During Super Bowl, for 30 Seconds, 2 Mayors Will Be on Same Side (Updated to add video)

[ellisonz]

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By KATE TAYLOR
Published: January 31, 2012

Never mind those Ferris Bueller and “Star Wars”-themed Super Bowl ads. Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg has shot a Super Bowl ad, too, and he thinks it is pretty funny, though with a serious message.

The half-minute ad features Mr. Bloomberg and Boston’s mayor, Thomas M. Menino, ribbing each other as they cheer for their respective teams and cities. But then they turn to the purpose of their spot, declaring that one thing they agree on is the need for stricter federal gun control laws.

The two mayors are longtime allies on gun control and founders of a group called Mayors Against Illegal Guns, which has pushed for a stronger federal background check system.

Mr. Bloomberg and Mr. Menino shot the ad in New York early Tuesday. And, just as big Super Bowl advertisers like Honda and Volkswagen have been promoting their ads with previews on YouTube, Mr. Bloomberg publicized his at an appearance later Tuesday morning.

http://www.nytimes.com/2012/02/01/nyregion/bloomberg-and-menino-in-super-bowl-ad-for-gun-control.html?src=mv&ref=nyregion

Fabulous.

[jberryhill]

1. There goes Bloomberg as a Romney VP pick

[ellisonz]

2. I don't think Bloomberg had any interest in getting involved in the race in any form. n/t

[jberryhill]

3. Nobody with an iota of dignity or self respect would

[ellisonz]

4. Plus it's not like Bloomberg wants to play second-fiddle to anyone.

The only other office I see him ever going for is New York Gov. or maybe a cabinet appointment.

[MADem]

37. Bloomberg is not a Republican. He's an independent.

He was a RINO--he didn't want to hack through a crowded Democratic field (you do realize he was a Democrat before he did a convenience-switch to Republican, and he's orginally from Massachusetts, too) in order to get on the mayoral ballot.

A couple of years ago, he dropped the GOP affiliation and switched to Independent.

He's far too liberal for Romney--he just gave Planned Parenthood a quarter million bucks.

[Tx4obama]

5. I'm surprised they actually sat on a 'couch' together, after all the flack that Newt's getting

for sitting on the 'sofa' with Nancy Pelosi in that other ad - LOL

Bloomberg and Menino photo:



Gingrich and Pelosi

[ellisonz]

6. Well they did it for a good cause...

Plus it's not like Bloomberg is all that "partisan"

[MADem]

38. He still has WAY more "Dem" years under his belt than GOP years, and he's an Independent now. nt

[Union Scribe]

7. I think "issues" ads during the Super Bowl

are an enormous waste of money. People are drinking and eating and mingling and if the commercial doesn't look funny I can't see many even paying attention. It just isn't the atmosphere to try to drive home points about political issues.

[baldguy]

9. If commercials during the Super Bowl didn't work, noboby would buy them.

[pipoman]

11. Apparently you failed to actually read the post you responded to..

[baldguy]

12. WTF are you talking about? It appears you didn't actually read either of them, peanutbrain.

[pipoman]

13. No, I read them

Nobody said shit about commercials not working..doh!

[baldguy]

14. I guess you're not reading your own posts now. IF THE ADS WORK, THEN THE MONEY ISN'T WASTED!

[pipoman]

16. The poster said nothing

about ads not working..the poster said one, very specific type of ad, might not be effective..you are the one who conflated that very specific statement into the poster stating Super Bowl ads don't work, which is a product of your own imagination.

[baldguy]

20. You're contradicting yourself.

Either Super Bowl ads work, or they don't. Either they're a waste of money, or they aren't. They can't be one and not the other depending solely on what your own politically biased view of the ad is.

Again, if commercials during the Super Bowl didn't work, nobody would buy them. And obviously they do get bought, year after year.

[X_Digger]

21. Free clue, since you seem to have missed it- "commercials" != "issues ads" n/t

[baldguy]

22. Ads are ads

are ads:

http://www.thefreedictionary.com/ad

ad 1 (d)

n.
An advertisement.

http://www.thefreedictionary.com/advertisement

Noun 1. advertisement - a public promotion of some product or service

ad, advert, advertising, advertizement, advertizing
direct mail - advertising sent directly to prospective customers via the mail
preview, prevue, trailer - an advertisement consisting of short scenes from a motion picture that will appear in the near future
promotion, promotional material, publicity, packaging - a message issued in behalf of some product or cause or idea or person or institution; "the packaging of new ideas"
advertorial - an advertisement that is written and presented in the style of an editorial or journalistic report
mailer - an advertisement that is sent by mail
newspaper ad, newspaper advertisement - a printed advertisement that is published in a newspaper
commercial, commercial message - a commercially sponsored ad on radio or television
broadsheet, broadside, circular, flyer, handbill, throwaway, flier, bill - an advertisement (usually printed on a page or in a leaflet) intended for wide distribution; "he mailed the circular to all subscribers"
teaser - an advertisement that offers something free in order to arouse customers' interest
top billing - the advertisement of a star's name at the top of a theatrical poster

It's called "English". Maybe you should learn it.

[X_Digger]

23. Sure they are. *pats head* Now run along and play. n/t

[baldguy]

24. At least I didn't fail 3rd grade English.

[X_Digger]

25. Apparently you did.. If you don't know the difference between an issue ad and a commercial. n/t

[Glassunion]

26. That was a rude thing to say about Mayor Menino

http://www.mumblesmenino.us/mumbling.htm

[friendly_iconoclast]

30. I see you are familiar with the good mayor's oratorical style.

Honestly, though- the guy is smarter than you would think from listening to him, save for his phobia of guns...

[Glassunion]

32. I have no doubt he is smart.

After all, he is a "Lumness" of UMASS

[oneshooter]

27. That is amazing, all that from a peanuthead.

[maddezmom]

33. what is your definition of a peanuthead?

[Simo 1939_1940]

39. I don't know what oneshooter's definition is, but here's mine:

An uncivil person who refers to another member as a "peanutbrain".

[Callisto32]

42. False dichotomy.

[Callisto32]

41. I know you are but what am I?

[Simo 1939_1940]

18. I agree.

The Super Bowl is a prime example of an event typically regarded as an "escape". Issues ads could well be greeted with resentment by some. The rest, as you point out, could likely just tune out.

[Thaddeus Kosciuszko]

8. Well, at least it is only for 30 seconds.

[Remmah2]

15. About the length of his attention span too. nt

nt

[pipoman]

10. That horse is sooo dead..

More than a little narcissistic (shocker) to think anyone outside of NY and Boston gives the slightest shit what they are pimpin'.

[DonP]

17. On the bright side, they were able to find 2 (as yet) unindicted mayors from MAIG

Anybody else curious as to who is paying the $1 million plus for this 30 second exercise in ego?

Anybody actually think this will result in new legislation beyond the perrenial and pointless McCarthy or Lautenburg bills?

Or that millions of Football fans will actually jump up, slap their foreheads and suddenly throw their firearms out and that it will drive a sea change in the American POV on private gun ownership?

My guess is it will be either generally ignored or ... may actually have a second life as one of the "Worst Superbowl Commercials" featured after the game? Another challenge will be telling this TV spot from the one with the Chimpanzees in suits.

But I think it's cute when the gun control enthusiasts get all excited because they finally found somebody else to actually do something while they all sit around doing nothing but jawing online. This will give them weeks of celebration. No real change but like gun control in general they'll "feel good".

Were they all such big Bloomie fans when he was bulldozing OWS last month? By Tuesday Brady and Bloomie will be touting it as a major blow for "common sense".

Or is this another "situational ethics" issue, like the Bush/Cheney "Terrah Watch list", where it's pure, unconstitutional evil when he did it, but as soon as they want to use it against gun purchasers it's a great idea?

In other news ... the NRA membership is expected to reach or exceed 4.5 Million dues paying members by the April Annual meeting in St. Louis.

[Clames]

19. There are always ads that are stinkers...

...during the Super Bowl. I'm sure this one will be well ridiculed and listed with the ads that fumbled this year.

[ileus]

29. Look at me! MEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE! I care about the childrenz! vote for me...

If they gave a flying fuddernut they'd allow their citizens a fighting chance at survival. Instead they lie out their ass to people that don't know better.

[friendly_iconoclast]

31. They will be very persuasive among those that already agree with them.

Everyone else will go MEGO once they realize it's just another overly earnest PSA.

[Simo 1939_1940]

34. Off topic, but let the record show how "well" the DU jury system has

worked w/regard to this thread.

The term "peanutbrain" was allowed to stand, while the less offensive "peanuthead" was sanctioned.

No biases at play here, eh?

[ellisonz]

35. You takes your chances...

[Simo 1939_1940]

36. No "chance" involved.

Bias, yes.

[Callisto32]

44. There seems to be a certain contingent of....

folks who would like to see DU become a giant intellectual circle-jerk.

[Hoyt]

49. Maybe it just shows how majority of DUers feel about guns. I hope so.

Personally, I'm not for hiding much if anything.

[Callisto32]

43. At least in real courts I have a shot at a bench trial....

[ellisonz]

47. I'm hardly in love with the new systems either.

But like I said, you takes your chances...

[Callisto32]

40. Elites agree.

You should have more liberty stripped.

[SteveW]

50. Wonder what the odds would be for getting a "pro-gun" Superbowl ad? nt

[PavePusher]

45. Two lying liars telling lies.

Fuck 'em both on a cactus.

[Hoyt]

46. I'll be sure to vote for it as best Super Bowl ad. Bout dang time politicians start addressing this.

Takes real guts to go against the NRA, right wingers, the "gun culture," gun dealers, gun traffickers, manufacturers designing weapons to appeal to people's fears and baser instincts, etc.

Heck, maybe gun promoters/lovers will counter with an ad showing those Arizona yahoos shooting up President Obama's likeness on a typical day out playing with their assault weapons.

[ellisonz]

48. Agreed.

For too long too many have said, we can't take on the gun lobby and win. I think it's time for this to be a national issue again. I'm glad over 600 American mayors from coast to coast have joined together to say, this has become beyond ridiculous and there's something we can do about it. The misguided anger you see on display from the gun lobby just shows how out of touch they are with the actual interests of most people. I think if you simply polled "do you want policymakers to take new steps to address the flow of guns to criminals," you would see a very high response.

[Remmah2]

51. ZZZZZzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

[gejohnston]

52. I missed it

did they buy time in all markets?

[ellisonz]

53. Only in the Northeast...

[Clames]

54. Doesn't look like it.

I think the market spot here was filled by a campy ad for pressure treated lumber. A VASTLY better use of the time IMHO.

[ileus]

55. Humm....same here. I was hoping it'd show in the south....