Video: Ten-month-old Marine Corps poetry slam goes viral
posted at 1:08 pm on August 13, 2007 by Allahpundit
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I’m not sure why these things explode when they do, but this one has. How viral? This viral:
Proof positive that the Foxies are reading the blogs, I guess.
Not my cup of tea but the sentiment is gorgeous. And needless to say, the man is a master of breath control.
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Defender of Freedom Raps Poem of Freedom! Semper Fi!
zb42 on August 13, 2007 at 1:14 PM
Freaking amazing! Semper Fi!
df4jc on August 13, 2007 at 1:15 PM
brought a tear to my eye, :salute:
trailortrash on August 13, 2007 at 1:20 PM
I wept
TheSitRep on August 13, 2007 at 1:28 PM
Far superior to anything done by Springsteen
Wyrd on August 13, 2007 at 1:29 PM
BRAVO!
Guardian on August 13, 2007 at 1:30 PM
Had it this morning (from Blackfive). That guy is great.
baldilocks on August 13, 2007 at 1:34 PM
You will like the poetry or he will rip you limb from limb.
– Semper Fi!
Mazztek on August 13, 2007 at 1:39 PM
Outstanding. Thank you AP.
Kowboy on August 13, 2007 at 1:40 PM
Awesome.
mythicknight on August 13, 2007 at 1:40 PM
Teh Coolness.
BelchSpeak on August 13, 2007 at 1:41 PM
pretty awesome. if you link around from the user of that video you’ll find a whole bunch of good, big-hearted youtubers.
jummy on August 13, 2007 at 1:42 PM
Oorah!
Viper1 on August 13, 2007 at 1:43 PM
Maybe the greatest thing I’ve ever seen.
Professor Blather on August 13, 2007 at 1:46 PM
I may have cried…
Semper Fidelis…
Kaptain Amerika on August 13, 2007 at 1:51 PM
FANTASTIC!
I was tearing up and cheering at the same time! I am VERY glad this is going viral..the more who see it the better!
labwrs on August 13, 2007 at 1:52 PM
W O W
Purely beautiful.
“I partied with the late, great Reagan.”
mattshu on August 13, 2007 at 1:52 PM
Oorah…Semper Fi!
Miss_Anthrope on August 13, 2007 at 1:52 PM
My reaction after a second viewing:
America is just fine.
We worry far too much about the little things, see far too many tiny saplings and miss the primeval forest of towering oaks.
America is fine. She will survive and triumph and remain.
Liberals and Daily Kos and DU and all the pundits and pols aren’t America. They won’t be remembered.
This guy is America. He matters.
He is who our enemies to face. I pity them for that.
America is just fine. The rest is all noise.
Peace out.
Professor Blather on August 13, 2007 at 1:52 PM
I’m glad it’s getting so much attention.
FloatingRock on August 13, 2007 at 1:56 PM
As a family member of a former 4-year POW I am glad that there are still people out there who do this. My family member couldn’t do what this soldier did, but he does it everyday in many ways.
sharinlite on August 13, 2007 at 2:01 PM
I’m not usually a big fan of rap, but that piece is undeniably stirring–in large part because of the utter sincerity and intensity of its speaker. Maggots like Kos and his fellow America-hating moonbats aren’t worthy to kiss that Marine’s combat boots.
Off topic: I used to have some of that same barracks furniture, and I’m sure I wasn’t the only one around here.
ReubenJCogburn on August 13, 2007 at 2:11 PM
It gave me chills. I served my country in the Army, just wish I could have put into words the emotion this Marine felt. The way I hope most of us feel about America.
riccangolf on August 13, 2007 at 2:12 PM
I said I wept, that was an understatement. Actually, I cried like a menopausal women.
TheSitRep on August 13, 2007 at 2:16 PM
I pledged Allegiance again today.
RushBaby on August 13, 2007 at 2:16 PM
(I move away from the mike to KICK ASS AND BLOW THINGS UP)
see-dubya on August 13, 2007 at 2:17 PM
Definition of “the opposite of clueless”…
landlines on August 13, 2007 at 2:26 PM
Much better than Hammer.
Who will be the first to step up and give this guy a contract?
nailinmyeye on August 13, 2007 at 2:29 PM
The Strong, the few, the proud, add the poet patriot. From MCRD to MCS the Corps stands proud with this Marine!
driller on August 13, 2007 at 2:30 PM
This IS how I feel about America!
Semper Fi!
woodman on August 13, 2007 at 2:31 PM
Read the comments at FoxNews. There’s always one…..
“This is garbage. Don’t waste the space on your front page with this stuff.” — Jim (Lodi, CA)
Kowboy on August 13, 2007 at 2:34 PM
Whew…awesome! Semper Fi.
pridesunited.com
toofa on August 13, 2007 at 2:38 PM
You mean he doesn’t have to move away from the mic to breathe in?
James on August 13, 2007 at 2:39 PM
Didn’t Creedence Clearwater Revival have something to say about being stuck in Lodi . . . Again?
I guess now we know why.
jdkchem on August 13, 2007 at 2:41 PM
Very moving. Toward the end I liked how he said “right to say that I’m black,” then paused before continuing with “or white,” and tied it in with the beginning.(that gave me goosebumps). Through it all you can tell he absolutely feels what he’s saying.
JimRich on August 13, 2007 at 2:41 PM
Most awesome! I want to see Russell Simmons put this man on.
rightg33k on August 13, 2007 at 2:44 PM
QFT
Q to the F to the ‘ain’t that the’ T
- The Cat
MirCat on August 13, 2007 at 2:48 PM
P.S. Ya know, I’ve witnessed the begining, creation, and evolution of three great things. “Where’s the Beef, I’ve fallin’ and I can’t get up, and now I step away from the mic.”
My life is good.
- The Cat
MirCat on August 13, 2007 at 2:49 PM
Second time I’ve seen this, and it gives me goosebumps. I’m glad this is going viral.
CT on August 13, 2007 at 2:59 PM
I figure this guy to replace that sack of crap Murtha.
csdeven on August 13, 2007 at 3:03 PM
That was incredible, and worthy of the ultimate compliment - Sir, may I shake your hand?
Spirit of 1776 on August 13, 2007 at 3:10 PM
This is what happens when the Poet Laueriet bus gets T-boned by the *300* cast member bus.
“check, check, lissen up, ya’ll…fore I stomp your ass.”
Alden Pyle on August 13, 2007 at 3:11 PM
Wow. How can that not be someone’s cup of tea?
Warrior poet… like Miyamato Mushashi!
frankj on August 13, 2007 at 3:11 PM
If its going viral it couldn’t happen to a better video. Just beautiful, gave me chills.
Keli on August 13, 2007 at 3:15 PM
wow…. I’m floored…. That.was.moving.
Semper Fi
liquidflorian on August 13, 2007 at 3:17 PM
Did none of you ever see “Def Poetry Jam”? It was–is it still on?–all this sort of thing, but with less agreeable politics, typically.
DaveS on August 13, 2007 at 3:19 PM
Look! We’re able to do more than kill people and break things… But we’re loved, becuase we kill people and break things…
m1a1usmc on August 13, 2007 at 3:22 PM
If this is our tip of the spear, the enemies of freedom are in deep shit.
Captain America on August 13, 2007 at 3:32 PM
Bravo! Well Said. Now, why can’t more Rap be like that?
NeoConSnakePlissken on August 13, 2007 at 3:34 PM
This guy’s got a career as a preacher if he wants it when he gets out of the service.
Farmer_Joe on August 13, 2007 at 3:40 PM
America, land of the free.
If only the rest of the world could be.
Aylios on August 13, 2007 at 3:41 PM
Excellent inspirational rap. The only rap to date that I can say that I like.
Coronagold on August 13, 2007 at 3:50 PM
And that, friends, is why they are the best…simply, the best.
Weight of Glory on August 13, 2007 at 3:50 PM
Amazing stuff. I love spoken word, especially when I can agree with the content and not just enjoy the style. ;)
CorinthianJest on August 13, 2007 at 3:56 PM
YEAH!
I think this video should be shown on Capital Hill to remind Congress what exemplary soldiers we have fighting for this country.
NORBZ1 on August 13, 2007 at 4:28 PM
Point of information:
The style in which this poetry is delivered is called Slam, as noted by Allah in the Headline. Despite its similarities poetry slam is unique in many ways. There are many slam poets from diverse backgrounds who write and perform poems about various facets of life.
I’ve heard hundreds of slam poets and thousands of rap tracks. I’ve been to hundreds of live music events in my short life. This is a triumph!
I have never been so thoroughly moved by art ever. I’ve heard stuff that sounded better, and I still have my favorite artists. But this is the first time someone has connected the words, feelings and passion that wells up in me when I think about how much I love this nation.
I was hoping to find this up on HA. Thank you.
The Race Card on August 13, 2007 at 5:41 PM
*similarities to rap
The Race Card on August 13, 2007 at 5:42 PM
“…o’er the land of the free, and the home of the brave!”
SouthernGent on August 13, 2007 at 5:54 PM
“…for me to be…Free.”
Infreakingcredible.
But does someone want to check check with Jon Soltz, because maybe he shouldn’t be doing that in uniform.
/sarc
Semper Fi, Marine. And thank you.
Pablo on August 13, 2007 at 6:23 PM
Now THAT is my Marine Corps and THAT is why they
are the best in the world at what they do! I shivered
with pride to have once been a part of these warriors
without peer…
izzatso on August 13, 2007 at 6:43 PM
True.
Jones Zemkophill on August 13, 2007 at 7:00 PM
Words are not enough. Bravo, Devil, bravo. This needs to be passed around to everyone who doubts how the (Marines!) troops feel. Semper Fi!
THIS is the stuff I miss!
Militant Bibliophile on August 13, 2007 at 7:14 PM
OUTSTANDING
Claimsratt on August 13, 2007 at 8:34 PM
Loved it!
MisterPundit on August 13, 2007 at 9:49 PM
Amen to that.
Outstanding!
sulla on August 13, 2007 at 11:08 PM
As good as Slim Shady–but worthwhile…
urbancenturion on August 14, 2007 at 12:02 AM
This guy rules…let’s buy him drinks for over a year..what does that guy need of his platoon..all he needs to do is say it lol.
What a true man. I wish someone like him would shove aside jesse jackson and al sharpton..he would kick ass and take names later!
Highrise on August 14, 2007 at 1:56 AM
Spectacular.
Thank God for all those who protect and defend us.
techno_barbarian on August 14, 2007 at 12:00 PM
I think it’s brilliant.
doufree on August 14, 2007 at 12:36 PM