Sat Oct 6, 2012, 09:20 AM
ProSense (116,464 posts)
BRILLIANT: Animator of The Simpsons & Family Guy Creates "Why Obama Now"BRILLIANT: Animator of The Simpsons & Family Guy Creates "Why Obama Now"
by The Troubadour Lucas Gray, the famed television animator, has created the best video I've ever seen to make the argument for President Obama's re-election on economic terms alone. The three-minute video, narrated by a speech Obama delivered at the Associated Press Luncheon in April of 2012, rips apart the concept of "trickle-down" with swift, precise and visually-helpful animation. This is a video that is superbly animated, constructed and deserves a wide viewing audience. Enjoy: http://www.dailykos.com/story/2012/10/06/1140986/-BRILLIANT-Animator-of-The-Simpsons-Family-Guy-Creates-Why-Obama-Now Damn, that's awesome!!!
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ProSense | Oct 2012 | OP |
BuelahWitch | Oct 2012 | #1 | |
WCGreen | Oct 2012 | #2 | |
awake | Oct 2012 | #3 | |
AndreaCG | Oct 2012 | #4 | |
MerryBlooms | Oct 2012 | #5 | |
Kurovski | Oct 2012 | #6 | |
SaveAmerica | Oct 2012 | #19 | |
Cha | Oct 2012 | #49 | |
Generic Brad | Oct 2012 | #7 | |
KeepItReal | Oct 2012 | #10 | |
dixiegrrrrl | Oct 2012 | #40 | |
Cha | Oct 2012 | #50 | |
Pirate Smile | Oct 2012 | #65 | |
Cha | Oct 2012 | #71 | |
ProSense | Oct 2012 | #84 | |
countmyvote4real | Oct 2012 | #8 | |
etherealtruth | Oct 2012 | #9 | |
Cha | Oct 2012 | #52 | |
spanone | Oct 2012 | #11 | |
tridim | Oct 2012 | #12 | |
JuveDem | Oct 2012 | #13 | |
redqueen | Oct 2012 | #20 | |
Qutzupalotl | Oct 2012 | #14 | |
Ohio Joe | Oct 2012 | #15 | |
surrealAmerican | Oct 2012 | #16 | |
BumRushDaShow | Oct 2012 | #17 | |
SaveAmerica | Oct 2012 | #18 | |
Patiod | Oct 2012 | #21 | |
HopeHoops | Oct 2012 | #22 | |
Bozita | Oct 2012 | #23 | |
dooner | Oct 2012 | #31 | |
dooner | Oct 2012 | #24 | |
annabanana | Oct 2012 | #25 | |
cilla4progress | Oct 2012 | #26 | |
dooner | Oct 2012 | #39 | |
Cha | Oct 2012 | #53 | |
peacebird | Oct 2012 | #27 | |
Cha | Oct 2012 | #54 | |
ewagner | Oct 2012 | #28 | |
formercia | Oct 2012 | #29 | |
Beartracks | Oct 2012 | #46 | |
proud2BlibKansan | Oct 2012 | #30 | |
Populist_Prole | Oct 2012 | #32 | |
BarackTheVote | Oct 2012 | #33 | |
trailmonkee | Oct 2012 | #34 | |
CheapShotArtist | Oct 2012 | #35 | |
beac | Oct 2012 | #36 | |
bluecoat_fan | Oct 2012 | #37 | |
BlancheSplanchnik | Oct 2012 | #38 | |
RainDog | Oct 2012 | #41 | |
LiberalLovinLug | Oct 2012 | #42 | |
TeamPooka | Oct 2012 | #43 | |
proverbialwisdom | Oct 2012 | #44 | |
silverweb | Oct 2012 | #45 | |
Beartracks | Oct 2012 | #47 | |
Cha | Oct 2012 | #48 | |
reflection | Oct 2012 | #51 | |
Cha | Oct 2012 | #55 | |
reflection | Oct 2012 | #58 | |
Melissa G | Oct 2012 | #56 | |
flyguyjake | Oct 2012 | #57 | |
Aldo Leopold | Oct 2012 | #59 | |
Tanelorn | Oct 2012 | #60 | |
sevenseas | Oct 2012 | #61 | |
Catch2.2 | Oct 2012 | #62 | |
McCamy Taylor | Oct 2012 | #63 | |
calimary | Oct 2012 | #64 | |
yends21012 | Oct 2012 | #66 | |
porphyrian | Oct 2012 | #67 | |
flamingdem | Oct 2012 | #68 | |
E-Z-B | Oct 2012 | #69 | |
handsofthedevil | Oct 2012 | #70 | |
liberalla | Oct 2012 | #72 | |
drm604 | Oct 2012 | #73 | |
FSogol | Oct 2012 | #74 | |
sabrina 1 | Oct 2012 | #75 | |
NYC_SKP | Oct 2012 | #76 | |
caraher | Oct 2012 | #77 | |
Douglas Carpenter | Oct 2012 | #78 | |
GTurck | Oct 2012 | #79 | |
Stuart G | Oct 2012 | #80 | |
6502 | Oct 2012 | #81 | |
Mary in S. Carolina | Oct 2012 | #82 | |
Overseas | Oct 2012 | #83 | |
ZombieHorde | Oct 2012 | #85 | |
TomCADem | Oct 2012 | #86 |
Response to ProSense (Original post)
Sat Oct 6, 2012, 09:26 AM
BuelahWitch (9,083 posts)
1. It also lays out very well why we're in the mess we're in
Response to ProSense (Original post)
Sat Oct 6, 2012, 09:26 AM
WCGreen (45,558 posts)
2. Wonderful stuff
Response to ProSense (Original post)
Sat Oct 6, 2012, 09:27 AM
AndreaCG (2,331 posts)
4. Superb ad!
Thanks for sharing it.
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Response to ProSense (Original post)
Sat Oct 6, 2012, 09:34 AM
MerryBlooms (9,936 posts)
5. That is a Super-Duper video!
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Response to ProSense (Original post)
Sat Oct 6, 2012, 09:38 AM
Kurovski (34,652 posts)
6. Holy hot damn on a hickory stick!
That's the sweetest, kindest can of whoop-ass any one ever got.
it reminds me of the educational films from the 60s, the disney stuff. Quickly! Let us inform the adults and indoctrinate the wee ones! Brilliant. And true. |
Response to Kurovski (Reply #6)
Sat Oct 6, 2012, 10:41 AM
SaveAmerica (5,342 posts)
19. That's a great comparison!! No fluff to distract, it lays it out simply and
is entertaining!!
All that was missing was Professor Ludwig Von Drake! |
Response to Kurovski (Reply #6)
Sat Oct 6, 2012, 03:45 PM
Cha (268,449 posts)
49. +1 There's That! nm
Response to ProSense (Original post)
Sat Oct 6, 2012, 09:44 AM
Generic Brad (12,946 posts)
7. I wish every voter could see this
This explains things in simple terms without being simplistic.
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Response to Generic Brad (Reply #7)
Sat Oct 6, 2012, 02:29 PM
dixiegrrrrl (59,458 posts)
40. Maybe speeches presented like this would draw in more voters.
Would be worth a try..
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Response to dixiegrrrrl (Reply #40)
Sat Oct 6, 2012, 03:46 PM
Cha (268,449 posts)
50. Yes...have this up on the Big Screen at rallies! nm
Response to Cha (Reply #50)
Sat Oct 6, 2012, 06:50 PM
Pirate Smile (27,617 posts)
65. It would be great to put on before the rally starts - while they are filling time.
Response to Pirate Smile (Reply #65)
Sat Oct 6, 2012, 08:48 PM
Cha (268,449 posts)
71. Even BETTER!
Pirate Smile
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Response to Generic Brad (Reply #7)
Sun Oct 7, 2012, 05:25 PM
ProSense (116,464 posts)
84. So do I. n/t
Response to ProSense (Original post)
Sat Oct 6, 2012, 09:44 AM
countmyvote4real (4,023 posts)
8. Wow!
Fantastic.
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Response to ProSense (Original post)
Sat Oct 6, 2012, 09:45 AM
etherealtruth (22,165 posts)
9. For whatever reason, I am not fond of watching viedeos ...
I am so glad I clicked on this.
Thank you for posting |
Response to etherealtruth (Reply #9)
Sat Oct 6, 2012, 03:48 PM
Cha (268,449 posts)
52. I know the feeling but I'm usually glad
I have during this campaign.
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Response to ProSense (Original post)
Sat Oct 6, 2012, 10:00 AM
tridim (45,358 posts)
12. Really great speech too!
Doing my part to make it go viral.
Pssst JibJab, this is what good animation looks like. |
Response to ProSense (Original post)
Sat Oct 6, 2012, 10:04 AM
JuveDem (69 posts)
13. This is the best video I've seen explaining things in simple terms
without getting complicated.
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Response to JuveDem (Reply #13)
Sat Oct 6, 2012, 10:43 AM
redqueen (112,607 posts)
20. All he had to do was create graphics to illustrate Obama's speech.
This is excellent.
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Response to ProSense (Original post)
Sat Oct 6, 2012, 10:12 AM
Qutzupalotl (12,179 posts)
14. Love it. I hope we can get it on the air somehow.
I'll be an expensive spot, but worth it. The speech is clear and convincing. The animation is entertaining and instructive.
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Response to ProSense (Original post)
Sat Oct 6, 2012, 10:15 AM
surrealAmerican (11,030 posts)
16. Well done.
k & r
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Response to ProSense (Original post)
Sat Oct 6, 2012, 10:33 AM
BumRushDaShow (74,273 posts)
17. Damn.
Just damn.
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Response to ProSense (Original post)
Sat Oct 6, 2012, 10:40 AM
SaveAmerica (5,342 posts)
18. That is fabulous!! The combo of short and sweet facts with the visuals is A++++!!!
Response to ProSense (Original post)
Sat Oct 6, 2012, 11:00 AM
Patiod (11,816 posts)
21. WOW - that about sums it up (nc)
Response to ProSense (Original post)
Sat Oct 6, 2012, 11:05 AM
HopeHoops (47,675 posts)
22. K&R - very well done.
Response to ProSense (Original post)
Sat Oct 6, 2012, 11:12 AM
Bozita (26,955 posts)
23. Terrific video, but somebody should have done a spell check on it - corpopate? insurence?
corpopate?
insurence? |
Response to Bozita (Reply #23)
Sat Oct 6, 2012, 11:42 AM
dooner (1,214 posts)
31. I tried emailing
the producer just now...
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Response to ProSense (Original post)
Sat Oct 6, 2012, 11:13 AM
dooner (1,214 posts)
24. perfect for sharing
smart, quick engaging....
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Response to ProSense (Original post)
Sat Oct 6, 2012, 11:18 AM
annabanana (52,791 posts)
25. VIRALIZE it!. . . . . n/t
Response to ProSense (Original post)
Sat Oct 6, 2012, 11:25 AM
cilla4progress (15,544 posts)
26. Super - found a typo
Any way to let him know about it?
"CORPOPATE" should be "CORPORATE" - sorry, spelling gestapo |
Response to cilla4progress (Reply #26)
Sat Oct 6, 2012, 02:14 PM
dooner (1,214 posts)
39. got a speedy reply
from the producer about the 2 typos. They aren't happy about it, but can't fix now without losing
momentum (hits/sharing) for that URL. (In order to swap in edited version, they have to assign a new URL on Youtube) |
Response to dooner (Reply #39)
Sat Oct 6, 2012, 03:51 PM
Cha (268,449 posts)
53. Thanks for the update, donner. When I saw it
yesterday they were mentioned by a couple of others..but, it didn't phase me much because I was so enthralled with said Vid!
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Response to ProSense (Original post)
Sat Oct 6, 2012, 11:28 AM
peacebird (14,195 posts)
27. Shared it on FB
Response to peacebird (Reply #27)
Sat Oct 6, 2012, 03:52 PM
Cha (268,449 posts)
54. Thanks, peacebird!
Response to ProSense (Original post)
Sat Oct 6, 2012, 11:30 AM
ewagner (18,781 posts)
28. Brilliant
literally, COMIC-BOOK SIMPLE....even a Tea Bagger can understand!
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Response to ewagner (Reply #28)
Sat Oct 6, 2012, 11:35 AM
formercia (18,479 posts)
29. They will also say....
Great Spelling.
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Response to formercia (Reply #29)
Sat Oct 6, 2012, 03:42 PM
Beartracks (10,723 posts)
46. "It's all BS. There was a typo!"
Or something like that. Rightwingers can find any reason not to believe a refutation of their entire fantasy world. Maybe even: "That's bullshit. You used FACTS to make your case, you godless liberal."
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Response to ProSense (Original post)
Sat Oct 6, 2012, 11:36 AM
proud2BlibKansan (96,793 posts)
30. That's awesome.
Response to ProSense (Original post)
Sat Oct 6, 2012, 11:43 AM
Populist_Prole (5,364 posts)
32. Stunningly hard hitting. Needs to go viral.
I like the way it added a visual pizazz to the president's already hard hitting speaking style. I bookmarked for further reference to show others.
Can't wait to see my neo-right wing friend's ( and major fan of Lucas Grey's shows ) cognitive dissonance on this. |
Response to ProSense (Original post)
Sat Oct 6, 2012, 11:47 AM
BarackTheVote (869 posts)
33. Facebooked! No fluff, straight-up, brilliant infotainment! nt
Response to ProSense (Original post)
Sat Oct 6, 2012, 12:16 PM
trailmonkee (2,676 posts)
34. is there a super PAC for the video? if ago, i would like to throw a few bucks their way....
This is prefect for the low information voter... Don't you think?
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Response to ProSense (Original post)
Sat Oct 6, 2012, 12:20 PM
CheapShotArtist (333 posts)
35. Too bad the very same people who should see this video
are the same ones who are likely to tune out within the first 5 seconds.
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Response to ProSense (Original post)
Sat Oct 6, 2012, 12:58 PM
beac (9,992 posts)
36. Wish I had 10,000 recs to give this!!
And wish it could be seen by EVERY voter.
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Response to ProSense (Original post)
Sat Oct 6, 2012, 01:41 PM
bluecoat_fan (262 posts)
37. Send this video to all you know.
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Response to ProSense (Original post)
Sat Oct 6, 2012, 01:48 PM
BlancheSplanchnik (19,953 posts)
38. So excellent, it gave me goosebumps!
Wow, that was truly beautiful. Inspiring. Unforgettable.
Wow. ![]() |
Response to ProSense (Original post)
Sat Oct 6, 2012, 03:10 PM
LiberalLovinLug (12,183 posts)
42. Very good!
I recommend Liking it on YouTube and Faving it as well. That will help it go viral.
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Response to ProSense (Original post)
Sat Oct 6, 2012, 03:18 PM
TeamPooka (18,630 posts)
43. please go viral, please go viral nt
Response to ProSense (Original post)
Sat Oct 6, 2012, 03:25 PM
proverbialwisdom (4,959 posts)
44. K&R!!
Response to ProSense (Original post)
Sat Oct 6, 2012, 03:35 PM
silverweb (16,354 posts)
45. Wonderful!
[font color="navy" face="Verdana"]Sent to my list, with instructions to post/share far and wide.
K&R ![]() |
Response to ProSense (Original post)
Sat Oct 6, 2012, 03:44 PM
Beartracks (10,723 posts)
47. Amazingly awesome, well-done! And well-spoken, Mr. President! K&R n/t
Response to ProSense (Original post)
Sat Oct 6, 2012, 03:44 PM
Cha (268,449 posts)
48. Oh Wow, ProSense.. I saw that riveting beauty yesterday but
did not know it was from this guy.. "Animator of The Simpsons & Family Guy", Lucas Gray! No wonder it's so Awesome!
Thanks! |
Response to ProSense (Original post)
Sat Oct 6, 2012, 03:48 PM
reflection (6,286 posts)
51. Love it, but
I notice they spelled 'insurance' wrong at one point. I wish these things were proofread better. Other than that, it's masterful.
On edit: 'corporate' is spelled wrong also. What the hell? This needs to be fixed and redistributed. |
Response to reflection (Reply #51)
Sat Oct 6, 2012, 03:57 PM
Cha (268,449 posts)
55. I read upthread that..
The poster got a speedy reply:
from the producer about the 2 typos. They aren't happy about it, but can't fix now without losing
momentum (hits/sharing) for that URL. (In order to swap in edited version, they have to assign a new URL on Youtube) |
Response to Cha (Reply #55)
Sat Oct 6, 2012, 04:19 PM
reflection (6,286 posts)
58. Yeah, saw that after I posted also, thanks
Stuff like that drives me batty. The whole thing is so well done, you just wish someone would take the time to review the spelling. In fact, spelling seems less important with the passing of each day. I wish it were not so. All in all though, the video is so good and the message is paramount.
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Response to ProSense (Original post)
Sat Oct 6, 2012, 04:00 PM
Melissa G (10,170 posts)
56. Truly Awesome!
Deserves to be widely viewed!
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Response to ProSense (Original post)
Sat Oct 6, 2012, 04:08 PM
flyguyjake (492 posts)
57. Brilliant! Fantastically created, plain and simple!
Get this on TV!!!
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Response to ProSense (Original post)
Sat Oct 6, 2012, 04:45 PM
Aldo Leopold (685 posts)
59. Absolutely fantastic.
You can really hear the professor in him.
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Response to ProSense (Original post)
Sat Oct 6, 2012, 04:55 PM
Tanelorn (359 posts)
60. Surely this speech alone should be the econmic campaign strategy alone
'...we have tried their way'
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Response to ProSense (Original post)
Sat Oct 6, 2012, 05:28 PM
sevenseas (114 posts)
61. Thank you
It seems as if, unbelieveably, a lot of people do not remember the trickle-down theory was tried TWICE before, and failed both times.
Now they talk about tax cuts for the rich like it is a new idea, and people seem to be falling for it. So THANK YOU for showing the fact that it has been tried twice before! If this can be drilled into people's stupid heads it could make a world of difference. I love this poster and DU- You give me hope! THANK YOU AGAIN!!! |
Response to ProSense (Original post)
Sat Oct 6, 2012, 05:55 PM
Catch2.2 (606 posts)
62. I went...
to school with the guy that made this. Really good dude and extremely talented. Excellent work! I'll be sharing this with everyone I know.
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Response to ProSense (Original post)
Sat Oct 6, 2012, 06:11 PM
McCamy Taylor (19,226 posts)
63. Excellent!
Response to ProSense (Original post)
Sat Oct 6, 2012, 06:36 PM
calimary (61,249 posts)
64. NICE! Shared it to Facebook!
I said "You've heard of '...and the children shall lead'? How 'bout '...and the cartoons shall teach'? Next up, Big Bird!"
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Response to ProSense (Original post)
Sat Oct 6, 2012, 07:24 PM
yends21012 (228 posts)
66. Very nice
This is the first one that I have ever shared to Facebook. I'll get negative hits from the family, but along with the excellent graphics, President Obama laid out the argument so well.
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Response to ProSense (Original post)
Sat Oct 6, 2012, 07:30 PM
porphyrian (18,530 posts)
67. Brilliant choice of fonts throughout, as well. n/t
Response to ProSense (Original post)
Sat Oct 6, 2012, 08:28 PM
handsofthedevil (15 posts)
70. Excellent
Hopefully his next debate performance can match the power of some of the ads being done for Obama.
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Response to ProSense (Original post)
Sat Oct 6, 2012, 09:29 PM
liberalla (5,972 posts)
72. Loved it! Really, really good.
Response to ProSense (Original post)
Sat Oct 6, 2012, 09:43 PM
drm604 (16,230 posts)
73. I put it on FaceBook.
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Response to ProSense (Original post)
Sat Oct 6, 2012, 09:49 PM
sabrina 1 (62,325 posts)
75. That is very well done.n/t
Response to ProSense (Original post)
Sat Oct 6, 2012, 10:01 PM
NYC_SKP (68,644 posts)
76. Credit where due: http://whyobamanow.org/
Response to ProSense (Original post)
Sat Oct 6, 2012, 10:06 PM
caraher (5,899 posts)
77. Great, but...
I wish they hadn't misspelled "insurance" (they had an "e" in place of the "a"
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Response to ProSense (Original post)
Sat Oct 6, 2012, 10:16 PM
Douglas Carpenter (20,226 posts)
78. just posted on Facebook - hope everyone does
Response to ProSense (Original post)
Sun Oct 7, 2012, 05:21 AM
GTurck (826 posts)
79. NOW....
if we could just stop using "God Bless America" at the end of each speech. It is meaningless and certainly does not make us better or more holy.
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Response to ProSense (Original post)
Sun Oct 7, 2012, 06:49 AM
Stuart G (29,439 posts)
80. Wonderful...nt.
Response to ProSense (Original post)
Sun Oct 7, 2012, 06:54 AM
6502 (249 posts)
81. Just posted to Facebook and Google+!
... and forwarded via email to friends.
This is truly epic! |
Response to ProSense (Original post)
Sun Oct 7, 2012, 08:57 AM
Mary in S. Carolina (21 posts)
82. Love It!
This is great!
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Response to ProSense (Original post)
Sun Oct 7, 2012, 11:10 AM
Overseas (12,121 posts)
83. K&R. Loved it!
Response to ProSense (Original post)
Sun Oct 7, 2012, 08:57 PM
ZombieHorde (29,047 posts)
85. That is actually pretty good. nt
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Sun Oct 7, 2012, 08:58 PM
TomCADem (16,363 posts)