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NoodleyAppendage (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Aug-21-08 09:03 PM Original message |
OK, I'll say it. Obama's Ad Agency SUCKS. |
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berni_mccoy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Aug-21-08 09:04 PM Response to Original message |
1. Where is the Thumbs Down control for threads? |
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WeDidIt (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Aug-21-08 09:05 PM Response to Reply #1 |
3. I hear ya! |
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NoodleyAppendage (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Aug-21-08 09:05 PM Response to Reply #1 |
4. Anything substantive to say...or do you just want to whine. n/t |
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berni_mccoy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Aug-21-08 09:07 PM Response to Reply #4 |
10. LOL. Sorry Noodley, I just don't agree on this. I like *you* though. |
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NYC Liberal (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Aug-21-08 09:22 PM Response to Reply #4 |
26. Funny, I was just going to say the same thing to you nt |
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democracy1st (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Aug-21-08 11:41 PM Response to Reply #4 |
88. well i agree with you, the radio is on all day in my office and when people hear |
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Name removed (0 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Aug-21-08 09:06 PM Response to Reply #1 |
5. Deleted message |
hedgehog (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Aug-21-08 09:15 PM Response to Reply #5 |
21. Dude - make your criticism without offending people! |
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lojasmo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Aug-21-08 09:25 PM Response to Reply #21 |
31. True. I'm not very PeeCee. |
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hedgehog (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Aug-21-08 09:31 PM Response to Reply #31 |
41. The English language, as rich and varied as it is, needs some |
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FloridaJudy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Aug-21-08 10:03 PM Response to Reply #41 |
69. Dolt |
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hedgehog (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Aug-21-08 10:10 PM Response to Reply #69 |
72. ooh- I LIKE that! I just hope there isn't a long forgotten history of |
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OwnedByFerrets (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Aug-21-08 10:18 PM Response to Reply #69 |
75. My 7 weasels accept your apology |
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FatDave (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Aug-21-08 11:33 PM Response to Reply #69 |
83. "....and Methodists!" |
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Cha (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Aug-21-08 09:06 PM Response to Reply #1 |
6. I'm just gonna hide the |
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JoFerret (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Aug-21-08 09:08 PM Response to Reply #6 |
14. Very wise n/t |
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d_b (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Aug-21-08 09:05 PM Response to Original message |
2. negs |
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NoodleyAppendage (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Aug-21-08 09:06 PM Response to Reply #2 |
8. I'm offering constructive criticism. His attack ads are not effective. |
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ContinentalOp (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Aug-21-08 09:07 PM Response to Reply #8 |
11. LOL "facts". So what do you do in marketing? -nt- |
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d_b (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Aug-21-08 09:10 PM Response to Reply #11 |
17. none |
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NoodleyAppendage (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Aug-21-08 09:11 PM Response to Reply #11 |
19. PhD in Psychology and MBA. Marketing experience = 10 years. |
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thunder rising (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Aug-21-08 09:15 PM Response to Reply #19 |
22. wonky hobby vs enormously successful actual candidate for President ... hmmm |
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d_b (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Aug-21-08 09:17 PM Response to Reply #22 |
23. I agree |
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NoodleyAppendage (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Aug-21-08 09:20 PM Response to Reply #22 |
25. Whatever. When you are blindly loyal, you fail to see where things can be improved. |
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JoFerret (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Aug-21-08 09:26 PM Response to Reply #22 |
34. The agency and the campaign operatives do the ads |
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ContinentalOp (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Aug-21-08 09:22 PM Response to Reply #19 |
27. I disagree. The main problem with political ads is that the people who make them... |
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goodgd_yall (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Aug-21-08 09:29 PM Response to Reply #27 |
39. I think you've typed middle-aged woman all wrong |
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ContinentalOp (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Aug-21-08 09:52 PM Response to Reply #39 |
59. I'm just basing this on other ads. |
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goodgd_yall (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-22-08 02:38 AM Response to Reply #59 |
94. I noticed McCain's ads use the same reassuring voice |
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ContinentalOp (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-22-08 02:55 AM Response to Reply #94 |
95. That's just one approach. |
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ContinentalOp (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Aug-21-08 09:06 PM Response to Original message |
7. Sorry, but you're wrong. |
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NoodleyAppendage (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Aug-21-08 09:08 PM Response to Reply #7 |
12. For who? It fails to capture the attention at the outset. |
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Spazito (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Aug-21-08 09:07 PM Response to Original message |
9. ROFL! n/t |
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democrat2thecore (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Aug-21-08 09:08 PM Response to Original message |
13. That would be Axelrod Media - The only thing I agree with you about is the voice |
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Colobo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Aug-21-08 09:09 PM Response to Original message |
15. I do agree with you about the Daisy Ad. |
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anonymous171 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Aug-21-08 09:09 PM Response to Original message |
16. I liked the "House" ad but I agree we should start the fear mongering |
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nebenaube (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Aug-21-08 09:10 PM Response to Original message |
18. I haven't seen the ad but I think your idea is valid... n/t |
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texastoast (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Aug-21-08 09:13 PM Response to Original message |
20. McCain's own words and voice should be used |
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NoodleyAppendage (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Aug-21-08 09:19 PM Response to Reply #20 |
24. Exactly! Though, not so extreme. Dem attack ads as a general rule fail to go for the throat. |
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Labors of Hercules (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Aug-21-08 09:24 PM Response to Reply #24 |
29. I agree with you the ads need a much sharper edge... |
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goodgd_yall (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Aug-21-08 09:41 PM Response to Reply #24 |
48. Agreed |
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NoodleyAppendage (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Aug-21-08 09:46 PM Response to Reply #48 |
54. BINGO. Less verbage and more scaccato phrasing and striking visuals. |
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truedelphi (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Aug-21-08 10:20 PM Response to Reply #48 |
76. THAT'S VERY TRUE. N/T |
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Gabi Hayes (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Aug-21-08 09:43 PM Response to Reply #24 |
51. couldn't agree more! great thread, and spot on analysis |
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ContinentalOp (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Aug-21-08 09:26 PM Response to Reply #20 |
35. That's what I thought at first but now I think they made the right decision. |
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AndyTiedye (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Aug-21-08 09:30 PM Response to Reply #20 |
40. I'm Rooting for a New "Daisy" Ad |
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Born_A_Truman (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Aug-21-08 10:41 PM Response to Reply #40 |
80. Let me take you back to 1982 California Senate Race, ok? |
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ContinentalOp (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-22-08 12:00 AM Response to Reply #80 |
91. Wow, that's an amazing story! |
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zulchzulu (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Aug-21-08 09:22 PM Response to Original message |
28. I work doing radio and TV ads and what was done in less than a couple hours was impressive |
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Born_A_Truman (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Aug-21-08 09:33 PM Response to Reply #28 |
43. I do broadcast traffic... |
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zulchzulu (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Aug-21-08 09:38 PM Response to Reply #43 |
45. Absolutely... the pipeline to deliver that ad was flawless |
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NoodleyAppendage (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Aug-21-08 09:41 PM Response to Reply #43 |
49. I'll give you that, but it doesn't explain the similar rapidity of the more effective McCain retort. |
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ContinentalOp (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Aug-21-08 09:44 PM Response to Reply #49 |
53. Link please? |
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NoodleyAppendage (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Aug-21-08 09:51 PM Response to Reply #53 |
56. Here's the link. Compare this with the Obama "Chopin Music" House ad. |
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ContinentalOp (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Aug-21-08 09:54 PM Response to Reply #56 |
61. Sorry, but that ad is awful. |
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democrat2thecore (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-22-08 12:30 AM Response to Reply #61 |
93. They didn't use their usual voice either (who is awesome, unfortunately) -nt |
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zulchzulu (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Aug-21-08 09:54 PM Response to Reply #53 |
62. McCain is pulling out the Rezko card... it's time for hammer back with Keating Five |
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NoodleyAppendage (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Aug-21-08 10:00 PM Response to Reply #62 |
66. I think they worry that Keating Five is too long ago. |
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zulchzulu (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Aug-21-08 09:50 PM Response to Reply #49 |
55. I certainly understand your frustration... |
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Gabi Hayes (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Aug-21-08 10:25 PM Response to Reply #55 |
78. stay away from Sampley |
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zulchzulu (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Aug-21-08 11:02 PM Response to Reply #78 |
82. I know about Sampley... he would in no way be linked to Obama... |
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WA98070 (782 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Aug-21-08 09:24 PM Response to Original message |
30. Why do Democrats want to be milk toast? Let McCain deny his own words and call... |
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NYC Liberal (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Aug-21-08 09:25 PM Response to Original message |
32. There is more to come. This is ONE ad, and they are going to keep pounding it. |
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goodgd_yall (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Aug-21-08 09:25 PM Response to Original message |
33. I'm one that agrees with you |
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ContinentalOp (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Aug-21-08 09:27 PM Response to Reply #33 |
36. I disagree. This reaches people who shut off when they hear the typical political ad. |
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NoodleyAppendage (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Aug-21-08 09:35 PM Response to Reply #36 |
44. Here's where the psychology training comes in... |
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Carrieyazel (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Aug-21-08 09:39 PM Response to Reply #44 |
47. True. The only somewhat effective part of the ad was the very end |
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ContinentalOp (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Aug-21-08 10:10 PM Response to Reply #44 |
73. In the first 10 seconds... |
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goodgd_yall (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-22-08 02:59 AM Response to Reply #73 |
96. I agree the first few seconds are effective |
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Owl (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Aug-21-08 09:29 PM Response to Original message |
37. Have you offered your assistance to the Obama ad campaigns? |
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Kittycat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Aug-21-08 09:29 PM Response to Original message |
38. We need troll rating, like Kos has. |
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goodgd_yall (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Aug-21-08 09:33 PM Response to Reply #38 |
42. Then why that subject heading, if you know he's not a troll? |
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NoodleyAppendage (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Aug-21-08 09:39 PM Response to Reply #38 |
46. I'm trying to help. Democrats are not afraid to be self-critical. |
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goodgd_yall (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Aug-21-08 09:43 PM Response to Reply #46 |
50. Thanks for reminding me of a very effective ad |
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Kittycat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Aug-21-08 10:01 PM Response to Reply #46 |
68. I think his ads are great. And only highlight how pathetic JMs are. |
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Carrieyazel (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Aug-21-08 09:44 PM Response to Original message |
52. I've got to agree. The ads are weak. This House ad had some potential |
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Gabi Hayes (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Aug-21-08 09:52 PM Response to Reply #52 |
57. yep....I have not seen one single ad that's made me stand up and say YEAH! |
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NoodleyAppendage (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Aug-21-08 09:57 PM Response to Reply #57 |
64. They put the lies in there with the hope of extending the fracas and media plays. |
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Gabi Hayes (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Aug-21-08 10:01 PM Response to Reply #64 |
67. that's exactly right. LIES work BETTER, as you know, because the lie |
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elocs (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Aug-21-08 09:52 PM Response to Original message |
58. What you are really telling us is: |
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NoodleyAppendage (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Aug-21-08 09:54 PM Response to Reply #58 |
63. Yes. I believe this whole freaking website is a place for opinion. So, your point?? |
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elocs (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Aug-21-08 09:59 PM Response to Reply #63 |
65. What you write is based upon nothing but the air between your ears. |
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PM7nj (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Aug-21-08 09:53 PM Response to Original message |
60. YAWN! |
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Gabi Hayes (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Aug-21-08 10:03 PM Response to Original message |
70. now THIS would make an almost perfect ad, if.... |
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NoodleyAppendage (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Aug-21-08 10:06 PM Response to Reply #70 |
71. I like it!!! McCain's said enough against his own candidacy to keep us in ads for months. |
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Gabi Hayes (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Aug-21-08 10:21 PM Response to Reply #71 |
77. just go to youtube and type in 'Mccain lies' and 'McCain liar' |
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KittyWampus (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Aug-21-08 10:16 PM Response to Original message |
74. You are absolutely correct. Obama's ads are verbose, tame and lack powerful, symbolic take-aways |
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DangerousRhythm (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Aug-21-08 10:41 PM Response to Original message |
79. If you are creatively inclined... |
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symbolman (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Aug-21-08 10:47 PM Response to Original message |
81. Hey Obama |
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amborin (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Aug-21-08 11:36 PM Response to Original message |
84. Same as some of the speeches.... |
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progressiveforever (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Aug-21-08 11:36 PM Response to Original message |
85. I agree |
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democracy1st (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Aug-21-08 11:39 PM Response to Original message |
86. I agree his ad's suck and the Obama campaign needs to hit back with full force |
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FatDave (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Aug-21-08 11:40 PM Response to Original message |
87. I respectfully disagree |
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opihimoimoi (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Aug-21-08 11:42 PM Response to Original message |
89. Yup...fire them dudes...prolly pub trolls....His Crew had better wake up quick... |
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DefenseLawyer (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Aug-21-08 11:48 PM Response to Original message |
90. I am no expert |
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ContinentalOp (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-22-08 12:29 AM Response to Original message |
92. All of the wannabe creatives here crack me up. |
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