Who else is sick of political advertisements?

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I think this is the thing i hate most about election time, the constantly repeated political ads. I just got a recorded call from Darrell fucking Waltrip campaigning for someone. I mean come on, Darrell Waltrip?

I'll be so glad when this shit is over, at least until the next election.
 
I hate the fact that the Federal No-Call lists exempts politicians.

What would make the most sense is, when you call in to have your number added, different categories could be read off, one at a time; Sales, Marketing, Political, Charity etc... then you could opt-in or out of each one as you like.
 
[quote name='UncleBob']I hate the fact that the Federal No-Call lists exempts politicians.[/QUOTE]
I'm thinking about seeing if I can have all of those annoying political ad flyers that're sent to me 3-4 at a time during election time marked 'RETURN TO SENDER' and see if that works to stop THAT stream of shitbombing by politicians.

It's one thing for an occasional call or postcard, but during the last couple of elections it's a constant stream of garbage from these idiots.

It's frickin' ridiculous. All of the money that's spent on calls and postcards could probably feed a couple(dozen) needy families for a year.

Such a waste of time and paper.

I'm tempted to get a caller ID so I can see what numbers are sending me the political calls and I can return the favor by bothering them for 10 minutes at a time.
 
This is the best:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bdQzpqbZ3Po

I dont mind the amount of money spent on political ads, because it is paltry when compared to the ad money spent on soda. Every man must ask himself what he values more - being informed about politicians or soda?

What I do mind is where all the money comes from. Basically to get campaign money politicians have to do some pretty dirty things, meaning that the dirtiest politicians have the best chance of success. That's not good for democracy. However it is absolutely tops for a corptocracy/plutocracy.
 
[quote name='camoor']I dont mind the amount of money spent on political ads, because it is paltry when compared to the ad money spent on soda. Every man must ask himself what he values more - being informed about politicians or soda?

What I do mind is where all the money comes from. Basically to get campaign money politicians have to do some pretty dirty things, meaning that the dirtiest politicians have the best chance of success. That's not good for democracy. However it is absolutely tops for a corptocracy/plutocracy.[/QUOTE]
Isn't that always the case that the dirtiest liars have the best chance of winning? I bet if someone came along and said 'this is my record, I've done this wrong in my lifetime' and put it all out there for everyone to look at before the campaign even began, they would finish last.

I don't give a shit what each politician running SAYS they're for, since I know once they get in office those promises mean dick.
 
[quote name='camoor']I dont mind the amount of money spent on political ads, because it is paltry when compared to the ad money spent on soda. Every man must ask himself what he values more - being informed about politicians or soda?[/QUOTE]

I like being informed about politicians.

I don't trust political advertising to do it for me.
 
I've determined that when a non automated call comes in from a political campaign to my families' house this election I'm going to attempt to chit chat with the person on the other end in the most creepy but non illegal way possible.

Hopefully if I waste enough of their time jabbering on about nothing in particular they'll take the fuckin' hint.
 
[quote name='IRHari']THIS however, is probably the best political ad I've ever seen:[/QUOTE]

That really reminds me of that Al Green guy...
 
They're as much of a waste of time as normal commercials. And just like commercials no matter how stupid and obviously full of shit they are they still apparently work.
 
[quote name='UncleBob']I like being informed about politicians.

I don't trust political advertising to do it for me.[/QUOTE]

If you're smart you can learn alot. As soon as I see alot of flag waving, amber waves of grain, and kids with puppies I immediately start wondering what the guy is hiding - is it a substance issue or something even worse. If it's an attack ad I followup by referencing reputable sources. Finally there are plenty of fact-check sites that you can use to add substance to these little pieces of political theater.

I am concerned about the source of campaign funds. The candidates who are able to assemble a campaign warchest end up being beholden to the businesses and special interests that ponied up the dough. It's unlikely that those businesses are going to support good folk who simply want to come out, lay their cards on the table, and let the voter decide. Put simply, a completely honest candidate is a bad investment.

While I do care about the source of political advertising money, I'm not going to get worked up about is the amount. Yeah that money could feed a hungry dude or help the homeless bla bla - but you could make that arguement about most advertising and entertainment. The money spent on political ads is way less then the money spent on advertising soda. To me, even watered-down political messages are alot more important then a bunch of song and dance being used to sell sugar water.
 
[quote name='IRHari']I think one of the worst ads I've ever seen is the most recent one against Joe Sestak. Don't vote for Joe Sestak because he doesn't support a foreign country!:
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THIS however, is probably the best political ad I've ever seen:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1hvaeHllwtw[/QUOTE]
.....that last one um....that's from my local NBC station...


.....yeah....
 
[quote name='SpazX']They're as much of a waste of time as normal commercials. And just like commercials no matter how stupid and obviously full of shit they are they still apparently work.[/QUOTE]
Yeah, but I usually don't get a call from Chester Cheetah telling me how cheetos are dangerously cheesy.
 
[quote name='camoor']If you're smart you can learn alot.[/quote]
Really?

As soon as I see alot of flag waving, amber waves of grain, and kids with puppies I immediately start wondering what the guy is hiding - is it a substance issue or something even worse.
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You jump to assumptions and conclusions? That's not learning anything...

If it's an attack ad I followup by referencing reputable sources.
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So, the ad tells you something and you research it on your own. I *suppose* the ad did alert you of it, but if it's something of substance, then researching the candidate should bring it to light anyway.

Finally there are plenty of fact-check sites that you can use to add substance to these little pieces of political theater.
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If you're just going to use the internet to research your candidates, what good are their political ads?
 
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