I don't usually promote Eminem, but in this case, the video is far superior than his first Michael Jackson mock-fest

www.gnn.tv

Some of the animation reminds of the Cinnamon Girl vid. Maybe it should have been the first video from the new cd. With its 'get out and vote' message, it comes out about a week too late. Even then, it seems to have been 'leaked'?? Or is that just the cd album track titles.

Anyway, check it and make your own conclusion. Is he more grown up or still trying to be knee deep in controversy to sell records? You decide.


I was diggin it

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I heard some of the song. It's a shitty track but I guess Bush-haters will love it. Eminem's an idiot though. He's getting all huffy and puffy, thinking that there's gonna be a draft.

EvilWhiteMale said:

EWM,I always thought you were a fan of Eminem

You're gonna stop being a fan just because he can't stand Bush?

DavidEye said:

gosh, i hope marilyn manson never does anything like...oh, oops. everyone hide their copies of bowling for columbine!!!

Anxiety said:

EvilWhiteMale said:

Buy a new computer. Video is better than the song. REJOICE!

it's freakin impossible for me to access this video. my computer isn't the best, but it tends to come through for me...i'm thinkin' this video's getting so much play online, it's gonna be hard to get to the site for some time unless they put up a buncha mirror sites or something.

EvilWhiteMale said:

I'm a "Bush hater" and I still think Eminem's an idiot. Cool video, though (even if the song itself blows goats).

The vid gives the appearance that Em and a whole bunch of folks who have been harmed by his policies are planning on attacking the President. At the end, you discover they are just there to vote him out of office. Clever (though, I doubt that Em came up with the video concept. He just hired a good director to make the best of a shitty song).

(i didn't check all links)
Windows Media
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Powerfull video, although i usually cannot stand Eminem, and his latest songs aren't what they used to be.

It's fantastic. I like the imagery of Bin Laden being a creation of the U.S. war machine.

The music reminds me a bit of the 'Dr Who' theme tune. I love it. I love Eminem.

DavidEye said:

Makes sense to me. I hate the new Beastie Boys record because of the political bent. Even though I agree with some of it, I just don't need to hear it from them.

Edit: I listened to the song (had to hide the screen), and I have to say that I certainly don't need anyone named Slim Shady leading me anywhere. Maybe if I were 14. And having a real bad day. And were grounded or something. Maybe. Maybe.
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DavidEye said:

It's quite possible I won't buy the new album. I may just download it.

i always find it funny that when celebs promote dems they get praise and when they promote reps they get bashed. if that's some kind of machine at work i don't know what is.

in the end, its some asshole of a guy who has made no bones about being a misogynist, homophobe, drug user and emphasized that he is NOT a role model now suddenly trying to be a role model. and some of you are going to eat that shit up like a ny strip steak with gorgonzola mashed potatoes and hericot vertes.

speaking of a misogynist, homophobe, drug user...isn't that what the dems try to paint bush as? but you'll support the words of this one?


recipe edit.
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SassyBritches said:

you mean eminem's running for office too??

Anxiety said:

oh c'mon...you know i'm right.

SassierBritches said:

right-WING, anyway.

Anxiety said:

that's quick thinkin'! lol

but for real...a few days ago the very same people were bashing eminem for, well, being eminem. now he's suddenly smart or cool or something?

I've never disliked Eminem nor found his lyrics offensive.

BinaryJustin said:

then i wasn't addressing you. this is more a case of "if the shoe fits"...

SassierBritches said:

i think they're all a big dumb ship of fools, but if a fool who's a fool for acting like an ass can at least make his fool fans care about a fool who's screwing up our fool country, then i guess his fool quotient is just a titch lighter in my own fool eyes.

the song ain't all of that but the video is raw.

Anxiety said:

JediMaster said:

Thats what I'm talkin about.
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its a good fucking video....just saw it on mtv..

Rhondab said:

Yep I saw it too
I like the video and I can relate to it

EvilWhiteMale said:

You know what? I don't.

I think it's much better sounding song (the music) than his last, but that doesn't take much ("Lose It" is mind numbing!). It's just paint by numbers with him. After his goof off first single, it's his second single...with a powerful message. There's just nothing there!

It didn't get me all that excited, so you're proven wrong. BTW, is Eminem an idiot now that he hates Bush? Something tells me you were a fan before. Kind of sad, isn't it?

JediMaster said:

That's kind of a smart video idea, but the song still sucks right?

Kind of late, isn't it? Man, if it's Eminem who helps push Kerry into the White House, I'm going to feel a little dirty!
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le sigh....


i'd like Eminem a lot more if his attacks were more scathing and original. more like that Mariah song someone posted awhile back.


he too often goes for the easy targets, and the easy jokes at that. like i need Eminem to tell me boy bands are lame. or that MJ's a pedophile and his hair caught on fire. or that George W. Bush sucks as a president. gee, what next.... ripping janet's nipple a new one, or bashing ashlee simpson for lip-synching?


hell, i wish he'd even go back to fag-bashing. that would at least set his "controversies" apart from your run-of-the-mill Jay Leno monologue.

GrayKing said:

now THERE'S some good criticism.

Best Eminem video I've ever seen.

But the song reminds to much of a rehashed "Loose Yourself" video.

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