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Liberal In Texas

(13,556 posts)
Sat Oct 5, 2019, 01:07 AM Oct 2019

So I'm surfing around on YouTube for some music and this pops up:

It starts with a pic with 45* at one of his rallys. It's in the background with the text:

Please Take Our Official Socialism Apporval Poll

(So one clicks on it. I want to hear the music I was looking for of course.)

Would you say you have an unfavorable or favorable view of socialism?
... Unfavorable
...Favorable
Which type of country would you prefer the United States be?
.... A thriving Capitalist country
...A radical Socialist country
Who do you think has a better vision for America’s future?
...President Donald Trump
... Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
Who do you plan to vote for in 2020?
... President Donald Trump
...A socialist Democrat
Do you think that the federal government should be LESS involved in our healthcare system?
...Yes
...No
Do you have a problem with American taxpayer dollars being used to give illegal aliens FREE healthcare?
...Yes
... No
Do you agree with President Trump that Democrats have become the party of OPEN BORDERS?
...Yes
...No
Would you be upset if YOUR taxes were raised in order to pay for more welfare programs for illegal immigrants?
...Yes
...No
Would you be upset if YOUR taxes being raised in order to pay for socialist programs like the $92 TRILLION Green New Deal?
...Yes
...No
(Optional) Are there any additional thoughts you’d like to share with President Trump?

(Yeah I have a few. But you wouldn't like them.)

Of course the entire haunted house tour ends with plea for money. As much as you can give!

-Folks, we're in for a ride.



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So I'm surfing around on YouTube for some music and this pops up: (Original Post) Liberal In Texas Oct 2019 OP
When I see things like that it reinforces the fact that we are divided and no minds wasupaloopa Oct 2019 #1
Actually, it makes me realize that they have a ton of money. Liberal In Texas Oct 2019 #2
Or Russia does. Or (insert country who wants tRump to win here) flibbitygiblets Oct 2019 #3
I SAW IT, TOO! Silver Gaia Oct 2019 #4
adblock plus gets rid of most youtube ads nt msongs Oct 2019 #5
In a nut shell that is the entire 2020 Republican agenda. gordianot Oct 2019 #6
 

wasupaloopa

(4,516 posts)
1. When I see things like that it reinforces the fact that we are divided and no minds
Sat Oct 5, 2019, 01:31 AM
Oct 2019

will be changed.

Everyone’s mind is made up. We have to vote in such large numbers to overwhelm the right.

Liberal In Texas

(13,556 posts)
2. Actually, it makes me realize that they have a ton of money.
Sat Oct 5, 2019, 01:37 AM
Oct 2019

To be able to put a slick ad (which is nothing more than propaganda) tied to YouTube music. It's scary.

flibbitygiblets

(7,220 posts)
3. Or Russia does. Or (insert country who wants tRump to win here)
Sat Oct 5, 2019, 01:52 AM
Oct 2019

PS I saw something twice today on YouTube that looked like an add for tRump's approval rating. I skipped over it.

It's a year away from 2020 elections and already the ratf**king is underway.

Silver Gaia

(4,544 posts)
4. I SAW IT, TOO!
Sat Oct 5, 2019, 02:13 AM
Oct 2019

I had that happen last night IN A CLASS I was teaching! I use short videos on YouTube to illustrate various things. I went to a video I've used before and THIS popped up. I was shocked, and so were the students. I heard one say in a relieved voice, "Oh, it's just an ad." I don't know what I did, but I somehow made it go away and a different ad came on. I'm used to ads in the videos, but I've NEVER seen anything like this. From now on, I will have to prescreen them before class, play the ads, and pause there.

Did you happen to see who paid for the ad? It scared everyone. YouTube needs to stop this shit. It's one thing to have to sit through a product ad before seeing a video, but political ads, especially ones like this, should be banned.

This was pure propaganda. I've never seen anything like it before. Something about it reminded me of the video that played here on DU when we were hacked. It was creepy and sinister in feel. Ugh

gordianot

(15,238 posts)
6. In a nut shell that is the entire 2020 Republican agenda.
Sat Oct 5, 2019, 02:58 AM
Oct 2019

Sprinkle in lies about the Republican record and attack ads that is all they have. If they lose and Justice is restored many are going to jail and they know it. 2020 is about America remaining a Republic. Many Conservatives have not realized they are in as much danger as the Progressives they have attacked for decades. Trump is using everyone for his own ends to feed his personality disorder.

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