listen the U.S supports Israel for its best interest. Israel is the only pro-American presence in the primarily anti-America Middle east. Anti-American sentiment is not because we support Israel, but because we support middle east dictators. Israel at a great sacrifice to itself, protects all of US from middle east anger and resentment.
I'm sure you meant to say along with Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and the newly established governments in Afghanistan and Iraq... right?
I don't see how Israel is protecting America from anything. It's more the complete opposite, seeing how much money America funnels into Israel annually. The only thing Israel does in the Middle East is keep terrorists pissed off at the West and give the rest of the Muslim world a reason to do the same.
Aaah, so israel should be destroyed because irrational islamist terrorists don't like it?! 'The only thing israel does' is to provide the jewish people with a state, with a home to call their own. The jews were both stateless & homeless, the palestinians just stateless. This is the biggest problem with people like you: You cant comprehend that jews need for their state. FYI, the palestinians are also in desperate need for a stable state and that is why i support Obama and the 2 state soln.
$30 billion for Israel? I don't see why that's necessary. Israel already has a very strong military. If they'd get attacked, they'd probably steamroll over the enemy. No need for more warmongering in that region.
That's the one thing Americans just don't seem to get. The people in Saudi Arabia are human too. Just like Americans, just like the Israelis. Our unconditional military support for Israel is extremely dangerous. We should never NEVER unconditionally support any country. It's foolish.
perhaps you're right.. perhaps if some rogue nation were to invade and attack Ireland, England, maybe even Canada, we should just close our borders and turn a blind eye to them.. Let em' worry about it..
LOL, This is the power behind the scene folks. Use this as an affirmation that we have but one party, with two faces. All the Neo Cons are friends of AIPAC. Why do we always discredit and discount the wisdom of the founders? Israel is not our concern in any way shape or form. I hope they flourish, but its not my problem. If they were destroyed tommorow, it would not effect the U.S. in anyway we couldnt adjust too. Yet it costs us BILLIONS and Thousands of lives to be their friend.
No offense but"When Jimmy Carter decided to have a sit down with those Hezbola cats in an effort to bring peace, the U.S. gov't denounced his actions. I thought that was messed up for them to do that. I mean, are we not supposed to be about peace? Maybe I'm wrong, but for Obama to plegde his support for Israel diplomaticaly, militarilly and otherwise doesn't speak of change. This country has been doing this for years." they had a point... . . . . . .
I show no support to extremists and all countries in the middle east have them. Americans must realize that the 9/11 commission was told that unconditional support of Israel was one of the key reasons and motivations of the hijackers.
If I was an Israeli I would love the fact that AIPAC has such power...but Americans have to realize that AIPAC has way TOO much influence how politicians support Israel financially and militarily. Israel is a foreign power and cannot alway have American interests at heart.
There is a lot you should know about Barack Obama before you vote for him. Barack is preparing you for a pre-emptive strike on Iran. Both Barack and his wife are active members of the CFR. If you decide that Barack is still right for president then be first in line to vote. The campaign for liberty is about knowing your inalienable rights outlined by the constitution, and your government's role on those rights. Please read about your candadite before you decide.
Not sure that it's such a good idea for a foreign interest to have such a control over foreign policy. As it stands, the arab nations are pissed at the U.S., the whole world is afraid, or pissed, or has lost respect for the U.S. The only country that says it likes the U.S. is Israel, and I'm not sure that would if they didn't get a kings ransom ($3,000,000,000.00) each year. Time to take a new hard look at that middle east fiasco.
Way to go Barack! Lips must be burning from all that butt kissing. It's really sad how a mighty superpower is being pimped by a tiny nation making us it's biatch. I was 'hoping' for 'change' but I don't know about that anymore.
no matter white,black,male,female,christian,muslim - the only thing that will change this country is when the majority of people stand up & fight together for what is right, the usa knows about the cruel israeli govt for 60yrs,3 billion a yr we give to israel & now it'll all change-? lol
no matter black,white,male,female,christian,muslim- the only thing that can & will change the usa is when the majority of the people get together for what is right & fight for real democracy until than nobody will help the usa
Everybody thats said a negative comment here are the ones who need to hear this speech most and understand that it takes great courage to be the leader Obama is. That what he says here is 100% right and the change we need.
I'm sorry he doesn't appeal to your hatred or desire to scapegoat, demonize or smear AIPAC, Israel or the Jewish people.
I Know We Can! Remove Fear, Hatred and Ignorance from Your Heart.
**"As long as change means slight reforms that in no way threaten corporate interests, AIPACS interests, the interests of the military industrial complex, or the interests of the the correctional industrial complex."
"If I have any time left over after sucking up to the above I may throw the American people a bone."***
***Certain conditions apply, void where prohibited by congress.
Jesus Christ, Obama set "African Americans" (God I hate that term) back 140 years with this speech. Why don't you just sing "Mammy" while you're at it?
Don't worry. He's smart enough to realize two things. You can't get elected president without sucking up to AIPAC, and once elected, their input is unimportant.
Why is Obama pledging $30 billion to a foreign government when our government is $9.3 trillion in debt? Why should Americans have to pay Israel's bills? What authority does America have to oppose elections in other countries? What right does America have to tell Iran not to have a nuclear weapon when we have them? How is Iran such a threat when
confronted by the U.S. and Isreal, two nuclear powers? Why doesn't the U.S. leave the Middle East completely?
Iron, you are 100% right, this country is controlled by aipac and israel, and we taxpayers pay for these idiots. Our government cares more about israel then the american people. Iran does NOT threaten america, but it does israel, but we Americans have to kiss israel ass.
Look at this zionist puppet sucking up to the Israel-American axis of evil! Give your head a shake people! Israel is controlling the united states and it's not just the people they wage war upon that will suffer, but the American people who have been sold out and are being asked to die for Israel in unnecessary colonial wars that were designed to promote israeli interests!
please sirs listen..those Arabs can't push AIPAC around..first we'll get Iran & then Syria, we'll save Lebanon for last..you see Obama has no choice..
what do you know about the arabic people, why dont open your eyes and see whats really going on, you cant get both sides of the story if you only listen to cnn, its ignorant and racist people like you that take away for what our country really stands for.
read the israel lobby by John Mearsheimer and Stephen Walt great book, tells the truth about what how aipac is pushing our politicians around and how they sway public perception of israel through academics. you should read what they are doing to critics of israel in academia, its sick. its a great book for everyone who loves this country.
United Nations Security Council Resolution 478 declared Israel's 1980 "Jerusalem Law" as "null and void and must be rescinded forthwith". This resolution called upon member states to withdraw their diplomatic missions from the city.
Reforms that at best, address only the symptom of the problem while reestablishing favorable public opinion for a system that is responsible for much of the world's problems. Personally I think we need at least four political parties, proportional voting instead of winner take all, mandatory public financing for elections, paper ballots instead of voting machines, an abolition of the archaic electoral college, and to voice dissent in the streets.
When "we the people" decide to take up our social responsibility, then we will see our nation move in a positive direction. Noam Chomsky has stated that "to some degree it matters who's in office, but it matters more how much pressure their under from the public."
Ah, this our only choice as progressives? The man pandering to Likudniks and rapture-ready wasps? It's a sad day in America. The two-party system needs to be dismantled.
this country was built on the basis that a decision cannot be reached swiftly. An idea must go thru many minds of approval to become final. If u are voting for Obama b/c of his far-fetched promises, please remember:ANY canidate elected has learned from the previous president's mistakes. This country doesn't need shock therapy. can be damaging. Besides;even Obama's economic solutions will involve more taxing for everyone. Experience is evrything for this position! Dont let TV info go unchecked
but I believe that Israel is like an annoying child who keeps hitting an old man (Palestine)and when the older man turns around the child (Israel) runs and hides behind his mom ( USA) and starts crying.
what an ignorant thing to say! sure, that allegory might be true- IF the old man had just killed a huge amount of innocent people with a bulldozer or a rocket or suicide bombing because he can't think of any other way to establish "peace"
America SUPPORTING Israel = growing hatred towards Israel "and" America = more killing and fighting between Palestinians and Israelis (with America's cheering 4 Israel) = more and more hatred towards America and Israel = terrorists taking a move = "Islam's fault not Islam's fault" dilemma = racism towards Muslims in the USA = a circle of conflicts that will never end.
Why a speech in the AIPAC? The big lobby Jew who is the AIPAC has so power in the choice of the candidates that they need to make a speech for the AIPAC????
If the change was coming from a different person then Obie, we would all be on board, but it is Obie, and our division as a country on racial divides certainly is showing its face. We tend to believe the negatives about Obie because they mask our real feelings.
God help us all if mccain bush's shadow gets in office you think times are bad now
mccain sucks and is so detached from our society its mind boggling
if your a racist you will never see what im saying you would rather die under a bad president because he is white than to except change for the better of all men
And also, if it wasn't to the media, this man would have gone nowhere. People in America don't realise that the TV Networks decide who you pick. It's simple, if they don't air the candidate and don't invite them to the debates (hence what happened to Ron Paul and Mike Gravel), then no-one will know who they are, and thus won't vote for them.
look at this man he has abundant knowledge on misc subjects. mccain has not made one intelligent speech since he s run for office. god help the idiots who vote for mccain.
By that I mean that his race and ethinic background is the reason many who have never voted before are now voting. I live in Il. and have voted for him twice, once for Il and once for his federal seat. and both times he has screwed me over. So call me a racist or whatever you want. I will not vote for him because of his stances and votes not because of his race. Yet as a white man my choice has labeled me a racist. So be it, I know me, and my choice has nothing to do with race.
Can someone please explain to me as a non American I do not understand why a man that is mixed race and, I think I correct in saying, was raised only by his white mother is refered to as African American. His mother is of British decent does that make him a British African American? guess it is something to do with your history. But in the UK a black man is a black man a white man is a white man and a mixed race man is just that mixed race you can not just say I asm mixed I will pick black.
I have had some sort of deep respect for Obama.but after this speech,all I can say that this would be USA president is no more than just the old same thing.he who praises change in each and every one of his speeches.what's the change he really means?he should have taken some time to read the history of what he is talking about.victimising the oppressor and demonizing the victim?If these are his thoughts and his way to making peace around the world,America ,there will be no change...
man you right wingers are poaranoid nuts. ya know your god will protect you dont need the military just pray. i mean if you really believe in god. wont he protect just pray. god you people are hypocrites.
From his radical stance on abortion to his prominence in the corruption scandals that has been virtually ignored by the mainstream media, Barack Obama is not fit to be Senator -- not to mention the next President of the United States.
WTF are you talking about? "enemy combatants" none of the people in Gitmo have even been given a hearing let alone been proven to be "enemy combatants".
What? Its "un-american" now to hold to the principle of innocent before being proven guilty" or the right of haebius corpus?
He doesn't support anything to any enemy, he was law professor, he supports the constitution! Unless you have a problem with our founding fathers and a problem with our law, if you don't like the constitution get out of this country!
Because you shouldn't be allowed to hold detainees forever without even CHARGING them with anything.
We're supposed to have rule of law in this country, and that means having to actually prove someone did something wrong before locking them up and throwing away the key.
those "poor palestinians" raise their children to hate and kill any and all jews/israelis/AMERICANS, and israel does all that it can to only stay defensive and not go offensive so that ignorant people like you dont have an excuse to say that israel is at fault. dont post an opinion if u dont know the facts!
What about them poor black, latinos and other immigrant American people of color. Do they raise their children to do the same? They don't live there in Israel. And are just as unsafe. But here in AMERICA they seem to be happy being just employed by them?
What facts are important to you?
Freedom from what?
When this country suffers for others who treat them like slaves.
People are dieing everywhere from the same racist people and their facts.
waw....!!! This is amazing. What this people think about someone who is a litle diferent in color. I am from peru and I love usa because the opportunity I have here and I hope see Obama as the next president of USA. He remind me Martin Luther King and John F. Kennedy. "Yes, we can" "Stand for Change".Diplomacy and understanding need the world, Mc Cain with all my respect because of what he did I am thinking he is not convinient as a president nowadays. Obama '08
Its so sad and pathetic to see how many right wingers are sneaking on here and trying 2 introduce their hatred into the dialouge because it involves Israel & they don't like Israel or Jews particularily.
Yeah we get it neo-nazis and white supremicists..all you do is go and spam around the internet your propaganda.
From my experiance when you speak the truth, all the haters come out and can't take it. If thats the judge, and courage is the issue. Obama certainly has spoken truth w/ courage
This is disappointing, i was expecting more from you mr obama,i thought you will be neutral in the palestinian israeli conflict,, while all what you said now is tottaly pro israeli. 30 minutes talking about the israeli security and not mentioning a word about the palestinian security? And how can you say that jerusalem will remain the capital of israel while the whole world doesn't recognize that? Security counsil's deceision regarding syria was mentioned clearly but what about 242,,338???
I wonder why he is such a coward in front of the Israel-lobby? Didn't he speak about the suffering of the palestinians one year ago? What about that now? His notion of an undevided Jerusalem is his biggest mistake. There will be no palestinian state without the holy mosque in Jerusalem beeing a part of it. If he moves the way he said in this speech, there will be no peace in middle east in 2013 either. Sad!
As a jew, I was a little nervous after hearing all the muslim rumors going around. Doing a little research, I found those claims to be unfounded. His opponents nonetheless have done a very good job; there are lots of people on the street who are convinced that he was sworn in using a quran, or that he's a 'stealth' muslim. Obama has this Arizona Jew vote.
Honestly why cant we all live in unisome? What is all the evil hateful disrespectful feelings towards others really about? Wanting to belong to what? why? GOD is the judge and HE has the final answer.
Obama Rock ALL THE WY TO THE WHITEHOUSE.... tHE RACIAL BARRIERS ARE BEGINING TO CRUMBLE DOWN..... THIS IS JUST THE BEGINNING OF A HISTORIC LANDMARK IN THE HISTORY OF RACIAL PREJUDICE
McCain is another four years of Bush. If Hilary got the nomination then it would be 24 years of two families running this country (4 G.W., 8 Bill, 4 dad as prez, and 8 with dad as V.P.)
There are some commenting on this video who claim Irans nuclear intentions are peaceful. Those who believe that the developement of long range missiles capable of reaching Israel is for peaceful purposes. Those people also believe that when Amadinejad threatens Israel with wiping it off the map, that this is peaceful dialogue. Amadinejad who denies the Holocaust ever happened and funds organizations who target innocent people for assination. I suppose all this too is for peaceful purposes.
Diplomacy is the only way we're going to work out this problem in the Middle East. I think Senator Obama has the right approach. He has brought other dissenting groups together. I'd like to give him a chance to bring these groups together, as he has a good track record. Bush's plan has brought less security in this region and McSame will only add to the problems & make things worse. We need to elect Senator Obama to bring true diplomacy & peace finally to the Middle East and Israel.
I never knew so much about Israel or Iran or any of the other countries outside of my own until I started following this election. I sat and watched the entire program the other night to become more aware of what is at stake. I am glad that I got a chance to see each candidate and their opinions. I really liked Obama. He can pull this thing together. I am grateful he will be president. You all should read a book called "The Faith Club" it is very enlightening.
How is Gaza a threat? Gaza is full of a starving people live under Israeli occupation. There are way more Palestinians killed then Israelis. How does increasing the military of a terrorist state better US policy in the Middle East? I do believe that every nation has a right and duty to defend itself and its people, but beefing up military to bully other humans doesn't set good grounds for peace. Perhaps the United States should stop proliferating nuclear weapons before they ask Iran too.
Obama could do everything that is good, except any criticism of Israel. That tells you how strong the Israeli lobby. AIPAC is an extreme right wing lobby. They support the 1967 occupation and the settlements and the inhumane treatment of Palestinians. Jerusalem was occupied in 1976 by an illegal war and the presence of Israel there is illegal.
I am assuming the fairness of the campaign workers in authorizing all comments won't be able to handle this one. So much for the grassroots democracy!
Why weren't my comments posted? This was his first major political blunder, and he can't take a little heat from his supporters and the people who put him where he is today!
It goes without saying that Israel and Palestinians deserve peace, and that the two-state solution is the best hope of that. It also goes without saying that the Palestinians have the same right to live in peace as the Israelians do. I hope no one forgets that - Arabs are people too, and they have the capacity to respond to diplomacy. Obama seems to recognize that. And that is why he has a chance to make a difference that benefits everyone in the region.
in the beginning of the demcratic nomination i did'nt take him seriously and thought he had no chance. 80 % of palestinians voted for hamas and hamas has said they will never regognize israel and if you want peace you have to change their minds somehow.
Hope that Palestine problem will be solved as soon as possible to live in peace with our cousins Jews...because wars not a solutions for every generation...Thanks a lot.
Let us get it Together! OBAMA!! YOU ARE THE ONLY CANDIDATE THAT MAKES SENSE. McCain will only copy your speeches and ideas, in a day or two. ONLY YOU...!!
Anyone who has an issue with Obama bringing up the Holocaust obviously did not take the care to listen to his words. We as HUMANS, citizens of this earth, bear the responsibility that something like this doesn't happen again. This is not to mean it is limited to making sure a holocaust doesn't happen to the Jews again but to any people. To that end I think we are failing, and miserably at that. I want to know what he's going to do about Darfur; prove to me that he means what he says.
Couldn't agree more. I was thinking the very same thing when he was going through this speech. However, this speech is going to cause big problems for Obama in the Arab communities.
Hi Obama-staff who censure these comments. I got censored twice just for being negative to Obamas speech. I hope you realize that your work is counter-productive. You send the message that not every opinion matters and that Obama is willing to censure the "wrong" opinions. People like me just get frustrated and Obama is quickly losing my sympathy. I'm surprised of how you are managing this. It doesn't take a genius to realize the consequences.
LONG LIVE ISRAEL!!
howDAREyouSIR 3 years ago
listen the U.S supports Israel for its best interest. Israel is the only pro-American presence in the primarily anti-America Middle east. Anti-American sentiment is not because we support Israel, but because we support middle east dictators. Israel at a great sacrifice to itself, protects all of US from middle east anger and resentment.
123a123h 3 years ago
The only pro-American presence? Right...
I'm sure you meant to say along with Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and the newly established governments in Afghanistan and Iraq... right?
I don't see how Israel is protecting America from anything. It's more the complete opposite, seeing how much money America funnels into Israel annually. The only thing Israel does in the Middle East is keep terrorists pissed off at the West and give the rest of the Muslim world a reason to do the same.
dalebguy 3 years ago 611
Aaah, so israel should be destroyed because irrational islamist terrorists don't like it?! 'The only thing israel does' is to provide the jewish people with a state, with a home to call their own. The jews were both stateless & homeless, the palestinians just stateless. This is the biggest problem with people like you: You cant comprehend that jews need for their state. FYI, the palestinians are also in desperate need for a stable state and that is why i support Obama and the 2 state soln.
danielf90 3 years ago
$30 billion for Israel? I don't see why that's necessary. Israel already has a very strong military. If they'd get attacked, they'd probably steamroll over the enemy. No need for more warmongering in that region.
Obama won't change anything.
SoakyBeaver 3 years ago 555
That's the one thing Americans just don't seem to get. The people in Saudi Arabia are human too. Just like Americans, just like the Israelis. Our unconditional military support for Israel is extremely dangerous. We should never NEVER unconditionally support any country. It's foolish.
busharalassad 3 years ago 496
perhaps you're right.. perhaps if some rogue nation were to invade and attack Ireland, England, maybe even Canada, we should just close our borders and turn a blind eye to them.. Let em' worry about it..
manormyth77 3 years ago
sounds good to me
deezenutsbiatch 3 years ago 20
nobody even considers getting near isreal
superok4luv2u 3 years ago 57
vote Nader!
obama is the same old politician
911truthteller 3 years ago 137
LOL, This is the power behind the scene folks. Use this as an affirmation that we have but one party, with two faces. All the Neo Cons are friends of AIPAC. Why do we always discredit and discount the wisdom of the founders? Israel is not our concern in any way shape or form. I hope they flourish, but its not my problem. If they were destroyed tommorow, it would not effect the U.S. in anyway we couldnt adjust too. Yet it costs us BILLIONS and Thousands of lives to be their friend.
NoSheeple14 3 years ago 84
Why is Barack Obama friends with AIPAC and Israel and why is this something we should be happy about?
Government is not reason; it is not eloquent; it is force. Like fire, it is a dangerous servant and a fearful master. -- George Washington
Vote 3rd party if at all.
rflosi 3 years ago 87
Agreed! Vote 3rd party if at all.
suckfist 3 years ago 191
No offense but"When Jimmy Carter decided to have a sit down with those Hezbola cats in an effort to bring peace, the U.S. gov't denounced his actions. I thought that was messed up for them to do that. I mean, are we not supposed to be about peace? Maybe I'm wrong, but for Obama to plegde his support for Israel diplomaticaly, militarilly and otherwise doesn't speak of change. This country has been doing this for years." they had a point... . . . . . .
respect
darkdominance911 3 years ago 16
AIPAC makes me sick and so does Obama
quietman1 3 years ago 112
Barr is the best use of a vote this year
DCUPtoejuice 3 years ago
Look at him trying to gain the Jewish vote - it makes me sick! Down with AIPAC, who have US democracy and world justice at its throat!
OverXn 3 years ago 59
i hope McCain win 2008
EZC012 3 years ago
McCain sucks up to these guys just as much if not more pal.
NoSheeple14 3 years ago 73
I show no support to extremists and all countries in the middle east have them. Americans must realize that the 9/11 commission was told that unconditional support of Israel was one of the key reasons and motivations of the hijackers.
JohnnyRock2000 3 years ago 25
If I was an Israeli I would love the fact that AIPAC has such power...but Americans have to realize that AIPAC has way TOO much influence how politicians support Israel financially and militarily. Israel is a foreign power and cannot alway have American interests at heart.
JohnnyRock2000 3 years ago 39
Depressing, sickening, and pathetic. So much for change.
BitterYoungMan 3 years ago 44
This is sad, the US and Iran could have wonderful relations. 4113 US soldiers have died in the interest of Israel. So sad!
Redheavenboy 3 years ago 36
There is a lot you should know about Barack Obama before you vote for him. Barack is preparing you for a pre-emptive strike on Iran. Both Barack and his wife are active members of the CFR. If you decide that Barack is still right for president then be first in line to vote. The campaign for liberty is about knowing your inalienable rights outlined by the constitution, and your government's role on those rights. Please read about your candadite before you decide.
Respectfully,
Aimee
aimeerp2008 3 years ago 14
Repucrats or Demoblicans, there will be no change. The president hasnt something to say.
the cia ...their zionist friends and all the neocons leading the us. they arent elected
EU90Nordin 3 years ago 19
:D You just lost my vote Obama!
akualt 3 years ago 19
Wow. Barack just loves Israel, or AIPAC.
Not sure that it's such a good idea for a foreign interest to have such a control over foreign policy. As it stands, the arab nations are pissed at the U.S., the whole world is afraid, or pissed, or has lost respect for the U.S. The only country that says it likes the U.S. is Israel, and I'm not sure that would if they didn't get a kings ransom ($3,000,000,000.00) each year. Time to take a new hard look at that middle east fiasco.
JohnnyRock2000 3 years ago 16
Obama is a coward just like the rest of them. Israel owns us. We are a province of Israel.
jakewayd 3 years ago 18
Way to go Barack! Lips must be burning from all that butt kissing. It's really sad how a mighty superpower is being pimped by a tiny nation making us it's biatch. I was 'hoping' for 'change' but I don't know about that anymore.
rrryder 3 years ago 15
no matter white,black,male,female,christian,muslim - the only thing that will change this country is when the majority of people stand up & fight together for what is right, the usa knows about the cruel israeli govt for 60yrs,3 billion a yr we give to israel & now it'll all change-? lol
boulosjn 3 years ago 6
no matter black,white,male,female,christian,muslim- the only thing that can & will change the usa is when the majority of the people get together for what is right & fight for real democracy until than nobody will help the usa
boulosjn 3 years ago
G-d Bless Barack Obama!
Look @ the cynics trying to divide us.
Everybody thats said a negative comment here are the ones who need to hear this speech most and understand that it takes great courage to be the leader Obama is. That what he says here is 100% right and the change we need.
I'm sorry he doesn't appeal to your hatred or desire to scapegoat, demonize or smear AIPAC, Israel or the Jewish people.
I Know We Can! Remove Fear, Hatred and Ignorance from Your Heart.
daderone 3 years ago
Obama's new yard sign
"I believe in change"**
**"As long as change means slight reforms that in no way threaten corporate interests, AIPACS interests, the interests of the military industrial complex, or the interests of the the correctional industrial complex."
"If I have any time left over after sucking up to the above I may throw the American people a bone."***
***Certain conditions apply, void where prohibited by congress.
djtheepoch 3 years ago 25
Jesus Christ, Obama set "African Americans" (God I hate that term) back 140 years with this speech. Why don't you just sing "Mammy" while you're at it?
BigOrangeTitan 3 years ago 10
Totally disgusting. To bad there won't be any "hope" or "change" for Palestinians with an Obama presidency.
tjs11487 3 years ago 30
Don't worry. He's smart enough to realize two things. You can't get elected president without sucking up to AIPAC, and once elected, their input is unimportant.
wunwinglo 3 years ago 13
Why is Obama pledging $30 billion to a foreign government when our government is $9.3 trillion in debt? Why should Americans have to pay Israel's bills? What authority does America have to oppose elections in other countries? What right does America have to tell Iran not to have a nuclear weapon when we have them? How is Iran such a threat when
confronted by the U.S. and Isreal, two nuclear powers? Why doesn't the U.S. leave the Middle East completely?
Ironchefnintendo 3 years ago 43
Iron, you are 100% right, this country is controlled by aipac and israel, and we taxpayers pay for these idiots. Our government cares more about israel then the american people. Iran does NOT threaten america, but it does israel, but we Americans have to kiss israel ass.
Fila8882002 3 years ago 37
Look at this zionist puppet sucking up to the Israel-American axis of evil! Give your head a shake people! Israel is controlling the united states and it's not just the people they wage war upon that will suffer, but the American people who have been sold out and are being asked to die for Israel in unnecessary colonial wars that were designed to promote israeli interests!
gnomit 3 years ago 30
McCain vs Obama
Whoever wins, we lose.
Vile1126 3 years ago 44
please sirs listen..those Arabs can't push AIPAC around..first we'll get Iran & then Syria, we'll save Lebanon for last..you see Obama has no choice..
johnsmdm 3 years ago
what do you know about the arabic people, why dont open your eyes and see whats really going on, you cant get both sides of the story if you only listen to cnn, its ignorant and racist people like you that take away for what our country really stands for.
BeastSlayer619 3 years ago 7
I'm going to vote Obama. Obama 08
Drago637 3 years ago
read the israel lobby by John Mearsheimer and Stephen Walt great book, tells the truth about what how aipac is pushing our politicians around and how they sway public perception of israel through academics. you should read what they are doing to critics of israel in academia, its sick. its a great book for everyone who loves this country.
guitarist3600 3 years ago 2
United Nations Security Council Resolution 478 declared Israel's 1980 "Jerusalem Law" as "null and void and must be rescinded forthwith". This resolution called upon member states to withdraw their diplomatic missions from the city.
The vote was passed 14-0, dear obama
trycoun 3 years ago
Reforms that at best, address only the symptom of the problem while reestablishing favorable public opinion for a system that is responsible for much of the world's problems. Personally I think we need at least four political parties, proportional voting instead of winner take all, mandatory public financing for elections, paper ballots instead of voting machines, an abolition of the archaic electoral college, and to voice dissent in the streets.
thrillrock86 3 years ago 3
When "we the people" decide to take up our social responsibility, then we will see our nation move in a positive direction. Noam Chomsky has stated that "to some degree it matters who's in office, but it matters more how much pressure their under from the public."
thrillrock86 3 years ago 6
Bravo Obama!
operamor 3 years ago
USI! USI! USI!
BipedalMammal 3 years ago
The United States of Israel.
BipedalMammal 3 years ago 13
I want a president who puts the U.S. FIRST, SECOND, and THIRD!
MoeMZA 3 years ago 4
Ah, this our only choice as progressives? The man pandering to Likudniks and rapture-ready wasps? It's a sad day in America. The two-party system needs to be dismantled.
cursedsilly 3 years ago 13
this country was built on the basis that a decision cannot be reached swiftly. An idea must go thru many minds of approval to become final. If u are voting for Obama b/c of his far-fetched promises, please remember:ANY canidate elected has learned from the previous president's mistakes. This country doesn't need shock therapy. can be damaging. Besides;even Obama's economic solutions will involve more taxing for everyone. Experience is evrything for this position! Dont let TV info go unchecked
cjdore99 3 years ago
'i understood the zionist idea...' says a LOT... :((
librano 3 years ago
I hope he stays as far away from Al Gore as possible. Dont let Gore anywhere near this campaign you'll surely lose to Mccain.
miracledrug5150 3 years ago
I'm sorry if I'm talking too much.
but I believe that Israel is like an annoying child who keeps hitting an old man (Palestine)and when the older man turns around the child (Israel) runs and hides behind his mom ( USA) and starts crying.
GracefullTiger 3 years ago 6
what an ignorant thing to say! sure, that allegory might be true- IF the old man had just killed a huge amount of innocent people with a bulldozer or a rocket or suicide bombing because he can't think of any other way to establish "peace"
ssmiain 3 years ago
America SUPPORTING Israel = growing hatred towards Israel "and" America = more killing and fighting between Palestinians and Israelis (with America's cheering 4 Israel) = more and more hatred towards America and Israel = terrorists taking a move = "Islam's fault not Islam's fault" dilemma = racism towards Muslims in the USA = a circle of conflicts that will never end.
GracefullTiger 3 years ago 6
Why a speech in the AIPAC? The big lobby Jew who is the AIPAC has so power in the choice of the candidates that they need to make a speech for the AIPAC????
sherine11 3 years ago
supporting Israel will never lead to peace.
this is not my opinion ,its a fact that we're paying its consequences everyday in the middle east.
GracefullTiger 3 years ago 4
you can't win unless you bow down to israel...as a uk citizen...can anyone tell me what that is about?
1DX2020 3 years ago 5
God Bless America!!! We love u Obama and we really really need u!
U will win this election ... hands down!!
Obama 08!
1Shonna1 3 years ago
If the change was coming from a different person then Obie, we would all be on board, but it is Obie, and our division as a country on racial divides certainly is showing its face. We tend to believe the negatives about Obie because they mask our real feelings.
USTAR10 3 years ago
JOHN BUSH MCCAIN
God help us all if mccain bush's shadow gets in office you think times are bad now
mccain sucks and is so detached from our society its mind boggling
if your a racist you will never see what im saying you would rather die under a bad president because he is white than to except change for the better of all men
SAD
jsean31 3 years ago
I like ur solutions to israel-palestinian problem in the middle-east, however, jerusalem, must be divided! there will be great chaos!
rtahouri 3 years ago
Watching this pathetic grovelling is awful.
Obama is really no different from McCain.
And also, if it wasn't to the media, this man would have gone nowhere. People in America don't realise that the TV Networks decide who you pick. It's simple, if they don't air the candidate and don't invite them to the debates (hence what happened to Ron Paul and Mike Gravel), then no-one will know who they are, and thus won't vote for them.
cromptonenator 3 years ago 5
Nice words, Obama
eslgurucalif 3 years ago
Good Talker--No wokable ideas.
kndrice 3 years ago
This guy is an even bigger war hawk than Bush. What a gutless, pandering slimeball.
vktrsx 3 years ago 8
Obama--the great talker with no actual ideas. God tend to America.
kndrice 3 years ago
look at this man he has abundant knowledge on misc subjects. mccain has not made one intelligent speech since he s run for office. god help the idiots who vote for mccain.
diogenesny 3 years ago
Well barack u think it is a good job to raise
THE INCOME TAX-to- 39%
THE INHERITANCE TAX-to- 55%( money thats already been taxed)whic will be taxed again for state
tarpman14 3 years ago
i like obama, but what this talk about Iran, does America want to start a third war? i want to hear what people think.
k3peace 3 years ago 4
free palestine.
imbannaj 3 years ago 4
By that I mean that his race and ethinic background is the reason many who have never voted before are now voting. I live in Il. and have voted for him twice, once for Il and once for his federal seat. and both times he has screwed me over. So call me a racist or whatever you want. I will not vote for him because of his stances and votes not because of his race. Yet as a white man my choice has labeled me a racist. So be it, I know me, and my choice has nothing to do with race.
MihelicJ1977 3 years ago
OBAMA 2008!!!!!.
Teeftaller 3 years ago
I thought that he does not believe in PACs and not interested in any lobbyiest money :S what happened ?
Larryb161 3 years ago
talk is cheap Lets see what he does after he is elected and by all means he talks a lot better then McCain who is by al means a Bush Clone..
sedonastarman99 3 years ago
Can someone please explain to me as a non American I do not understand why a man that is mixed race and, I think I correct in saying, was raised only by his white mother is refered to as African American. His mother is of British decent does that make him a British African American? guess it is something to do with your history. But in the UK a black man is a black man a white man is a white man and a mixed race man is just that mixed race you can not just say I asm mixed I will pick black.
WillShakespeare2007 3 years ago
Real Change is John McCain.
Juan6804 3 years ago
He is a corrupt individual. He can not be in the White House.
bithlokid 3 years ago
What about Palestine
jupiterstarmoonchild 3 years ago 2
woohoooo yeah I have a tribute video for Obama!
Garrick747 3 years ago
I have had some sort of deep respect for Obama.but after this speech,all I can say that this would be USA president is no more than just the old same thing.he who praises change in each and every one of his speeches.what's the change he really means?he should have taken some time to read the history of what he is talking about.victimising the oppressor and demonizing the victim?If these are his thoughts and his way to making peace around the world,America ,there will be no change...
maryamna 3 years ago 4
man you right wingers are poaranoid nuts. ya know your god will protect you dont need the military just pray. i mean if you really believe in god. wont he protect just pray. god you people are hypocrites.
LoganKaill 3 years ago
From his radical stance on abortion to his prominence in the corruption scandals that has been virtually ignored by the mainstream media, Barack Obama is not fit to be Senator -- not to mention the next President of the United States.
chancew44 3 years ago
I agree with you.
bithlokid 3 years ago
chancew44
If Obama isn't fit to be the president then who should? Let me guess, McSame? Great...another 4 years of Bush~~wonderful~~
majesticamerican 3 years ago
Power to the Peaceful
4449911 3 years ago
You took the words right out of my mouth!
VOTE4MCCAIN 3 years ago
TRUE THAT...
kornigator 3 years ago
Obama knows that 75% of Americans are pro-Israel, that is the reason Obama is speaking to AIPAC and not to CAIR.
After all there are more Muslims in America then Jews.
Tamar1970 3 years ago
Why does Barack support the Supreme Court's 5-4 decision to grant Constitutional rights to enemy combatants?
What do we do now.....put all the GITMO detainees in cages with port-o-lets and place them on the steps of the Supreme Court?
huskie767 3 years ago
WTF are you talking about? "enemy combatants" none of the people in Gitmo have even been given a hearing let alone been proven to be "enemy combatants".
What? Its "un-american" now to hold to the principle of innocent before being proven guilty" or the right of haebius corpus?
EyeCWorld2008 3 years ago 2
because when you take thier rights away...then what will stop the neo cons from taking everyones rights away....u dumbass...
kingrexrex666 3 years ago
huskie767
He doesn't support anything to any enemy, he was law professor, he supports the constitution! Unless you have a problem with our founding fathers and a problem with our law, if you don't like the constitution get out of this country!
majesticamerican 3 years ago
Because you shouldn't be allowed to hold detainees forever without even CHARGING them with anything.
We're supposed to have rule of law in this country, and that means having to actually prove someone did something wrong before locking them up and throwing away the key.
Anything less is tyrannical and unamerican.
ClarusVisum 3 years ago
Thank you so much for posting this video.
carolynfl 3 years ago 3
Great speech of Obama. I hope he will win the elections.
God bless America, Israel and the Netherlands!
elibouscher 3 years ago
God bless Tanzania, USA, Netherlands and Israel.
aaroneu07 3 years ago
God bless you too.
mekaview 3 years ago
I concur, Obama is the answer to America's problems!!!
knowmebymyhands 3 years ago
A very intelligent man
alexmulenge 3 years ago 2
obama is great.......h
solar00active 3 years ago 4
important notice let act like human and see who have more damages Israel palestine
and then vote for better ness of those all
who need help
solar00active 3 years ago
obama, be honest. Do u really think its israel that is attacked by poor palestinians or otherway around???
longlivespain 3 years ago 13
100's of rockets coming out of Gaza says its Palestinians attacking Israel.
EyeCWorld2008 3 years ago
those "poor palestinians" raise their children to hate and kill any and all jews/israelis/AMERICANS, and israel does all that it can to only stay defensive and not go offensive so that ignorant people like you dont have an excuse to say that israel is at fault. dont post an opinion if u dont know the facts!
ssmiain 3 years ago
What about them poor black, latinos and other immigrant American people of color. Do they raise their children to do the same? They don't live there in Israel. And are just as unsafe. But here in AMERICA they seem to be happy being just employed by them?
What facts are important to you?
Freedom from what?
When this country suffers for others who treat them like slaves.
People are dieing everywhere from the same racist people and their facts.
...
respect
darkdominance911 3 years ago 13
waw....!!! This is amazing. What this people think about someone who is a litle diferent in color. I am from peru and I love usa because the opportunity I have here and I hope see Obama as the next president of USA. He remind me Martin Luther King and John F. Kennedy. "Yes, we can" "Stand for Change".Diplomacy and understanding need the world, Mc Cain with all my respect because of what he did I am thinking he is not convinient as a president nowadays. Obama '08
juniorpet67 3 years ago
Thats what i thought too... till i heard this speech
omarius89 3 years ago
VOTE OBAMA 2008!!!!!!
Teeftaller 3 years ago
OBAMA! OBAMA! CANADA FOR OBAMA!!
eternalsleeper 3 years ago
Its so sad and pathetic to see how many right wingers are sneaking on here and trying 2 introduce their hatred into the dialouge because it involves Israel & they don't like Israel or Jews particularily.
Yeah we get it neo-nazis and white supremicists..all you do is go and spam around the internet your propaganda.
From my experiance when you speak the truth, all the haters come out and can't take it. If thats the judge, and courage is the issue. Obama certainly has spoken truth w/ courage
daderone 3 years ago
I'll give him the benefit of doubt. This may be jut lip service to appease Pelosi.
kosiasko 3 years ago
Let's hope this is only lip service.
kosiasko 3 years ago
I going to vote Obama one day. Obama 2008.
Let's vote For Obama! You can do it Obama. Take us To The Lead!
Drago637 3 years ago
Its about dam time we come up in dis dam Country....Hells yea boooyyeeeeeeee !!!! Obama 08",,for 8 years of great..!!!!
iloveobamainsd 3 years ago
Total censorship on this channel
krayzie47 3 years ago 4
AIPAC is a lobby group?
manOhhman 3 years ago 5
Definition of Obama: smart, professional, considerate, strong, powerful, leader ....OUR PRESIDENT!
parisshoufar 3 years ago
This is disappointing, i was expecting more from you mr obama,i thought you will be neutral in the palestinian israeli conflict,, while all what you said now is tottaly pro israeli. 30 minutes talking about the israeli security and not mentioning a word about the palestinian security? And how can you say that jerusalem will remain the capital of israel while the whole world doesn't recognize that? Security counsil's deceision regarding syria was mentioned clearly but what about 242,,338???
azoori 3 years ago 19
He says he is pro-Israel to trick and fool the american and jewish voters. this man has associated with pro-palestinian people.
chancew44 3 years ago
I hope so.
MoeMZA 3 years ago
"Not to force concessions..." -he said 20:10
nightimer5 3 years ago
Because like the rest of us he's human, that should be good enough.
Swordsquire 3 years ago
OBAAAMAAA I LOVE YOU.
bradybubble 3 years ago
yo OBAMA is smart,i mean listen to the way he talks,he's so intelligent and his physical appearance portrays a presidential look!
siamaQ1812 3 years ago
GO OBAMA 2008
enos870 3 years ago
no country on earth recognises jerusalem as isreals capital
sweetfeet4312 3 years ago 19
he is an educated man...
ilovestocks85 3 years ago
Did you guys even listen to the whole speech?
Or just assume is was great. Actually listen to it, he sounds like McCain when it comes to using force against Iran, et cetera.
atheistnarnia 3 years ago 12
And that's why you will vote for McCain?
nightimer5 3 years ago
This speech demonstrates again exceptional crtical thinking and strategic leadership. Substantive, well thought out, and stands as a clear contrast.
tedhu 3 years ago
He is on board. He gets it. Embrace him.
gismith10 3 years ago
I wonder why he is such a coward in front of the Israel-lobby? Didn't he speak about the suffering of the palestinians one year ago? What about that now? His notion of an undevided Jerusalem is his biggest mistake. There will be no palestinian state without the holy mosque in Jerusalem beeing a part of it. If he moves the way he said in this speech, there will be no peace in middle east in 2013 either. Sad!
Toji85 3 years ago 9
i like Obama
xp9921 3 years ago
As a jew, I was a little nervous after hearing all the muslim rumors going around. Doing a little research, I found those claims to be unfounded. His opponents nonetheless have done a very good job; there are lots of people on the street who are convinced that he was sworn in using a quran, or that he's a 'stealth' muslim. Obama has this Arizona Jew vote.
desmo986 3 years ago
G-d Bless Barack Obama
We Love You!
daderone 3 years ago
ياأيها العرب تصالحوا مع اسرائيل . اصطلحوا مع اسرائيل واعترفوا بها..واثقوا اسرائيل على السلام...
اتركوا العداء ياأبناء ابراهيم الخليل...
gzaly 3 years ago
Barack Obama is pretty cool i guess
chromebomb 3 years ago
Honestly why cant we all live in unisome? What is all the evil hateful disrespectful feelings towards others really about? Wanting to belong to what? why? GOD is the judge and HE has the final answer.
Choclongleggz 3 years ago
OBAMA '08 OBAMA '08 OBAMA '08
Thesouthman 3 years ago
He is already talking like a President. I truly hope he is President.
nevilleprinsloo 3 years ago
Obama Rock ALL THE WY TO THE WHITEHOUSE.... tHE RACIAL BARRIERS ARE BEGINING TO CRUMBLE DOWN..... THIS IS JUST THE BEGINNING OF A HISTORIC LANDMARK IN THE HISTORY OF RACIAL PREJUDICE
mwanaweingoo 3 years ago
"I never vote for anyone only against"
McCain is another four years of Bush. If Hilary got the nomination then it would be 24 years of two families running this country (4 G.W., 8 Bill, 4 dad as prez, and 8 with dad as V.P.)
bar3guy 3 years ago
Go OBama - yes wecan - beat Mccain on Nov 08
joel168 3 years ago
With this speech, Barack Obama has lost my vote.
EnhancedLabs 3 years ago 4
Nice
Drago637 3 years ago
There are some commenting on this video who claim Irans nuclear intentions are peaceful. Those who believe that the developement of long range missiles capable of reaching Israel is for peaceful purposes. Those people also believe that when Amadinejad threatens Israel with wiping it off the map, that this is peaceful dialogue. Amadinejad who denies the Holocaust ever happened and funds organizations who target innocent people for assination. I suppose all this too is for peaceful purposes.
Bevan30000 3 years ago
Diplomacy is the only way we're going to work out this problem in the Middle East. I think Senator Obama has the right approach. He has brought other dissenting groups together. I'd like to give him a chance to bring these groups together, as he has a good track record. Bush's plan has brought less security in this region and McSame will only add to the problems & make things worse. We need to elect Senator Obama to bring true diplomacy & peace finally to the Middle East and Israel.
OBAMA 2008!
evenchaya 3 years ago
I never knew so much about Israel or Iran or any of the other countries outside of my own until I started following this election. I sat and watched the entire program the other night to become more aware of what is at stake. I am glad that I got a chance to see each candidate and their opinions. I really liked Obama. He can pull this thing together. I am grateful he will be president. You all should read a book called "The Faith Club" it is very enlightening.
hubbaka 3 years ago
is Barack gonna get involved in creating a Palestinian state I wonder..the State of Palestine, wow..
johnsmdm 3 years ago
How is Gaza a threat? Gaza is full of a starving people live under Israeli occupation. There are way more Palestinians killed then Israelis. How does increasing the military of a terrorist state better US policy in the Middle East? I do believe that every nation has a right and duty to defend itself and its people, but beefing up military to bully other humans doesn't set good grounds for peace. Perhaps the United States should stop proliferating nuclear weapons before they ask Iran too.
jrmonirian 3 years ago 5
Obama could do everything that is good, except any criticism of Israel. That tells you how strong the Israeli lobby. AIPAC is an extreme right wing lobby. They support the 1967 occupation and the settlements and the inhumane treatment of Palestinians. Jerusalem was occupied in 1976 by an illegal war and the presence of Israel there is illegal.
I am assuming the fairness of the campaign workers in authorizing all comments won't be able to handle this one. So much for the grassroots democracy!
cpuz 3 years ago 6
go obama
otterhead45 3 years ago
Why weren't my comments posted? This was his first major political blunder, and he can't take a little heat from his supporters and the people who put him where he is today!
rahmat55 3 years ago
whats this shit about pending approval? i made an intresting comment and they havnt even posted it. wtf?? slowly but surely..free speech? lol okay
20lonDon20 3 years ago
awesome speech yo
tomasito1234567 3 years ago
It goes without saying that Israel and Palestinians deserve peace, and that the two-state solution is the best hope of that. It also goes without saying that the Palestinians have the same right to live in peace as the Israelians do. I hope no one forgets that - Arabs are people too, and they have the capacity to respond to diplomacy. Obama seems to recognize that. And that is why he has a chance to make a difference that benefits everyone in the region.
Sorenzo 3 years ago 28
in the beginning of the demcratic nomination i did'nt take him seriously and thought he had no chance. 80 % of palestinians voted for hamas and hamas has said they will never regognize israel and if you want peace you have to change their minds somehow.
AtamSandler 3 years ago
I wish we had more deep thinkers like you on youtube.
grazon 3 years ago
Thank You Sen. Obama! Vote Obama 2008!
riwired 3 years ago 12
Hope that Palestine problem will be solved as soon as possible to live in peace with our cousins Jews...because wars not a solutions for every generation...Thanks a lot.
peace..
sal64lon 3 years ago 30
Let us get it Together! OBAMA!! YOU ARE THE ONLY CANDIDATE THAT MAKES SENSE. McCain will only copy your speeches and ideas, in a day or two. ONLY YOU...!!
rzarbldrnnr22 3 years ago
Anyone who has an issue with Obama bringing up the Holocaust obviously did not take the care to listen to his words. We as HUMANS, citizens of this earth, bear the responsibility that something like this doesn't happen again. This is not to mean it is limited to making sure a holocaust doesn't happen to the Jews again but to any people. To that end I think we are failing, and miserably at that. I want to know what he's going to do about Darfur; prove to me that he means what he says.
Skolnia 3 years ago 2
Couldn't agree more. I was thinking the very same thing when he was going through this speech. However, this speech is going to cause big problems for Obama in the Arab communities.
trevor51181 3 years ago 3
Appeasing Arabs isn't on the top of his list of priorities, I'm sure.
MCH1984 3 years ago
and in non Arab communities too.
kosiasko 3 years ago
Hi Obama-staff who censure these comments. I got censored twice just for being negative to Obamas speech. I hope you realize that your work is counter-productive. You send the message that not every opinion matters and that Obama is willing to censure the "wrong" opinions. People like me just get frustrated and Obama is quickly losing my sympathy. I'm surprised of how you are managing this. It doesn't take a genius to realize the consequences.
bredsjomagnus 3 years ago
Obahma 08 Amereka presedent
1abigor2xx 3 years ago
Try to post or say anything bad about this guy it will not work,not here.
tomandlupe 3 years ago
looks like you and all the others moaning with their comments posted are wrong. Otherwise how could I respond to your criticism?
daderone 3 years ago
You're starting to hear the LION'S VOICE BEHIND THE LAMB
Mwaterfall 3 years ago