2016 Postmortem

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

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Thu Jan 21, 2016, 11:10 AM

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ABSOLUTE MUST-SEE.WOW. If you want to see an INSPIRATIONAL (goosebumps) ad just released by Bernie. [View all] BigBearJohn Jan 2016 OP

Damn that was good. beam me up scottie Jan 2016 #1

Brought tears to my eyes! Rockyj Jan 2016 #5

It made me think of Bernie's immigrant dad. beam me up scottie Jan 2016 #7

I had a different take on it. Motown_Johnny Jan 2016 #12

Oh it was both to me. beam me up scottie Jan 2016 #14

Ahh.. Motown_Johnny Jan 2016 #18

Yes, that's the way it hit me too. passiveporcupine Jan 2016 #95

Wow. great analysis Johnny BigBearJohn Jan 2016 #143

that's so true-- that thought made me cry even more Fast Walker 52 Jan 2016 #176

Exactly. Paka Jan 2016 #211

I thought it showed how it started small in VT, then onward. Ive seen it 100 times now and I need litlbilly Jan 2016 #216

I also love where it ended, here in Portland:----) litlbilly Jan 2016 #217

I think they will recut some.of.the video Motown_Johnny Jan 2016 #218

I'd love to see an internet-only version set to the complete song. n/t winter is coming Jan 2016 #225

I loved this little gem hidden on the wall of the computers picture tomm2thumbs Jan 2016 #255

I'm a grandson of a immigrant snoringvoter Jan 2016 #66

This message was self-deleted by its author Rosa Luxemburg Jan 2016 #252

AGREED! Words Are Not Required! CorporatistNation Jan 2016 #41

It brought a strange, sharp, tickling to my nostrils... just to be different, I suppose Joe Chi Minh Jan 2016 #99

When that happens to me... ChisolmTrailDem Jan 2016 #163

I have problem with migrants. My hair seems to be migrating from my head Joe Chi Minh Jan 2016 #292

I know EXACTLY what you mean, Joe! It's ALL 'over the top', lol. Hope your day is going well :) nt ChisolmTrailDem Jan 2016 #293

Thank you, Chiz. Likewise, I'm sure - as I remember Satch saying to Mo*, Joe Chi Minh Jan 2016 #294

Same. Diremoon Jan 2016 #121

+Infinity 99Forever Jan 2016 #2

That is the best campaign ad I've ever seen. I teared up. Vinca Jan 2016 #3

Beautiful. Wow azmom Jan 2016 #4

Beautiful.... Segami Jan 2016 #6

Good ad cali Jan 2016 #8

Now that is an ad that stays with you. CharlotteVale Jan 2016 #9

Loooooooove it!! FrostyAusty Jan 2016 #10

Fantastic!!! n/t Sophiegirl Jan 2016 #11

ABSOLUTELY rocked me to my core. To my CORE. Phew. Watched it 5 times. Way to go BERNIE BigBearJohn Jan 2016 #13

that is what I can an ENDORSEMENT Hiraeth Jan 2016 #136

Isn't that just perfect? elias49 Jan 2016 #15

Excelent but one flaw: not enough diverse faces:( rainy Jan 2016 #16

Same. Brickbat Jan 2016 #24

I noticed that as well Sherman A1 Jan 2016 #27

I think you need new glasses. gregcrawford Jan 2016 #89

My glasses are just fine Sherman A1 Jan 2016 #103

After another viewing... gregcrawford Jan 2016 #171

Agreed Sherman A1 Jan 2016 #184

This was an Iowa ad Jenny_92808 Jan 2016 #246

You have no idea what you are talking about oberliner Jan 2016 #261

Wow Le Taz Hot Jan 2016 #31

You are so correct...ALL the faces are smiling and happy! FailureToCommunicate Jan 2016 #48

Oh noes! He didn't make the quota! Lizzie Poppet Jan 2016 #67

This message was self-deleted by its author Lizzie Poppet Jan 2016 #71

Look again Armstead Jan 2016 #72

I think this had a focus on Iowa. SharonAnn Jan 2016 #83

Not many fishing/sea ports on the Iowa coast! HereSince1628 Jan 2016 #222

Yes, this was an ad for Iowa Jenny_92808 Jan 2016 #237

Agree - among the individuals highlighted at beginning of ad bread_and_roses Jan 2016 #97

This message was self-deleted by its author PotatoChip Jan 2016 #111

Well said bread_and_roses Jenny_92808 Jan 2016 #238

Odd, since the NY Times story about it even mentions that PoC are featured. Fawke Em Jan 2016 #130

And I think, Paka Jan 2016 #212

I'm guessing that they wrote that Lorien Jan 2016 #276

Yeah, I felt that way too. zentrum Jan 2016 #154

Horrible flaw yeoman6987 Jan 2016 #179

That was an Iowa ad Jenny_92808 Jan 2016 #240

first thing I noticed too Matariki Jan 2016 #181

Thought the same thing. we can do it Jan 2016 #200

Yeah, there were some, just not enough. Lorien Jan 2016 #201

My first thoughts too joc46224 Jan 2016 #203

Look again. The father and daughter are of a minority group. JimDandy Jan 2016 #254

Thats really odd that people see it that way because I thought it had plenty Quixote1818 Jan 2016 #206

what? i saw all colors of faces hopemountain Jan 2016 #207

Do you think a paucity of diverse faces will weigh significantly against Joe Chi Minh Jan 2016 #298

Not so sure snpsmom Jan 2016 #17

Oops! missed one! Le Taz Hot Jan 2016 #34

Huh? snpsmom Jan 2016 #42

LACKS ANY SUBSTANCE???? pangaia Jan 2016 #39

Missed is an understatement. Fuddnik Jan 2016 #165

Kicked for later viewing where videos are not blocked. 1monster Jan 2016 #19

That was amazing! (nt) PotatoChip Jan 2016 #20

This is the best political ad I've ever seen!~ Wow!!! RiverLover Jan 2016 #21

As a hard core Bernie supporter, my first reaction was to click it off when the music started. Scruffy1 Jan 2016 #22

Simon & Garfunkle = 'insipid crap"? whathehell Jan 2016 #29

Yeah, I hear you. Le Taz Hot Jan 2016 #36

Rolling Stone called it there 4th best. pangaia Jan 2016 #44

I love that album.. whathehell Jan 2016 #52

Yes's cover wasn't bad, either. bvf Jan 2016 #243

Nothing like Motorhead Le Taz Hot Jan 2016 #46

Simon and Garfunkel... LWolf Jan 2016 #62

....! "Sounds of Silence...still haunting after all these years. KoKo Jan 2016 #110

Some of the best lyrics jen63 Jan 2016 #185

Yes. nt LWolf Jan 2016 #233

Motorhead is the kind of music you'd hear on a Trump commercial. No thanks. BigBearJohn Jan 2016 #80

Interesting, that song really connects to the '50 and over' HereSince1628 Jan 2016 #23

I don't think you have to wonder too hard Plucketeer Jan 2016 #38

It is also made for Iowans. roody Jan 2016 #145

Go to the video on YouTube, see comments left. Plenty of YOUNG people crying over the ad too having BigBearJohn Jan 2016 #147

My 20 year old daughter came home from college azmom Jan 2016 #153

That's one of my favorite all time songs, bar none BigBearJohn Jan 2016 #155

I always loved that song. Fuddnik Jan 2016 #167

Hooray Thom!! BigBearJohn Jan 2016 #168

Someone else has one too Cartoonist Jan 2016 #247

I'm sure that's true. The mix of the visuals, the music and the cause HereSince1628 Jan 2016 #202

It worked for this 50 year old Lorien Jan 2016 #204

I suspect the resonation level may depend on one's age. Brickbat Jan 2016 #25

That moment when you realize fredamae Jan 2016 #26

...! KoKo Jan 2016 #239

What's brilliant is the rural element after the Republicans went 100% Wall Street.... Spitfire of ATJ Jan 2016 #28

You're right. Le Taz Hot Jan 2016 #30

Le Taz Hot... I couldn't agree with you more. My favorite album too. A HAUNTING song if ever there BigBearJohn Jan 2016 #35

I'd never laugh at anything that makes anyone "feel the Bern." Le Taz Hot Jan 2016 #43

The NYT reported that the campaign refused to say whether they paid the standard rate JonLeibowitz Jan 2016 #104

Goose bumps! AllyCat Jan 2016 #32

Two of my friends are in it! The couple dancing at the beginning... FailureToCommunicate Jan 2016 #33

TOTALLY & UTTERLY MY PLEASURE!! It ties in the theme that all of Bernie's supporters have BigBearJohn Jan 2016 #40

And here I was sure it was stock footage from Albania. bluedigger Jan 2016 #107

Very cool. azmom Jan 2016 #169

beautiful. restorefreedom Jan 2016 #37

How many of us remember the first time we ever heard this great song? pangaia Jan 2016 #45

I think this ad will inspire many many baby boomers. Brings back the joy of the 60's BigBearJohn Jan 2016 #47

You said it, Big bear. pangaia Jan 2016 #49

Made mine too (no kidding!!!) BigBearJohn Jan 2016 #53

I BELIEVE it. pangaia Jan 2016 #56

Not just Boomers. TM99 Jan 2016 #151

...! KoKo Jan 2016 #241

When it first came out, the lady I babysat for Le Taz Hot Jan 2016 #51

Wow. I love you already and I don't even know ya! But I know ya thru your music. BigBearJohn Jan 2016 #55

LOL! Le Taz Hot Jan 2016 #59

I do. LWolf Jan 2016 #57

Moving and powerful dpatbrown Jan 2016 #50

This made my morning! Thanks, BigBearJohn. seafan Jan 2016 #54

It brought me back to the thrilling days of the 60's -- a UNITED feeling with my generation. BigBearJohn Jan 2016 #61

This type of ad should be created for every state's people's unique qualities. seafan Jan 2016 #126

EXCELLENT idea IMHO. BigBearJohn Jan 2016 #129

Holy shit ... Fantastic Anarchist Jan 2016 #58

Now THAT is a recommendation. Love it! BigBearJohn Jan 2016 #64

I was mesmerized ... Fantastic Anarchist Jan 2016 #73

I agree. It captures our nation "looking for America" -- we all know in our hearts what it COULD be BigBearJohn Jan 2016 #74

Yep, and I'm a punk rock guy but really loved the S&G song! Fantastic Anarchist Jan 2016 #92

I hope... hoosierlib Jan 2016 #60

Me too. Wonder if there is a way to reach Bernie's campaign and let them know how successful we all BigBearJohn Jan 2016 #78

I send my checks to his PO Box 905 in Burlington. Paka Jan 2016 #215

It's going up in IA and NH (nt) jeff47 Jan 2016 #189

I guess in Bernie world, there are about 3 people of color in America. beaglelover Jan 2016 #63

Leave to the Hillaryites to come up with this kind of crap. I expected no less. litlbilly Jan 2016 #227

Perfect choice of music. drm604 Jan 2016 #65

At one point, Bernie looks like a conductor of a yooge orchestra. thereismore Jan 2016 #68

I thought the very same thing. Sophiegirl Jan 2016 #88

But... but....bu...b...B...B... NRaleighLiberal Jan 2016 #69

Excellent propaganda! roody Jan 2016 #70

All campaign ads can be classified as propaganda cali Jan 2016 #75

Nothing that touches the heart so deeply can be labelled propaganda. BigBearJohn Jan 2016 #76

It's pure emotion. I believe roody Jan 2016 #139

Try Websters. Propaganda is neither good roody Jan 2016 #157

Yes, it is. sarge43 Jan 2016 #84

Look up the definition. Duppers Jan 2016 #115

There is more than one sarge43 Jan 2016 #124

Thanks. Duppers Jan 2016 #135

I love this ad. He is running to win. roody Jan 2016 #141

It perfectly sums up why people are feeling the Bern. sarge43 Jan 2016 #149

Please don't call this propaganda. Duppers Jan 2016 #118

Look it up in a real dictionary, not roody Jan 2016 #152

Best ad ever! Nite Owl Jan 2016 #77

Those Bernie supporters are so filled with hate RoccoR5955 Jan 2016 #79

Be Still My Heart! THIS Is One Super Ad... ChiciB1 Jan 2016 #81

I'm a Hillary supporter but HelenWheels Jan 2016 #82

Thank you Helen. You make me believe in humanity again. BigBearJohn Jan 2016 #85

Deeply touching libodem Jan 2016 #86

Wow! hedgehog Jan 2016 #87

PHEW is right! Iwillnevergiveup Jan 2016 #90

The message is, It is all about The People. DhhD Jan 2016 #91

"Lacking substance" seems to be a less-than-clever way of simply saying LanternWaste Jan 2016 #93

Wow, again! hedgehog Jan 2016 #94

Wow! Love it! glinda Jan 2016 #96

HUGE K & R !!! - THANK YOU !!! WillyT Jan 2016 #98

Wow my hubby got tears in his eyes and this is big!! marlakay Jan 2016 #100

wow... now you made me cry. Thank you so much for sharing your story. Amazing. Touched me deeply. BigBearJohn Jan 2016 #105

This Ad should be running in every State really. glinda Jan 2016 #101

How do we contact Bernie's campaign. I want to email them and let them know. But they probably BigBearJohn Jan 2016 #106

No it shouldn't. This is an ad tailored for NH and Iowa cali Jan 2016 #114

ya....u r right...but everyone would love it I think glinda Jan 2016 #117

It touched the hearts of many of us here who don't Zorra Jan 2016 #122

I'm in. Zorra Jan 2016 #102

Beautiful ad democrank Jan 2016 #108

My gosh!!!! I'm never emotional, but...WOW!!!! JonLeibowitz Jan 2016 #109

That's nothing. Here's Hillary with her peeps on the street. R. Daneel Olivaw Jan 2016 #112

Aww. Hill + The Street. How sweet. I picture an ad with fuzzy scenes of her with her Wall St. chums Arugula Latte Jan 2016 #208

Sheer creative genius. Using music and memories to move us. mainer Jan 2016 #113

Nice, I love the rural scenes. bklyncowgirl Jan 2016 #116

This is a terrible ad oberliner Jan 2016 #119

It's gotten rave reviews across the board cali Jan 2016 #132

It shows why after 6 months Sanders numbers among PoC are still below 30% I'm shocked at .... uponit7771 Jan 2016 #144

No, it shows he knows he has to win or be a very close second in Iowa cali Jan 2016 #148

yup, bingo on that one tomm2thumbs Jan 2016 #150

So win a couple of battles and lose the war with this less than progressive ad? uponit7771 Jan 2016 #156

Uh, No duh it's smart cali Jan 2016 #159

Doesn't matter if its used in other states its seen across the dog on country and its not the uponit7771 Jan 2016 #162

Lol. It won't be seen by most voters cali Jan 2016 #170

lol roguevalley Jan 2016 #235

Are you "shocked" at this? Count the POC in this new Clinton ad Armstead Jan 2016 #234

Too many, she didn't use half the time showing only one part of America either.. uponit7771 Jan 2016 #272

God forbid he show the part of America he is directing his ad to. Not Good Enough Bernie! n/t JonLeibowitz Jan 2016 #278

agreed, and actually tomm2thumbs Jan 2016 #146

Key words, "targeted market ad." Paka Jan 2016 #219

Understood - just my personal opinion oberliner Jan 2016 #188

OMG!! Thx for saying this !! Sanders numbers among PoC are still dismal and picked up just 3% over uponit7771 Jan 2016 #142

OMG That is what a hard core Clinton supporter would say! JimDandy Jan 2016 #161

When Sanders can't win we'll be blamed, I have no doubt about that uponit7771 Jan 2016 #164

This is a feel it n reel them in ad...just what is needed 10 days away from IA caucuses. JimDandy Jan 2016 #158

I do understand that perspective oberliner Jan 2016 #283

Ok JimDandy Jan 2016 #291

then i think you need to get your heart on a defibrilator:) litlbilly Jan 2016 #228

Maybe so oberliner Jan 2016 #284

"it doesn't say anything about Sanders" jberryhill Jan 2016 #251

Both campaigns have good and bad ads oberliner Jan 2016 #285

Hillary's ad release yesterday has one African American adult in it... jberryhill Jan 2016 #288

Understood oberliner Jan 2016 #289

While I agree that it needs to show more non-whites, it's presenting Lorien Jan 2016 #274

I do support the idea of ads being positive oberliner Jan 2016 #286

Wow, did that ever strike emotions. Duppers Jan 2016 #120

I just left a message on their Facebook page. May I suggest you do the same? BigBearJohn Jan 2016 #123

I would like to see one more thing... Festivito Jan 2016 #125

Wow is right! Oilwellian Jan 2016 #127

Bernie's Facebook entry on this video has nearly 5,000 likes and 1100 shares. BigBearJohn Jan 2016 #128

Uh oh. 3 thousand Likes, 49 Dislikes on YouTube. Go Bernie Go! Stardust Jan 2016 #131

Nice background music also. Good job on the entire piece. nt ladjf Jan 2016 #133

Some VERY VERY interesting comments about this video on YOUTUBE BigBearJohn Jan 2016 #134

....! KoKo Jan 2016 #242

Perfect and amazing ad! Gawd, I love it! CaliforniaPeggy Jan 2016 #137

I knew you would Peggy! BigBearJohn Jan 2016 #138

What a great ad!!!!! fbc Jan 2016 #140

Kicked and recommended. Uncle Joe Jan 2016 #160

The song is from 1968... AlbertCat Jan 2016 #166

definitely resonates with the right folks tomm2thumbs Jan 2016 #173

Reminds me of the early 70's when I used to hitch hike all over the country. Fuddnik Jan 2016 #182

K&R. Ad brought me to tears, and then drove me straight to bullwinkle428 Jan 2016 #172

Takeaway from the New York Times BigBearJohn Jan 2016 #174

it's watchable, and re-watchable and re-re-watchable tomm2thumbs Jan 2016 #177

I've watched it 12 times throughout the nite BigBearJohn Jan 2016 #178

I downloaded the hi-res version from YouTube - watched full screen tomm2thumbs Jan 2016 #183

BRILLIANT, just perfect-- great song, great feel Fast Walker 52 Jan 2016 #175

pretty good Matariki Jan 2016 #180

It's for IA and NH. (nt) jeff47 Jan 2016 #190

Thanks, BigBearJohn! It is one of the most beautiful ads I've ever seen. Duval Jan 2016 #186

Thank you Jeff Weaver for running a kick-ass campaign for Bernie! Duckfan Jan 2016 #187

Some beautiful people of 'America' ad - I see a big difference in what we see from the GOP ads tomm2thumbs Jan 2016 #191

don't confuse them with facts. facts Bern :D roguevalley Jan 2016 #236

there is some targeted imagery, farms, city, etc, but the spectrum is undeniable tomm2thumbs Jan 2016 #249

For you millennials among us Mike__M Jan 2016 #192

Crying! So beautiful and so much at stake! emsimon33 Jan 2016 #193

Oh, man......gave me chills. bvar22 Jan 2016 #194

What I like most about this is near the end when he's walking through the crowds mikehiggins Jan 2016 #195

Powerful Jake2413 Jan 2016 #196

Simon & Garfunkel ad featured on Yahoo site - huge coverage tomm2thumbs Jan 2016 #197

Wow!! That is the best political ad I've seen!! Just beautiful. n/t FourScore Jan 2016 #198

That's a pretty darn good ad. DefenseLawyer Jan 2016 #199

His next one can include this song, i can barely stand the ego of Neil Diamond randys1 Jan 2016 #205

OMG! That's it, that is the spirit of this campaign!! avaistheone1 Jan 2016 #209

I believe it was 23k views a bit ago - jumped to 173k and climbing fast tomm2thumbs Jan 2016 #210

now at over 413,000 views !!! tomm2thumbs Jan 2016 #248

Exceptionally good.... humbled_opinion Jan 2016 #213

GREAT AD! Auggie Jan 2016 #214

I think this ad Mnpaul Jan 2016 #220

Beautiful! JDPriestly Jan 2016 #221

Sorry, but anyone who doesn't understand the excitement and hope that he generates in people cui bono Jan 2016 #223

If there is, or, ever been a better ad than this, I would love to see it. litlbilly Jan 2016 #224

For the first time in my life EdwardBernays Jan 2016 #226

"...isn't America worth more than cynical politicking?" KoKo Jan 2016 #244

How much does a simple website/company 30 second promo/commercial run? I... ChisolmTrailDem Jan 2016 #263

Depends but... EdwardBernays Jan 2016 #280

Another great ad! leftcoastmountains Jan 2016 #229

Bernie's ad Jean Genie Jan 2016 #230

This is what Bernie is all about. It's why he runs. senz Jan 2016 #231

I think this ad sums up Bernie and his campaign BernTheRich Jan 2016 #232

Holy Shit Humanity Makes A Comeback! merkins Jan 2016 #245

I just kept watching it over and over and yes dae Jan 2016 #250

Thanks Dae BigBearJohn Jan 2016 #260

Fabulous!! Rosa Luxemburg Jan 2016 #253

It's great! SoapBox Jan 2016 #256

I just gave him another $60 just now, $50 and a 20% tip. Akamai Jan 2016 #257

I'm not a Sanders supporter RFKHumphreyObama Jan 2016 #258

I've watched it twice and perhaps it's because I've never heard the song playing in it before Number23 Jan 2016 #259

The've all come, to look for America Paulie Jan 2016 #264

You don't need to have seen the video before to understand the impact. It's about togetherness JonLeibowitz Jan 2016 #277

That song is highly significant to a certain age group jberryhill Jan 2016 #290

Everyone brings their own context to it. roody Jan 2016 #300

I've watched this video15 times and I still cry everytime. Sheesh. BigBearJohn Jan 2016 #262

Me Too... WillyT Jan 2016 #265

oh well BigBearJohn Jan 2016 #266

Here's A Couple Of Mine That Tear Me Up... Profusely... WillyT Jan 2016 #268

Ok, I'm all wrung out now. Thanks. Bernie all the way. BigBearJohn Jan 2016 #269

I cried, my wife cried. Fuddnik Jan 2016 #267

There is definitely a movement in the force. BigBearJohn Jan 2016 #270

Amazing ad. Brings out the yearning I have to make America be about the 99%. Go Bernie! sueh Jan 2016 #271

I saw only 3 non-white people in that entire spot. stopbush Jan 2016 #273

There were a lot more than 3, but certainly not enough Lorien Jan 2016 #275

Then you weren't looking very closely. Try again. Pictures have been posted upthread. JonLeibowitz Jan 2016 #279

How closely? Like, with a microscope, with the video slowed down so one can see all the stopbush Jan 2016 #295

So who here remembers my "America" video:? Hissyspit Jan 2016 #281

I guess not, hunh? Hissyspit Jan 2016 #304

Love it, love it, love it, love it, love it! TexasMommaWithAHat Jan 2016 #282

Just saw it on TV for the first time. MA is getting all the NH ads so we have been bombarded for seaglass Jan 2016 #287

The NYTimes analyzes the ad today. senz Jan 2016 #296

That's normal. The rule, even. Joe Chi Minh Jan 2016 #297

What's normal? An analysis? Or the inclusion of poc in an ad? senz Jan 2016 #299

The latter, senz. Joe Chi Minh Jan 2016 #306

It appears DU approves of that message! nt Live and Learn Jan 2016 #301

I would have to agree!! BigBearJohn Jan 2016 #302

It also appears that DU is pretty much in synch with the world at large. Live and Learn Jan 2016 #303

That's why I've stayed here at DU for 12 years BigBearJohn Jan 2016 #305