YouTube and its competitors, plus the many video camerapeople around the world, have made politics a spectator sport for everyday of the week around the clock. Obama's ground game and the Orange to Blue campaign are changing politics to a participation sport.
Herein I've included links to some of my favorite media events of the year and my favorite diary in Dkos. All ages are in the videos. All ages are in the campaigns around the country. Maybe some of these are your favorites too.
I'd like you to vote for the most inspirational video. Pie is not one of the choices.
- Bush's 2008 State of the Union address vs. Dwayne Elizondo Mountain Dew Herbert Camacho in the movie Idiocracy.
- March 18, 2008 Barack Obama and his "More Perfect Union" speech
- June 3, 2008: Obama's speech in St. Paul, Minnesota where he announced his clinching of the nomination.
- August 6 when the price of oil was the headline issue: Paris Hilton vs. wrinkly white-aired guy.
- Hillary Clinton speaking at the Democratic National Convention
- Israeli's for Obama speech. Made in Jersusalem, Tel Aviv, Washington D.C.
- Dagan68's diary of Canvassing for Obama in Dallas, Texas.
I have been going out every day for the past two weeks. Early on, my canvassing partner and I ran into two young black men - bling, tattooes, etc. I try not to be racist - but it was all I could do not to be scared to death. They came up to us - and we introduced ourselves. The one gentleman's name is Kai. I asked Kai if he was registered to vote - he said No and we discussed how he could register. He looked up at me - and I swear he was tearing up in his eyes - he said - "You are the first white man who has ever spoken to me with respect in my life. I appreciate all the work you are doing for Obama." He then asked for more registration forms - he took about 100.
I understand from a friend at a local official registration location that Kai did indeed show up - with about 50 of his friends in tow. I actually started crying.
Somehow I don't have Paris Hilton in the poll. Que sera sera.