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A Prophecy for November 4

By Jeralyn, Section Elections 2008
Posted on Wed Oct 22, 2008 at 08:30:14 PM EST
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This is going viral. Quincy Jones, Don't try to stop us, a Prophecy for November 4. We will vote and we will elect Obama.

Quincy Jones III's QD3.com, URB magazine's Raymond Roker and Zeitghost Media are launching a viral video campaign to help Barack Obama. The viral video campaign is designed to create a critical mass on Youtube.

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    Sorry, but that's just (5.00 / 11) (#1)
    by nycstray on Wed Oct 22, 2008 at 08:40:16 PM EST
    creepy. The Prophecy says? Don't try to stop me? We will rise? We are truly the ones we've been waiting for?

    Yeah, let's send that around to the swing states.

    "Resistance is futile... (5.00 / 2) (#9)
    by marian evans on Wed Oct 22, 2008 at 09:04:32 PM EST
    You will be assimilated."

    Catchy...but I prefer "Live long and prosper" myself.

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    Live Free or Die (5.00 / 1) (#13)
    by Angel on Wed Oct 22, 2008 at 09:12:57 PM EST


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    Amen... (5.00 / 1) (#40)
    by kdog on Thu Oct 23, 2008 at 10:07:22 AM EST
    best state slogan ever, if not the best slogan ever, period.

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    Heh, resistance is futile . . . (none / 0) (#12)
    by nycstray on Wed Oct 22, 2008 at 09:11:40 PM EST
    them's fightin' words to me  ;)

    I'm more the LLAP type with an independent twist, lol!~

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    It reminded me a little bit (5.00 / 1) (#14)
    by litigatormom on Wed Oct 22, 2008 at 09:30:17 PM EST
    of The Matrix.

    I've never liked that "we are the change we've been waiting for" slogan.

    But this will not stop me from voting for Obama. Even if I hadn't already decided to do so -- with some enthusiasm, finally -- the painful, cringeworthy devolution of the McCain campaign would impel me to put it out of its misery.

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    I thankfully don't have to vote for either :) (5.00 / 3) (#15)
    by nycstray on Wed Oct 22, 2008 at 09:43:25 PM EST
    Just concentrating on DT Dems.

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    Nah, this one isn't creepy. Just bad (5.00 / 1) (#20)
    by Cream City on Wed Oct 22, 2008 at 11:18:50 PM EST
    and Jones is a grownup, I guess.  Creepy was that one of little kids singing hymns to Obama a la "He Is the Onnnnnnnne."  Thank heavens someone had the sense to take that one down -- but only after it went really viral, everywhere for a couple of days.  Brrrrrrr.  Leave the little kids out of it.

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    Oy. That kid one was creepy (5.00 / 1) (#22)
    by nycstray on Thu Oct 23, 2008 at 12:02:48 AM EST
    But I see them as one and the same. It's that whole mental "oneness" that really creeps me out.

    On the upside, after attending an artisan ice cream class tonight and then coming home to new pics of the "cabin in the mountains" I'll be living in, I think I'll be ok through this next admin  ;) I think it will take them awhile to get to me, lol!~~~~~~~~

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    We = the voters. (none / 0) (#45)
    by coigue on Thu Oct 23, 2008 at 03:12:29 PM EST
    Jeez.

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    Oy (5.00 / 2) (#2)
    by andgarden on Wed Oct 22, 2008 at 08:42:14 PM EST


    is it just me... (5.00 / 5) (#3)
    by Nathan In Nola on Wed Oct 22, 2008 at 08:48:18 PM EST
    or is that really terrible?

    quincy is politically tone deaf.

    Maybe it's a generational thing (5.00 / 3) (#4)
    by barryluda on Wed Oct 22, 2008 at 08:51:54 PM EST
    But I just don't get it.

    Ha. Just read on another blog (5.00 / 4) (#6)
    by Cream City on Wed Oct 22, 2008 at 08:56:59 PM EST
    this prediction:  On November 5, we will be either visionaries or clueless old people. . . .

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    Considering (5.00 / 1) (#7)
    by Lil on Wed Oct 22, 2008 at 08:57:43 PM EST
    that I've already had to push back against these e-mails that say that Obama is the AntiChrist. I am not happy to see this; I expext more crazed right wing backlash to this.

    Had the exact same thought. (5.00 / 1) (#10)
    by vml68 on Wed Oct 22, 2008 at 09:10:02 PM EST
    The prophecy(OBOTS) =  AntiChrist(Right-wing nut jobs)

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    Well, this is certainly different. I didn't like (5.00 / 2) (#8)
    by Angel on Wed Oct 22, 2008 at 09:00:47 PM EST
    it.  I guess I'm just not "hip" enough.  This kind of thing would scare my 74-year old mother.  On the other hand, I know some younger people who would love it.  But the young crowd is already in Obama's court.  I can see the Republicans trying to make some hay out of this, in a very ugly and negative way.  I don't think this is a smart thing to send around.  

    Maybe it's me (5.00 / 2) (#11)
    by lilburro on Wed Oct 22, 2008 at 09:10:19 PM EST
    but I think the Obama campaign has inspired some pretty horrible music thus far.  I HATED the will.i.am. song "yes we can" during the primaries.  This song is pretty terrible.  And Ludacris' rap insulted Hillary, which I'm not going to be singing along to anytime soon.

    Man, I HATE that "yes, we can" song.  I think Obama has been doing better since that phrase was pushed into the background.  Hallelujah.

    I grew to like (5.00 / 0) (#29)
    by joanneleon on Thu Oct 23, 2008 at 12:59:41 AM EST
    the "Yes we can" song and video.  It had an entirely different tone than this one though.  It was really creative and inspirational, and peaceful.  This one gives me an entirely different vibe.  And right from the start, the prophecy thing turned me off.  This election has nothing to do with any prophecy.   This is real life.  And what prophecy are they talking about anyway?  If it's MLK Jr. they are talking about, he was a really admirable leader, but a prophet?

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    Yah, kind of creepy (5.00 / 4) (#16)
    by blogtopus on Wed Oct 22, 2008 at 09:58:02 PM EST
    I'm not going to pass that on, thank you very much. This might cost a few percentage points in some areas that can't spare them.

    Figures that with so much going well, the whole 'The One' meme had to come back...

    Leave it alone, people. Leave. It. Alone.

    Seriously? (5.00 / 1) (#25)
    by joanneleon on Thu Oct 23, 2008 at 12:24:21 AM EST
    Enough with the "prophecy" stuff.  Gad.  "The One" and now "prophecy" and such.  Haven't we "been there done that" -- with disastrous results?  The Oprah preaching about "the One" and the speech about the light shining down really, really turned me against Obama way back when.  I don't think I'm the only one.  So we're past that now, and we're going to go down that path again?

    Please, somebody, step in before this goes viral.

    Wow, I thought better of Quincy Jones.  He really thinks this is going to help?  I'd love to hear an explanation of why this would be beneficial to Obama and exactly how this is going to help him get elected.

    This doesn't even resemble what Obama is all about and it's contrary to his peaceful message.  

    "War" painted on the woman's face?  Contrary to everything Obama has been saying.

    "Don't try to stop me" because it's a "prophecy"?  Isn't that a bit nonsensical?  And I'm not even getting into the fact that threats of violence are implied.

    Gotta hope this doesn't pick up steam.

    Jeralyn, do you really want people to spread this around?  Am I missing something here?  I'm sincere in asking this question.  Is this about voter suppression?  If so, why the prophecy stuff?  Please enlighten me.

    It's about empowerment (5.00 / 1) (#28)
    by Jeralyn on Thu Oct 23, 2008 at 12:32:14 AM EST
    It's directed to the millions who are going to vote for the first time -- motivated by a vision they have of change. It tells them they can't be stopped from making their voices heard via the voting booth. It calls for them to come together and participate, via voting.

    It's grown on me. I don't think I got it the first time, but when the TL kid said he liked it, I watched again. I've watched it four times now and each time I like it more.

    It's not about Obama, other than he is the reason millions have decided to participate. It's about them -- the millions who have decided to exercise their voice through their vote and become engaged in our participatory democracy.

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    Okay (5.00 / 1) (#32)
    by joanneleon on Thu Oct 23, 2008 at 01:18:12 AM EST
    I can get with the first time voters, participation, empowerment, your vote is meaningful message.

    I've watched it five times now, and went over to YouTube to see what kind of response it's getting.  So far I've found no evidence that anyone gets the deeper message.  Just a lot of cheerleading and fighting with Republican trolls who are leaving comments and such.

    But what's with the "prophecy" meme?  Is there an actual prophecy that they are referring to?  Is it alluding to MLK Jr.'s "I have a Dream" speech?

    The "prophecy" keyword is causing all sorts of strange videos to be displayed in the "Related Videos" list that displays in two different places on the screen.  So far I've seen "Illuminati" and "Astrology" and something about a prophecy about Israel, Iran and the U.S.  There are response videos with UFOs and crap.  Plus, the first video listed in QD3ENT's list of "More from QD3ENT" is titled "LIL WAYNE EXCLUSIVE... Gang Related".  

    I don't know.  I'll try to keep an open mind I guess, but all I can picture is three days of cable news shows and morning shows playing this thing, etc. etc.  I'm still waiting for the Rev. Wright videos again too -- I figured McCain would pull those out about 2 weeks before the election.  Nerve wracking.  Can't wait to get this over with.  

    Everything else aside, I think using things like "prophecy" is a spectacularly bad idea, and though you're explaining that this isn't about Obama, I think it will be seen that way.

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    Empowerment? (5.00 / 1) (#34)
    by Spamlet on Thu Oct 23, 2008 at 02:13:30 AM EST
    Sure, but to do what (by electing Barack Obama the 44th President of the United States)?

    That's where the video sends an ambiguous message, to which the sonar "ping" only contributes.

    Sorry, I think it's creepy.

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    "No War" (none / 0) (#27)
    by joanneleon on Thu Oct 23, 2008 at 12:30:09 AM EST
    Well, I misinterpreted that one.  The way the still photo displays on the page, the "No" is hidden by the black arrow.  Now I see that it says "No War".  So I can scratch off one of the things that I thought was negative and contrary to Obama's message.  Phew.

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    I'm sure he thinks it's great (5.00 / 1) (#31)
    by Tyro on Thu Oct 23, 2008 at 01:13:28 AM EST
    This is going viral.

    I get the impression that the creator of this video believes it to me much more profound than it actually is. Though kudos to keeping it capped at 45 seconds.

    I always think my creations (5.00 / 1) (#35)
    by Fabian on Thu Oct 23, 2008 at 04:17:43 AM EST
    are pure genius...for a minute or an hour or a day.

    Then the infatuation wears off and I'm left with the truth that it was probably a good start or a nice try, but could stand a lot more work or an editor.

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    Not unlike comments on blogs. (5.00 / 3) (#36)
    by Joelarama on Thu Oct 23, 2008 at 07:09:35 AM EST
    I see no fault in what I have written, no matter how long I stare at it, until after I hit the "submit" button.

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    It's official. I'm too old (5.00 / 1) (#38)
    by ruffian on Thu Oct 23, 2008 at 08:40:25 AM EST
    to look at 'going viral' as a good thing.  I can't think of anything positive that spreads via a virus.

    New metaphor please!

    But if it works to get the hip to the polls, then go for it.

    Why I don't like it... (4.75 / 4) (#19)
    by jerry on Wed Oct 22, 2008 at 10:58:54 PM EST
    Sonar ping?  What's that about?

    The Prophecy?  Oh terrific, that reinforces the Messiah nonsense.  And leads one to wonder what happens should Obama lose.  Prophets and prophecies are scary.

    Those supporting it ... those fearing it get smaller and smaller.  Odd dichotomy: you either support or else you're just afraid.  No room for reasonable disagreement.

    There are three people focused on: two black men who are shown "live", and one still of a caucasian woman.  Doesn't scream diversity to me.

    In short, the whole thing shouts to me that "William Ayers was a revolutionary bomber and Obama is the logical extension of that.  Come join the race war."

    Those are just my opinions, and once again, I'll try to innoculate myself by saying I am voting Obama, but really, once more, his supporters are the worse part of the campaign.

    A really horrible video.

    Is there a ratings discussion thread? (5.00 / 2) (#30)
    by jerry on Thu Oct 23, 2008 at 01:12:57 AM EST
    Now, I am completely aware that the ratings here are 99.999% meaningless.  But I do appreciate a discussion.  So when I consistently get the same rating over and over from the same person, and never once get a comment from that person explaining the rating, or the weakness of my argument,

    that doesn't feel good.

    It feels like it is harassment.

    It doesn't lend itself to a conversation.

    We're all big kids here, and the name of the site is "Talk" "Left", I would like to encourage people to have a conversation, and instead of rating a comment low, consider instead replying to it.

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    Would that be Sher, by any chance? (1.00 / 0) (#33)
    by Spamlet on Thu Oct 23, 2008 at 02:07:48 AM EST


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    Ratings. (none / 0) (#39)
    by vml68 on Thu Oct 23, 2008 at 10:04:29 AM EST
    If I get a '5' from Creamcity, Nycstray to name a few and a '1' from Sher, CaptainAmerica, all is right with my world. If it were the other way round it would seriouly mess with my head!

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    Touchy! I don't want to ruffle feathers (none / 0) (#41)
    by CaptainAmerica08 on Thu Oct 23, 2008 at 11:51:53 AM EST
    or mess with anyone's "head" so I'll (mostly) ignore the right-wing talking points from now on.

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    CaptainAmerica08 (none / 0) (#42)
    by vml68 on Thu Oct 23, 2008 at 12:48:41 PM EST
    I really don't mind if someone gives me a low rating. What I object to as Jerry says so well is the lack of discourse. If you disagree with someone tell them why. You never know, if you make a good case you might actually bring the other person around to your point of view.
    As for the right-wing talking points, I am critical of both sides. I think both canditates suck.
    Since I am a foreigner, I will not be voting(unless ACORN wants to help me register..:-))!

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    For the record, I do not think you're (none / 0) (#44)
    by CaptainAmerica08 on Thu Oct 23, 2008 at 01:43:36 PM EST
    some terrible person or anything, and I disagree occasionally with people on here and vice versa, but I don't troll rate every Obama criticism on here because I agree sometimes with his critics. Every criticism you have is not wrong of course and I'll be sure to engage you directly. When I give a negative rating it's because it's usually some ad homiem attack within a comment.  I didn't realize I was giving you an unfair and/or noticeable amount of negative ratings and I'll be more cognizant in the future. Political passions are high from both sides here in the states right now!

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    Political passions are high in the US..... (none / 0) (#49)
    by vml68 on Thu Oct 23, 2008 at 03:43:48 PM EST
    tell me about it. I have been living in the states for the past 20 years!
    You really have not been giving me any significant number of negative ratings. I was judging you more on the ratings you have given other commentors that I completely agree with.

    I have lived and studied in Asia, the middle-east and the US and I have been a minority in every place either because of my skin color or my religion. I was thrilled when Obama said he was running for president because I really felt like I could identify with him and I thought it was high time the US elected a person of color (man or woman).
    But I will be honest and tell you the more I watched him and learned of him the more I came to dislike him. Dubya still holds the no.1 spot on that list but Obama is not far behind. With Bush my expectations were very low to begin with and he met and beat them!
    I had very high hopes for Obama and so far he is not meeting them.  HE is very likely the next POTUS, I will wait and see how he governs.

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    sometimes comments are already closed. (none / 0) (#47)
    by coigue on Thu Oct 23, 2008 at 03:17:39 PM EST
    Or you are reading way after the thread is stale.

    Oviously this is not the case here.

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    disagreement does not imply "right wing" (none / 0) (#43)
    by jerry on Thu Oct 23, 2008 at 01:14:42 PM EST
    I can't tell if you were trying to be funny or not, but your comment is completely offensive, and would be very easily seen at a free republic or little green footballs.

    Over here on the left, we supposedly value diversity, including diversity of opinion.

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    I always get ones from Dr. Molly (none / 0) (#46)
    by coigue on Thu Oct 23, 2008 at 03:16:08 PM EST
    she never speaks cause she's been banned.

    best to ignore it.

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    Viral video (none / 0) (#17)
    by arguewithmydad com on Wed Oct 22, 2008 at 10:25:00 PM EST
    That was an excellent video.  I especially like the writing of the subtitle text.  We are the answer and we are the solution to our problems.  Obama is merely the catalyst for us to solve these issues.

    Wow, You're with it (none / 0) (#21)
    by Cream City on Wed Oct 22, 2008 at 11:41:31 PM EST
    for a father of four grown children.

    Mine are grown but have been under their IPod headphones for so many years now that I haven't heard new music since I bought them the IPods -- so as to not have to hear their new music.

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    The TL kid thought it was (none / 0) (#23)
    by Jeralyn on Thu Oct 23, 2008 at 12:10:06 AM EST
    really good. I think it's about empowerment, and letting people know the choice is up to them through the ability to vote. No one can take their voice away.

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    I like the "ping" (none / 0) (#26)
    by digdugboy on Thu Oct 23, 2008 at 12:28:23 AM EST
    from "Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea."

    I preferred the 2006 election "Freedom" (none / 0) (#37)
    by Joelarama on Thu Oct 23, 2008 at 07:14:48 AM EST
    viral video.

    But, then, I was a teenager in the late 80s.

    Mixed feelings (none / 0) (#48)
    by coigue on Thu Oct 23, 2008 at 03:19:06 PM EST
    This video is to encourage young people to be persistent and vote. THat's good. Perhaps effective.

    I don't think it holds much appeal outside of that group.

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