What do you think of Donald Trump's first ad?

2016-01-15T14:27:04-05:00

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nh8kaXXv35c
I'm not a great fan or supporter of Donald Trump, but I have to admit that this is the best political ad I've ever seen. Although we may argue over the content, we can still appreciate the "production qualities", can't we?

The Un-Armed Forces Medley (Trump for Prez!)

Donald Trump for President!

Response by LTC Stephen F. made Jan 15 at 2016 2:32 PM

2016-01-15T14:32:41-05:00

I too am not a supporter of Donald Trump CPT Jack Durish but this is a well constructed and memorable video.
The use of the tunes for each of the military Services with appropriately biting words against the current administration was humorous and well done.

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 15 at 2016 2:48 PM

2016-01-15T14:48:37-05:00

"Semper Peratus" doesn't rate a mention??
OUTRAGE!!!
The Coast Guard gets no respect.

I think this ad will be very effective in certain circles, and really piss off the ones who got tweaked in it.

For our Coast Guard brothers that got snubbed, it is attached for your listening pleasure.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ayYZg-JpMqE

Semper Paratus - United States Coast Guard Marching Song

The marching song of the United States Coast Guard. Semper Paratus! --LYRICS-- "From Aztec Shore to Arctic Zone, To Europe and Far East, The Flag is carried ...

Response by COL Ross Green made Jan 15 at 2016 3:15 PM

2016-01-15T15:15:16-05:00

I always wonder who watches these advertisements - I do not think I have seen even a handful of presidential candidate ads this time around. I suspect I am not the only one that watches much if not most of my television using a DVR. I rarely ever watch commercials! Only watching Sports live and then I do not sit still and watch the commercials!

Response by Mark Jordan made Jan 15 at 2016 3:15 PM

2016-01-15T15:15:43-05:00

Direct and unambiguous, but has the feel of something my buds and I slapped together in high school. I appreciate the anger and frustration it expresses for Americans like me and his supporters, but I am concerned that he could actually become the Republican candidate. Trump is the archetype for what I've been warning liberals that our country might get if Obama continues on his feckless path. Anyone who has culled even a sprig of history knows the punishing predictability of the pendulum...

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 15 at 2016 3:17 PM

2016-01-15T15:17:48-05:00

It looks like it will be very effective getting Republicans on board during the primaries... however it will probably hurt him in the general election. Putting more boots on the ground to fight ISIS isn't popular outside of right wing circles or even in all right wing circles.

Response by PO3 Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 15 at 2016 3:28 PM

2016-01-15T15:28:33-05:00

... no comments ...

Response by CAPT Kevin B. made Jan 15 at 2016 4:07 PM

2016-01-15T16:07:58-05:00

Doesn't appear to be an ad. Way too long and lacking the required "approved by" or "sponsored by" with the tiny print on the bottom. Whether you agree or not, one glaring inaccuracy. The carriers are in port because we blew past their service cycles over the past 10 years and are now paying the price. With only two ports that can fully service them, it's easy to throw the entire maintenance system out of whack for years by keeping a flat top out an extra 6 months.

Response by MSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 15 at 2016 6:10 PM

2016-01-15T18:10:49-05:00

Not a supporter of Donald Trump! I stand behind Ted Cruz! As for the video, a good laugh!

Response by Cindy Gonzalez made Jan 16 at 2016 11:46 AM

2016-01-16T11:46:34-05:00

Having experience in this field, I'm offended. Those songs are not meant to be played with. Songs of this caliber are representative of those currently serving and our veterans. Yes, they are rallying calls, and had he used them in the background and actually spoke up instead of tearing apart much loved words, then it would come off okay.