No need for a synopsis - you can see it for yourself. Here is theentire coontastic 9:27 "introduction". 27 seconds actually aboutHillary, and 9 minutes relentlessly dissing Sen. Obama.http://www.cnn.com/video/#/video/politics/2008/01/13/johnson.on.clinton.obama.cnn
Malcolm warned us about "Brothers" like this.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=znQe9nUKzvQ
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8zUIjP4KWok
Friends:
I attended a Foreign Policy discussion with Senator Obama and Richard Danzig in Washington, D.C. (Fri, Nov 30th). It was hosted by DC for Obama and Young Lawyers for Obama at the Carnegie Institute. About 300-400 people filled the small theater style room. Most were maxed out donors. Older gov't types. (This was not a rally) A few of us paid less and sat in the back rows.
Sen. Obama conducted a foreign policy Q & A. The discussion started around 8:15 and he had to leave at 9:00 sharp to catch a flight to Iowa. Thoughout the evening he expounded upon the great efforts of the military and how they are over tasked with some duties suited for diplomats.
Time was running short so I frantically raised my hand and asked the last question of the night. My question was about the establishment of AFRICOM, permanent stationing of troops in Africa and potential fault lines. I followed up with a request to take a photo with our candidate. He answered the question and I took a photo with him afterwards.
I was impressed how during the discussion that centered on the Middle East and Persia, Sen. Obama emphasized the importance of cultural awareness and the hazards of referring to all people of one religion or region as "terrorist" or "jihadist." He is well-versed and intellectually thoughtful. In a word: Presidential. But, if you're reading this you already know that.
I'd post the photo if I knew how. Thanks to the volunteers who coordinated this fantastic discussion.
Fired up,
Major Man
With Veteran's Day approaching...here is great info for you to use to recruit more support for Senator Obama:
Information about Senator Barack Obama....you may be interested (share with others as you deem fit): Interview about Iraq war Nov '02 (Listen to the problems he forsees): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sXzmXy226po http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EhpKmQCCwB8&mode=related&search=
Official Campaign positions on Veterans issues: http://www.barackobama.com/issues/veterans/
...Iraq War: http://www.barackobama.com/issues/iraq/
Obama: Troops should not get unexpected tour extensions Lengthened deployments shortchange the country, Democratic senator says http://desmoinesregister.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20071005/NEWS...
Defense issues (from his Senate site): http://obama.senate.gov/issues/defense/
Obama Sponsors Bill to stop Veteran Homelessness:
http://obama.senate.gov/press/071109-obama_introduce_21/
Senator Obama is also ENDORSED BY THE ONLY IRAQ WAR VETERAN IN CONGRESS: U.S. Rep. Patrick Murphy (D-PA) http://thecaucus.blogs.nytimes.com/2007/08/21/iraq-vetcongressman-endorses-obama/
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I'm glad to hear Congressman Clay (D-MO) is supporting Senator Obama. He is not alone in his endorsement.
BLACK ENDORSEMENTS:
Congress: Rep. Sanford Bishop (D-Ga.); Rep. John Conyers (D-Mich.); Rep. Elijah Cummings (D-Md.); Rep. Artur Davis (D-Ala.); Rep. Danny Davis (D-Ill.); Rep. Keith Ellison (D-Minn.); Rep. Al Green (D-Texas); Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. (D-Ill.); Rep. Hank Johnson (D-Ga.); Rep. Gwen Moore (D-Wis.); Rep. Bobby Rush (D-Ill.)
Other Black notables: Gov. Deval Patrick (Mass.), Mayor Doug Wilder (Former Gov.-Virginia); Alice Walker, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Former Congressman Major Owens (NYC); Lou Gossett, Jr., Mayor Cory Booker (Newark, NJ); Major Adrian Fenty (D.C.); Halle Berry, Sidney Poitier, Oprah, Charles Barkley, Will Smith, Forrest Whitaker, Common-Rap artist, Alfre Woodard, Nas-Rap artist, Laurence Fishburne, Broncos WR David Terrell, Holly Robinson Peete, Wyclef Jean-Musician, Tracee Ellis Ross, Tyler Perry, William R. Harvey-President of Hampton U., H. Patrick Swygert-President of Howard U.
Attention fellow Black Americans: Obama will be the "first Black President" (He is the only one who has had to endure the hardship of having dark skin)
BELIEVE VIDEO: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5vzQv18zGOo
BARBERSHOP VIDEO: http://www.brightcove.tv/title.jsp?title=1243534108
My thoughts on improving the major media marketing for Senator Obama's campaign:
All of the current ads are nice. I see that they are intended to appeal to audiences in Iowa and N.H. and seemingly older viewers.
But, where is the creativity? These are frankly, booooooooooooring.
*****How about an ad that plays the instrumental of "Crank dat Soulja Boy (Superman)" with scenes of Senator Obama on stage. Then flash that photo of Obama in front of Superman.
*****How about an ad that profiles all the "regular people" with testimonials on why we support Obama?
*****How about an ad in South Carolina that shows SEVERAL of the celebrities who support Obama. Get them in a room, put them in black suits and dresses, include stars from all generations (Will Smith, Nick Cannon, Lou Gossett, Alice Walker, Oprah, etc...)
*****How 'bout a catchy Obama "jingle"? Get Jamie Foxx to sing it (evoke memories from his TV show)
*****How 'bout using the Youtube videos? The "Believe" one truly evokes emotion and captures the Hope, Believe, Change, Unity themes of the campaign. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5vzQv18zGOo
ATTENTION HQ: Look at the Billboard charts...songs with great "Hooks" sell records and ring tones.
By the way, how about a BARACK OBAMA ringtone or ringback tone? Push it out to people for free to keep the conversations going.
