Reply #72: Thank you again to everyone, the response has been overwhelming...... [View All]

[Jackeens]

I'm genuinely blown away and so lifted by how moved people have been by the video, it's absolutely wonderful to see it spread around the internet because it's all about fighting hate with hope, and anything that helps spread that message, no matter how small, warms this old heart!

My initial reaction when I saw the video with the vile comments of the McCain/Palin supporters was one of rage and hate, but then I took a deep breath and realised that's exactly how these people want us to react. It's all about division, fear, bitterness and ignorance.

The ONLY way to respond, in my very humble opinion, is to dig a little deeper to spread the message of hope, unity and - damn it - love. And that, for me, is what Barack Obama is all about, allied to his intellect, strength, and solid plans for America's future, economically and politically.

Again, thank you everyone for the comments, I am absolutely thrilled this video has touched so many of you, it just represents how I feel about Barack Obama and what he offers the world.

Take care,

Jackeens (aka ANewDawn08 on YouTube).

PS Sorry for going on, but I meant to add - some feel the video plays too much on emotions, particularly with the choice of Obama photos. I respect that view, but those photos were not staged, there are snap shots of Barack Obama's interaction with the people he meets across America, I could have chosen 1,000 more. They simply demonstrate his humanity, which cannot be faked, as a contrast to the hate that filled the opening part of video.