Barack Obama - The Contender

[deadonred]

You should make an updated video!

[Kristian2006]

Thank you alfredotwo. I mean seriously, wow. That was beautiful man.

God bless Obama and here's to his sucessful 1st term as president.

[flyier19]

God help America if Obama gets elected.

[Dkelsmith]

What ideological issues do you have with him? Foreign policy, domestic issues, taxes?

[chaseunc21]

Got that right, that's the best thing I've heard since Obama's been running for president!!!!!

[oskey22]

I believe in miracles, i believe that all people should live together with different religions and race, in a peaceful country, I believe in a man that is gonna do a change, I believe that this person is gonna finsih what MLK and JFK supposed 2 do, I believe in diversity, I believe in a country with no war, but PEACE, I believe in god just like he does too, I believe in good not bad, I believe in one man ...

I BELIEVE IN OBAMA !

[sickswunsolja]

wow I actually got goosebumps from that.

[riddim]

dont trust hillary behind obama...obama and edwards makes more sense to me...hillary needs to humble herself 1st and stop promoting herself all the time and talk bout the people...she just wicked and obama dont need her...she only won those other states by small margins anyway...that speech she said was an indirect "you need me n*gga speech" which is horse crap.

[dannlynch]

clearly there is as close to a 50/50 split as ever in the D party. the only logical conclusion to keep all voters on the D side and beat McCain would be a Barack/Hillary ticket, or visa versa. If they don't do that they are morons and we deserve whatever we get...ONCE AGAIN!!!!!

[alfredotwo]

I don't think Obama picking Hillary would be a good idea, mainly by her own doing. She can't be his VP when she has said he isn't ready to be president. Edwards I feel would be uniting, but he doesn't carry any states with him. You may see Obama pick a Hillary supporter like Ted Strickland or Ed Rendell.

[dannlynch]

Barack and Hillary supporters need to seriously grow up, but fast!! The only way to insure the democrat gets in is for Barack and Hillary and everyone the fuck else to get over themselves and their petty little feelings. Who gives a shit that she said that??? she's probably correct. They'd be great together if they could just check their egos at the door/what the fuck!! grow up everyone/we're up against the monster that is the republican machine. let's unite for christ's sake!!!!!!

[BoxedxxFreak]

God bless you Obama!!!!!

[HHH100]

What Wright said yesterday extemporaneously, the way in which he said it. To equate everything he believes with the black church as a whole, and his open embrace of Farrakhan and hostility to the existence of Whites, Israel, etc., make any further defense of him by Obama impossible. Obama realizing this, then puts on a lie about Wright to this day. This was a calculated, ugly, repulsive, vile display of arrogance, egotism, and self-regard by Obama, just so he can persuade people to vote for him.

[Stevek1m23]

The Contender is my favorite show and I am a Obama Supporter! Cannot get any better than this!!!!!!

[Mooncurtain]

I love watching vids like this, especially after reading Clinton-biased articles on websites such as CNN. Obama 08!

[jjerick33]

Great vid. The contender should be Obama's theme. I actually created a vid using a remix of The Contender music, as additional inspiration for all of us to vote for him in November. You should check it out! Obama 08!

[deadonred]

where is the music from?!

[alfredotwo]

The music was origianlly written for a T.V. show called "The Contender". I haven't seen it, but I think it is a reality boxing show. If you look at the related videos to the right you can see the music with its original intro.

[lacika67]

The US has no future with Obama. You are so naiv to ellect a person with muslim roots. If you like that the muslims is going to invade the US too, like Europe, than go and choose Obama. These guys just allow muslims to create a caliphate around the world where everyone has to kneel against Mecca five times a day. No thank's.

[alfredotwo]

This comment was marked as spam but I don't think we should just ignore comments like this. First, you seem to suggest that Muslims are inherently evil. That we ought to gather them all up and at the very least, stop them from having kids so that they don't overrun the rest of us. Maybe we can move Guantanamo Bay to Auschwitz, Germany. If thats what you want, then by all means, go vote for someone else. And for the record, Obama is and has been a Christian.

[alfredotwo]

Ya, see, I was relating what your talking about with the Nazi's. Just, the whole "You must be braindead if you ignore all problems they create around the world." is a lot like the Nazi "Jews cause too many problems for the rest of us" thing. And I reiterate, Barack Obama is not a Muslim. His mother was agnostic and 20 years ago Obama found Christ and was baptized. So your whole point is mute.

[gordolphin]

You give yourself away with your grammatical and spelling errors. Nobody wants to listen to an inarticulate bigot.

[dejuanp]

what did you edit this with?

[alfredotwo]

Just the Windows Movie Maker that comes standard with Vista. I'd like to have something better, but it did what I needed it to do.

[dejuanp]

awesome vid...just awesome!

[BoxedxxFreak]

EXCELLENT!!!

[StlGoodGuy]

I love the images, music, and the comeback. Please put together a new one with his more recent wins!

[jimjam20010]

Very inspiring! Great music! I used to be an Edwards supporter - go Obama!

[Brian415933]

I think Obama has a good chance of winning im behind him! who spammed the comment below me!? that not spam

[champbronc2]

Hoorah!

Lets do it!!!!!!!!!!!!

[gnotleo]

Obama ftw, end.

[Halepepper]

Every so often I return to forward this video because it is so fantastic; and I can not believe that it still has less than 7000 views! Is there a copyright on the music that would prevent its wider distribution? I would love to see this distributed to the volunteers in Nevada and South Carolina and beyond. I understand it would need to be updated and NH results and other events may complicate the text, but this basic message of the contender will prevail one way or another to the end.

[Sw0rdN00b]

If his motto is "change we can believe in," then why don't I believe this ass hole will change anything except for the worst?

[alfredotwo]

You know, I really don't care if you disagree with Senator Obama. Don't vote for him. But can we at least try to elevate the type of dialogue we have in this country. I disagree with a lot of candidates but I don't feel the need to call them "ass hole". These people have been legitimized by elections, so try to show a little respect.

[Sw0rdN00b]

Well that's how their party treats mine, and I'm absolutely fed up with it (And did you just take the last few lines of your comment from Bill O'Reilly's show tonight?)

[alfredotwo]

I don't watch Bill O'Rielly, or any TV for that matter. But I will steal a line from Senator Obama: its not like the republicans are throwing roses at the Democrats. I agree with you, the parties are far too hostile towards each other. I don't presume to know where you stand, but if you want lower taxes and smaller government then say that. Why do we have to insult people while we are at it? It makes people afraid to speak their minds and that is contrary to our idea of democracy.

[abkinxoc]

Wait didnt Obama vote for the patriot act, and for credit companies to raise the intrest rate over 30% and to fund the war? Isnt Obama a member of the globalist CFR? And I thought he wont commit to bringing the troops home before 2013? Obama doesnt sound like change to me. He sounds like another CFR puppet.

Ron Paul 08

[southshorepictures02]

Actually Barack was not in the Senate when the Patriot Act was voted on and that was Hillary who would not commit to bringing the troops home by 2013. A big part of Obama's message is to take on the special interests. If you really cared about Ron Paul being President, then why aren't you attacking the Republican candidates right now. You have to get that nomination first before you have any chance at the Presidency.

[rpsmith1989]

Anyone know what music this is?

[alfredotwo]

Its from a tv show called "The Contender". Apparently, as the related videos shows, its some sort of reality show about boxers. I haven't seen it. Ironically, I used music from Rocky for my Iowa video about Senator Obama.

[rpsmith1989]

Cool. Thx for the info. Good music, goes well with the theme of the video. Nicely done. :)

[majorman4]

Awesome!

[MrObama]

He's the one!

This man will change the world!

Obama for president!

[sornam1256]

Barack Obama is star runner to White House..

we were all thinking from India that Hilarry Clinton will win

Now we will forecast Mr barack Obama s victory very easily since his words are fire

and his words are true and with radiation to Change and Hope.

we wish Obama to win

with regards

S.A.Alagarsamy

India

[Kriegbell]

The virtue of BARACK, SOLID AS a ROCK!

whereas

Hillary Clinton, just TRIES to FIT-IN

[hlharden]

This sent chills up my spine and a smile to my face - GO OBAMA!

[AngelDustStar]

Some people say that when he gets around a southern crowd, he developes a southern accent. Sometimes you have to adapt to your environment. If you don't know how to adapt, how will you be able to communicate well? That's a good trait. You have to know how to adapt.

[Rhydderch69]

Speak softly, carry a big stick.

Obama can bring out the ground troops who will bring political change.

[cjoyf]

Looooooved it!

[eronmonsele1]

This is very good.

[bizzydickens]

Inspirational (like the candidate)! I wish it was running on all the networks!!

Gail

[mwasie]

wow that was inspirational.

i truly think he's the best candidate for change amongst the democrats. if Iowans have done their homework and figured out every runner, then i truly believe Obama will win this coming JANUARY 3rd 2008!

[FAYMprod]

you forgot to add "'progress' is his middle name."

[Halepepper]

Thank you whoever you are! I have forwarded this all over the place!!

[lisanham]

Iowa! New Hampshire! Fired up! Ready to go! Please lead us to an Obama victory!

[janietoo]

Wow. Powerful! Thank you.

[IAmPauliver]

Very cool. I would love to see a remix with audio of Barack in the background, and maybe some video of speeches from along the timeline. Obama 2008!

[Tunnelista]

You should be very proud. This is an outstanding video. I do agree with the suggestion that you pause on the text a bit. It is hard to read the percentages as they zoom past. You perfectly capture the momentum that this campaign has always known they had to build in order to be successful. It is rare in politics to be part of a strategy that has been so carefully planned out and so masterfully implemented. Barack and this movement are really something special!!!

GObama 08!!

[dchappelleshow]

Ron Paul 2008!

[red05hemi]

Why is Ron Pauls name spam? I hope Obama wins the party nomination. I'm still voting for Dr. Paul!!!

[dchappelleshow]

All that I know is that Ron Paul is by far the best candidate in the election. Obama is so fake. He changes the way he acts so much around different people. He talks clearly and articulates well most of the time and then, he was shown on television at a southern black church with a southern accent. Are you kidding me? This guy is from Hawii first of all. And went to a very good university... Hilary is not a good fit for the White House either, while Paul has plans for better foreign relations.

[alfredotwo]

When WWI started the US noticed that the old isolationist policies weren't working. US economic and strategic interests were at stake. So we got involved. WWII was an even bloodier, costlier war. To prevent this from happening again we formed a sphere of influence which allows us to respond to any aggression which could spark a conflict. So "better foreign relations" is returning to the isolationist conditions which allow for a nuclear armed world to risk another global conflict? Smart.

[BruinGirl2001]

I hope the campaign turns this into a commercial. This is amazing...we've come so far since Feb. It gives me goosebumps to watch this! Obama '08!!!

[Muddas05]

OBAMA 2008

[obiwan1250]

alfredotwo - a tip. Add "Barack Obama" into your title so when people search for his name, they'll find your video. You've done an awesome thing here and we want the world to see it!

BIG WIN in Iowa coming up!!!

[heartofohio]

Fantastic! It should be a TV commercial for Obama!

[obiwan1250]

On second thought, the fast pace gets me to watch it over and over -- great marketing for the next POTUS!!! Your video is helping to get the message out of how this movement is going to change the world, with Barack Obama as our leader. Again, awesome!

[red05hemi]

AOL straw poll: Obama is taking Iowa, but has a long way to go. Vote!

[obiwan1250]

Crap.  You made a grown man tear up. What a truely awesome opportunity we have in America. It all starts in Iowa -- and we're going to send Senator Barack Obama out of here with a BIG WIN that will be heard around the world!

One thought, Alfredotwo, see if you can pause the text just a tad longer for YouTube. Otherwise, this is perfect! Is this going to be a TV 60 second commercial? It should be!

[RenagadeGirl]

I LOVE it.

[kencher1]

This is such a great video! I wish everyone could see it. I am a precinct captain in Iowa & would love for all my precinct to see it! Yes lets all stay FIRED UP & READY TO GO! We are almost there! Jan. 3rd is almost here & we are ready for the VICTORY!! OBOMA '08

[obiwan1250]

Hey Kencher1 - I'm an Obama PC, too, in DSM. We're going to send Barack out of Iowa with a BIG WIN and that result will be heard round the world. On Jan 4th, children in New Orleans, Los Angeles, Chicago, India, China, and yes, even Iraq & Afghanistan, will begin hanging Barack's photo over their beds. America will begin to restore it's position of respect around the globe. We'll start building friendships instead of enemies. I-O-W-A, Barack Obama, All the Way!

[kencher1]

Hey there guess who kencher1 is ? I figured out who you are!!

[obiwan1250]

Cheryl F? Izdat u?

[Gamblndan]

Send it to everyone in your e-mail group! get them fired up!

[mkrug4]

that is wonderful!!!!!!! FIRE IT UP!!!!

[rachmom]

Gives me goose bumps! Excellent!

[joshwb100]

Incredible Video.

5 Stats!!!

And he will win!!!

[skiitswitch]

We need to get this on TV

[i3allplaya]

amazing video!

[Skygoddess01]

Makes me want to stand up, cheer, and wave and American flag.

Keep churning out those videos!

Love and hugs,

Auntie B.

[grammyh]

Great video, love the music. Made me smile in the end, it is very inspiring! We need to post this on Pbama's page evryday and get evryone to watch it to lift them up and get themawayfrom all the negative stuff. You are showing the results of everyone's hard work.

[squaretrio]

Wow, I can't believe I'm viewing this video now when only like 1,000 people have seen it. This is going to be one of those videos that gets like hundreds of thousands of views, could be in the millions. Great Job. It gave me such hope and such conviction to continue working for the goal.

[packersbacker1]

This shows that all the hard work is OS WORTH IT!

[modernwoman121]

Fabulous video, My #1 favorite!!!!!

[Dlarosa13]

LOVE ~ LOVE ~ LOVE THIS VIDEO!!!! WOW! I am putting this on my Myspace... you are a genius : )

[Zrarieh]

ELECTRIFYING!

This is exactly how videos should be made.

I've seen a lot of them, but this is the Barack Obama of citizen videos on behalf of a candidate. Great choice of music.

This, I'll definitely save.

THANKS!!!

[EA1XA]

This is ABSOLUTELY ELECTRIFYING! What a superb gradation WITH an excellent selection of music! Please recommend for an ad.

[Gamblndan]

This is excellent! Got me all teary eyed. I think it is so powerful that you should contact the campaign and see if they would like to use it as a television ad. Or maybe at least something close...Love the music!

[toristun007]

This is fantastic

[burlut]

This video rocks!

Obama 08!

[DesertRatDan]

Excellent job, alfredotwo. Bravo!

[bwetebest]

Awesome,

How could one appreciate these creative efforts? your labor is not in vain! my love for Obama grows every second!

Fired up

[aelieth]

I don't want it to end!!! ARRG! LOL Continue it at the end of this week with the poll results and then... on the 3rd after he caucus!

FIRED UP!

READY TO GO!

Oooooobama 000008!

[beamergm]

Creativity at its best.

Obama is the One

[Muddas05]

You need an Oscar for this damn powerful

[UtahPirate]

YES! YES! YES!!!!

This is awesome! I can't wait for the caucuses!

[danhegelund]

Obama Rocks!

[danhegelund]

This has got to be my favorite add! Go Obama!