We are going about this all wrong... I did something tonight and the response is awesome

[cags]

A lot of us have repub family members and friends that we have been working on by sending them bad videos of McCain, truths about Palin, and all that junk.

I sent a lot of those out tonight myself, but I also sent out tons of Obamas speeches on jobs, energy, economy along with it.

I got back things like "wow I didn't know that" "Maybe people need to hear more of this" "Obama needs to put that stuff in his ads"

So far I've gotten a few of those to say they won't vote at all... now I want to get them to vote for the right guy... I'm kinda excited right now at the turn around I've seen in the people that I know

[Neecy]

1. outstanding

The same things that made us support Obama can turn other people around, too.

[cags]

14. Its amazing the things they have never even heard

[nadinbrzezinski]

2. Its the economy stupid

especially after tonight

All those culture war matters will die FAST

Or americans are truly stupid

[yellerpup]

3. Good work!

Patience is a wonderful virtue and progress is sweet, especially when you are able to help people you care about come to a healthy conclusion. :dem: :dem: :dem:

[Cha]

4. Yes, in so many instances

Obama can make the case himself by bringing out the facts. Happy for you that you found a way to get through, cags!

Rec'd~

[cags]

15. Exactly, If they take the time to listen to him, instead of the MSM, he actually makes sense to them

[HowHasItComeToThis]

5. BRAVO CITIZEN

[MadrasT]

6. Me too! Me too! Good job!!!

I've gotten people from "pro-McSame" to "I'm not voting".

There's still time to get them to pull the right lever!!! :woohoo:

YES WE CAN!!!!!

[renie408]

7. Maybe I will try that...cause I am getting NOWHERE fast with trying to tell them the truth

about their guy.

[AZBlue]

8. "Don't tell me why I shouldn't vote for the other candidate, tell me why

I should vote for your candidate."

That was my mantra during the beginning of the primaries and I think it holds true for most people.

[ginnyinWI]

27. exactly!

Because if you only criticize McCain, they just shrug and say, "Well they're all like that." You have to be pro-Obama--let them catch a little vision.

Yes indeed.

[Gregorian]

9. Well you're getting better results than I am. Good for you!

I love hearing about it no matter who it is.

[grace0418]

10. Do you have any links to the stuff you've been sending that worked?

I know of a few things, but I'm curious what's working for you.

[cags]

12. I am trying to find things that matter to the individual I'm sending it to

I've simply been youtubing "Obama jobs" "Obama healthcare" "obama economy"

Plus I've been sending Obamas convention speech. Not many people have even seen it who I've sent it to.

When they say he has no plan... I say oh yes he does, here it is.

They say what they say because they hve never listened to him

[LostinRed]

11. I Live in a Bubble

All my friends and family are all firmly behind Obama. Even the co-workers I socialize with are for Obama, one of which has been voting Republican since Reagan. I'm glad you're changing some minds. Good work!

[cags]

13. Well, I used to live in CA, now in TX, my bubble has been popped

[damndude]

16. welcome to this shared hell

[gateley]

17. Throw in a few Biden speeches/interviews, too. nt

[girl gone mad]

18. Here's another thing we can all do:

It's amazing to me that people respond to the things we don't necessarily think about.

My Republican MIL switched after seeing Obama speak to his daughters at the convention.

Here's what I say to people now: "I really love how protective Obama is of his two girls. He's a great father and I know he'll be a good President."

I wrote a research paper on social engineering which explains why this specific technique is so effective. Maybe I'll revise it an post it on DU this week.

[TuxedoKat]

23. Please do! (nt)

[Native]

19. Please give me links to the Obama stuff you sent that had the best success. . .

so I can do the same! Thanks...

[treestar]

20. That's what I've always thought

People who "don't like" obama or are "afraid" just haven't heard him or seen him.

[Curtland1015]

21. Way to go! These righties can only cover their ears for so long!

Keep it up!

[Dawgs]

22. I'm working on a website now that will help get these messages out.

The site is http://www.emailtruth08.com. It will be up and running by the end of next week.

[OneGrassRoot]

25. Excellent - please keep us posted! n/t

[1Hippiechick]

24. Here is a transcript that theFrankFactor posted yesterday - AWEsome stats - check it out. n/t

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=132&topic_id=7070201&mesg_id=7070201

[Dawgs]

26. Have you seen this DK diary? It pretty much says the same thing you're saying.

http://www.dailykos.com/storyonly/2008/9/14/142735/867

[Clio the Leo]

28. Growing number of Barack/Joe clips here......

If I'm at home and Barack is on giving a speech somewhere, I'm recording it. Includes several Q&A sessions which I always find to be the most informative.

http://www.clipser.com/profile.php?member=changeagent

[Peacetrain]

29. Yes exactly ..

That is how we are going to reach people..