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This Exists: Alvin Greene Unveils Bizarre Campaign Music Video (UPDATED)

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by Philip Bump | 9:40 pm, July 22nd, 2010

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Alvin Greene has entered the modern era of political campaigning, apparently releasing a video that summarizes his policies. Folks, it does not disappoint. And it’s legit – at least according to the NY Times.

Starting with a segment from one of his first interviews, in which an incredulous ABC reporter asks if he’s “up for this,” the video jumps quickly into the hip-hop track that makes it so catchy. (N.B.: Your definition of “catchy” may differ from mine.)

Here, for the first time ever – the lyrics.

When I say “Alvin,” you say “Greene.”
Alvin! Greene! Alvin! Greene!
When I say “Alvin,” you say “Greene.”
Alvin Greene for Senator!

Listen up everybody, ’cause I’m here to say
If you’re tired of the government you have today
And you wanna big change in a major way
Then vote Alvin Greene on Election Day!

Jobs! Education! Justice, too!
My man Al knows what’s best for you
So come together party people, both red and blue
And don’t believe the rumors that are just not true.

Well, Greene’s a new face in politics,
And he don’t show porno to college chicks.
But he’s got some ideas that’ll fix the state,
So open up your minds and stop the hate.

Time to dig down deep in your wallet or purse.
It can only get better and it can’t get worse.
Shake up DC, sat in the church,
And put me, you and Alvin Greene back to work!

Well, let’s talk about the issues one time -
Makin’ sure the punishment fits the crime!
And if you don’t think that’s cool enough -
He’s gonna give lots of money to the schools and stuff!

Real family values those are rad –
He loves family and lives with his mom and dad!
November’s coming, it’s time to choose -
And Jim DeMint should be ready to lose!

Alvin Greene, is on the scene.
Gotta get out and vote, if you know what I mean.
Alvin Greene is the one for you.
He knows how you feel ’cause he’s unemployed, too.

Alvin Greene is the natural choice.
Don’t listen to the folks that make fun of his voice.
Alvin Greene, his campaign’s legit,
And you know this great nation will benefit!

(The final verses are over footage of Greene and… LeBron James, who is thanked in the credits.)

When I say “Alvin,” you say “Greene.”
Alvin! Greene! Alvin! Greene!
When I say “Alvin,” you say “Greene.”
Alvin Greene for Senator!

…and so on.

The video credits list Greene himself as producer and director, and his father as the first cameraman. The video was posted to YouTube by user virgiltexas, which seems odd, so I’m coming to this with a little skepticism. But if The Times considers it legit, who am I to argue with the paper of record?

South Carolina voters, your choice just got a whole lot harder.

UPDATE: Too good to be true? Yes, most likely. The YouTube video indicates that it was produced by WeGotSplashers from the Bay Area.

That it even seemed plausible certainly says something about Mr. Greene.

Alvin Greene, LeBron James, Philip Bump

tigerprez

Is there any chance Greene is actually a performance artist? If so, this is genius on an Andy Kauffman level. If not, he’s so disarmingly sincere that it’s strangely endearing. He is the antithesis of the slick career politician.
http://www.facebook.com/people/Michael-Munsey/1448589459 Michael Munsey

Odd that we already know more about Greene than we knew about Obama when we elected him.
Henrik.Andersen

I’m still worried like this guy that maybe Greene is a plant for the RNC or maybe even the DNC…

http://www.mrdestructo.com/2010/07/alvin-greene-for-senate-goes-viral.html
shootfromthehip

Worst. Song. Ever.

Horrible.
Latin2

The most cogent Democratic candidate yet.
JimBob

And I am serious! Alvin would be a breath of fresh air in Congress after Harry Reid, Chucky Shumer, Durbin, Nancy Polosi, Maxine Waters, Charlie Rangel, OMG!,Chris Van Hallen, etc, etc, etc,etc., even if he has to beat a Republican to get there! GO Alvin, GO!!
And if should happen to lose, MSNBC should replace ED SHULTZ with him. Anyone see last nights MELTDOWN by that idiot?? Good Lord!
Moderate

“South Carolina voters, your choice just got a whole lot harder.”

This can only be a hard choice for the families who have only voted Democratic since the Civil War.
Bootleghaircut

I want this guy to win so bad!!!!

Get a Tea Party endorsement baby!!!!!!

Is there a real possibility with a debate with Jim Demint???????

MEDIA GOLD!!!!
JimBob

He is the Democrat Nominee.
He will have to debate Demint I think to have any chance at all.
Even MSNBC would have viewers on that night should they host that debate.
I can see Matthew’s now, spitting and sputtering, interrupting, yelling in that high soprano voice of his and legs quivering from the tingles running up them. Would be some great TV for sure.
Schultz pretending he is intelligent. KO and Rachel being KO and Rachel
mark

What is he doing, he’s shouldn’t be running for a Senate seat. He should run for President. Why not? If Obama can do it without doing anything. Why oh Why can’t Mr. Greene do the same thing.
Danimal98367

This video is very ‘with the times’ . . . That is if 1988 and 2008 had a baby and named it With-da-Times…

This is Danimal98367 and I’m here to say . . . no one cool has used that rap intro since I was in the 7th grade.
Danimal98367

As to the update, I think you got it wrong. Philip says: UPDATE: Too good to be true? Yes, most likely. The YouTube video indicates that it was produced by WeGotSplashers from the Bay Area.

Really? The link goes to WeGotSplashers youtube channel where the only info is that they like the video. I don’t see anything that indicates they made it.
http://www.facebook.com/people/Thorkil-Kowalski-Vrge/566276352 Thorkil Kowalski Værge

“He don’t show porno to college chicks”
…
“He knows how you feel cause he’s unemployed too”

Prizeless. Can’t wait to see how many of the votes he will get.
republicanblack

I like this guy. We know he’s not working for special interest, right. We are so funny as a people. We say all our politicians are corrupt, then when a normal person comes into light, we make fun of them and say they ain’t got a chance. So is it we want a rich and connected individual or do we want to be represented.
Integr8d

republicanblack said:
I like this guy. We know he’s not working for special interest, right. We are so funny as a people. We say all our politicians are corrupt, then when a normal person comes into light, we make fun of them and say they ain’t got a chance. So is it we want a rich and connected individual or do we want to be represented.

Agreed. I’d vote for him.
RTB

I saw this on youtube and lmao…..
All he needed was a big gold chain, a jump suit, a kangoo hat and a bottle of old english 800 or “8 ball” in his hand it would have been………”dope”.
youngwayne22

why cant u cons just say u dont like liberals and democrats and leave it at that without accusations and nastyness
Bob Says

dat bad.