Anyone can be a star — at least among one’s friends — thanks to YouTube. The video site also provides a platform for some pretty funny rants, raves and electioneering techniques.
1. David Thompson complains to the City Council about a rogue helicopter pilot, “terrorist pussies” and George Shinn’s alleged campaign to harass him. Priceless.
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2. An anonymous conservative’s cheeky ads targets Democrat county commissioners.
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3. Former Fox weatherman Mark Mathis acts the fool.
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4. Traffic videos are interesting to some people. Or so one might conclude from watching one man’s driving reports — taped while he’s driving.
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5. You don’t have to live in Rockingham County to appreciate this Star Wars-esque commercial for Christopher Knight’s bid for school board. (He lost.) \
This article appears in May 16-22, 2007.
