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The OBAMA GIRL and RALPH NADER Show!

By Manila Ryce
Published Thursday, September 25th, 2008, 3:16 pm
Filed under: Videos: Other, Videos: Political, Videos, US Politics

While I didn’t get all my edits for our video collaboration with Barely Political into the final product, I do think we were still able to sneak some substance into the normally vacant minds of the adolescents most likely to view this video. The guys at Barely Political were actually quite accommodating to our requests without trying to advance any political agenda. I’m hoping this video will go viral so that we’re able to reach new demographics with a spoonful of sugar. Please share it.

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I’m also interested in what you think of Ralph doing videos like this. We obviously don’t want him to look like a clown, but utilizing unconventional means like this are often the only way to get media coverage. Nader can make speeches about policy and strategy all day long (and he does), but finding a way to preach to more than just the choir when both major parties and YouTube itself are actively trying to suppress your message is more than a bit difficult. Surely there is a fine line to walk which I’m constantly in fear of stepping over, as I’m sure other indy and third party campaigns are. Some of you may think we’ve gone over that line already. Feedback is appreciated.

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5 Responses to “The OBAMA GIRL and RALPH NADER Show!”

  1. It is hard for me to remain unbias becuase I love Nader with all my heart so I had the best time watching this and laughed sooo hard!!!

    I know that the attacks will be ruthless but —They have been that already. But it could also make those that saw Nader as stiff and too serious realize that you are a very hilarious guy and that might appeal to them. I have talked to several people who have met Nader in real life and they all said he had the most incredible wit and sense of humour and that he was like medicine for someone who has been sick a very long time.

    I guess we will just have to wait and see. Either way. Nader has earned my vote. He has not stolen it from either Obama or McCain. My vote was never for sale and my voice will always count…even if someone else loses it or forgets to count it. wink wink

    Melissa Bonnette
    09/25/08 at 7:07 pm

  2. Oh yeah, the poll underneath the video says,”Who is More Trustworthy, Obama or McCain” I did not vote because….bet you can guess what I am going to say……

    I refuse to vote that least worse and that is why I am voting Nader and Gonzalez 2008

    Peace and freedom!.

    Melissa, American

    Melissa Bonnette
    09/25/08 at 7:10 pm

  3. After watching the video I was thinking to myself that Nader shouldn’t be doing video’s like this so close to the election. Than I read the paragraph under the video and I see why it is almost necessary. Hopefully it will draw people in to listen to his message and not just see him as entertainment.
    Thank you Manila for your hard work.
    The solid wall will collapse one day.

    Bijan
    09/26/08 at 1:04 am

  4. I think a few of the later Gravel videos were pushing the limits of ridiculousness (Santa Gravel?), but Nader is known as such a serious person that these funny, humanizing videos can only be good for him. Keep it up!

    evmonk
    09/26/08 at 7:49 am

  5. Yeah, as long as he puts serious messages into whatever he’s in, then I think it’s fine. If he loses his message, and starts to just try to get his face out there for its own sake, then I think that’d be too clowny.

    Bernie
    09/28/08 at 8:32 pm

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