Slog - Comments on Attacking Obama's TV Special http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/10/attacking_obamas_tv_special Tonight's the night for Barack Obama's half-hour infomercial, which will air at 5 p.m. PST on CBS, NBC, Fox, Univision, BET, MSNBC, and TV One at a cost of $1 million per airing. The New York Times got a look at a one-minute "trailer" for the production. A number of people have jokingly speculated about which performers Obama might be bringing on to fill the time, but it sounds like he's decided not to go the variety show route: At times he will speak directly into the camera about his 20-month campaign, at others he will highlight everyday voters, their... Copyright 2008 Wed, 29 Oct 2008 10:05:39 -0800 Wed, 29 Oct 2008 18:15:00 -0800 http://www.movabletype.org/?v=3.34 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Comment by Bellevue Ave They should just play the game in RBI baseball.

]]> Bellevue Ave http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/10/attacking_obamas_tv_special#c1185580 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/10/attacking_obamas_tv_special#c1185580 2008 Wed, 29 Oct 2008 10:07:13 -0800 Comment by blip What time is it airing in Seattle?

]]> blip http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/10/attacking_obamas_tv_special#c1185584 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/10/attacking_obamas_tv_special#c1185584 2008 Wed, 29 Oct 2008 10:09:30 -0800 Comment by Chris RBI Baseball ? You're the elitist. Barack is definitely a Baseball Stars guy.

]]> Chris http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/10/attacking_obamas_tv_special#c1185586 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/10/attacking_obamas_tv_special#c1185586 2008 Wed, 29 Oct 2008 10:11:05 -0800 Comment by Bellevue Ave @3, you made my 10 oclock hour.

]]> Bellevue Ave http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/10/attacking_obamas_tv_special#c1185588 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/10/attacking_obamas_tv_special#c1185588 2008 Wed, 29 Oct 2008 10:15:20 -0800 Comment by Trevor I'm an Obama fan. But the method he used to raise the amount of money necessary for this media buy is shady. If we're not critical of it, he'll make the President even MORE imperial and super corporate. And these unidentified small internet donations via credit card can come not just from wealthy non-US citizens, and from corporations, but from states. Very dangerous.

]]> Trevor http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/10/attacking_obamas_tv_special#c1185595 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/10/attacking_obamas_tv_special#c1185595 2008 Wed, 29 Oct 2008 10:19:48 -0800 Comment by frank blott Wait... most TV listings have the "Barack Obama Political Message" at 8 pm Pacific Time. Can someone set this straight?

]]> frank blott http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/10/attacking_obamas_tv_special#c1185612 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/10/attacking_obamas_tv_special#c1185612 2008 Wed, 29 Oct 2008 10:32:13 -0800 Comment by AJ @5: You mean financing with a clear paper trail that is disclosed more than 5% more often than McCain discloses his own finances? Financing that is found through netroots and not in the McCain way of sending solicitation letters to Russian ambassadors?

Mm, right.

]]> AJ http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/10/attacking_obamas_tv_special#c1185614 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/10/attacking_obamas_tv_special#c1185614 2008 Wed, 29 Oct 2008 10:32:57 -0800 Comment by akbar fazil It will be airing on the EAST COAST at 5pm PST (which of course is 8pm EST)

He bought prime time spots for this. We wont be seeing it til 8pm tonight in Seattle as far as I know.

]]> akbar fazil http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/10/attacking_obamas_tv_special#c1185616 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/10/attacking_obamas_tv_special#c1185616 2008 Wed, 29 Oct 2008 10:34:56 -0800 Comment by Levislade Yes, it is airing at 8 pst, not 5. I checked the listings at zap2it.com to be sure.

]]> Levislade http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/10/attacking_obamas_tv_special#c1185618 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/10/attacking_obamas_tv_special#c1185618 2008 Wed, 29 Oct 2008 10:36:00 -0800 Comment by Curtains It's on at 8 except on FOX where it's on at 8:30 local time.

]]> Curtains http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/10/attacking_obamas_tv_special#c1185624 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/10/attacking_obamas_tv_special#c1185624 2008 Wed, 29 Oct 2008 10:38:35 -0800 Comment by Terry Trevor, how are small donations "corporate"? The whole point is that each donation is so small that no one (or even group of) donors can pressure a politician to do their bidding. It's not about knowing and cultivating the moneyed people anymore. Now, post-Obama, it's about giving the country your message and seeing who will support it with their donations. Taking your case to the whole populace - the very essence of democracy.

]]> Terry http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/10/attacking_obamas_tv_special#c1185632 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/10/attacking_obamas_tv_special#c1185632 2008 Wed, 29 Oct 2008 10:46:04 -0800 Comment by dvyscott Don't you mean 5pm PDT?

The time-change does not happen until this weekend.

]]> dvyscott http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/10/attacking_obamas_tv_special#c1185667 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/10/attacking_obamas_tv_special#c1185667 2008 Wed, 29 Oct 2008 10:57:29 -0800 Comment by Will in Seattle So, can we watch it online before 8pm PST?

I am setting my clock one week ahead.

]]> Will in Seattle http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/10/attacking_obamas_tv_special#c1185672 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/10/attacking_obamas_tv_special#c1185672 2008 Wed, 29 Oct 2008 10:59:35 -0800 Comment by inkweary The "not ready to lead, yet" change in rhetoric is the beginning of conciliation. McCain knows he's losing and must return to the Senate. He is preparing for the inevitable bridge-repair and humble pie-eating.

]]> inkweary http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/10/attacking_obamas_tv_special#c1185750 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/10/attacking_obamas_tv_special#c1185750 2008 Wed, 29 Oct 2008 11:49:29 -0800 Comment by M where's the best place to find it on the internets?

]]> M http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/10/attacking_obamas_tv_special#c1185816 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/10/attacking_obamas_tv_special#c1185816 2008 Wed, 29 Oct 2008 12:36:29 -0800 Comment by PD Fan If you already know you're voting for Obama, do the world a favor and watch Pushing Daisies on ABC instead. It's one of the best shows on TV with verge-of-cancellation low ratings. It shudders to make me think, but perhaps McCainiacs will tune in and inadvertently save it since it's the only original program airing on the major networks at 8 p.m. Please?

]]> PD Fan http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/10/attacking_obamas_tv_special#c1185860 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/10/attacking_obamas_tv_special#c1185860 2008 Wed, 29 Oct 2008 13:01:45 -0800 Comment by Lloyd Clydesdale Fuck, it's so pathetic it's like McPalin's just waking up in the morning and deciding what new thing to try. The head's under and the hands are still grasping. Make sure you vote to make sure these clowns get boxed out. Fucking clowns.

]]> Lloyd Clydesdale http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/10/attacking_obamas_tv_special#c1186096 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/10/attacking_obamas_tv_special#c1186096 2008 Wed, 29 Oct 2008 14:48:56 -0800 Comment by Trevor @ 7 &11: You guys seem to miss the whole potential for anonymity, the possibility for bundling, the ways in which small internet donations are under-regulated, creating a loophole that will corrupt Dem and Republican campaigns alike if it is not closed ASAP.

After the Supreme Court decision in 2000, and vote theft in 2004, I won't really shed a tear for McCain. But this is still dangerous.

]]> Trevor http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/10/attacking_obamas_tv_special#c1186137 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/10/attacking_obamas_tv_special#c1186137 2008 Wed, 29 Oct 2008 15:13:07 -0800 Comment by Wylie I noticed the not ready to lead "yet" tag this morning. I figure it is a final plea to give Sen. McCain "his turn". At 72 years old, this is his last shot at the brass ring. In 4 to 8 years we can still have Obama. I'm still voting for Barak, but I understand what Jophn is saying.

]]> Wylie http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/10/attacking_obamas_tv_special#c1186148 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/10/attacking_obamas_tv_special#c1186148 2008 Wed, 29 Oct 2008 15:20:27 -0800 Comment by Micky Galt I just saw the special. He look ready to lead to me. and not so full of anger, hate and negativity. I would like to see him win.

]]> Micky Galt http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/10/attacking_obamas_tv_special#c1186433 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/10/attacking_obamas_tv_special#c1186433 2008 Wed, 29 Oct 2008 18:15:00 -0800