Political and Controversial Videos and Web Sites

Politics, politics and politics - where do you stand on the issues?

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It's becoming clear that if anyone can save the world from global warming and pollution, it's today's kids. And the hot new web series, Gorilla in the Greenhouse, shows kids how to make real change in the real world.

SustainLane's Gorilla in the Greenhouse because it shows actionable steps that kids can take to become eco-activists. And it's a lot of fun.

Politics, politics and more politics. The Internet, and Internet streaming video, is becoming a powerful channel for promoting politicians and their views. Check out this very cool video promoting Barack Obama and his ideas, his campaign. Whether or not you like him, regardless of whether you support his ideas or not, this is a very well produced video. DipDive - Obama Song Hey Hillary, your turn.

Mex Vs. BC (Born Citizen) Pt. 1- "TRAVEL" - This is great - sort of a parody of the Apple Mac vs PC Microsoft commercials - this compares the travails of a whiny US citizen versus a Mexican "illegal"/ Wonderful.

 MyDamn Channel and Harry Shearer present Silent debates - Joe Biden and Fred Thompson face off with Anderson Cooper as the moderator

 Lets all live in peace by understanding our differences

Check out the latest video from Dove - this anti-advertising, anti- plastic surgery, and anti beauty propaganda flick is great. Dove Onslaught - Share it with your daughters before it is too late. Also check out the other Dove Self esteem videos

Here is the amazing original dove evolution video

Want to find out what is happening all over the world? Check out Link TV's global news and current affairs programming - now available at www.searchforvideo.com.  Link TV news and current affairs programming covers issues not typically covered by the U.S. media and provides Americans with a diverse, non-American perspective on global issues.   www.searchforvideo.com will feature Mosaic, a Peabody award winning program that features a daily 30 minute compilation of translated broadcasts from news broadcasters in the Middle East, Global Pulse, a regular review of news stories from TV broadcasters worldwide, and Latin Pulse, a bi-lingual current affairs program that covers critical issues in Latin America from a Latin American perspective.  more

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Heada State - So you want to get political? Check out these interesting and well made animated shorts from HeadaState.com that spotlight the current United States campaigns and politicians.

We love a little politics and controversy - The battle for a fair 2007 Farm Bill is on! If you're ready to watch an apple and a snack cake in a fight to the death, check out www.foodbattle.org.

Every five years, the $70 billion Farm Bill gets rewritten. In the past, junk food makers have controlled the subsidies of the bill, wiping out small farmers, destroying the environment and making America fat. Foodbattle.org is the first step in a massive campaign to put the farm bill back in the hands of the people who pay for it -- us!

Here is the political music video you've been looking for - Debate '08: Obama Girl vs Giuliani Girl - its funny, its campy, its cool

The follow up to "Crush on Obama" includes pillow fights and dance offs and all the other things that go on over the course of a typical campaign.

Vocals performed by: Leah Kauffman (leahkauffman.com)
Song produced by Rick Friedrich
Directed and Edited by Kevin Arbouet and Larry Strong

Hosted at Guba- Dear Mr Bush is a political ode to President Bush - with a odd channeling of Marilyn Monroe thrown in as well. Ralph Buckley performs with the activist spirit of John Lennon, in his many songs aimed at social change and political awareness. Ralph's music is diverse and entertaining. If you are concerned about the direction the US is taking - if you care about politics - you will enjoy this music video.

Have you ever been accosted by pollsters, political activities and volunteers carrying petitions? this is BRILLIANT and funny. You got to see this. 

So Human A Zoo - Watch tour developers Brett and Omar Melzer venture to Putao, in the northern region of Myanmar. Their quest to set up a river running tour is tempered by respect for the communities they encounter. This twenty minute documentary outlines some of the issues facing westerners as they visit parts of the world not yet affected by Western tourism and culture. Produced by John Cassils.

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 Gwen Stefani Director Makes Funky Video About Global Warming  “Sunny Day,” is by Sophie Muller, who’s best known for her work with Gwen Stefani, Annie Lennox and Garbage; it features one really happening dryer speaking out against climate change.

Are you paranoid? Do you think that governments are using the fear of terror and terrorist activities to intrude too much in our lives? Is Big Brother truly here now? This is a very interesting animated video...

You can help save the planet and have a good time as well. Check out this one-minute clip  "Postcard from Chicago" -   The "Cool Globes" public art exhibit along Chicago's lakefront is really quite nice, with a compelling global warming story. 

Grand Prize Winner - DOCUMENTARY CHANNEL (DOC) AND VMIX  ‘DO IT YOURSELF’ DOCUMENTARY CONTEST

“A Grassroots Analysis of the 'N' Word” by Thomas Patrick Huston is a very interesting documentary featuring a grassroots analysis of the N word's past, present, and future in the English language.

Here are the other two top winners -

Second Prize Winner - “Loosen My Tie” - By Director Michael A. Hagan - A snapshot of a band trying to make music their lives. The film follows the band on tour and in the studio as they try to gain more recognition.

Third Prize Winner - “Get That Camera!” - By Director Flux Rostrum - A photographer’s startling personal encounter with the war on journalism, both abroad and at home.

TrueTube is a new video hosting and community site for teens and adults who want to share their opinions - They have lots of interesting and provocative videos, produced by Broadcast producers from varied backgrounds, MTV, Documentary etc. The idea is to encourage young people to engage and think, but there is plenty of info on the site. more

Whether you love Hillary Clinton or hate her, you got to admit this video clip from YouTube is pretty darn funny. Hillary: I Know I Can't Sing

But can she cook?

Here is Hillary trying to sing. She really can't carry a tune.

Check out this Starr site and the short video about BOOBS.  this is a amusing retro site designed to promote the film - From the film Staar - She'd Rather Be a Mistress. A story about a little girl who could, would and did. "I'd rather have my freedom, than a housekeeper's life." Read the press clippings to find out really who is behind this....you may be quite surprised.

You got to see Doll Face (4:12) INCREDIBLE!!!!  A machine with a doll face mimics images on television screen in search of a satisfactory visage. Doll Face presents a visual account of desires misplaced and identities fractured by our technological extension into the future.

This is great - a brilliantly conceived and very funny animation - hosted at VMIX.  Our planet has a bad case of humans. Will it survive? Not only will this video make you giggle, it is a bit political and educational as well. Humans - you'd better watch out....

Are you ready to ponder what Earth's message to our outer space neighbors may be? Check out this extremely well made and thought provoking short animated video from Fox SearchLab - Terra

An innocent Martian girl is excited about the new “God” in the sky

Have you ever wondered what is really going on in Iraq? How is the war impacting the average Iraqi? Check out "Hometown Baghdad" It tells the true stories of three young guys in Iraq. According to the producers, "Our crew in Baghdad risked their lives to make these videos and we want the world to hear their stories."
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A secret held for thousands of years is about to be exposed at DaversityCode.com.

Join animal symbologist Robert Penguin and the dashing agent Sophie Minnow as they race to expose the greatest lie ever told. Can they crack the Bio DaVersity Code, or will they fall victim to the lurking killer just a step behind?

Sure it's just a cartoon, but this may be the most important movie you'll see this year. In fact, mankind's very survival may depend upon it!

This is not a video but a humorous politically tinged Flash comical gadget created by Lenny Boudreau Website: http://www.superturbosonic.com

Hilary raps - getting ready to run for president. Pretty good whether you luv or hate her. It's the Rodham Rap

Hey, if her husband got elected president after playing a saxophone on The Arsenio Hall Show, then Hillary should win in a landslide with this impressive rap video. Not only do we get to see Hillary's untapped hip-hop talents in full effect, but you'll learn so much about her political agenda!

The Mouth Revolution is a hilarious and very well made live-action film that parodies history and contemporary culture while informing viewers about the vital importance of eating real, organic foods. Narrated by revolutionary mouths who take it upon themselves to decide what they will and will not eat, personalities like “Sojourner Tooth” and “Captain Mouth” unveil their "Mouthifesto" -- a Declaration of Indigestion that details their objectives and demands: No Trans Fats, No GMOs, No Pesticides, and No Artificial Ingredients. more

Stephen Colbert at the White House Correspondents' Dinner
Some who witnessed this over-the-top roasting of President Bush in April 2006 said it simply wasn't funny, but millions of YouTube.com visitors made it a sensation in the days that followed.

OK - the elections are over but maybe it is time for a new political party. The Vagina Party. This flick is amazingly clever and funny and has the ring of truth. Doesn't it sound like a party you would like to be invited to?

Orgasms for Peace? Calif. couple calls for orgasm for peace AP -   Two peace activists have planned a massive anti-war demonstration for the first day of winter. Watch the video and learn how you can help bring peace, or a piece, to the world.

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