DIDN’T SEE HOW THAT HELPED AT ALL. MOST OF BETTER HISTORIC PRESIDENTS WERE NEW TO THE GAME AND BROUGHT SOME KIND OF CHANGE AND STRENGTH TO THE NATION.
October 30th, 2008 at 10:20 am
“I’ll be honest with you….I’m nervous. I’m nervous that new voters will get discouraged by the hassle of actually participating in the democratic process. (no, there won’t be voting at the club with your favorite rapper) I’m nervous if/when there’s any f–kery with lost ballots, old machines, sabotage, or anything else at the polls. I’m nervous about the reaction that could pop off no matter what the result. But I have to just believe that common sense and indignation will prevail over fear and apathy.”
SO WELL SAID INFO! Commons sense and indignation.. I know the exact feeling you’re talking about. Just praying that everyone can just for one night put all the other foolishness behind that has come to define elections in the past 2 decades and just make the CLEAR right decision.
October 30th, 2008 at 10:37 am
i dont even know why i watched this. how do you make poor people rich, by making rich people poor?????? that is obamas philosophy.
the people of this country love their constitution, reject socialism, and don’t support an authoritarian judiciary. yet this is the obama agenda: he wants to unleash the full power of the federal government against the people
October 30th, 2008 at 10:43 am
AND I DON’T MAKE OVER $200,000 AND I’M NOT A BIG COMPANY CEO..NO WHERE NEAR IT…SO CHANGE FROM THE NORM WOULD SUIT ME JUST FINE.
VOTE!
October 30th, 2008 at 11:29 am
highest level of propaganda spewing ever, how can a politician be allowed to buy 30 mins of prime time television on like 5 channels, if McCain (who is suppose to be the richer candidate) had attempted to do this, all heck would of went off
obama and his “fans” all know nothing about politics or what it takes to continue the U.S. reign as the only super-power left, if obama wins (which i think he will,even though i hope not) we will down spiral and be at the same level as canada and any of the european nations.
…with this stunt obama pulled, it makes me wonder if this is POLITICS or AMERICAN IDOL
October 30th, 2008 at 12:00 pm
When there are this many people undecided it is definitely not forced…all votes are needed…ALL…
October 30th, 2008 at 3:02 pm
@D I respect your view of our election process, but after 2000 the gloves must come off.
If it seems hokey (the infomercial) it is because that’s how Red stater need there politics
to be. (SPOON FED)
as for it not changing anything you actually shot that down by acknowledging your from the UK and that your watching this election.
personally I think your shocked that we as a country evolved faster then the UK
I mean the shock of this happening must really have you a little pist….
(just a little you think)
If Obama is elected, all men are creative equal has so much merit.
Seriously a man of color will be the leader of the free world. do you get it hmm ok let me try again
the leader of the free world, where America goes the world follows.
America did it first not Russia not the UK the U.S.
This changes everything!
This gives the Idea of America actual merit.
This could have affects that could reverberate across the globe. This no only affects us it affects everone !!!
I have to admit because I’m American I’m tickled pink we di it first. Kind like when Doug Williams became the first black quarterback to win the superbowl and me being from DC. So if the commercial are hokey anf the stage crafts seems a bit much, yes it is, It’s cheesy, fake, staged and full of fluff but that is America we dream out loud here. Sorry if the evolution of a country disturbs you we Americans tend to be a bit loud.
October 30th, 2008 at 4:26 pm
America still has MUCH catching up to do because while some other mega powers will be behind us in being run by a man of color or a woman.MANY other nations jumped that hurdle years ago.
As for the 30 mins spot.Please start crying over it.If you don’t like it then change the channel.Obama raised the money so he can spend it as he sees fit.Don’t be upset that McCain’s political funds are depleted.Perhaps if she spent less money on shameless ugly smear commercials then he’d have a few million to spend.
*SideNote*
I hope an entry like this gets as much activity in it as one of usual Jay-z, Jim Jones, Lil Wayne, Sex, Gossip, Swagger posts….
October 30th, 2008 at 5:17 pm
“obama and his “fans” all know nothing about politics or what it takes to continue the U.S. reign as the only super-power left, if obama wins (which i think he will,even though i hope not) we will down spiral and be at the same level as canada and any of the european nations.”
BULLSHIT!!! DO YOU KNOW HOW MUCH MONEY WE ARE BORROWING FROM DIFFERENT COUNTRIES!! DO YOU KNOW THE AMERICAN DOLLAR AIN’T SHIT RIGHT NOW!! OTHER COUNTRIES THINK AMERICA IS A STRAIGHT JOKE!! WE FIGHT COUNTRIES THAT CAN’T HELP THEMSELVES…EITHER AMERICA IS LAUGHED AT OR HATED. SUPER-POWER MY A**!!
October 30th, 2008 at 5:52 pm
@mustafa
Evolved faster than the UK? Is that a joke?
Have you seen the vids on WSHH of the racist people saying they wont vote for Obama because hes black? And the kids saying they dont want a “monkey” running “their” country?
That wouldn’t happen here.
Im not saying we don’t have racism, but we are a hell of a lot more tolerant of different religions and beliefs than you guys are.
If we had a candidate that we thought was the best. We would elect them. There wouldn’t be the “race factor” that you guys keep talking about.
October 30th, 2008 at 7:26 pm
When you have WARREN BUFFET The WEALTHIEST MAN ON THE PLANET talking about how brilliant Obama’s economic plan is, this coming from someone who will actaully be affected by the tax increase, endorsing Obama, people like Joe the Plumber need to STFU!!!
Joe the Plumber does not make 200K a year, him and Joe 6 Pack do not fall into that tax bracket at all. Their opinions on the matter do not matter that much.
When the economy suffers, the chain of events that take place affect everything from healthcare, military funds, disaster funds, mortgages, loans, education e.t.c Obama Vs McCaine on the economy Obama wins we all seen the debates.
If you think the USA can continue to be a super power without funds think again! Sen Biden has one of the best grasp on foreign policy. Obama has the endorsement of numerous foriegn leaders who are willing to work with him and he is willing to engage in conversation with. McCaine wants to keep everything the same and is running a “if it ain’t broke don’t fix it campaign”, how much is the nations debt now? send McCaine the memo. Tell him we said it’s time for change.
Sarah Pallin is his number 2, ref to SNL LOL!!!You seen the youtube clips of Pallin Rallies with their racial attacks on Obama, ignorance is very much alive and Obama has brought this people out of hibernation and they are showing ass.
LOL @ The Comparison of the US Election to American Idol. And its Obama’s supporters who no nothing about politics, LOL!!!!You can’t make this stuff up LOL!!
Vote!!Make the wrong decision and based on stupidity and prepare to face the consequences, unlike American Idol the Commander in Chief orders attacks of foreign nations, is accountable for not just American lives but on a global scale. It’s because of George Bush’s lack of action, poor judgement and slow reaction in office which led to the current economic crisis, USA is at war and the economy is suffering for what? This is the price you pay when you do not vote!
October 30th, 2008 at 10:02 pm
@ izza of course it wouldn’t in the UK you guys are repressed. In American the open soar we call racism is recieving attention through open shame. We as Americans shine the light on ignorance. Yes we have our freng backwood, inbred, southern racist living on the outskirts of society, but when ever they rear their ugly hate ridden heads, BAMM!! We mock the hell out of them which keeps them in line. Your never gonna stop neo nazi’s from being pissed, but you sure can keep a bead on them. Now back to the UK being tolerant, tolerant? Excuse me did you say tolerant? Yeah you keep your tolerant and quiet subtle racism, I think I’l ride with the US on this one.
I think the lack of tolerance is what makes America better. Follow me on this one.
Americans are loud an emotional, meaning nothing is hidden. We can’t hide shit thats one of are fault as a nation. We have the worst poker face of all cultures. That in Affect has helped us get over ourselves an the petty race batingto an extent. Yeah were not out of the woods yet but we left you guys in the dust years ago (OJ).the UK is stagnant when it comes to race relations. Yeah you don’t call each other monkeys but maybe if you did you might have a major leader of color instead of living in a world of fake tolerance. I’m sorry tolerance, come on Izza you need Barack to win. Admit it you need us to lead, because you need the blueprint. If Barack wins and is successful Your country is going to be all the much better. Why? Because you will have a chance at growing as a culture as well. In America they said Barack was th 2nd Coming of Bobby Kennedy. Who knows if Barack is a success The UK might see the 2nd coming of Barack. Right now some brown baby in your country will grow up with Barack as his blueprint. please you guys need to catch up we gave you Martin, Malcom and now Barrack. smh
October 31st, 2008 at 5:25 am
@mustafa
I dont agree with you. But I suppose only time will tell.
Lets agree to disagree.
October 31st, 2008 at 8:31 am
Hi Miss Info,
This post sounds curiously close to an endorsement of Obama; I thought you said you weren’t going to endorse anybody (or was that just in the primaries?).
Nice job, now I just wanna hear you say it explicitly.
October 31st, 2008 at 3:20 pm
yeah the complete non-partisan ish was in the primaries. But now that we’re in the final stretch anyone who reads this blog and has a brain (a la you) can see that I reject the ridiculous smear campaign of the Republican party. I’m not gonna do an “endorsement post” because the one thing I don’t like about Obama’s campaign has been the over-celebritized factor of it….not to mention I’m not a celeb. But I will post things that I think shed some light on the positive parts of his all-inclusive platform.
October 31st, 2008 at 4:39 pm
@Izza I can respect that
and yes time will tell and alota prayers cause he is the first lets not forget that