I know that Mike has said his political career is over but why should'nt he run in 2012? He should run as an independent left/libertarian and who knows maybe he can get some people to think some. The fact is, and this can be backed up, that in independent polling on issues only his views were favored by more people than Obama. Come on Mike, run! You will have my families support and as far as i'm concerned thats enough reason to run!.
It was bold and unusual. I'm not going to vote for a guy for President based on that, but I will give him a hearing based on that. I think it was effective. He didn't win, but he was never going to win. He got more noticed and more heard because of that.
I beg to differ! I had to watch this video to understand the Rock video! You may think it works; but there were more raised eyebrows than understanding minds?
Everyone is so quick to call him stupid, but if he didn't make those ads, you probably would never have heard of him. I think people who hang out on YouTube and insult everyone are totally stupid.
The lake is the US, the rock is the message and movement of liberty and freedom. the ripples start slow and small but eventually overtake the entire lake. WTF is so hard to understand?
It wasn't an ad? Then why was his campaign Web site listed on it?
And he wanted to give them a day to film something that should have taken not even an hour?
He clearly wasn't serious running for office if that's the case. I don't want the guy who wants to be my leader wasting time with far-out films. I want him preparing for the race and telling me what his policies are going to be.
The hyperbole, lies and pretty colours of the major candidates means that they are actually preparing for the race and telling you about their policies aren't they? It is funny then how the major criticism of those politicians is that they have no policy, whereas Gravel actually articulates and stands for something other than the perpetuation of an unjust order.
this guy played a crucial role in releasing the pentagon papers into public record. they were 7,000+ pages of confidential government documents on our governments role in vietnam. it proved we were in vietnam under false pretenses..it ended the draft for vietnam..unfortunately not the war. this man is a hero
LMAO! They drove up in their "outdated car" full of sticks and rocks! Nice...Mike Gravel, always the pro. Yes, Senator, what is your message? You're "high up in the Internet" alright, you old crazy fart.
Well, with the crappy education system which barely teaches kids to read Sam I Am, most people don't know what a metaphor is. A lot of people don't even understand irony, sarcasm, and especially satire. He was merely explaining the artistic reason for these people's videos, explaining what they wanted to show in the videos because many many people were very confused about these videos.
I enjoy the one called "Fire." I almost wish I could download it to save. I love watching it, even just closing my eyes to listen to the fire snapping and popping. If I'm careful, I can even smell the wood smoke and feel the soft cold breeze on my cheek.
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A politician running for President who says, "People can't understand simple metaphors." Go to hell you, you self-righteous sack of douche. I don't want to live in a world where a compulsive-psychological-masturbating fucktard like you gets a number of votes that must be expressed with a plural noun. Fortunately, I don't have to. The only unique thing about this pseudo-intellectual ass clown is for whom he's going to vote: he'll be the only one writing-in the name "Gravel."
Unfortunately he's talking about the general American population, the majority of whom really wouldn't know metaphor if it bit them in the proverbial ass.
This reminds me of Eugene McCarthy in 1968 "HE STOOD UP ALONE AND SOMETHING HAPPENED." Sad that after nixon, ray-gun and the double-bush bamboozle people are so numbed by the deceit and evil and seemingly all-powerfulness of the government that they cannot seem to throw the TEA/ROCK into the harbor....or even stand and cheer when someone else does....
I think Mike Gravel is a good person for president. However, I think his political days are over. I feel a bit sorry for him because he's old and he's trying so hard but not getting anywhere.
Yes it is very unlikely he will become president. Change takes time and the Libertarian party has a long way to go until it can become a strong political force. It is up to the current and the next generation to realize the dreams of our founding fathers.
I am confused to see so many thumbs up to an insult to our brothers and sisters. People only lack guidance and leadership to make change. You will one day realize how those "meat and potatoes Americans" will one day bring the Libertarian party to life and help freedom to be once again achieved.
i love this man. I think he's brilliant. tragically for the American people, he's far too enlightened for contemporary American politicos to handle. you are way ahead of your time Sen. Gravel :)) much respect from Vancouver BC
Thank god for this man. He is a true patriot and believer in the United States of America. Sure, he didn't win, but atleast his truth was able to be spread to a few more people and I'm happy for that. Thanks, Mike. You're a great person.
no, we'd just have a lot more dead kids. WE don't decide policy, the leaders do. This country is not a democracy, it's a republic. We have no control.
Exactly why Mike Gravel keeps trying to tell the American people to give themselves the National Initiative by informing themselves about it and voting on it. Then we can change our society so children all over this world can play again instead of living in fear of the military.
Mike Gravel is eccentric. And eccentric won't win you the ticket, particularly if you stare at a camera for 68 seconds. It comes off as weird, not motivating nor creative.
When I said "that says something" I was replying to what Keene said, and I meant that says something about how close-minded and unoriginal Americans seem to be during this election. I was defending Gravel.
You would think they would be all over this guy! But, as I should have predicted, they are put off by his creativity and open character.
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Gravel is not a real politician in the sense that he has absolutely no credibility and his campaign strategy fails to look any more impressive than that of a middle-schooler AV Team member's.
No credibility? Have you taken a gander at his proposals for when he's in office? Have you even looked at his record?! Are you at all informed? Just try to find some dirt on him. THERE IS NONE! All you'll get is accomplishments. The only bad thing people can say is "He's crazy" and "He doesnt stand a chance"
Absolutely illegitimate arguments!
It is disgusting to think America's views of reality have been so manipulated and skewed. Critical thinking would be detrimental to their process..
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Shut up already for Christs sake. You talk about how ignorant we all are, yet you are the one consistently stirring up heated discussions. Accept the fact that I and others don't like the guy and move on already.
I'll tell you what the video meant. It meant retards like gravel and ron paul need to shut up so that the NORMAL politicians can actually have their voice, instead of being interrupted by psychopaths like this guy.
wait, what the hell? you mean psychopathic idiots like Mitt Romney need to shut up to give SMART people like Ron Paul and Mike Gravel can get their voices out. asshole.
no, republicans suck. there is no denying the fact that gravel is psychotic, i mean he stared at a camera for like 2 minutes...you know the rest. is that supposed to be normal behavior? how can you honestly think this man is normal.
its funny, in my englich class our teacher gave us a paper with all of the candidates and their positions only the candidates were un-named. so we took a vote mike gravel was actually the leading democrat. i wish he would win.
I wish he would win, too! Subscribe to the gravel2008 website, talk to people about him, learn enough about the National Initiative so you can talk to people intelligently about it, send a donation, read his book soon to be published, comment and rate youtube videos, think of something creative to help out and do it! Never give up.
I really hope he wins so nobody would hate America anymore.....everyone who hates America because of Americas Ignorance and Hypocracy, Hypocrites like Hillary, Gravel is the solution for this...I don't even live in America
I agree with you that Mike Gravel is the Presidential candidate who can quickly change America's bad reputation in the world. He will change America for the better and return us to our greatness. We will be friends with other nations and help each other out, the way it's supposed to be!!
The interviewer lady seems like a beotch, she just hounds him for every detail--the video is somewhat insignificant component what Gravel is all about. clearly she wants to make him look like a dumbass. he handles it well, seems like a nice guy if a bit nutty.
I agree the girl is trying to smear him. I like Gravel; it takes courage to try something like this. Gravel understood what those artists wanted to do. He must have known that he'd be smeared for it but he didn't care... He Wants People To Think Critically... There's not a lot of that happening and that's part of the problem. RON PAUL 2008!!!
I don't have the bandwidth or time to wade through the second half of the interview, but that not one POLICY issue was asked and Gravel did not steer the interview toward policy or doctrine makes it difficult to get a handle on why anyone should vote Gravel. Some presidents did make it to the White House with more style than platform (I think and have no example to back that up), but America is at war and it is a lot more powerful than when style alone counted for something.
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The series informs you what Gravel stands for and what he intends to do. There's not a lot of deception or talking around subjects. Gravel says what he believes is important for the country. Listen to the content.
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He has actually more support from dem and independent supporters than the MSM frontrunners of corporate fascism..Vote for Mike gravel..ask yourself? why did the top aipac sporsored shills censor him from the last debate..
Keep going even if you don't get elected, keep being heard even off the senate floor. Tell everyone else who isn't going to get a piece of the action in 08 the same! lol :-)
this guy is so right-on that people think he's crazy. Everyone's expecting a 5 second soundbite. Are we a nation of ADHD reality tv-show junkies? Have we been fed lies for so long that we have lost the ability to recognize truth?
Pretty much yeah. It's going to be hard to wakeup one day and be like "WOW! I've been fed lies and lies for almost all my life?" But, has to happen sooner or later, before it's to late.
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No. It has nothing to do with people needing instant gratification. There is no truth in this advertisment. This is not art. This is idiotic. I find the support of this humiliating excuse for a candidate revolting.
The fact is, Mike Gravel angered powerful people when he confronted Senator Clinton over Iran during last month's debate. Up to that moment the Clinton juggernaut was rolling over everyone. Now Mike is paying the price for speaking truth to power.
They wouldn't want people to actually vote for someone they believe in! Instead they want to herd us into supporting their pre-selected, corrupt, corporate-backed choices.
Fresh on the heels of MSNBC's exclusion of Senator Mike Gravel from last week's Philadelphia debate, we now hear that CNN has cut the Senator from its November 15 debate in Las Vegas. Like MSNBC, CNN's justification comes down to one ugly factor: MONEY.
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And if possible, make a donation because Mike went broke to make this campaign run. If you don't know anything about Mike, please inform yourself! He's doing this for you and the world, to bring REAL truth & REAL change to Washington! He swears to bring peace in the middle east!!!! MIKE GRAVEL ENDED THE DRAFT AND WHEN HE'S ELECTED THIS ISSUE WILL NEVER COME UP AGAIN, THIS WILL BE A PEACEFUL NATION
Great video for a great man, Mike Gravel. I also like Ron Paul.
We have TWO chances to get rid of these Neo-Cons in government. Every Democrat should register Republican IMMEDIATELY, vote for Ron Paul in the GOP primary. Then when the primary gets stolen, in the actual election vote Democrat. We have two opportunities, TWO chances, please don't loose either...
This is the first time I have ever wished I was an American... Just to give this man my vote. Even though I'm not convinced an American vote means much anymore... I mean, Bush??? Twice??? Really??
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holy crap, i can't listen anymore. he threw a rock. that's all. I think he's trying to convey, he's long winded. If this guy actually won, america would be like that rock...sunk. Do you like art..do u?
I like that film. I got it. You don't need to analyze it that much. People need to get their head out of their asses and just think. Gravel is creative, and open to new ideas, and SMART. That's something few other candidates can say about themselves.
mr. Gravler i am a 14 year old kid who loves politics, if i had to pick a democrate it would be you go get him ole mikey :)
vashonwashington 1 year ago 2
Holy crap he can talk!
Savage999111 1 year ago
I know that Mike has said his political career is over but why should'nt he run in 2012? He should run as an independent left/libertarian and who knows maybe he can get some people to think some. The fact is, and this can be backed up, that in independent polling on issues only his views were favored by more people than Obama. Come on Mike, run! You will have my families support and as far as i'm concerned thats enough reason to run!.
1macboo 1 year ago
typical politics.....lots of talk, but nothing happens.
Simply empty words with no practical application...
tenthousandyearsgoon 1 year ago
It was bold and unusual. I'm not going to vote for a guy for President based on that, but I will give him a hearing based on that. I think it was effective. He didn't win, but he was never going to win. He got more noticed and more heard because of that.
boxxology 1 year ago
If you are going to run for president you better get somebody older and much wiser to help you out.
throwshoesatobama 1 year ago
I beg to differ! I had to watch this video to understand the Rock video! You may think it works; but there were more raised eyebrows than understanding minds?
mattybmattyb 2 years ago
But if he ran normal, boring political ads, would you be spending time looking him up on YouTube?
jiminberkeley 2 years ago
Everyone is so quick to call him stupid, but if he didn't make those ads, you probably would never have heard of him. I think people who hang out on YouTube and insult everyone are totally stupid.
jiminberkeley 2 years ago 6
Hang on, doesn't that make you someone who hangs out on Youtube and insults everyone...?
soldierofkazus 2 years ago
Ha! Good point I guess.
jiminberkeley 2 years ago
The lake is the US, the rock is the message and movement of liberty and freedom. the ripples start slow and small but eventually overtake the entire lake. WTF is so hard to understand?
Rjackman84 2 years ago
Except that's not how ripples work at all.
soldierofkazus 2 years ago
It wasn't an ad? Then why was his campaign Web site listed on it?
And he wanted to give them a day to film something that should have taken not even an hour?
He clearly wasn't serious running for office if that's the case. I don't want the guy who wants to be my leader wasting time with far-out films. I want him preparing for the race and telling me what his policies are going to be.
Timesobserver 2 years ago
The hyperbole, lies and pretty colours of the major candidates means that they are actually preparing for the race and telling you about their policies aren't they? It is funny then how the major criticism of those politicians is that they have no policy, whereas Gravel actually articulates and stands for something other than the perpetuation of an unjust order.
s2586201 2 years ago
Well, S2586201, Mike Gravel didn't do a very good job of articulating what his plans were during that "rock ad" since he didn't say anything at all.
Let's face it, it was a waste of time on his part. He could have made a real ad to tell us want his plans were going to be.
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Timesobserver 2 years ago
Funny how after two years you're still talking about it. :P
gravel2008 2 years ago
Well, Gravel2008, when a politician does something this stupid, it's kind of hard to forget! :P
It's a funny little topic that will be kicked around and talked about for years to come.
thetimesobserver (DOT) CoM
Timesobserver 2 years ago
And you'll be there to remind them why it's stupid. ;)
gravel2008 2 years ago
Everyone has a job. ;)
Nah, I only replied because someone replied to me. I thought it would be rude not to respond.
Now, I am honestly interested. Will Gravel consider a run in 2012? If so, what will he do different?
Timesobserver 2 years ago
im not surprised at all this guy didnt win
superricosueve 2 years ago
I love this man! I'd change his dirty adult diapers when he gets too old to take care of himself.
He is a real hero.
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Jh21193 3 years ago
oh i get it lol...
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heltemat 3 years ago
this guy is kooky
nogreenfish 3 years ago
this guy played a crucial role in releasing the pentagon papers into public record. they were 7,000+ pages of confidential government documents on our governments role in vietnam. it proved we were in vietnam under false pretenses..it ended the draft for vietnam..unfortunately not the war. this man is a hero
philliesvideos 2 years ago 8
LMAO! They drove up in their "outdated car" full of sticks and rocks! Nice...Mike Gravel, always the pro. Yes, Senator, what is your message? You're "high up in the Internet" alright, you old crazy fart.
sluggbuggee 3 years ago
"They had very sophisticated video equipment". Yeah, but they recorded sound from the camcorder's integrated microphones. Freaking amateurs.
CyberCrusoe 3 years ago
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...Wow... how condescending. implying that we can not understand metaphors...Bah.
No, we can't understand this one. BECAUSE HE'S A FUCKING NUT!
oh god.
emotastickittysnot 3 years ago
Well, with the crappy education system which barely teaches kids to read Sam I Am, most people don't know what a metaphor is. A lot of people don't even understand irony, sarcasm, and especially satire. He was merely explaining the artistic reason for these people's videos, explaining what they wanted to show in the videos because many many people were very confused about these videos.
gahzeyboe 3 years ago
A metaphor.... yeah.... that's what you get if you don't wear a condom when you sleep with Lisa's sister.
CornellianInSpain 2 years ago
Now he's explaned it, fine. But the ad should only be about 30s long.
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0320537 3 years ago
he wants his speech to be his face? so gravel wants to murder and eat the smurfs?
ROBOFRANCE2029 3 years ago 2
yup, LaughingMyAsOff
GoGoserGo 3 years ago
I enjoy the one called "Fire." I almost wish I could download it to save. I love watching it, even just closing my eyes to listen to the fire snapping and popping. If I'm careful, I can even smell the wood smoke and feel the soft cold breeze on my cheek.
Anyone, ANYONE know where I could find that vid?
darkyoda 3 years ago
If your using FireFox browser, there's a simple code you can drag and drop on the top bar, it makes any youtube video downloadable as a mp4. (Works on Ipods), google "download youtube videos for Ipod" and that should hit it. Nothing to download, no programs just a simple code that you'll drag and drop onto the top of your browser bar you can name it what you want afterwards and it will allows you to right click, and save as file from the top right menu.
jkidky1 3 years ago
u need help
secondpower 3 years ago
Yeah, if the video you are talking about is on youtube, then you can download a program called "V Downloader" if that doesnt work, you can use other youtube downloaders on google.
zepfan51 3 years ago
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A politician running for President who says, "People can't understand simple metaphors." Go to hell you, you self-righteous sack of douche. I don't want to live in a world where a compulsive-psychological-masturbating fucktard like you gets a number of votes that must be expressed with a plural noun. Fortunately, I don't have to. The only unique thing about this pseudo-intellectual ass clown is for whom he's going to vote: he'll be the only one writing-in the name "Gravel."
LVarosS 3 years ago
compulsive-psychological-masturbating fucktard?
Why didn't you just call him a shitface?
reesasmith 3 years ago 3
Unfortunately he's talking about the general American population, the majority of whom really wouldn't know metaphor if it bit them in the proverbial ass.
TetsuoTW 3 years ago 6
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What a fucking asshole!
TuskAmerica 3 years ago
His voice sounds a lot like Gary Busey.
avalanchebad 3 years ago 4
wow, i want this guy to win... to bad he wont...
crookedkid23 3 years ago 5
the ad says the same thing as obama and mccain, nothing.
jeepndesert 3 years ago 21
It's not an ad.
KenCat1337 3 years ago 6
@jeepndesert
mccain and obama had lies going for their entire ads. this guy didn't lie at all. he may have said nothing, but i prefer nothing over lies.
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deankeen 3 years ago
this vid should've been called Gravel explains the Sopranos finale.
HillDueceua 3 years ago 4
So send the guy a few bucks, already. Do SOMETHING for good to triumph!!
noirhat 3 years ago 8
This reminds me of Eugene McCarthy in 1968 "HE STOOD UP ALONE AND SOMETHING HAPPENED." Sad that after nixon, ray-gun and the double-bush bamboozle people are so numbed by the deceit and evil and seemingly all-powerfulness of the government that they cannot seem to throw the TEA/ROCK into the harbor....or even stand and cheer when someone else does....
noirhat 3 years ago 4
if only there were more like him
matthew4307 3 years ago 7
The Mona Lisa isnt a metaphor
brodie2288 3 years ago
a great human being, and and great American.
shpilk 3 years ago
gd man
5to22a 3 years ago
If you don't believe in La-Li-Lu-Le-Lo, Mike Gravel is proof.
A00gun 3 years ago
Mike Gravel, 1971, quote: "Let us put our trust in the conviction that there are extraordinary possibilities in ordinary people."
gravelin08 3 years ago 2
I'd much rather have him than hillary.
XenosRDrake 3 years ago 6
I think Mike Gravel is a good person for president. However, I think his political days are over. I feel a bit sorry for him because he's old and he's trying so hard but not getting anywhere.
malignkevin 3 years ago
Yes it is very unlikely he will become president. Change takes time and the Libertarian party has a long way to go until it can become a strong political force. It is up to the current and the next generation to realize the dreams of our founding fathers.
nyrican89 3 years ago
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Stuuupid!
CruelQuertos 3 years ago
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fuck you!!!
laetrille 3 years ago
He's far too advanced for meat and potatoes Americans who vote for scumbags like Bush or Hillary.
Jimj409 3 years ago 15
I am confused to see so many thumbs up to an insult to our brothers and sisters. People only lack guidance and leadership to make change. You will one day realize how those "meat and potatoes Americans" will one day bring the Libertarian party to life and help freedom to be once again achieved.
nyrican89 3 years ago
I wish during the debates that he'd been able to give a calm, reasoned answer like he did in this interview.
JWFokker 3 years ago 5
i love this man. I think he's brilliant. tragically for the American people, he's far too enlightened for contemporary American politicos to handle. you are way ahead of your time Sen. Gravel :)) much respect from Vancouver BC
everybodysayyeah 3 years ago 11
He's unorthodox, but I'm so glad he did this. I agree with you, from about, oh 40 miles away (I live on the Gulf Islands).
TheDaftMonk 3 years ago 3
i don't think they had very sophisticated video equipment.
hmcook87 3 years ago
Thank god for this man. He is a true patriot and believer in the United States of America. Sure, he didn't win, but atleast his truth was able to be spread to a few more people and I'm happy for that. Thanks, Mike. You're a great person.
bsfrevolution 3 years ago 11
He's a great person.
Mahewston 3 years ago 11
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sounds like mitt romney
Sisforshaq 3 years ago
wtf??
everybodysayyeah 3 years ago
you can all thank this man, he is the one reason we don't have the draft anymore!, he gave a 5 month fillabuster, by HIMSELF FOR US.
akualt 3 years ago 28
It's a shame we don't have the draft. If all Americans had to consider the probability of fighting in Iraq, we would not be in Iraq.
UkieOli 3 years ago
no, we'd just have a lot more dead kids. WE don't decide policy, the leaders do. This country is not a democracy, it's a republic. We have no control.
SquigglyP 3 years ago 6
Exactly why Mike Gravel keeps trying to tell the American people to give themselves the National Initiative by informing themselves about it and voting on it. Then we can change our society so children all over this world can play again instead of living in fear of the military.
gravelin08 3 years ago
Mike Gravel is eccentric. And eccentric won't win you the ticket, particularly if you stare at a camera for 68 seconds. It comes off as weird, not motivating nor creative.
KeeneXC 3 years ago
Well that says something.
LliasiAsbi 3 years ago
IT says something to me that he thinks outside the box. Its a shame not everyone gets it.
per haps you should also try thinking outside the box, too
5imian 3 years ago 6
Yes, that was my point haha
Thinking out side the box
When I said "that says something" I was replying to what Keene said, and I meant that says something about how close-minded and unoriginal Americans seem to be during this election. I was defending Gravel.
You would think they would be all over this guy! But, as I should have predicted, they are put off by his creativity and open character.
LliasiAsbi 3 years ago 3
Mike Gravel is a very serious guy. It was just some young people approached him with this idea, and he went for it. He is open-minded.
LliasiAsbi 3 years ago 4
Real Politicians? What makes a real politician? A good phony smile and the ability to lie profusely? Haha
Anyone who calls Gravel a "psycho" has been terribly mislead, and I am sickened to have had witnessed such a display of ignorance.
LliasiAsbi 4 years ago
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Gravel is not a real politician in the sense that he has absolutely no credibility and his campaign strategy fails to look any more impressive than that of a middle-schooler AV Team member's.
KickMeAndCancel 3 years ago
No credibility? Have you taken a gander at his proposals for when he's in office? Have you even looked at his record?! Are you at all informed? Just try to find some dirt on him. THERE IS NONE! All you'll get is accomplishments. The only bad thing people can say is "He's crazy" and "He doesnt stand a chance"
Absolutely illegitimate arguments!
It is disgusting to think America's views of reality have been so manipulated and skewed. Critical thinking would be detrimental to their process..
LliasiAsbi 3 years ago 4
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Shut up already for Christs sake. You talk about how ignorant we all are, yet you are the one consistently stirring up heated discussions. Accept the fact that I and others don't like the guy and move on already.
KickMeAndCancel 3 years ago
Ehh alrighty
But hey, tell me why you don't like him and if you have something credible to say maybe you can change my mind.
Sound fair?
Who are you voting for anyhow?
LliasiAsbi 3 years ago 2
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I'll tell you what the video meant. It meant retards like gravel and ron paul need to shut up so that the NORMAL politicians can actually have their voice, instead of being interrupted by psychopaths like this guy.
spikey942 4 years ago
How does it feel to be everything that is wrong with America?
PhatBoi911 4 years ago 11
You said it PhatBoi...
I honestly hope spikey942 was joking because it is people like him who really frighten me.
calvin200074 4 years ago 7
wait, what the hell? you mean psychopathic idiots like Mitt Romney need to shut up to give SMART people like Ron Paul and Mike Gravel can get their voices out. asshole.
mas92 4 years ago
no, republicans suck. there is no denying the fact that gravel is psychotic, i mean he stared at a camera for like 2 minutes...you know the rest. is that supposed to be normal behavior? how can you honestly think this man is normal.
91riffs 4 years ago
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Ron Paul is a racist piece of shit.
AwfulVision 3 years ago
i still dont understand what that video meant lol
thafix82 4 years ago
I completely agree with Mr.Gravel. In movies, good actors never talk. Just like Charlie Chaplin....he was much better than any academy award winner.
von1451 4 years ago
he still is in the race, he just got only like 500 votes
wikkakillaman 4 years ago
According to Yahoo!
s Political Dashboard 2008 and as of right now, he still is.
"And why not."- George Sanders, All About Eve
ElHombreRojo11 4 years ago
it is sincerely a shame he's not in the race anymore.
hitch123456 4 years ago
Rock-A silent prayer for reflection (life is more than politics).
dourtan 4 years ago 2
Mike Gravel is the coolest old guy ive ever met.
Gravel 2008!!
chromelemon 4 years ago 9
"To raise the level of the water in a fish pond."
pollobionico 4 years ago
haha the rock video i was like SAY
WAT? but its a good thing he explains it
vanhalen4life32 4 years ago
its funny, in my englich class our teacher gave us a paper with all of the candidates and their positions only the candidates were un-named. so we took a vote mike gravel was actually the leading democrat. i wish he would win.
viper002060 4 years ago 6
I wish he would win, too! Subscribe to the gravel2008 website, talk to people about him, learn enough about the National Initiative so you can talk to people intelligently about it, send a donation, read his book soon to be published, comment and rate youtube videos, think of something creative to help out and do it! Never give up.
gravelin08 4 years ago
I really hope he wins so nobody would hate America anymore.....everyone who hates America because of Americas Ignorance and Hypocracy, Hypocrites like Hillary, Gravel is the solution for this...I don't even live in America
punknpale 4 years ago
I agree with you that Mike Gravel is the Presidential candidate who can quickly change America's bad reputation in the world. He will change America for the better and return us to our greatness. We will be friends with other nations and help each other out, the way it's supposed to be!!
gravelin08 4 years ago
The interviewer lady seems like a beotch, she just hounds him for every detail--the video is somewhat insignificant component what Gravel is all about. clearly she wants to make him look like a dumbass. he handles it well, seems like a nice guy if a bit nutty.
kzatching 4 years ago
I agree the girl is trying to smear him. I like Gravel; it takes courage to try something like this. Gravel understood what those artists wanted to do. He must have known that he'd be smeared for it but he didn't care... He Wants People To Think Critically... There's not a lot of that happening and that's part of the problem. RON PAUL 2008!!!
jasondeckerr 4 years ago
Mike Gravel is shedding light on our darkness not by words alone but with his actions.
gravelin08 4 years ago 3
I admire Gravel for campaigning against all odds, with virtually no resources. Like him or not he's easially the most genuine person in the race
dpw325 4 years ago 5
no ron paul is
newguineafan 4 years ago
I don't have the bandwidth or time to wade through the second half of the interview, but that not one POLICY issue was asked and Gravel did not steer the interview toward policy or doctrine makes it difficult to get a handle on why anyone should vote Gravel. Some presidents did make it to the White House with more style than platform (I think and have no example to back that up), but America is at war and it is a lot more powerful than when style alone counted for something.
DavidEdwardSchnell 4 years ago
keep faith in your words, because you say very good things...
shotinthehead2bedead 4 years ago
Learn about Presidential Candidate Mike Gravel by watching the short series-
"Tribute to Mike Gravel: The Modern Day Thomas Paine".
/watch?v=arS8nFguDsU
Produced by overmind25, who is a very informed young person.
The series informs you what Gravel stands for and what he intends to do. There's not a lot of deception or talking around subjects. Gravel says what he believes is important for the country. Listen to the content.
Stop and Think
waveoflight 4 years ago
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boobooshanoonoo 4 years ago
I love Mike, a true human being, not some political lizard hoping to line his pockets and control the world.
Slaverevolt 4 years ago 10
Paul/Gravel in 08
dddienst 4 years ago 4
dream team, my god, that would be the best team ever, best
catspajamas75 4 years ago 4
Apparantly, you guys have no idea how different views those two guys have on serveral things.
And on the things that they DO agree on, they do from two totally different points of view.
To actually read what the different candidates say (and not only focus on one thing) could be a good thing you know..
semireversed 4 years ago
I have yet to see a Conservative who actually answers a question.
Smokehn12 4 years ago 3
> I have yet to see a Conservative who
> actually answers a question.
Ron Paul has.
He's the only conservative running.
I think you are mistaken Neocon scum as "Conservatives". They're fascists, not conservatives.
fuzzywzhe 4 years ago
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Ron Paul is whack dude
fpere006 4 years ago
> Ron Paul is whack dude
If you have anything substantive to say, say it.
Any moron can just insult somebody, but it takes logic to convince me of anything, so present it.
fuzzywzhe 4 years ago 3
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Ron paul is whack dude...
fpere006 4 years ago
fpere006 is whack dude...
darrylglass5102 4 years ago
lol
fpere006 4 years ago
Gravel rocking a little hip hop on Democracy Now! with Amy Goodman! How cool is that! This guy is going to be around with the truth that can't be denied and he will be heard for a long time, - no matter who is elected.
notsomulch101 4 years ago
Paul/Gravel '08! or vice versa, and Dennis Kucinich as sec. of state. That's like the trifecta of peace
PreservingLiberty 4 years ago
Would be better if 2 united behind the third one. You know, the one with the most cash.
Azprint 4 years ago
Good idea. Its interesting ppl always connect these 3 ppl together.
sugizodx 4 years ago
gravel is the man! id cut off my left nut if it would let him become president
borat123 4 years ago 6
Wouldn't it make sense for it to be the right one?
Sorry, had to say it.
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Veristic985 4 years ago 7
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Were the rock and fire movies really supposed to be art? Those were like the worst movies ever!
icecreamdif 4 years ago
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Reasons you should consider donating, what he will do for the U.S. as President; Bring peace in the middle east, Bring the troops home in 120 days, Education paid for pre-school to scholarship, Empower the citizens as lawmakers, Eliminate the IRS & Income Tax, End the war on drugs, Universal healthcare for all, Bring equality for gay rights, etc.
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jbledsoe86 4 years ago 3
He has actually more support from dem and independent supporters than the MSM frontrunners of corporate fascism..Vote for Mike gravel..ask yourself? why did the top aipac sporsored shills censor him from the last debate..
italstal07 4 years ago 5
The rock video made sense to me. Pretty much what he said is what I thought when I saw it.
TheOriginalEntz 4 years ago 2
Keep going even if you don't get elected, keep being heard even off the senate floor. Tell everyone else who isn't going to get a piece of the action in 08 the same! lol :-)
kunglek 4 years ago 2
this guy is so right-on that people think he's crazy. Everyone's expecting a 5 second soundbite. Are we a nation of ADHD reality tv-show junkies? Have we been fed lies for so long that we have lost the ability to recognize truth?
Emily2531 4 years ago 21
exactly
shootme243 4 years ago 6
Pretty much yeah. It's going to be hard to wakeup one day and be like "WOW! I've been fed lies and lies for almost all my life?" But, has to happen sooner or later, before it's to late.
khalil5 4 years ago 3
he is totally right. I believe he will fight the lies!
IKnowThings 4 years ago 5
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No. It has nothing to do with people needing instant gratification. There is no truth in this advertisment. This is not art. This is idiotic. I find the support of this humiliating excuse for a candidate revolting.
wiinter1 4 years ago
If only somebody with such modesty and humanity could get more support. MIKE GRAVEL FOR PRESIDENT! Ah we live to dream huh?
curiosofsigns1234 4 years ago 8
Mass Donation Day for Mike Gravel on 11/11 - please help a veteran on Veterans Day!!!
We have to make an strong impact by the 15th, don't let corporate censorship win this battle!!!
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uterfan 4 years ago 4
It's clear that Democrats in Nevada want to hear from Mike Gravel. Now he needs your help.
If 80 people just give . . .
$250 -- We can secure a spectacular Alternative Debate venue.
$100 -- We can stage and promote the entire event.
$50 -- We can plaster Las Vegas with 5,000 posters supporting Mike's fight against corporate censorship
uterfan 4 years ago 5
The fact is, Mike Gravel angered powerful people when he confronted Senator Clinton over Iran during last month's debate. Up to that moment the Clinton juggernaut was rolling over everyone. Now Mike is paying the price for speaking truth to power.
uterfan 4 years ago
CNN says Mike Gravel must meet three criteria:
* Form a federal exploratory committee and officially declare his candidacy. (He did.)
* Poll at 1% or above. (He does.)
* Raise at least $1 million in individual contributions since January 1, 2007. (He has not.)
Once again, MONEY decides who gets to participate in America's political debates.
uterfan 4 years ago 2
They wouldn't want people to actually vote for someone they believe in! Instead they want to herd us into supporting their pre-selected, corrupt, corporate-backed choices.
Fresh on the heels of MSNBC's exclusion of Senator Mike Gravel from last week's Philadelphia debate, we now hear that CNN has cut the Senator from its November 15 debate in Las Vegas. Like MSNBC, CNN's justification comes down to one ugly factor: MONEY.
uterfan 4 years ago 3
Mike Gravel...... FOR A BEST WORLD !
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memoticon 4 years ago
I take it back she's not an idiot :(
madmonkey756 4 years ago
yeah that chick is an idiot. but a pretty hot idiot ;) lol
madmonkey756 4 years ago
get a life!
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webgirl37 4 years ago
RON PAUL '08!
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uterfan 4 years ago 4
This woman's an idiot. Uhhh....so....like....what does it mean? Not rocket science.
Gravel is also a french word related to rocks.
SpySlowhands 4 years ago
Great video for a great man, Mike Gravel. I also like Ron Paul.
We have TWO chances to get rid of these Neo-Cons in government. Every Democrat should register Republican IMMEDIATELY, vote for Ron Paul in the GOP primary. Then when the primary gets stolen, in the actual election vote Democrat. We have two opportunities, TWO chances, please don't loose either...
MrWood14 4 years ago
Mike Gravel, are true artist!
He & Ron Paul are true patriots & hope for America!
dreamsquirrel 4 years ago 2
This is the first time I have ever wished I was an American... Just to give this man my vote. Even though I'm not convinced an American vote means much anymore... I mean, Bush??? Twice??? Really??
duke9222 4 years ago
STIRRING THE WATERS. WHAT A BAD ASS.
Even so...
KUCINICH 2008. STRENGTH THROUGH PEACE.
silversouris 4 years ago
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holy crap, i can't listen anymore. he threw a rock. that's all. I think he's trying to convey, he's long winded. If this guy actually won, america would be like that rock...sunk. Do you like art..do u?
slimmyles 4 years ago
OMG, this girl is dense! 10 minutes of asking the same question....wtf!
TheRadicalRabbit 4 years ago 6
I like that film. I got it. You don't need to analyze it that much. People need to get their head out of their asses and just think. Gravel is creative, and open to new ideas, and SMART. That's something few other candidates can say about themselves.
God that girl is annoying!
abe3443 4 years ago 5
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Good christ lady, what are you not getting? Did you really need to pursue this for twelve minutes.
By the way, this explanation notwithstanding, Mike Gravel is still bat shit crazy
stockdale10 4 years ago
umm hes not crazy. The media has made us believe the garbage we have for representatives.
Its rather unorthodox I will say. But we need to fix our country or it will collapse.
PersonalJesus348 4 years ago 11
I thought the rock throw video was pretty straight forward to understand.
VegasRage 4 years ago 6