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by Matt Stoller, Fri Mar 16, 2007 at 09:22:44 PM EST

This is awesome.

This is an open thread. What's your favorite youtube clip?

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speaking of youtube (none / 0)

Today, Ellen Tauscher said:

But I have a district that's not a majority Democratic district, and I think that if you look at the last election results, which were just a few months ago, where I got 68 percent of the vote - that's 110,000 votes - I think that I have a lot of support in my district, and those are the people that I work for, those are the people with whom I think I have a lot of common ground and a lot of support.

She is bragging about winning a race where she spent $830,579 and her opponent spent $6,716? She claims this proves she has a lot of support???

Well for your Friday Night Video, let's look at the ad from the person who was the 2004 GOP nominee and ran again against her in 2006.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eFSeO-vy7 QU

She is actually bragging that she did well against this?

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by Bob Brigham on Fri Mar 16, 2007 at 09:35:41 PM EST

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God damn, that fuckin cracked me up. I called my kid into the room before I watched it again; it was that good.

by OH Mark on Fri Mar 16, 2007 at 09:38:22 PM EST

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If you read the comments on youtube, one person claims that this was a viral VHS twenty+ years ago. It wouldn't surprise me, it is timeless.

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by Bob Brigham on Fri Mar 16, 2007 at 09:40:43 PM EST
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Yeah, it looks late 70's early 80's.

The YouTube description does not give vintage, just says its from the vaults of a television station.

And as far as favorite YouTube clip ... you got it in one ... I love this clip.

*John Edwards* ... and the JE08 Supporters Blog

by BruceMcF on Sat Mar 17, 2007 at 02:07:43 PM EST
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hahahahaha!!!

Washington Woman
theocracywatch.org
EENR Blog

by kevin22262 on Fri Mar 16, 2007 at 09:48:48 PM EST

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http://youtube.com/watch?v=SlTvSUCCqPo
http://youtube.com/watch?v=XQWxgnFc1fk
http://youtube.com/watch?v=1dmVU08zVpA
http://youtube.com/watch?v=4_mRNTW4sjc
http://youtube.com/watch?v=zE3U2tqD8yI
http://youtube.com/watch?v=og8JIqaEk84
http://youtube.com/watch?v=rpaCQKJpE9k

by Matt Ortega on Fri Mar 16, 2007 at 09:51:01 PM EST

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That was a good West Wing clip, but this one is about the cruelest thing you can do:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Yx-qff4m Rg

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by Bob Brigham on Fri Mar 16, 2007 at 10:18:20 PM EST
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Actual best west wing on youtube:
http://youtube.com/watch?v=4wGxG3gT2Gght tp://youtube.com/watch?v=4wGxG3gT2Gg

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by Bob Brigham on Fri Mar 16, 2007 at 11:14:29 PM EST
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I don't fuckin' get it.

by Kagro X on Fri Mar 16, 2007 at 09:58:36 PM EST

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I think it's poking fun at both sterile political ads and the ugly if hilarious realities that they understandably and often thankfully try to mask.

Imagine tranposing the concept behind this video to a political ad intended to sell us a wholesome, religious, regular Joe family guy image of Bush:

"Hi, I'm George Bush and I can't stand fucking poor people. Blacks, spics and Jewboys too--except when you need a good lawyer or some quick cash--them Hebrews are good at that sort of shit. Now don't get me started about them Ayrabs...".

</snark> The above is strictly satire.

by kovie on Sat Mar 17, 2007 at 01:18:56 AM EST
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The voiceover guy was having fun with the PSA he was doing a voiceover for. What's not to get?

*John Edwards* ... and the JE08 Supporters Blog

by BruceMcF on Sat Mar 17, 2007 at 02:30:09 PM EST
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Yeah, I was emailed that a few days ago (none / 0)

Nice.

"And so in the place of the palace of privilege, we seek to build a temple out of faith and hope and charity."-FDR

by jallen on Fri Mar 16, 2007 at 10:03:36 PM EST

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My current favorite:

Road of Good Intentions

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SFovk67u0 -U

Get your tissues ready.

by jen on Fri Mar 16, 2007 at 10:10:04 PM EST

MyDD is just like a mini-mall... (none / 0)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FJ3oHpup- pk

Always good for a smile.

by Reelpolitik on Fri Mar 16, 2007 at 10:57:45 PM EST

Zidane the Scientist (none / 0)

My favorite YouTube clip is called Zidane the Scientist, a clip of highlights set to Coldplay. Zinedine Zidane is probably the greatest modern soccer player.

http://youtube.com/watch?v=LhcM4WP2cTc

"Nothing seems to embarrass the political class today." - Bill Moyers

by joejoejoe on Fri Mar 16, 2007 at 11:03:46 PM EST

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I'd love to see a political campaign include that ad, just to piss everyone off. Priceless!

by PsiFighter37 on Fri Mar 16, 2007 at 11:15:13 PM EST

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Great clip!

But why are all you people posting your own clips? Who cares about you? Only MY clips matter. I'M the important person here. In fact, I'M the most important person in the entire world, and only what I say matters. Time Magazine said so.

by Johnny Gentle Famous Crooner on Fri Mar 16, 2007 at 11:25:25 PM EST

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thanks for posting that Matt! I almost peed myself. Classic!

"Pray for the dead and fight like hell for the living" - Mother Jones

by Jambon on Fri Mar 16, 2007 at 11:29:11 PM EST

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As a former union activist and member of OPEIU, I approve this message.

by ArkySue on Sat Mar 17, 2007 at 12:24:11 AM EST

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Well, since it's an open thread ...

What the fuck is wrong with the AP? Did they not hear Valerie Plame at all today? It's like all the reporter did was watch Faux News' coverage of it (which, come to think of it, she probably did).

by Sinfonian on Sat Mar 17, 2007 at 12:55:43 AM EST

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Meanwhile, did you see this one? Our friends in South Carolina are attempting to pass legislation requiring women seeking abortions to view an ultrasound of the fetus, then wait an hour to "think," before undergoing the procedure.

But what really gets me is that a Democrat says it'll pass because, according to the article, "even lawmakers who don't like the bill will be afraid to vote against it."

Afraid?! Shit. They should be afraid of voting for the damn thing.

by Sinfonian on Sat Mar 17, 2007 at 01:04:39 AM EST

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http://youtube.com/watch?v=7OOUqudWKLM&a mp;mode=related&search=

http://youtube.com/watch?v=4pvKzLXx3zY

http://youtube.com/watch?v=tE2uEl_aB9E

three when I want to unwind- waylon payne - her, rebirth of slick - cool like that and lucinda williams - world without tears

by bruh21 on Sat Mar 17, 2007 at 01:09:44 AM EST

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dont you unwind?

by bruh21 on Sat Mar 17, 2007 at 01:10:52 AM EST
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WTF. Don't get bruh21 mad at either of you.

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by Bob Brigham on Sat Mar 17, 2007 at 01:22:22 AM EST
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uh? oh well, here's another song

http://youtube.com/watch?v=6ovKMsxaFEY

by bruh21 on Sat Mar 17, 2007 at 01:25:33 AM EST
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oh i get it- yeah i posted to myself because i couldn't figure out how to edit my prior post.

by bruh21 on Sat Mar 17, 2007 at 01:26:58 AM EST
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Now I know why Carter, Mondale, Dukakis, Gore and Kerry lost. They clearly DID NOT speak to this fucking asshole. Whereas Reagan and Bush II did, because they too were fucking assholes. So maybe that's the key to winning the fucking asshole vote in the future--nominating our own fucking assholes.

Suggestions? The Donald? Andrew Dice Clay? NY Rangers fans?

by kovie on Sat Mar 17, 2007 at 01:10:12 AM EST

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As a very liberal New Yorker and Ranger fan, I must take exception to your inflammatory and libelous assertion. If you think about it, the NY Rangers are really the Democrats of the NHL, they both have a winning deficiency in their respective domains. The last time they won the Cup, it was before the GOP took over Congress. The time before that, FDR was in office. Strange coincidences...makes you think.

Or not.

Oh, and as a Yankee fan, let me also add George Steinbrenner to your list of possible asshole nominees.

by hellenica on Sat Mar 17, 2007 at 11:09:51 AM EST
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I was, of course, being snarky (although from the looks of some Rangers fans I've seen when passing through Penn Station in years past after a long day at work, perhaps only partly snarky--but I suspect that you're not one of those perpetually inebriated louts, who I'm guess mostly voted for Bush anyway).

Like every sports team the Rangers have a wide range of fans (including but not limited to the above sort). And, of course, the Rangers continue to be NYC's only hockey team, the others being in B&T land.

And as a former Mets fan (I sort of stopped following them and sports in general over the past decade), I can vouch for the louttish nature of some of their fans (although, having been to Yankees games it's clear that the same can be said of their fans, especially the bleacher bums).

I guess life really is like sports. You see all types in both. And, of course, I was referring to the "other" type in my comment. ;-)

by kovie on Sat Mar 17, 2007 at 06:47:49 PM EST
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Plame hearing detail: (none / 0)

Ran across this little tidbit in an article about the Plame hearing and found it extremely interesting:

...Georgia Republican Rep. Lynn Westmoreland, who pronounced the 42-year-old Plame more of a draw than the sorry lineup of baseball stars called before Congress two years ago to testify about steroid use. Westmoreland, one of only three GOP members of Congress who showed up at the hearing

Hm, I wonder what we can take away from this?

by mcc on Sat Mar 17, 2007 at 01:23:15 AM EST

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He's the one who couldn't tell Colbert more than 2 of the 10 Commandments, isn't he? (thus accidentally supporting his own argument that they should be posted in every courthouse).

by joyful alternative on Sat Mar 17, 2007 at 12:07:48 PM EST
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She's actually 43, turning 44 in a month:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Valerie_Pla me

And damn if she doesn't like great for any age. Or have the brains to slam down any Repub who dares challenge her word or credibility. As she did on Friday.

And yes, shame on Repubs for cutting and running on this hearing. I guess they knew what they'd be up against, and that Toensing would just make things worse. I consider it admission of guilt by default.

Just like Libby's not testifying in his own trial.

I nominate her for DCI when Obama takes office in '09. And Richard Clarke as NSA (the advisor, not the agency, although he'd do great there too). And her husband as high-profile ambassador (e.g. UN, England, France).

But I'm getting ahead of myself. Still much work to be done till '09.

by kovie on Sat Mar 17, 2007 at 06:55:30 PM EST
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This is on of my favorites:
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and this one:

by Reece on Sat Mar 17, 2007 at 02:41:24 AM EST

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bah, can't embed in the comments, those are:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ahpvSasR6 d8

and

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_cZC67wXU Ts

by Reece on Sat Mar 17, 2007 at 02:42:08 AM EST
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this french video blogger always makes me laugh, especially this episode:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cAXusGCQE iU

as a sc expat, the thought of ten carolinas cracks me up.

by domma on Sat Mar 17, 2007 at 03:08:11 AM EST

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That was hilarious.

The best part is after he reads a headline from a website, he says, "Sounds interesting, but I don't catch a word. I love American news!"

by Reece on Sat Mar 17, 2007 at 09:57:52 AM EST
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I've always been a big fan of Mr. Show, but this sketch in particular always got to me...

I am also quite fond of Dr. Katz...

My Direct Democracy

by Jonathan Singer on Sat Mar 17, 2007 at 03:28:00 AM EST

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This is hilarious! I work with labor unions (I provide their software) and this is dead-on brilliant ... thanks for making my otherwise dreary Saturday morning more cheerful (we've been hit with about 18 inches of snow in upstate NY!)

by CarolSoprano on Sat Mar 17, 2007 at 08:53:02 AM EST

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Matt: It was hilarious, but I wish you had mentioned something about the language. I was sitting with my granddaughter when I clicked "play" and was kind of embarrassed. There's a "no swearing" rule in their house.

by medicinehill on Sat Mar 17, 2007 at 11:04:04 AM EST

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Sorry about that.

by Matt Stoller on Sat Mar 17, 2007 at 12:25:35 PM EST
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Shameless plug (none / 0)

For your amusement if you have 6 minutes to spare:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HJe0-NHqX k8

by Village Jenius on Sat Mar 17, 2007 at 04:04:08 PM EST

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Love the Lonnie Donegan! Just recently discovered this Chicago-area jazz banjo player, Mercedes Landazuri, while searching for "Waters of March."
http://youtube.com/watch?v=aoIjs4De8bU

Also there's this gem, "Internet Help Desk"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f1j2Aqf35 yQ

On the sunny side,

~Rob McC

by Rob McC again on Sat Mar 17, 2007 at 04:25:19 PM EST

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oops - "Internet Help Desk" was 'removed by user.' Here it is on the producer's own site:
http://www.deadtroll.com/index2.html?/vi deo/helldeskcable.html~content

~Rob McC

by Rob McC again on Sat Mar 17, 2007 at 04:53:55 PM EST
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Here's a handful more...

"Weeping" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fQbi5tYS4 uk

"Wombat: All is One" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u8c-F-ljE eM