Why I am a Democrat in 2008

[Fundemons]

Hell dems are better than the reps. All they care about are arrogant businessmen and Fat Fundies. If your not one of them, they consider you insuperior.

[AJASNA0709]

am not poor im dem

[LockmanTom]

The Democrats and Republicans both have failed America and will ruin this country.

JESSE VENTURA for President 2012 !!!

[andybob63]

I'm a Democrat, because I love mugging my generation, wasting money on pork barrel spending and government projects, and killing babies while undermining the basis of America.

[Jasonthegaiface]

I'm a Republican, because all I care about is money for myself, pretending I want a small government but support killing people in other countries, belieiving that corporations although the destroy the underclass should be respected and we should all be consumers and believe in a fairy god and a 100 year old peice of paper that supports gun violence and slavery.

[HighHeadJim]

@Jasonthegaiface That is not Republican ideology whatsoever. Most republicans these days are really democrats, and the democrats are really communist. Most of the true conservatives have moved away from the Republican party and support smaller libertarian parties. However, they still have fundamental Republican ideology.

[JScrolls523]

I don't understand how anyone can say this was a good video. A video in the least should have sometime of substance. And for a fact, this one lacked any substance, at all.

[JessicaPersonalChef]

Love this piece, thanks for sharing!

[auto9898]

Drafted WTF? Who do you know thats been drafted in this country in the last 35 years! This video shows just how out of touch you are.

[lgrf4evr]

McCain said that we would in be in Iraq for 100 years, so when the kid turns 18, which is in 10 years, he would be drafted.

[auto9898]

You have that statement wrong. He said we would stay 100 years if thats what it takes. There is no military draft in this country. If you are a voting person it is certainly a sad day for the United States when someone so misinformed is allowed to make decisions.

[rtworincinerator]

seriously.

[hcw8161]

Yeah we definately don't want to become a socialist government like Poland. We don't want an idiot socialist president giving 700 billion dollars to banks and insurance companies. Taking citizens tax money and redistributing it to banks, carmakers, and insurance companies will make our country socialists. We don't need a president like Obama giving $700 billion to the corporations!! Vote reublican!!

[skazala]

I am Polish. You( Americans) don't know, how it is to live

in country with socialist goverment. That means punishing people for good ideas and very unfair redistribution of goods. It gives too much power to goverment. Think about this, before you vote for Obama

[rtworincinerator]

The problem is that most americans are a bunch of teenagers who need daddy to pay for their mistakes. Go to fuckin college get a good job and contribute to society.

Democrats are the biggest slimeballs in the world. Abortion=Murder

[BadBrad8910]

Obama is a socialist and the government should not be giving people free stuff. Exactly goleador said. You are a moron. Democrats will ruin us. They promote laziness and ignorance. On top of that, they want to take away gun rights, kill babies, and redistribute wealth by taxing big corporations. Well taxing big corporations lets see...companies raise prices and fire people...hmm ya democrats suck

Vote Republican.

[goleador199026]

i can tell you why you are a Democrat in 2008,

because you want the government to do things that the government was not created to do. e.g welfare programs, regulations on the economy, infringement of privacy. etc

[hmmyeah]

hahahah best damn thing I hae seen in a long time

[dstangarone]

Look up "Presidential Shaving Cream" for a good laugh about ALL the candidates

[ValleyDB26]

At least McCain found that kid a job.

[tninaf]

I believe the title of this video is supposed to be "Why I am a Republican in 2008".

[themaclady]

Actually it is Obama who wants to draft children into the military! Sort of like Hitler's brownshirts.

"We cannot continue to rely on our military in order to achieve the national security objectives we've set. We've got to have a civilian national security force that's just as powerful, just as strong, just as well-funded."

...in other words, a Special Security force that is under his direct control, unfettered by constraints placed on our military forces regarding action against citizens.

[themaclady]

Because you are an idiot and don't know that the war machine of Brzezinski and the Trilats are who are in control of the Obama agenda??? Don't make us laugh.

[mrburningone]

Well, firstly, the kid is just adorable.

However, I can see what the real message of this brings home.

That this is the future we leave to our children and their children from a mere eight years of abuse in the Bush white house and for John McCain to attempt to fool people with his new message of being the 'real maverick of change' is just ridiculous and even with the slap in the face to women voters that is Sarah Palin, it's just not going to work this time.

[TheCutUps]

haha man that kid can't catch a break. Well done

[scarneck1]

I would absolutely love see a decent political debate on youtube without anyone resorting to cursing or profanity...but i guess we all have dreams that will never come true

[snafubeemex]

Well if you would be so honored then go join up now. Then there wont be a draft. I got out of the military because I felt morally obligated to do so. I don't ever want to go back!! So thanks for enlisting!

[kuulkatdadieo]

Why is the draft notice portrayed as a negative? If I was drafted I would be honored to serve my country. If that time ever comes it would be required and not McCain's fault. Oh and the last eight years are all not Bush's fault either. The 1st 3-4 years were fine then the Dems got control of Congress and everything went downhill from there. I don't have enough space, but go do some actual research on various sites and not the news. It is biased and portrayed to you through a producer.

[pumpkinpie1090]

This video was perfection, lol.

[jerseythedevil]

I KNEW it was a draft notice lol

[doubbleoseven]

I love how this video plays Mr. Rogers theme music

[catjwin]

It's not actually Mr. Rogers, but I guess it's pretty similar.

[catjwin]

Obviously I'm not advocating child labor-- the video is fictional and not literal.

[ieatyomama]

There are soo many things wrong with this video if you are trying to make republicans look bad.

First off is the child labor. We all know who the liberal hollywood elite just love child labor in their very own sweatshops.

Next comes the war & gas prices. Dems voted to raise funding for the war & ever since they gained control of the house&senate in 06 gas prices have doubled.

Next, I see you using gas guzzling trucks & suvs which are a liberal no no & 4closures which have doubled since 06

[obamawalker]

Yomama, everything you just said can be proven as B.S. Lets see, Repulicans are known for big SUVs, stupid fuel decisions, forclosures partly due to Republican tax laws, supporting the war but not funding the troops. Republicans have always voted for exteeem child labor. Some Democrats have historicly supported the draft and I think most people would agree that they would not vote for those people. But you didnt even mention that. Just came up with lies. Enjoy your misconseptions.

[themaclady]

I call BS on YOU Obomberwalker! It's the Dems who are the party of the rich...

[TruthKillsStupid]

I call shenanigans on you "themaclady" Actually....if you look at the facts many Republicans, including current VP Dick Chaney, have ties to oil companies. The Republicans are the party of the richthey give tax breaks to huge corporations and to the filthy rich. Facts speak for themselves!

Obama/Biden 08!

[ultimatetalesfan19]

Obama has more ties than most Republicans put together to the oil companies. Don't give me that lame excuse.

[ryushiRj38]

lol. wtf are you talking about? the democratic party has been the voice of the poor for a long time. go back to history or government class. and typically, rich people are republican.

[rtworincinerator]

Poor want hand outs thats why they are democrats

Republicans worked hard. They don't feel they need to pay for the people who didn't.

We want to give poor hand UPS

"Give a man a fish and he will eat for one day. Teach a man to fish then he will have food for the rest of his life". - Simple logic people

[ryushiRj38]

what about the people who were born into poverty? what about the people who want to get an education so they CAN work hard, but they don't have enough money to do so? some poor people don't have the same opportunities simply because they are poor. and who says poor people don't work hard? they bust their ass working minimum wage, and they still have trouble getting food on the table. a single mom working two jobs trying to support her kids probably works harder than my dad who has his Master's.

[Suzzinee]

Oh, so just because you worked hard, you can help out just a little bit? You can't show generosity and actually do something? Even working hard, don't be greedy, that just makes you even worse.

[xXDevilReaperXx]

Amazing Video, Brilliant :) true x true keep it up

[tedfreeway]

Now which candidate is it who doesn't want us to drill for more oil? I think that gas station scene fits for Obama.

[AlexRyken]

amen!...amazing video...i truely love the part about the draft...because if the draft is re instated...i can honestly see hundreds of thousand americans moving to canada...and i will be up and goin right with them...everythin about this vid is great! i hope u win!

[DemocraticMedia]

This would have been my choice for the winning video if I was in charge!

[iggnition]

at least Hillary is not in it anymore LOL, but ssssooooooo true

[learntherulesdotcom]

Great video! It's creative and on point.  I hope you win. :)

[debwinslow]

Creative but negative. I've been voting Dem for over 30 years for many positive reasons:  like,we are the party that truly is pro-life, for all people, pro-justice, pro-fairness, pro-middle class.

[dcm1602]

Pro Justice ? Many democrats oppose Jessicas Law all over the country (google it if you dont know what it is). Democrats support small sentences for criminals. Obamas healthcare plan gives coverage to 15 million illegal aliens who dont pay ANY taxes. You call that pro fair ? They support Affirmative Action programs which benefit people based on purely the color of their skin. Thats fair ? Pro life for everyone, if we pulled out of Iraq immediately how many innocent people would be slaughtered ?

[beanbag1985]

um actually illegals who work pay taxes while on fake ssn they still have to file, the govt wont do anything about it.

[dcm1602]

Many if not most illegals work off the book, which is why so many of them get exploited.

[nrpgodfather]

Pro-life is against all forms of killing and the promotion of life. You suppport abortion. You are not a true pro-lifer.

[debwinslow]

I never said I supported abortion. What I also don't support is the torture of children by allowing them to be homeless, without medical care, hungry, and without proper clothes. Repubs are so busy thinking about themselves, me, me,me....make those babies live, and then let them suffer horribly. Real Christians. Matthew would just choke.

[nrpgodfather]

I never said I was Republican, but they defend life unlike the Dems, and besides their are corrupted, selfish politicians on both sides. If the elephants only think of themselves then explain why the Clintons are worth 109 million dollars. Look at Obama, he comes from my state Illinois the most corrupted state in the country. I dont like Obama, but thats why i wont vote Democrat. I vote Repub this year and continue to until you can give me a candidate that understands what it means to be prolife

[greyflcn]

re: nrpgodfather

So our foreign policy is "Pro-Life"? Can you even begin to count the civilian casualties? Similarly, if we really valued Life, how come we aren't using our military to help end genocide in other country's?

Even our fine troops are merely treated as if they were mere clay pigeons. Can you tell me how many years our troops were in Iraq without proper armor?

Or how about how McCain keeps trying to push us to another cold war.

How can you possibly say Republicans value "Life"?

[dntmsswthme666]

you are so foolish to think that the GOP is a "pro-life" party when they themselves have murdered hundreds of thousands of in Iraq. Even PJP2 himself was very upset with the the Republican Administration over the invasion as it would cause turmoil with the Catholic Community in Iraq. The Catholic Church has always been sympathetic to the Palestian Cause as there is a HUGE Roman Catholic community that are arabs and Palestians in this region of the world.

[dntmsswthme666]

for other people that are on here, please check my channel and see what type of "Catholic" comments nrpgodfather has left me as I flatly pointed out to him that he is nothing more than a neo-nazi clothed in Roman Catholic clothes. He is just too stupid, just like other GOP pro-lifers, to realize that the GOP gives people like him lip-service when it comes to Pro-life issues.

[epiconex]

4 Words:

Barack Hussein Muhammad Obama

Are you democrats serious?

[AJthemagi]

I can name at least ten people with the name John that have killed people. I fail to see the relevance in a name. Obama '08

[grantwhittenberg]

Freakin' awesome - that is a yes vote, by the way.

[lunakeltica]

Creative, effective, and benignly bipartisan :-) This year's political candidates could learn a lesson!

[EdwardP88]

lol i like this one it was creative.

[donedave]

Ok, I'm a little over-sensitive since I also voted & caucused for him here in Texas too (Dallas!). But I did like Hillary & considered voting for her. I'm just a little miffed at some of the so-called "Democrats" hating on Obama. My apologies to you. Of the five finalists, you & richprince's videos are my favorites.

[donedave]

And as much as I do like the video, I'm a little perplexed why you make the point that this is video is "specifically not pro-Obama." I think Barack Obama is the finest candidate the Democratic Party has nominated in my lifetime. How can you call yourself a solid Democrat & not give your full support of the presidential nominee? I do like the video a lot though.

[catjwin]

Please don't mis-quote me. My comment above reads "this video is not specifically pro-Obama." What I meant by this is that it is pro-Democrats and the Democratic platform in general, rather than about the policies and ideologies of any specific candidate (though McCain is mentioned... oops.) Obama has my full support-- I voted and caucused for him here in Texas. You misunderstood my remarks.

[catjwin]

(Though I should point out that it's perfectly fine to support the Democratic cause and still disagree with the agent of action or candidate. For example, you can love a restaurant and dislike the manager... but as long as you still eat there, who cares? Unification involves putting aside differences, not abandoning personal beliefs.)

I'm glad you liked the video.

[donedave]

I think this is the best of the five videos. I think this would play well at the convention. We need to unify: Hillary & Obama supporters to put Barack Obama into the White House & other Democrats into various offices across the nation. I can just see/hear the talking heads on election night completely surprised as they say "wow, a BIG night for the Democrats! We never expected this!" McSame= Bush's third term. Haven't we had enough?!?

[tonyopp]

Great job, reminded me of a Charlie Chaplin film.

[mikimeadows]

If you think Obama is going to help business, or do anything positive about gas prices or our nation's dependance on Arab oil you are living in a dream world

[catjwin]

You are correct in that this video is completely fictional. Once again, this video is not specifically pro-Obama, though I do realize McCain is specifically mentioned. This is pro-2008-Democrats in general, which includes the state and congressional elections as well.

[shushugah]

touching...

[theidiotsbackhome]

iTS A GREAT VIDEO EXCEPT THE KID ID SMILING ALL THE TIME

[catjwin]

He's only five... he's got a while to work on his acting method.

[theidiotsbackhome]

ya i know he was GREAT but it kind of distracted form the message but ya he was still really good

[mercmin]

Really really well done. Hits your points well and the actor delivers them beautifully. Good choice of music too. You got my vote.

[WigglyTBear]

This video is great... I think it should be shown at the convention. I am going to send it to all my friends and ask them to vote for it. The kid was FANTASTIC. He should have his own show ... his name isn't Opie by any chance, is it?

[catjwin]

Thanks for getting the word out!!

No, his name isn't Opie, but he really was great-- a natural actor!

[peternuncle]

Great vid! To the point and the kid was terrific.

[FrankTube27]

The best one of all the others!

[grsamt]

LOL... best "Why I'm a Dem" vid. Poor kid. I'm not quite sure about all the political logic (Republican videos also express gas price pain, etc), but it got my attention.

[txbluebell]

This was an AWESOME video! Very clever and creative presentation of current events. Great job!

[2freet]

Ok, I'm honest. This video is kind of boring. But wait, I mean its ok. And maby cute.. but to slow in a way. Like "ah, whats next, a letter, hm.. ok a cap, ahaaa, the army.. hm bad. ok good point.. but young man, go on!!" :)

The Child is cute ok, but a child doesn't make a video good. And the sound.. ah, the same, emotionaly but boring. thx, t

[catjwin]

I agree that the video drags a bit... But then again, it was planned, shot, and edited in the same day. I should have cut it down.

Remember that this isn't supposed to be a masterpiece... just a short video answering a simple question by telling a story.

[yoestud09]

This is a GREAT video. It was well thought out and put together. Nobody can argue that. It's original compared to the other top 5 entries. I hope it wins!!! :D

[jaredwrightus]

Well done - creative, poignant, and timely. I hope that it wins.

[CristyLW]

Wow, that was really impressive. It should be used as a commercial for the Democrats. It is professional quality. It clearly provokes a strong emotional response, or people wouldn't be so compelled to leave negative feedback :) I found it very moving and persuasive.

[fixxman1000]

Why did this video make it into the top 5? It's to easy to use a kid to get that ...ahhh factor. I bet it wins to.

Whatever

[catjwin]

I'm sorry you don't like the video.

[uncbear11]

Have you seen the others in the top 5? Just a bunch of people talking to a camera. A submission for a competition like this shouldnt be people ranting to themselves in their bedroom. This one has my vote. Best of luck, catjwin.

[twc00]

big mac mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm

[NC7692n4]

If your gonna sell me a big mac, do it in english.

If obama is so called american, why is he afriad to wear a flag pin or put his hand over his heart for the pledge.

I believe you should respect the troops, because their dying for our freedom when they volunteerly went over to iraq. However obama disrespected all of them, wouldn't even shake their hand, but instead wanted to play b ball because he though it was more important.

God should be used on our dollars and pledge!

[asblue91]

" because their dying for our freedom when they volunteerly went over to iraq"

How the fuck are they dying for my freedom? It's not like I'd be bound in chains had they never gone over.

[NC7692n4]

They volunteerly went over to help the iraqi governement help secure its governement and control iraq's terrorist groups. That way, another 9/11 never happens again.

[lschoenrank]

NC7692n4's fuzzy thinking shows in everything s/he says and the way s/he says it.

"If your[sic] gonna sell me a big mac, do it in english[sic]."

"Volunteerly"! LOL!

Can't spell; doesn't understand grammatical rules; can't think logically. This is EXACTLY what is wrong with America today.

[NC7692n4]

Just for you know, there is no draft as of right now, its all volunteers. And i have my reasons for being a republician in 2008.

I believe holding guns or arms doesn't make me a killer, it makes me a smart american.

I believe the the money I earn belongs to me and not some lazy assfucks who won't get a job. not to mention they will most likely spend it on beer or drugs.

The only flag that should be in our country should be the american flag.

[jsteitz08]

I, along with all liberals, am going to take your guns away, kill all babies, outlaw religion, give your money to crackheads, and replace all American flags with French and Mexican ones. Perpetuating this same false logic and vague umbrella charges have been the conservative campaign strategy for the past 8 years. not again.

... This comment was written with the intention of promoting constructive dialogue, I encourage you to reply back with a counter argument.

[NC7692n4]

then your a sad fucking disgrace to the founding fathers,

The founding fathers believed in keeping tradition along with our one and only god.

[jsteitz08]

"Question with boldness even the existence of God; because, if there be one, he must more approve of the homage of reason than that of blindfolded fear." - Thomas Jefferson

"Religions are all alike - founded upon fables and mythologies." - Thomas Jefferson

"History, I believe, furnishes no example of a priest-ridden people maintaining a free civil government." - Thomas Jefferson

[jsteitz08]

"In no instance have . . . the churches been guardians of the liberties of the people." - James Madison

" The divinity of Jesus is made a convenient cover for absurdity." - John Adams

"Lighthouses are more helpful than churches." - Benjamin Franklin

[jsteitz08]

nice counter argument asshole, I was nothing less than respectful to you. This is how people who are wrong argue, They hide behind a false sense of self rightousness. and yes, I'm a fucking atheist! How you deduced that from my comment however is beyond me. Our founding fathers did'nt fight a war, draft a constitution, and create a secular nation all those years ago so respectful people like myself have to put up with bullshit from disrespectful assholes like yourself. learn some fucking manners

[agh668]

I, along with all conservatives, will stay in Iraq, invade Iran, deport all illegal aliens, bring back segregation, give your money to Big Oil, and teach only the bible in school.

...Conservatives aren't the only ones using these tactics, they're just better at it. Which is why it's their strategy. And will continue to be until it stops working. (I'm also liberal, btw)

[jsteitz08]

Fair enough, I just don't feel liberals exhaust these narratives to the point conservatives do. It's all politics on both sides of the isle though. No point in being naive about it. Makes me want to be an independent, though honestly my ideologies seem to be pretty in step with the democratic party...for the most part.

[catjwin]

Once again, I realize our military is volunteer. The video is fictional.

[krichardson15]

The video was fictional. It was basically stating the fact that if we go into Iran we r gonna have to have a draft because our military is so stretched. Second, knowone wants to take your guns, why dont you go read policy instead of just believing republican propaganda. "Smart people listen stupid people speaketh their mind." Third... Do you drive on the roads? are you safe because we have cops and firemen? do you or someone in your family have kids they send to public schools?

[krichardson15]

Do use the water and sewage system in your area? Do you feel safe because we have troops in Afghanistan killing the real assholes who perpetrated 9/11? If you answered yes to any of these then you see why we pay taxes. The reason we are in a position to have to pay higher taxes is because of the lack of fiscal responsibility for the last 8 years. PLus all those crackheads you hate giving money too. Our former President Bill Clinton made it where they would have to work in order to obtain welfare

[krichardson15]

If you wonna take their food stamps, then you also starve old people and children not to mention crime will go up because those crackheads get hungry and are gonna rob, kill, and steal in order to eat. THINK B U SPEAK!!!

[brokeebayer]

Can this be real??? Of corse it can . A typical Democrat way of using our children because their negativity and so filled with little ideas of positivity. The Democrats have both the house and senate which Madame Polosi closed the session so they couldn't even vote on drilling to lower gas prices. Lets just stay dependent on the middle east. Lets Not Drill, Lets not build refineries, Lets not build Nuclear Power plants. The Party with no solutions except cradle to grave dependancy-Thanks DEMS

[catjwin]

I don't understand why people other than Democrats would be interested in reviewing submissions for a contest issued by the Democratic Party. You're entitled to your opinion, but once again, let's try to keep this about the VIDEO (the contest submission, the advertisement, the propaganda) and not about the underlying politics.

[Blac13]

LMAO, great video.

[ArcticSlicer]

Great Video however I would like to point out a couple of things. Barrack Obama, like McCain wants increased military spending even though it's already more than half of the federal budget. Also Obama has been take huge campaign donations from the sub-prime lenders that is creating the housing crisis in our country. Obama is a supporter of the status-quo and not a guy I take seriously when it comes to change.

He may be better than McCain but not better enough to make me vote for him.

[catjwin]

You make good points. But remember, the video is about being a Democrat in general, not about any specific candidate (though I do realize I put McCain in there...) since there are also state and Congressional elections coming up as well.

Thank you for your input!

[richprince78]

CATWIN - Your video isnt fair!! LOL...that little boy you used...how am I supposed to muster any emotion or sympathy after that. ;^)

I really liked it and good luck.

Go DEMS!!

[catjwin]

I deleted AverageVoter's comments because they included personal attacks and political rants, and I will continue to delete any similar future comments. While I welcome criticism and discussion of my video, this is not the place to argue politics. This video is a piece of propaganda, meant as an advertisement for the Democratic Party. Please treat it as such.

[arnpcyd]

Great video! It says it all. Good luck with the contest. Great response to the angry white male above as well.

[goladyyoe]

That is great!!!! I loved it. Great job.

[BenHameen33]

1.Obama wants to tax people who earn more money, like the higher ups at large and small businesses. In turn, the wealthy will have to lay people off to sustain their income and for the survival of the company.

2.Obama's plan to lower gas prices is to not get more gas.

3.Obama will pull out of Iraq, which will bring terrorists to power again, and all that have died to protect this country would have died in vain.

4. THERE IS NO DRAFT. YOU VOLUNTEER TO JOIN THE MILITARY.

[catjwin]

First of all, the video is about why I am a Democrat, not why I am for Obama. There are more elections than just Presidential.

Second of all, the point of the video was what the future would be like under Republican rule. In my fictional future, there's a continuing war in the Middle East, President McCain, and a DRAFT.

Third, your comments are not about my video, they're about your politics. Keep your close-minded hate out of my space.

[BenHameen33]

hey hey hey. I'm not closed minded. I have thought about this very thoroughly. Oh, and you're right, there are more offices than just the presidency. The congress is doing a horrible job now with a stalemate on whether to lower gas prices or not. It seems like Nancy Pelosi is putting the environmentalist group over her own constituency- the American people.

I will admit, though, that the video is memorable, and the boy is a good actor. It's just a shame that it's placed in fantasy.

[ArcticSlicer]

The democrats have been totally implicit in the illegal criminal war in Iraq. They have voted for ever war appropriation bill that has come their way and since democrats got a congressional majority in 2006 the funding for the war has increased, not decreased, by tens of billions of dollars. Also they haven't impeached the most multiply impeachable administration in our country's history. Then there is the voting for the FISA bill, etc.

With a majority they could filibuster but they don't.

[catjwin]

I think we can all agree that Congress has not been doing its job very well. Honestly, this video is political propaganda. It's about making an impression and getting a general point across rather than the specifics. Though I'm far from politically apathetic, I made this video in direct response to the contest challenge issued by Chairman Howard Dean.

I don't know if that makes you any less angry at the biased political rant you perceive... but I hope it does.

[dcm1602]

As long as you admit its propaganda.

I suppose thats why they chose it as the 5. Although I find it funny that it has absolutely nothing to do with the "positives" of the democratic party, or for that matter absolutely nothing to do with being a democrat.

Unless youre suggesting you like being a democratic because you get to blame all your problems on the republicans ?

[LushoFilms]

Incredible Video. I really hope you win!

[oxowhitney2]

this is great. sums it all up pretty well.

[amlee1081]

Wonderful!