Election Ad from 1964 is going Viral because of Trump..

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[paperview]

I saw that. It's pretty awesome.

 

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Here's Why a 1964 Political Ad is Going Viral

Today, political advertisements are often assaults on the eyes and ears, full of jarring graphics and sound effects. Back in the 1960s, though, it seems like things were a bit quieter.

In the past few days an ad run by the reelection campaign of Lyndon Johnson in 1964 has been popular online—and it’s just one shot of one guy, talking for more than four minutes. The unnamed subject explains exactly why he doesn’t think he can vote for Johnson’s Republican opponent Barry Goldwater—even though he’s always been a Republican. (Quartz notes that this wasn’t an actual Republican voter; it was an actor hired by the Johnson campaign.)

So, why has this ad been so popular more than 50 years later? Because current Republican frontrunner Donald Trump reminds a lot of people of Goldwater.

The man in the Johnson ad is concerned that the Ku Klux Klan has offered its support for Goldwater. In 2016, former Klan leader David Duke has been a vocal supporter of Trump. The man also says that “often I can’t figure out just what Goldwater means by the things he says.” Trump has often been accused of flip-flopping on issues and speaking in generalities.

There is one part of the ad that just seems out of place today—the fact that the man lights up a cigarette casually in the middle of his monologue.

 

[Preacher]

Ah the tears of RINO'S from 1964 are sweeter than the tear of RINO'S today.

 

[SassyIrishLass]

It has 52 views, I don't think you know what viral means

 

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It has 52 views, I don't think you know what viral means

Poor Sass, Mastered the Potato but not the Google.

 

[g5000]

Reminds me of this:

 

[g5000]

The Living Room Candidate - Commercials - 1964 - KKK

 

[g5000]

It has 52 views, I don't think you know what viral means

Google "Confessions of a Republican".

 

[PaintMyHouse]

I guessed it might be this one?

 

[SassyIrishLass]

It has 52 views, I don't think you know what viral means

Poor Sass, Mastered the Potato but not the Google.

How many views does it have? You're full of hyperbole and shit

 

[Eaglewings]

The guy talks like this funny hedge hog character~ BTW 8,831,710 views...







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[Hossfly]

Here's Why a 1964 Political Ad is Going Viral

Today, political advertisements are often assaults on the eyes and ears, full of jarring graphics and sound effects. Back in the 1960s, though, it seems like things were a bit quieter.

In the past few days an ad run by the reelection campaign of Lyndon Johnson in 1964 has been popular online—and it’s just one shot of one guy, talking for more than four minutes. The unnamed subject explains exactly why he doesn’t think he can vote for Johnson’s Republican opponent Barry Goldwater—even though he’s always been a Republican. (Quartz notes that this wasn’t an actual Republican voter; it was an actor hired by the Johnson campaign.)

So, why has this ad been so popular more than 50 years later? Because current Republican frontrunner Donald Trump reminds a lot of people of Goldwater.

The man in the Johnson ad is concerned that the Ku Klux Klan has offered its support for Goldwater. In 2016, former Klan leader David Duke has been a vocal supporter of Trump. The man also says that “often I can’t figure out just what Goldwater means by the things he says.” Trump has often been accused of flip-flopping on issues and speaking in generalities.

There is one part of the ad that just seems out of place today—the fact that the man lights up a cigarette casually in the middle of his monologue.

Goldwater wanted to nuke every hostile country in the world. That was his downfall. I was a Republican then and I voted against him.

 

[g5000]

Robert Creel of the Alabama Klu Klux Klan: I like Barry Goldwater. He needs our help.

David Duke, Grand Wizard of the Ku Klux Klan: And I am telling you that it is your job now to get active. Get off your duff. Get off your rear end that’s getting fatter and fatter for many of you everyday on your chairs. When this show’s over, go out, call the Republican Party, but call Donald Trump’s headquarters, volunteer. They’re screaming for volunteers. Go in there, you’re gonna meet people who are going to have the same kind of mind-set that you have.

 

[g5000]

It has 52 views, I don't think you know what viral means

Poor Sass, Mastered the Potato but not the Google.

How many views does it have? You're full of hyperbole and shit

Did you Google "Confessions of a Republican" yet, willfully blind monkey?

 

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It has 52 views, I don't think you know what viral means

Poor Sass, Mastered the Potato but not the Google.

How many views does it have? You're full of hyperbole and shit

Panning for Goldwater
A viral video titled "Confessions of a Republican" was a legitimate 1964 campaign advertisement, featuring a Republican actor.

TRUE: Confessions of a Republican Video

 

[CrusaderFrank]

The Living Room Candidate - Commercials - 1964 - KKK

^ KKK founded and run by Democrats, even had one of their own as Senate Majority Leader and on SCOTUS

 

[BluesLegend]

All you libs and GOP establishment hacks just change your diapers and relax while we clean up your mess.

 

[Rambunctious]

The greatest part of the Trump campaign is watching commie libs go nuts!
We are going to make this country great again, with em or without em. The bullshit is OVER!

 

[PaintMyHouse]

Here's Why a 1964 Political Ad is Going Viral

Today, political advertisements are often assaults on the eyes and ears, full of jarring graphics and sound effects. Back in the 1960s, though, it seems like things were a bit quieter.

In the past few days an ad run by the reelection campaign of Lyndon Johnson in 1964 has been popular online—and it’s just one shot of one guy, talking for more than four minutes. The unnamed subject explains exactly why he doesn’t think he can vote for Johnson’s Republican opponent Barry Goldwater—even though he’s always been a Republican. (Quartz notes that this wasn’t an actual Republican voter; it was an actor hired by the Johnson campaign.)

So, why has this ad been so popular more than 50 years later? Because current Republican frontrunner Donald Trump reminds a lot of people of Goldwater.

The man in the Johnson ad is concerned that the Ku Klux Klan has offered its support for Goldwater. In 2016, former Klan leader David Duke has been a vocal supporter of Trump. The man also says that “often I can’t figure out just what Goldwater means by the things he says.” Trump has often been accused of flip-flopping on issues and speaking in generalities.

There is one part of the ad that just seems out of place today—the fact that the man lights up a cigarette casually in the middle of his monologue.

Goldwater wanted to nuke every hostile country in the world. That was his downfall. I was a Republican then and I voted against him.

Someone who remembers the Daisy ad then...