I don't know if there are specific rules against writing about the activities of an organization that DailyKos is associated with, so I present this to the readership with the hope that I am not breaking any rules. I'd also like to disclaim that I am not a staff member at MoveOn.org or a judge of or one of the 15 finalists for their "Obama in 30 Seconds" contest.
All of that being said, I thought I would share my feelings as to some of the ads. If you haven't had a chance to take a peek at the finalists, I urge you to head over there now. The range of perspectives on the significance of Sen. Barack Obama's candidacy is truly mind-boggling. Who could have predicted that this once obscure politician would have such a profound effect on massive numbers of people? Certainly not I.
Because I was so impressed by the creativity of and inspiration in these ads, I was compelled into making my first donation to MoveOn.org. One of these advertisements deserves to be aired on television, so I hope others who have not yet made a contribution will be encouraged to donate to the cause as I have.
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