ABSOLUTE MUST-SEE.WOW. If you want to see an INSPIRATIONAL (goosebumps) ad just released by Bernie.

[BigBearJohn]

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Phew. Brought tears to my eyes..... SOOOOOOOOOOOOOO good. Aides said the spot will start airing Friday in both of the first two nominating states. BTW, go to the YouTube site and read the comments after the video. So exciting!

ON EDIT: If you loved it as much as I did, please consider going to Bernie's Facebook page and let Bernie and his campaign know how much we loved this ad. IMHO, it is so powerful that it needs to be broadly disseminated!!! I left a comment under the ad, which is posted on Facebook. Go to:

https://www.facebook.com/berniesanders

[beam me up scottie]

1. Damn that was good.

Simple but moving.

[Rockyj]

5. Brought tears to my eyes!

[beam me up scottie]

7. It made me think of Bernie's immigrant dad.

And my own immigrant mom who also came to look for America.

[Motown_Johnny]

12. I had a different take on it.

I thought it was about all the people turning out at his events, aka his supporters.

They/we are the ones looking for America.

The ad is hitting home because it is not about him, it is about us. Just like his campaign and his vision for how he would govern.


A beautifully done ad. I am not sure that other campaigns would even think to take that approach.

[beam me up scottie]

14. Oh it was both to me.

The crowds who line up in the freezing cold to see Bernie are looking for America too but that song always reminds me of immigrants.

[Motown_Johnny]

18. Ahh..

That is the difference.

I am from Detroit and after high school I took a bus out to Colorado to look for work (during the first Reagan recession).

That song always reminds me of that bus trip.


OK, I am not from Saginaw and I didn't hitchhike and it was a Trailways bus.. but still........

[passiveporcupine]

95. Yes, that's the way it hit me too.

We are supporting Bernie because we are looking for America and he's the only one on the road less traveled, who can help us get there.

[BigBearJohn]

143. Wow. great analysis Johnny

[Fast Walker 52]

176. that's so true-- that thought made me cry even more

[Paka]

211. Exactly.

It doesn't say, "Vote for me, I'll make American great again." It says, "Look around you and see how we can work together to make American the best it can be." Two entirely different messages.

[litlbilly]

216. I thought it showed how it started small in VT, then onward. Ive seen it 100 times now and I need

to watch it some more. We will be seeing this ad until next November, count on it.

[litlbilly]

217. I also love where it ended, here in Portland:----)

[Motown_Johnny]

218. I think they will recut some.of.the video

This version seems.to be aimed directly at Iowa.

[winter is coming]

225. I'd love to see an internet-only version set to the complete song. n/t

[tomm2thumbs]

255. I loved this little gem hidden on the wall of the computers picture

Says a helluva lot about what is happening...

[snoringvoter]

66. I'm a grandson of a immigrant

survived WWII, then they came by a boat to Ellis Island from a displaced camp in Germany.

[CorporatistNation]

41. AGREED! Words Are Not Required!

KICK AND RECOMMEND!

[Joe Chi Minh]

99. It brought a strange, sharp, tickling to my nostrils... just to be different, I suppose

[ChisolmTrailDem]

163. When that happens to me...

I grab this...

[Joe Chi Minh]

292. I have problem with migrants. My hair seems to be migrating from my head

to my ears.... My wife found it disgusting. Women are like that ! Though I have to say, having it grow on the lobes of my ears as well, like a furry animal, does seem a bit 'over the top'. Disgusting, in fact !

[ChisolmTrailDem]

293. I know EXACTLY what you mean, Joe! It's ALL 'over the top', lol. Hope your day is going well :) nt

[Joe Chi Minh]

294. Thank you, Chiz. Likewise, I'm sure - as I remember Satch saying to Mo*,

on their exchanging valedictions. We need another stooge, preferably with a receding hair-line.

* ... and, actually, as I hollered back at our Battery Sergeant-Major, as I was making my way to the piggery, after he called out to me jestingly from the parade-ground, one bright sunny morning; much to the mirth of my comrades on parade, being put through their paces.

He was an old Jock (as in Scotsman), all of forty, and I could do no wrong in his eyes, after I put up on Battery Orders : 'Perspective 1 pt e.w.' I used to phone bets on from Germany. Invariably lost. Sorry. I don't mean to make this my life-history. Must press on. But I reiterate my greeting, Chiz.

[Diremoon]

121. Same.

It highlights the stark differences in opinion between Bernie Sanders and Donald Trump as to what it is that makes America Great. I agree with Bernie's vision.

[99Forever]

2. +Infinity

[Vinca]

3. That is the best campaign ad I've ever seen. I teared up.

The images are so close to home . . . wow.

[azmom]

4. Beautiful. Wow

[Segami]

6. Beautiful....

Simply put, a very real grassroots support campaign!

[cali]

8. Good ad

[CharlotteVale]

9. Now that is an ad that stays with you.

[FrostyAusty]

10. Loooooooove it!!

[Sophiegirl]

11. Fantastic!!! n/t

[BigBearJohn]

13. ABSOLUTELY rocked me to my core. To my CORE. Phew. Watched it 5 times. Way to go BERNIE

and THANKS to Simon & Garfunkel for allowing Bernie's campaign to use their very poignant song.

[Hiraeth]

136. that is what I can an ENDORSEMENT

absolutely

[elias49]

15. Isn't that just perfect?

[rainy]

16. Excelent but one flaw: not enough diverse faces:(

[Brickbat]

24. Same.

[Sherman A1]

27. I noticed that as well

I do really like the ad and it's well done, but I can't imagine having issued it without a more diverse group being included.

[gregcrawford]

89. I think you need new glasses.

[Sherman A1]

103. My glasses are just fine

Perhaps you should check yours.

[gregcrawford]

171. After another viewing...

... I have to agree with you. There are a number of POC toward the end, but the staged shots should have had more Blacks, Asians, and Hispanics featured.

[Sherman A1]

184. Agreed

I watched 3 times prior to posting my opinion. I really like the sentiment of the video and I support Senator Sanders by donating to his campaign. That said, I do not believe this current version of this video serves the campaign well and should be redone.

[Jenny_92808]

246. This was an Iowa ad

The ad did show diversity even thou Whites are 97% in Iowa. I am sure more diverse ads will follow.

[oberliner]

261. You have no idea what you are talking about

First of all, whites only make up about 90 percent of the population in Iowa.

The percentage among Democrats in Iowa is even lower.

Secondly, this ad is posted on his Facebook page and other social media outlets for all to see, not just Iowans.

[Le Taz Hot]

31. Wow

<flush>

[FailureToCommunicate]

48. You are so correct...ALL the faces are smiling and happy!

Not one frown or angry person...
I hope they correct that in any future ad...
This does not represent reality...

(Do I need to add this ?)

[Lizzie Poppet]

67. Oh noes! He didn't make the quota!

A neocon over at DI was gleefully pointing out that very thing...

[Armstead]

72. Look again

I though so at first but took another look. A lot of faces flying by, including POC. No individual on long enough to really register but it is more diverse than it seems.

[SharonAnn]

83. I think this had a focus on Iowa.

[HereSince1628]

222. Not many fishing/sea ports on the Iowa coast!

I included some Iowa but seemed to include scenes from around the country, and the add could be used in many states and have people connect to it.

I love that it appeals to rural people. The DNC has largely given up on rural areas.

[Jenny_92808]

237. Yes, this was an ad for Iowa

I thought the ad was beautiful and there was some diversity. They probably focused on some people more because AA's in Iowa are only 3.4%.

http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/19000.html

[bread_and_roses]

97. Agree - among the individuals highlighted at beginning of ad

and I support Bernie 100%. Nonetheless, even if this IS an "Iowa" ad there absolutely should have been more diversity in the individuals/families highlighted at beginning of ad. The crowd scenes are more diverse, but they flash past faster and the impression remains. I am surprised, to be honest. None of which impacts my 100% support for Bernie at all - he will work to make life better for ALL of us and his history shows he is well aware of the impact of racism and discrimination in this country and he stands against it - most emphatically. But image matters a LOT right now.

[Jenny_92808]

238. Well said bread_and_roses

I think you analysis is correct.

[Fawke Em]

130. Odd, since the NY Times story about it even mentions that PoC are featured.

And mentioned with some derision.

Minorities are given prominence, presumably to address Mr. Sanders’s difficulties in attracting support among blacks and Hispanics.

http://www.nytimes.com/2016/01/22/us/politics/bernie-sanders-and-simon-and-garfunkel-put-focus-on-voters.html

[Paka]

212. And I think,

that if he had doubles or tripled the diversity, he would have been accused of pandering to minorities. For me, the mix is just right.

[Lorien]

276. I'm guessing that they wrote that

before even seeing the ad. Or they're really THAT racist that a tiny handful of none whites appear "prominent" to them.

[zentrum]

154. Yeah, I felt that way too.

Loved the ad and did get chills, but needed more diversity.

[yeoman6987]

179. Horrible flaw

Not the America I think of. We are a very diverse country and that did not show it. I give it a C for catchy tune.

[Jenny_92808]

240. That was an Iowa ad

where they are 96% white and the ad had diversity in it. So I don't see a problem.

[Matariki]

181. first thing I noticed too

[we can do it]

200. Thought the same thing.

[Lorien]

201. Yeah, there were some, just not enough.

It looked like Vermont, but not where I live!

[joc46224]

203. My first thoughts too

I'm glad I wasn't the only one who noticed that. Every single person/family highlighted in the beginning are white. You only saw diversity in the crowd shots and very briefly. Then there is a close-up of a white dad holding his white daughter while "I've come to look for America" plays in the background. It honestly seems more aligned to an ad a Republican with his/her "we've got to bring America back" mantra (with hidden meanings of "more whites&quot . I know it wasn't meant that way, but if I were a person of color watching this it might bother me.

I think the ad needs to be redone with more diversity too, especially with the choice of background music.

[JimDandy]

254. Look again. The father and daughter are of a minority group.

Maybe hispanic? Plenty of POC in the video. Including more might have looked like pandering, especially when the target market is Iowa, a 90+% white state.

[Quixote1818]

206. Thats really odd that people see it that way because I thought it had plenty

The images that stuck with me were of the black lady he was hugging and the black girl high fiving everyone. One guy he was shaking hands with looked Asian. There was plenty of diversity as far as race but perhaps a lot of the folks looked a bit too Hipster, even the farmers looked kind of like hippies doing it on the side rather than as a living. Beyond that I think it is an extremely effective ad.

[hopemountain]

207. what? i saw all colors of faces

and shades of all. perhaps the adage is true - it takes one to know one.
a proud american of first nations, mexican, french, spanish, and jewish heritage.

[Joe Chi Minh]

298. Do you think a paucity of diverse faces will weigh significantly against

Bernie's policies and anti-racist, activist record ? I very much doubt it. Imagine a Republican racist with a host of diverse faces... will that sway p.o.c. ? Your comment is quite measured, but some of the following posts on the same theme seem to be trolllike - trying to make a mountain out of a molehill.

[snpsmom]

17. Not so sure

Of course the music is great, and images of farmers hit a note that resonates with many in Iowa, but to me it lacks any substance. Just showing people, and then showing Bernie and Jane, especially when the vast majority of those people are white and he's being hit by his opponent for all-white crowds, doesn't seem like much of a message (inspiring or otherwise). Maybe I'm just missing it.

[Le Taz Hot]

34. Oops! missed one!

<flush>

[snpsmom]

42. Huh?

I'm not allowed to have opinions or question optics? Interesting.

On edit: I did check to make sure this wasn't posted in the Bernie group.

[pangaia]

39. LACKS ANY SUBSTANCE????

LACKS ANY SUBSTANCE????

WOW !!!!

[Fuddnik]

165. Missed is an understatement.

[1monster]

19. Kicked for later viewing where videos are not blocked.

[PotatoChip]

20. That was amazing! (nt)

[RiverLover]

21. This is the best political ad I've ever seen!~ Wow!!!

President Sanders.

Yes Please!!

[Scruffy1]

22. As a hard core Bernie supporter, my first reaction was to click it off when the music started.

But then, I'm a pretty hard core blues guy and loathe pretty much all pop music. Insipid crap sounds like shit I hear at Walgreens. I think I'll play some Motorhead for an antidote.

[whathehell]

29. Simon & Garfunkle = 'insipid crap"?

Riiiiight.

[Le Taz Hot]

36. Yeah, I hear you.

It's what happens when you take the arts out of school. I think "America" is one of the best things he ever did. I think the entire album is one of their best albums.

[pangaia]

44. Rolling Stone called it there 4th best.

As if it matters, eh.

[whathehell]

52. I love that album..

and yes, it is one of their best, if not THE best. 'America'' is actually not one of my favorites, but it's certainly good....I don't think anything S &G did could ever be called "crsp" ..

[bvf]

243. Yes's cover wasn't bad, either.

And I can't think of a single S&G tune I don't like, covered or not.

[Le Taz Hot]

46. Nothing like Motorhead

for some true, authentic blues.

[LWolf]

62. Simon and Garfunkel...

folk, not pop. Icons from an era of folk music that accompanied a time of change.

I, too, love the blues. I also love the folk music I grew up on. Here's another that is a part of who I am:

[KoKo]

110. ....! "Sounds of Silence...still haunting after all these years.

[jen63]

185. Some of the best lyrics

ever written imo.

[LWolf]

233. Yes. nt

[BigBearJohn]

80. Motorhead is the kind of music you'd hear on a Trump commercial. No thanks.

[HereSince1628]

23. Interesting, that song really connects to the '50 and over'

assumed to be mostly leaning to Clinton.

It's a wonderful ad on it's face, but I wonder if there was also a attempt to link '50 and over' and the millennials with a beautiful old song about the youthful search for the answer to 'who are we?'.

[Plucketeer]

38. I don't think you have to wonder too hard

If you've got eyes and ears and you yearn for the America that's been hijacked by the wealthy - you're a target for this ad.

[roody]

145. It is also made for Iowans.

[BigBearJohn]

147. Go to the video on YouTube, see comments left. Plenty of YOUNG people crying over the ad too having

been touched by its message. It surprised me too. I thought only the baby boomers would be crying. Wrong.

[azmom]

153. My 20 year old daughter came home from college

With a tatoo. Nothing surprising there. Surprise it's a tatoo of a lyric from The Boxer.

[BigBearJohn]

155. That's one of my favorite all time songs, bar none

[Fuddnik]

167. I always loved that song.

Even more now.

Thom Hartmann just said on his show that it brought tears to his eyes!

[BigBearJohn]

168. Hooray Thom!!

[Cartoonist]

247. Someone else has one too

And the line is:

Lie la lie, lie la lie lie lie la lie, la la la la lie.

[HereSince1628]

202. I'm sure that's true. The mix of the visuals, the music and the cause

are all mutually reinforcing.

[Lorien]

204. It worked for this 50 year old

though, as I mentioned above, it needs more diversity. It looks like Vermont, but not like my city where there are far more black, brown and Asian faces. That's the one edit I would make.

[Brickbat]

25. I suspect the resonation level may depend on one's age.

[fredamae]

26. That moment when you realize

We Are together and are NOT Alone! This ad - (not to sound sappy) absolutely is Uniting with our fellow Americans. I don't know if that was the intent...but as I pause to wipe a tear...I want to hug a total stranger/a fellow American-in unity....Dammit .....sniff
:

[KoKo]

239. ...!

[Spitfire of ATJ]

28. What's brilliant is the rural element after the Republicans went 100% Wall Street....

The "caring for each other" plays well with abandoned county folks too.

[Le Taz Hot]

30. You're right.

I'm blubbering. <sniff> Besides, I LOVE that song! From one of their best albums, "Bookends." And the cool thing about it? The campaign had to have gotten permission from Paul Simon in order to use that.

[BigBearJohn]

35. Le Taz Hot... I couldn't agree with you more. My favorite album too. A HAUNTING song if ever there

was one. I bookmarked it myself so I can re-watch it when I need a pick-me-up.
Don't laugh when I say this, but this song makes me "feel the Bern" -- it captures the beauty of Bernie's soul IMHO.
Thanks for your comments.

[Le Taz Hot]

43. I'd never laugh at anything that makes anyone "feel the Bern."

Regardless of the naysayers above (which, thankfully, I'll no longer have to read) it's the most unique political ad I've ever seen.

Thanks for sharing it!

:loveyou:

[JonLeibowitz]

104. The NYT reported that the campaign refused to say whether they paid the standard rate

or a discounted rate. Which, I believe, is news-speak for "yes, we definitely received a discount rate".

Glad to see Paul Simon is feeling the bern!

[AllyCat]

32. Goose bumps!

[FailureToCommunicate]

33. Two of my friends are in it! The couple dancing at the beginning...

Thanks for posting BigBearJohn!

-F2C

[BigBearJohn]

40. TOTALLY & UTTERLY MY PLEASURE!! It ties in the theme that all of Bernie's supporters have

"All Come to Look for America" -- and Bernie is leading them... arm-in-arm

[bluedigger]

107. And here I was sure it was stock footage from Albania.

[azmom]

169. Very cool.

[restorefreedom]

37. beautiful.

and i saw a nice representstion of diversity, even thhough i was not looking for it.

[pangaia]

45. How many of us remember the first time we ever heard this great song?

I sure do!! It was 1968 in Memphis, Tennessee. BOOKENDS. I was visiting a painter friend for dinner.

WOW !!!!!
The most moving political ad I have ever seen/heard.

(Copy of my post on the other thread.. but I couldn't resist!)

[BigBearJohn]

47. I think this ad will inspire many many baby boomers. Brings back the joy of the 60's

and how much we wanted change in the country

[pangaia]

49. You said it, Big bear.

thanks for posting... made my day...

[BigBearJohn]

53. Made mine too (no kidding!!!)

[pangaia]

56. I BELIEVE it.

[TM99]

151. Not just Boomers.

I am a Gen Xer. I grew up on S&G as well. I listened to Bookends and the Sound of Silence over and over until the tapes were worn out in middle school and high school.

Great musicians transcend generations unlike the pop that is so specific to one or the other.

I think this was a great choice because it speaks to our anger.

"America" is a protest song that "creates a cinematic vista that tells of the singer's search for a literal and physical America that seems to have disappeared, along with the country’s beauty and ideals."[4]

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/America_(Simon_%26_Garfunkel_song)#cite_note-FOOTNOTEEliot200795-4

[KoKo]

241. ...!

Tell It! 's

[Le Taz Hot]

51. When it first came out, the lady I babysat for

got it. I had only been playing guitar and singing for about a year and I learned every song on that album. Performed "America" and "Punky's Dilemma" more times than I can remember.

[BigBearJohn]

55. Wow. I love you already and I don't even know ya! But I know ya thru your music.

[Le Taz Hot]

59. LOL!

Back atcha, brother!

[LWolf]

57. I do.

I was a kid. I grew up listening to Simon and Garfunkle, on my mom's LPs, and they have remained part of me my entire life.

Just hearing the beginning of the song, before matching the visuals with it...this simple ad has to be the most powerful I've ever seen.

[dpatbrown]

50. Moving and powerful

As far as Simon and Garfunkle goes, it doesn't get much better. I would love to see a Sanders' video with Dylan signing "The Times They Are a Changing".

[seafan]

54. This made my morning! Thanks, BigBearJohn.

Many thanks for posting this wonderful new Sanders ad. Hope to see many more uplifting ads like this. These appeal to everyone's hopes and dreams for better lives for us all.

We can do this, y'all.

Together, our strength is unparalleled.

[BigBearJohn]

61. It brought me back to the thrilling days of the 60's -- a UNITED feeling with my generation.

I'm still getting chills just thinking about it. It is resurrecting an old deep feeling from my earlier life.
Amazingly powerful -- to the core. Not fake. REAL. Phew. (shaking my head with joy)

[seafan]

126. This type of ad should be created for every state's people's unique qualities.

Highlight a couple of states with each ad, just as this one speaks to Iowa and New Hampshire.

No voice-overs during the ad, just scenes of people and their lives in the particular states, set to fantastic music that speaks to your soul. A true fifty-state strategy.

Would love to give this suggestion to somebody on the Sanders team.

(Lots of ideas for a Florida-geared ad...!)

[BigBearJohn]

129. EXCELLENT idea IMHO.

Go to his Facebook page and leave a comment with your suggestion

[Fantastic Anarchist]

58. Holy shit ...

That got me.

And I'm a hard man to get.

[BigBearJohn]

64. Now THAT is a recommendation. Love it!

[Fantastic Anarchist]

73. I was mesmerized ...

And I love how there is no narrator talking about the other candidate. The commercial is about him and us - and it's positive. And I'm positively floored by it.

[BigBearJohn]

74. I agree. It captures our nation "looking for America" -- we all know in our hearts what it COULD be

[Fantastic Anarchist]

92. Yep, and I'm a punk rock guy but really loved the S&G song!

[hoosierlib]

60. I hope...

That they are playing this ad in IA, NH, NV, SC and the Super Tuesday states...has anyone seen this on TV yet?

[BigBearJohn]

78. Me too. Wonder if there is a way to reach Bernie's campaign and let them know how successful we all

think this ad is. I would love love love love love love to write them and congratulate them.
Anyone know how to get in touch with them? puh-leeze?

[Paka]

215. I send my checks to his PO Box 905 in Burlington.

That address should work.

[jeff47]

189. It's going up in IA and NH (nt)

[beaglelover]

63. I guess in Bernie world, there are about 3 people of color in America.

Seriously, could they have at least tried to show a few more people of color in their ad? That's disgusting.

[litlbilly]

227. Leave to the Hillaryites to come up with this kind of crap. I expected no less.

[drm604]

65. Perfect choice of music.

And I love the way it emphasizes the people rather than the candidate.

[thereismore]

68. At one point, Bernie looks like a conductor of a yooge orchestra.

Love it.

[Sophiegirl]

88. I thought the very same thing.

And I can't quit watching it.

[NRaleighLiberal]

69. But... but....bu...b...B...B...

BRILLIANT!

[roody]

70. Excellent propaganda!

[cali]

75. All campaign ads can be classified as propaganda

[BigBearJohn]

76. Nothing that touches the heart so deeply can be labelled propaganda.

Propaganda is information especially of a biased or misleading nature,
according to the dictionary. IMHO there is nothing misleading about
this ad. It speaks to our values with TRUTH & HONESTY.

[roody]

139. It's pure emotion. I believe

'Propaganda' has been misdefined by our devices.

[roody]

157. Try Websters. Propaganda is neither good

nor bad.

[sarge43]

84. Yes, it is.

Propaganda is a communication tool; it's meant to affect an emotional response and change opinion. Like any other tool, in itself it's neither good nor bad.

[Duppers]

115. Look up the definition.

I think you're wrong.

[sarge43]

124. There is more than one

The systematic propagation of a doctrine or cause or of information reflecting the views and interests of its propagator. The American Heritage College Dictionary.

Senator Sanders' ad does exactly that. He has said that his campaign is about American people, not himself.

[Duppers]

135. Thanks.

[roody]

141. I love this ad. He is running to win.

[sarge43]

149. It perfectly sums up why people are feeling the Bern.

It's brilliant.

[Duppers]

118. Please don't call this propaganda.

Look up that definition.

Thx.

[roody]

152. Look it up in a real dictionary, not

your device's. It's excellent and I approve it. In Spanish, the word for advertising is 'propaganda.'

[Nite Owl]

77. Best ad ever!

[RoccoR5955]

79. Those Bernie supporters are so filled with hate

and attacking Clinton. This is another one of their hate filled attacks on our next president.
































NOT!

[ChiciB1]

81. Be Still My Heart! THIS Is One Super Ad...

I'm not just saying that because I support him, I'd really have to say that if it was a HILLARY ad!

BEEUUTIFILLICIOUS!

[HelenWheels]

82. I'm a Hillary supporter but

that is one of the best political ads I have ever seen. It is so refreshing to see an ad that is positive and makes one feel good about the future.

[BigBearJohn]

85. Thank you Helen. You make me believe in humanity again.

[libodem]

86. Deeply touching

[hedgehog]

87. Wow!

[Iwillnevergiveup]

90. PHEW is right!

Rivals Bill Clinton's "Can't Stop Thinking About Tomorrow" big time.

[DhhD]

91. The message is, It is all about The People.

[LanternWaste]

93. "Lacking substance" seems to be a less-than-clever way of simply saying

"Lacking substance" seems to be a less-than-clever way of simply saying, "I can't find anything about it to criticize, but I am compelled by my myopic bias to criticize it regardless... for God, King and country."

[hedgehog]

94. Wow, again!

[glinda]

96. Wow! Love it!

[WillyT]

98. HUGE K & R !!! - THANK YOU !!!

[marlakay]

100. Wow my hubby got tears in his eyes and this is big!!

He hates politics, doesn't want me to talk about it, says country is ruined why vote, etc.

I was sitting in bed and watching Hillary's new one that kind of promotes fear and toughness and I said now you should see Bernie's figuring he would roll his eyes as per normal and roll over.

I played it and said nothing, it was my third time to watch. After he was quiet, and with teas in his eyes said that is the best political ad I have ever seen, if Bernie plays only that and not to many times he will win.

He doesn't say stuff like that, he usually is angry and thinks our country is a mess that can't be fixed.

There are many like him especially in the poorer areas, while canvassing this weekend in rural Carson City in this one poor neighborhood with old trailers I talked to a lot of angry people, I guess you could say because of my hubby I am used to this view.

My heart broke for a lot of them with their problems. So if a ad like this can reach my angry husband maybe it can reach others. He's 66 and at the right age to remember the music.

[BigBearJohn]

105. wow... now you made me cry. Thank you so much for sharing your story. Amazing. Touched me deeply.

[glinda]

101. This Ad should be running in every State really.

[BigBearJohn]

106. How do we contact Bernie's campaign. I want to email them and let them know. But they probably

already know.

[cali]

114. No it shouldn't. This is an ad tailored for NH and Iowa

Bernie knows he has to do well in both states, preferably winning both.

[glinda]

117. ya....u r right...but everyone would love it I think

[Zorra]

122. It touched the hearts of many of us here who don't

live in Iowa or NH.

It will be successful elsewhere as well.

[Zorra]

102. I'm in.

Wow.

[democrank]

108. Beautiful ad

Thank you, Bernie.

[JonLeibowitz]

109. My gosh!!!! I'm never emotional, but...WOW!!!!

[R. Daneel Olivaw]

112. That's nothing. Here's Hillary with her peeps on the street.

Wall Street.

Now if this doesn't bring a tear to your eye then I don't know what will.

[Arugula Latte]

208. Aww. Hill + The Street. How sweet. I picture an ad with fuzzy scenes of her with her Wall St. chums

set to this, another classic from the 60s:

[mainer]

113. Sheer creative genius. Using music and memories to move us.

So many of us old folks remember that song, and it brings back happy times of our youth. That makes our brains fire off happy chemicals. And then when you connect those emotions with images of Bernie, well -- it makes you want to hug the man.

We don't want to hear him talk. We want to feel something for the man.

[bklyncowgirl]

116. Nice, I love the rural scenes.

[oberliner]

119. This is a terrible ad

First, it is dominated by images of white people. Especially the first portion that is meant to show Americans living in America seems to be exclusively devoted to white Americans.

Second, it doesn't say anything about Sanders and his policies - just that he is popular.

I much prefer the other Sanders ads where he explains the problems he intends to fix should he become president.

[cali]

132. It's gotten rave reviews across the board

And the ads are for NH and Iowa, two white rural states. You dislike the ad, but it's powerful.

[uponit7771]

144. It shows why after 6 months Sanders numbers among PoC are still below 30% I'm shocked at ....

... the lack of outreach after all this time

[cali]

148. No, it shows he knows he has to win or be a very close second in Iowa

and win NH in order to stand a chance. It's targeting the voters in those 2 states. And his campaign has and continues to have a lot of outreach to minority communities.

[tomm2thumbs]

150. yup, bingo on that one

[uponit7771]

156. So win a couple of battles and lose the war with this less than progressive ad?

How in the hell is that smart?!

and STILL being 50% behind HRC after 6 months means either he's not trying outreach or that he has and his message is not resonating outside of IA or NH

[cali]

159. Uh, No duh it's smart

This ad won't be used in other states. Hillary can afford to lose both new Hampshire and Iowa. Bernie is in a must win situation.

[uponit7771]

162. Doesn't matter if its used in other states its seen across the dog on country and its not the

...most progressive ad that Sanders could've made.

Pyrrhic at best, win IA and NH then just stick around and flounder

[cali]

170. Lol. It won't be seen by most voters

You think this will get millions of hits on social media? It won't. This is basic campaign stuff.

[roguevalley]

235. lol

Lol. Is that all ya go? Sour persimmons?

[Armstead]

234. Are you "shocked" at this? Count the POC in this new Clinton ad

[uponit7771]

272. Too many, she didn't use half the time showing only one part of America either..

.. whatever

[JonLeibowitz]

278. God forbid he show the part of America he is directing his ad to. Not Good Enough Bernie! n/t

[tomm2thumbs]

146. agreed, and actually

it contained prominent images of Hispanic, Middle-eastern, European, African American, Asian American, gay, straight, young, old, women, men, urban, rural, low-tech, hi-tech, skinny, wide, and screen loads of every shade of America in between.

If someone chooses to look for the stains on the window instead of looking through the window, they'll find exactly what they are looking for, and get what they get.

That is my take on it. A refreshing glimpse into a campaign that is not going to launch attacks, but inspire anew. In a targeted market ad, I think in 60 seconds that is a pretty big scope of variety, given that if this were an ad directed at Mississippi, or Texas, or New Mexico, it's flavor would shift accordingly.

[Paka]

219. Key words, "targeted market ad."

It would have different images for a different market. I love it!

[oberliner]

188. Understood - just my personal opinion

I prefer ads that say - here's what I plan to do. Many of his ads do just that, and those are the ones I like best.

[uponit7771]

142. OMG!! Thx for saying this !! Sanders numbers among PoC are still dismal and picked up just 3% over

... last months numbers.

I can't believe in the last 6 months Sanders approval among PoC is just 21% vs HRC...

Until I saw this add...

I think Sanders is doing this shit on purpost

[JimDandy]

161. OMG That is what a hard core Clinton supporter would say!

Oh, wait...

[uponit7771]

164. When Sanders can't win we'll be blamed, I have no doubt about that

[JimDandy]

158. This is a feel it n reel them in ad...just what is needed 10 days away from IA caucuses.

The Sanders issue ads have been Berning up the airwaves in IA and NH for weeks already. Now is the time to run ads like this that make people feel good about themselves, their lifestyle, and their choice of candidate, while at the same time showing them that others feel that way too about the candidate. That type of ad MUST be genuine in order to pull it off. This one is just that kind of ad.

It shows hope and real change is coming without ever needing to say those words. The Joy and Excitement is palpable. That is what you must have to 'seal the deal' and convert candidate enthusiasm to candidate turnout at the caucuses.

Whoever did this ad is a master at their craft.

[oberliner]

283. I do understand that perspective

I am saying, for me personally, I respond more favorable to ads that have content such as the candidate identifying problems they intend to tackle and/or solutions and ideas that they plan to pursue.

Bernie has many such ads and those are the ones I like the best.

[JimDandy]

291. Ok

[litlbilly]

228. then i think you need to get your heart on a defibrilator:)

[oberliner]

284. Maybe so

I can definitely be a bit cynical about that kind of thing.

I guess I just have a preference for an ad that actually communicates policy positions and/or qualifications for the job.

Bernie has many such ads, and I like them a lot.

[jberryhill]

251. "it doesn't say anything about Sanders"

Indeed, the Clinton campaign today released an ad entirely about Hillary.

[oberliner]

285. Both campaigns have good and bad ads

As I've expressed above, my preference is for the ones that address an issue and how to fix it.

[jberryhill]

288. Hillary's ad release yesterday has one African American adult in it...

...and he's Barack Obama.

[oberliner]

289. Understood

I'm sure Hillary has her share of ads that are lacking in one way or another.

[Lorien]

274. While I agree that it needs to show more non-whites, it's presenting

the positive tone of his campaign and it's overall message, which is that it's time to unite to work together if we're going to "find" America again. It's simple and straightforward; a complete break from the usual campaign ad. The only ad I've seen that was more effective was Reagan's back in '79, only this one is actually promoting truth. Reagan's sold a fantasy.

[oberliner]

286. I do support the idea of ads being positive

I think it's great that he doesn't have a single negative ad attacking Hillary.

I am just saying that this ad did nothing for me. It felt like a Ford commercial.

[Duppers]

120. Wow, did that ever strike emotions.

That's a homerun, especially for us over 60 folks.

[BigBearJohn]

123. I just left a message on their Facebook page. May I suggest you do the same?

Let's let Bernie and his campaign know how much we loved this ad. It needs
to be broadly disseminated!!! Go to:

https://www.facebook.com/berniesanders

[Festivito]

125. I would like to see one more thing...

Bernie saying over the last bit something like.

A filled stadium could hold a hundredth of a percent of America.

A hundred filled stadiums could reach one percent of American voters who do not see this on their evening news.

Come see for yourself.

Let's replace the greedy one percent for the rest of us.

Take time to look at BernieSanders.com

I approve this message.

[Oilwellian]

127. Wow is right!

K&R

[BigBearJohn]

128. Bernie's Facebook entry on this video has nearly 5,000 likes and 1100 shares.

I hope all of Bernie's supporters on DU go to Bernie's webpage and
leave a message of congrats and tell him to send this video EVERYWHERE!!!!!

Let's let Bernie and his campaign know how much we loved this ad. It needs
to be broadly disseminated!!! If you agree, go to:

https://www.facebook.com/berniesanders

[Stardust]

131. Uh oh. 3 thousand Likes, 49 Dislikes on YouTube. Go Bernie Go!

[ladjf]

133. Nice background music also. Good job on the entire piece. nt

[BigBearJohn]

134. Some VERY VERY interesting comments about this video on YOUTUBE

"Fantastic ad! I'm Swedish, and this ad made me want to go to America. "

Here's another one:

"Wow, maybe it's because I've been up until 7 in the morning but this ad has tears rolling down my eyes and I'm not an old nostalgic man, I'm 21. I've been so disappointed in this country for so long, but the movement is here and it is one of the most beautiful things I've ever seen. This is the most beautiful political ad I've ever seen. Bernie and us are going to win this thing."

"I'm crying. A grown man. Fuck I'd take a bullet for him."

"I would too. For the sake of my children's future."

"Holy hell! a presidential candidate used the greatest Simon and Garfunkel song. just happens to be my favorite candidate. GO BERNARD GO!"

"holy shit that's beautiful"

"When we stand together, there is nothing we can't accomplish."

"This is the BEST commercial I've seen ever!!!! Positive, vital, happy, uplifting...AMERICA UNITED WITH BERNIE SANDERS!"

"BEST political add I've seen in 50 years!!!!!!! "

"Hey Trump, THIS is how you Make America Great Again"

"OMG what a powerful, beautiful ad. And I hate ads!"

"This ad is genius. The kind of thing only a campaign that is in touch with the people can come up with."

____________________________________________________________________________

I urge you to go to Youtube and read some of the comments left for this video. It will enhearten your soul. It sure did mine. There are young and old who feel like we do. Bernie attracts ALL ages. Hip Hip Hooray! I'm so happy. I've been up all night because of this. I am so jazzed and haven't even had one drink. I'd like to see a Hillary video engender THIS kind of response. NOT

[KoKo]

242. ....!

[CaliforniaPeggy]

137. Perfect and amazing ad! Gawd, I love it!

GO BERNIE!

[BigBearJohn]

138. I knew you would Peggy!

[fbc]

140. What a great ad!!!!!

[Uncle Joe]

160. Kicked and recommended.

Thanks foe the thread, BigBearJohn.

[AlbertCat]

166. The song is from 1968...

..... it should resinate with Baby Boomers in a big way, because 1968 America was liberal. (not perfect, mind you, but better for more people) It comes from a very different America than we have now. And one we might want to emulate.

[tomm2thumbs]

173. definitely resonates with the right folks

and brings along a new generation in the process I'm sure

[Fuddnik]

182. Reminds me of the early 70's when I used to hitch hike all over the country.

Of course I just had to dig through my old CD collection, and find my copy of "Live from Central Park".

I'll be listening to it all weekend.

[bullwinkle428]

172. K&R. Ad brought me to tears, and then drove me straight to

Bernie's site where I made another contribution to the campaign that will help him to run this ad as many times as possible prior to Iowa and NH!

I CANNOT WAIT to participate in the caucus on February 1!

[BigBearJohn]

174. Takeaway from the New York Times

Takeaway

Mr. Sanders has created an ad with a vastly different feel from anything else seen in the race since Mrs. Clinton announced her candidacy in a hope-filled two-minute video. It strikingly contrasts with Mrs. Clinton’s own minute-long closing argument to Iowans, which is replete with grave warnings and bold promises. And it is likely to stand out amid the clutter of attack ads and boasts from candidates and their allies in both parties
(Emphasis added)

[tomm2thumbs]

177. it's watchable, and re-watchable and re-re-watchable

and it definitely sends a message without trying to hammer home a talking point.

[BigBearJohn]

178. I've watched it 12 times throughout the nite

[tomm2thumbs]

183. I downloaded the hi-res version from YouTube - watched full screen

I get a lot more detail of what is in the video that way, and what most people will see on their TV's in the first states. Well crafted and simple message -- it is the people supporting Bernie that are the central focus, and who make the difference in the campaign, and not the other way around.

[Fast Walker 52]

175. BRILLIANT, just perfect-- great song, great feel

Made me cry...

[Matariki]

180. pretty good

but it's so glaringly caucasian. especially in contrast to the refrain of the song. Is this ad primarily for Iowa? Because I guess it would match the population there.

[jeff47]

190. It's for IA and NH. (nt)

[Duval]

186. Thanks, BigBearJohn! It is one of the most beautiful ads I've ever seen.

Thom Hartmann said it brought tears to his eyes. Mine, too!

[Duckfan]

187. Thank you Jeff Weaver for running a kick-ass campaign for Bernie!

I hope people in Iowa and South Carolina find this as inspirational as those of us here in this group.

[tomm2thumbs]

191. Some beautiful people of 'America' ad - I see a big difference in what we see from the GOP ads

I see a beautiful cross section of America reflected in the ad, and these are just a sampling which doesn't take into account the many individual shots sent in by supporters and main storyline clips.

[roguevalley]

236. don't confuse them with facts. facts Bern :D

[tomm2thumbs]

249. there is some targeted imagery, farms, city, etc, but the spectrum is undeniable

except by the blind of heart and mind

[Mike__M]

192. For you millennials among us

Great ad. Especially for hose of us who heard this song in our youth.

Here's cover of the song by a couple of teenagers from democratic-socialist Sweden. Paul Simon appears to like it.

[emsimon33]

193. Crying! So beautiful and so much at stake!

Thank you!

[bvar22]

194. Oh, man......gave me chills.

I am so proud to be a part of this movement.
The Movement will NOT go away, or shut up...EVER.
Bernie has cut our chains.

----bvar22

[mikehiggins]

195. What I like most about this is near the end when he's walking through the crowds

folder in hand, and a smile that says this is a man who is at peace with himself.

God Bless Bernie Sanders

[Jake2413]

196. Powerful

[tomm2thumbs]

197. Simon & Garfunkel ad featured on Yahoo site - huge coverage

It's actually starting to be shown on Friday, but even today it is causing quite a fervor:

Sen. Bernie Sanders, D-Vt., released a new ad for his presidential campaign on Thursday that features Simon & Garfunkel’s 1968 song “America.”

One political ad maker who has worked on Democratic presidential campaigns and asked to remain anonymous because he did not want to be seen as taking sides in the primary told Yahoo he thought Sanders’ commercial was “beautiful” and “stirring.” The Democratic ad maker, who talked to Yahoo, gave the commercial rave reviews.

“I think it’s beautiful. I’m a sucker for a well-scored spot, and when you’ve got permission to use a stirring track like ‘America,’ you’re off on the right foot,” he said.

Link
https://www.yahoo.com/politics/bernie-sanders-releases-beautiful-new-ad-182155752.html

[FourScore]

198. Wow!! That is the best political ad I've seen!! Just beautiful. n/t

[DefenseLawyer]

199. That's a pretty darn good ad.

Regardless of who your candidate it. Credit where credit is due.

[randys1]

205. His next one can include this song, i can barely stand the ego of Neil Diamond

but it is a good song

[avaistheone1]

209. OMG! That's it, that is the spirit of this campaign!!

LOVE IT!!!!!!!

[tomm2thumbs]

210. I believe it was 23k views a bit ago - jumped to 173k and climbing fast

that's how momentum works -- you won't see it coming until it knocks you over and pulls you along for a mile or so....!!!

[tomm2thumbs]

248. now at over 413,000 views !!!

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[humbled_opinion]

213. Exceptionally good....

Let's get this started....

[Auggie]

214. GREAT AD!

[Mnpaul]

220. I think this ad

is targeting us older folks that are looking for the America we had when this song came out, pre-Reagan when the working folks prospered.

[JDPriestly]

221. Beautiful!

[cui bono]

223. Sorry, but anyone who doesn't understand the excitement and hope that he generates in people

has a heart of stone.

And how dare the pessimists tell us we shouldn't want someone who aspires to actually get things done that are good for us. Don't step on the people's dreams. It's not up to you to tell us we can't try to attain what we deserve.

Fuck that shit.

.

[litlbilly]

224. If there is, or, ever been a better ad than this, I would love to see it.

Paul Simon and Art Garfunkle are gonna sell a few million more of that album. The hair is still standing up on the back of my neck after watching it about 100 times

[EdwardBernays]

226. For the first time in my life

I shared political ad with people I know...

I direct and edit video for a living, well that and play music, and I gotta say, just as a piece of video is really, really well put together... it's emotive, but more importantly it make you feel like Sanders is about the future and normal people.

I just upped my donation amount. I literally am probably the most broke guy you know, but fuck it... this is too important to not do my best to help.

It kills me that Clinton supporters watch this and just cynically attack it... isn't America worth more than cynical politicking?

[KoKo]

244. "...isn't America worth more than cynical politicking?"

Well Said! Thank You!

[ChisolmTrailDem]

263. How much does a simple website/company 30 second promo/commercial run? I...

...badly need some sort of promo vid for a client.

[EdwardBernays]

280. Depends but...

If you're talking a single camera thing with no costs but shooting and editing (ie no actors scripts special fx green screens etc) the it can be very cheap. 700-1000 all in.

However prices can go up pretty severely if you add other things.

People should basically say, "here's a flat rate for a shoot and edit" . If you start asking for more they'll have a set cost for the additional stuff.

Hope that was helpful.

If you have any other questions just ask.

[leftcoastmountains]

229. Another great ad!

[Jean Genie]

230. Bernie's ad

LOVE IT!

[senz]

231. This is what Bernie is all about. It's why he runs.

It's why he cares.

[BernTheRich]

232. I think this ad sums up Bernie and his campaign

No hype, no lies, no attacks on any of the other candidates.

A gentle yet powerful song from the 60's sets the tone.

And, if you notice, the focus is on the people who would benefit the most from a Bernie Sanders presidency, not Bernie himself.

It confirms for me: Bernie Gets It.

[merkins]

245. Holy Shit Humanity Makes A Comeback!

I wasn't sure we'd ever get to this point after 35 years of Reaganism. Go Bernie Go !!!

[dae]

250. I just kept watching it over and over and yes

the damn thing brought tears to my eyes as well. Thx to Simon & Garfunkel, Bernie Sanders, & BigBearJohn

[BigBearJohn]

260. Thanks Dae

[Rosa Luxemburg]

253. Fabulous!!

One of the best!

[SoapBox]

256. It's great!

Bernie and his campaign team are brilliant.

[Akamai]

257. I just gave him another $60 just now, $50 and a 20% tip.

I sure am not rich but I feel privileged to be able to contribute to Senator Sanders.

Go, Bernie! Save the planet! Save us all!

[RFKHumphreyObama]

258. I'm not a Sanders supporter

Actually I don't much like anyone in this race. That having been said, this is an amazingly beautiful, touching, poignant ad. It did give me goosebumps. Kudos to the Sanders campaign for this ad

[Number23]

259. I've watched it twice and perhaps it's because I've never heard the song playing in it before

that I don't get what all of the "crying tears over this ad" is about.

I love that it's not a negative ad. It is clearly very positive "pro-Bernie" and not "anti-anything" which I think that's great. But beyond that I don't get what is supposed to be so touching or moving about this at all.

[Paulie]

264. The've all come, to look for America

I didn't hear the song before either, but I can feel the emotions the crowds show when we all come together for a better America.

[JonLeibowitz]

277. You don't need to have seen the video before to understand the impact. It's about togetherness

and the fact that Bernie is fighting together with us for a brighter future. It's really emblematic of his entire campaign -- the people are the ones who matter. Also, check out the lyrics for "America" by Simon & Garfunkel, you may find some meaning there as well.

By the way, you really may want to consider checking out Simon & Garfunkel. Here is their famed Concert in Central Park, one of the largest concerts ever:

https://vimeo.com/72593884

Hope that helps.

[jberryhill]

290. That song is highly significant to a certain age group

Among that age group, it strongly resonates with a time and mood that was rife with as-yet unrealized hopes, dreams and fears.

[roody]

300. Everyone brings their own context to it.

[BigBearJohn]

262. I've watched this video15 times and I still cry everytime. Sheesh.

The video on YouTube has almost 1/2 million views

[WillyT]

265. Me Too...

[BigBearJohn]

266. oh well

birds of a feather cry together...

[WillyT]

268. Here's A Couple Of Mine That Tear Me Up... Profusely...

And I know that people get annoyed at us posting them in this forum... I don't give a shit.

DULink: http://www.democraticunderground.com/12511044251

And...

DULink: http://www.democraticunderground.com/12511044471

We need to be reminded, and others need to know.

[BigBearJohn]

269. Ok, I'm all wrung out now. Thanks. Bernie all the way.

[Fuddnik]

267. I cried, my wife cried.

A message of hope. A message of a future. A message of how things can be.

Yes, we're all looking for America. She has potential. We just have to steer her there.

[BigBearJohn]

270. There is definitely a movement in the force.

[sueh]

271. Amazing ad. Brings out the yearning I have to make America be about the 99%. Go Bernie!

[stopbush]

273. I saw only 3 non-white people in that entire spot.

THAT is a problem!

[Lorien]

275. There were a lot more than 3, but certainly not enough

I posted to Bernie's campaign that even though I'm white, it doesn't feel home ("America&quot to me simply because I've never lived in any city that wasn't at least 30% black, with plenty of other minorities in the mix as well. Heck, my junior high was 80% black, so that large of a white majority doesn't feel "normal" to me. I suspect it was tailored to Iowa, but it's still going to be picked up online. Hopefully they'll fix that when they focus on other States.

[JonLeibowitz]

279. Then you weren't looking very closely. Try again. Pictures have been posted upthread.

Also, something is dreadfully wrong if that's your takeaway from this video.

[stopbush]

295. How closely? Like, with a microscope, with the video slowed down so one can see all the

non-white faces in the montages that fly by at the speed of light?

THAT's a problem.

BTW - my takeaway from this ad is that it really isn't that good. It reminds me very much of the Ronald Reagan Morning in America bullshit.

I expect better from Sanders.

[Hissyspit]

281. So who here remembers my "America" video:?

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=385x234109

I would like to think I was in part an inspiration.

I took the video down from YouTube after getting a copyright notice violation, probably flagged by a repute, and I just checked and it no longer lives on my computer since my hard drive died, but it was very similar to this. Anyone remember?

[Hissyspit]

304. I guess not, hunh?

Sigh.

[TexasMommaWithAHat]

282. Love it, love it, love it, love it, love it!

[seaglass]

287. Just saw it on TV for the first time. MA is getting all the NH ads so we have been bombarded for

weeks/months.

I have always loved this song, long time Simon and Garfunkel fan and really liked this ad.

[senz]

296. The NYTimes analyzes the ad today.

http://www.nytimes.com/2016/01/22/us/politics/bernie-sanders-and-simon-and-garfunkel-put-focus-on-voters.html

They also make the point that minorities are given prominence in the ad.

[Joe Chi Minh]

297. That's normal. The rule, even.

[senz]

299. What's normal? An analysis? Or the inclusion of poc in an ad?

Please give a reference for the pronoun "that." Thanks.

[Joe Chi Minh]

306. The latter, senz.

[Live and Learn]

301. It appears DU approves of that message! nt

[BigBearJohn]

302. I would have to agree!!

[Live and Learn]

303. It also appears that DU is pretty much in synch with the world at large.

No wonder the Clinton campaign is freaking out.

[BigBearJohn]

305. That's why I've stayed here at DU for 12 years