Would You Change?

[amerrittification]

HBO brought me here

[kunjanizimbabwe]

Awesome video and wonderful clips - to reflect that history is ours to shape. We need to keep hope alive. Thank you for this.

[BlissDr]

Thank You Mark Hamilton!

When people finally discover your many decades of painstaking 3VOLutionary publishing work ~ aimed at uniting the NON-ruling classes everywhere, they will be drop-jaw-awe inspired at the purity of the Love-of-Life you have made possible for each person to live, ... anywhere, even the poor.

History is truly made by individuals, not events.

tvpnc (dot) org (/) platform

[Bestmountjoy]

@BlissDr

Any friend of Mark's is a sure friend of mine!

Grand to know you.

I look forward to meeting so many loving bro's & sisters!

Love to you & yours.

[THEARTISTINYOUTV]

A beautiful, heartfelt and emotionally stirring tribute! Thank you!

[kissynian]

Hopefully things will change in 2012. One can only hope.

[JoHilhol]

How bad does it needs to get. Truth?? Would YOU change. Thanks for the video and of course Tracy for bringing (silently) compassion in her performance.

[220569xy]

73.126 views

i love this video JFK you was the best president from the USA

[devilspjh]

Tracy is awesome

[MrBen612]

Never stop loving america

[kidkrazy]

def a perfectly orchestrated song

[FrontyProductions]

such a good song

[BlueNWA]

ditto.

[austen1492]

Agreed

[samuelk343]

no one is right. no one is wrong.

thats my opinion

[lnd3005]

Irony, right?

That's what you must have intended, by putting the pictures of warlords to music about love.

[BeachSaint]

There are no warlords pictured. Just human beings trying to do their best in a world that sometimes runs amok. Your comments are strange but the Elis Regina music you play on your channel is quite nice.

[lnd3005]

You think that's what the Cubans would have to say about JFK, or the Afghans about Obama?

The beginning of wisdom is to call things by their right names. The word "politician" is a euphemism, for warlord.

Thanks, about the music.

[BeachSaint]

Thank you, Socrates.

[wutever888]

@BeachSaint I think both of you (BeachSaint and Ind3005) have a a strong compassion for people and making the world a better place. Although, you have come across different mindsets about the actions of the world. I think part of stepping closer to peace is for people like yourselves to recognize this and understand that divergent opinions can happen even if the goal is similar. I applaud both of you.

[yyflame]

@lnd3005 (clears throught) In case you for got the cubans liked JFK because he was trying to free them from their comunistic society, their leader was a warlord

[wonderguano]

@lnd3005 You didn't mention JFK's role in starting the Vietnam war. Yes, you are of course correct. This video is a shameful manipulation of a beautiful song.

[JRebel206]

@BeachSaint What ever. There will be no change until the American political system, is torn down and rebuilt. Obama is a puppet.

[kunjanizimbabwe]

@BeachSaint Beautiful and though provoking video. Thank you.

[av8tor17b]

Thanks for the reminder of why we voted for our President. It's refreshing in these times when so many are bashers.

YES WE CAN.

THIS IS MY PRESIDENT.

THANK YOU MR. PRESIDENT.

KEEP FIGHTING MR. PRESIDENT!

[ward5256]

Great song and good video but obama at the end ruined it for me : ]

[racedog19]

all i know is that tracy chapman is an awesome poet and artist and singing from the heart with songs for every living being. I Love Her Very Much

[BeachSaint]

me, too

[Panicathedisco117]

This song can be interpreted anyway anyone wants to interpret it. It doesn't have to be about God or Politics. It works with politics though, especially with The Kennedys

[BeachSaint]

thank you and Merry Christmas

[Peoplesperson111]

they should play this song on house every time I hear it I think of him absolutely amazing song by the way :)

[Thayet1000]

LOVE this song thanks for posting it :oD

[SuperNightrider69]

this is a really powerful song it makes wanna change my ways right now but i understand its gonna take some time but im gonna try thanx tracy

[JosephK1980]

Sad to think that all three are dead now...real bummer...last great hope? Obama, obama? Come through, brother...be the next FDR...or at least the next Kennedy...please...

[johnny671yona]

Obama know what he's doing...

He's pointing us in the right direction with his thumb!

but really i think he's a man of his word, and will bring the U.S and it's territories greatness!

-GUAM

[vikingkeith]

Love this tune. Obama isn't the problem. I think he will try his best to do what he think is right. Maybe if the previous joker wasn't a complete screw up Obama would not be having so many things to deal with. The real problem, as usual, is a government over-run with scum ball lobyists. I would shed no tears if these rats died horrible and painful deaths. If Obama starts a hunting season on these scum I would be the first in line to get a license. Expect any health care bill to be full of pork.

[MankuOsiemDziewiec]

Where's this change?? Check "Obama Big Decepion" movie.

[JosephK1980]

deception...not decepion...I don't think I'll be taking any of your recommendations, considering that you can't spell a simple word...

[yusefmou]

Beach Saint I am really proud you know your Laws or at least copy right laws, and I am proud you'd posted this video with intention to awaken people for a further change, I believe Barak has made a change just being president, but I do not believe under my understanding that Barack Obama is really gonna a regnificant change for the better in the world, if however I do believe in a change made by Barack, its gonna be the change od the New Word Order, I encurrage all the readers to learn this.....

[ubuibiok]

34,750 views, congrats....

Numbers are a way to simplify problems....

Obama is not a simple Man, he will recover and he has a good heart, I believe that with conviction. But he walks in a dark room with evil all around him, evil that is attempting to convert him unto it's Empire.

UBUIBIOK

[BeachSaint]

Thanks. And today my total viewership for all the videos I've posted went over the 125,000 mark. Not bad for an anonymous "BeachSaint" who lives like a hermit. You've gotta love YouTube!

[BeachSaint]

UbU, can you believe people are still watching this nearly two years after I made it...i don't think i ever expected more than a couple of dozen...President Obama is a leader...today's health care vote in the Senate makes that clear...

[sirstu4782]

Tracey!!! No matter what in the world happens u will allways be an insperation to me! this aint bout the pres of USA it's bout life man, & we all should be pleased with what we have, and if your not, then it's time to CHANGE, peace all xxx

[powerliftingrules]

Never believe hear say or the media. Research things it takes a bit longer but you will find out a lot more truth that way. I dont hate Obama I just dont feel hes taking us in the right direction. Hey I hope he does turn things around Im all about whats best for the US. He has a lot on his plate right now perhaps to much. Its a demanding job. Im not here to start anything just giving anothers view. Peace out...

[BeachSaint]

Thank you for your most recent comment. I am a trained journalist/researcher. I think it's incredibly important to read a variety of sources before forming your opinion. That said, I created this video over a year and a half ago to simply express some deeply personal feelings during a chaotic, confusing and confounding moment in the Presidential election cycle. Frankly, I'm amazed that it continues to draw up to 200 views a day and is my most watched video. Grace and peace, BeachSaint

[powerliftingrules]

I see you avoided the deficit that our kids and grandkids will have the burden of paying back. No this isnt all Bushes fault. The Iraqi war just accelerated it thats all. Perhaps you should take off your blinders. He has thrown in so much abortion language in his health care plan how could any person with a glimmer of morals pass that thing. I dont listen to AM radio but I do pay attention to all things politics. I read many left and right winged view then research for the truth.

[BeachSaint]

Have you actually had an opportunity to read the entire health care plan? If you have it, I'd appreciate a .pdf copy via email. Thank you.

[JosephK1980]

Oh, waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah! Abortion ABORTION ABORTION!!!! One issue voters are awesome...talk about blinders...hypocrite...

[JosephK1980]

Known as the Abortion President?!! Yeah, he's going to keep the status quo, so he must be the 'abortion president'. You're a fool...seriously...keep on voting on that one issue, you're a credit to America...Churchill said it best..."best argument against democracy is a five minute conversation with your average voter." Perfect, just perfect...damn...

[AOPrinciple]

You are clearly ignorant of the radical abortion polices that Obama is seeking to implement. He is against stem cell reasearch UNLESS it kills fetuses. He wants to take tax payer money to fund abortion clinics. etc... Shut up unless you know what you are talking about.

[powerliftingrules]

I see you also avoided the deficit part as well. Its not just abortion but that is a big part. It could have been you. I can see that if youd like those 3 to come back we would really be in a world of hurt. Why dont you read up on what Social Security has really been doing to America since its inception. Learn then speak. If you have no clue dont comment. Know the news. Peace out...

[JosephK1980]

Yeah, because the republicans have done SO well for the economy...LOL...Great Depression, anyone? Who brought that shit on, who DIDN'T solve it? FDR solved it, the Republicans sat on their asses doing NOTHING! Same here...need to spend to make, THAT should be more apparent to a Repub than a fucking democrat...jesus...seriously..­.

[AOPrinciple]

You have got to be kidding me. Economic policy has changed drastically since the Great Depression era. The Great Depression was brought on by a heritage of poor economic understanding. FDR did not pull us out of the depression, WWII did. What a ridicuoous position to attempt to maintain.

[JosephK1980]

Not to say that there haven't been some good Republican presidents, cuz there have; Lincoln(greatest ever), Eisenhower was awesome, too, and the one that most people don't realize, Nixon...brilliant man brought down by his demons...don't give me that Reagan shit, either. He DID NOT win the 'war' on communism, USSR brought themselves down from the inside, it had VERY little to do with us...I DO KNOW the facts...peace out...

[powerliftingrules]

An honest question and reply. Would you change your support for Obama if you would have known he will be known as the Abortion President? If that doesnt bother you perhaps the deficit he just lain upon not only our kids but our grand children. Take a long hard look at his policies they are only making America weaker. Peace out...

[BeachSaint]

I voted for President Obama because I believed then, and still do, that his policies will make America stronger morally on a wide range of issues. I am a Roman Catholic makes donations to groups who help children thrive. Though pro-life, all medical decisions should be between patient and doctor, not legislation. I suggest you switch off your AM radio and take the time to personally "read" President Obama's views on life's very complex issues. When you have, write back to me. Grace and peace.

[crunkspong]

great song :)

[BeachSaint]

And, you have no right to post nasty, negative comments on this video. It is a privilege and you are now blocked.

[BeachSaint]

P.S. Two ugly comments have been removed. If you feel compelled to post nonsensical, negative comments, please move on as you will be blocked and your comments removed.

[gehmiraufnsack]

Hoffentlich bringt obama auch diesen wandel den man sich erhofft hat.Aber es ist wohl alles besser als der bush clan.

[BeachSaint]

Präsident Obama macht den besten Job in einer schwierigen Welt Wirtschaftskrise. Er ist der Wandel. Und, fährt er fort, um uns Hoffnung. Danke. Ich hoffe, dass dies Sinn machen, da ich mit der Google-Übersetzung.

[gehmiraufnsack]

Hoffnung reicht alleine nicht er muss auch noch den wirklichen wandel in gesundheits,kriegs und wirtschaftpolitik schaffen.

[BeachSaint]

Ich glaube er wird sich den Herausforderungen, die alle vor ihm.

[gehmiraufnsack]

Your answer doesn t make sense.The google translation fit for nothing.

[BeachSaint]

LOL

[EFCdogsofwar1878]

it may av been slang m8 google aint tha clever

[EliteFighterBF]

hehe aber man weiß was er meinte, dass ist doch schon mal was XD

[EliteFighterBF]

Ich glaube du meintest:

Ich glaube er wird sich den Herausforderungen, die alle vor ihm liegen, stellen.

Denke ich mal =)

Hehe ja google translation ist nicht alles xD

[BeachSaint]

Sie müssen es lieben, Online-Übersetzungen. Kurze nehmen einen Kurs in Deutsch, Google macht es möglich, versuchen die Kommunikation sowohl über YouTube und GoogleTranslate. Cheers, BeachSaint P.S. Hoffe, dass ich nicht nur deine Mutter beleidigt. Hehe

[Improvisiert]

Great Video, i Love Dis Song :)

we've Coverd id :)

[Knottheadrex92]

Great song

[BeachSaint]

Ich weiß nicht, was Sie versuchen zu kommunizieren.

[BeachSaint]

What a great choice!

[ULTORiratus]

ein wunderschönes lied -

schade, dass das dazugehörige video . . . naja, simplifizierend artikuliert . . . "ein wenig" zu politisch konnotiert ist. . .

[BeachSaint]

Es ist ein schönes Lied. Wie für das Video: zu jeder seinen eigenen.

[shay01v]

I love you tracy

[COLOMBANIPM]

I LOVE YOU  TRACY

[charliem790]

this is such a beautiful song, and has excelent meaning to go with the video. thank you so much for posting it.

[jallison945]

wish this song had a music video rather than political

[BeachSaint]

It does. There are a list of them done by others in the right column.

[estop84]

The only "change" I've seen is an exponential increase in the national debt (which is placed squarely on the shoulders of my generation) and the noxious attitude of entitlement and dependency bred by statism. I feel so sad and ashamed for you and this country that you look for "hope" in the abyss of a bloated nanny welfare state, and "change" means enlisting the coercive force of the state to seize the property of some to subsidize others.

[BeachSaint]

While I understand your intent to demean the President of the United States, your words are so bloated by hyperbole that they fail to communicate anything of substance.

[estop891]

No, the problem lies instead in your limited comprehension. To simplify things for you, my point is that you and the other blind sheep who follow Obama talk ad nauseum about "hope" and "change" when all that has proved to be in practice in a massive increase in the welfare state. To look for "hope" in government bureaucracy, is simply and your apparent attitude of entitlement to be subsidized by the government using the property of others is just dysfunctional in a free society.

[estop891]

And by the way, I think it's sick that you block people who dare to voice even respectful disagreement with your views. Why are you so afraid of those who articulate a different philosophy? I thought dissent was "patriotic?" IN any event, I'm done with dealing with juvenile people like you. A video like this invites thoughtful debate. You apparently just want to limit it to sheep. Pathetic. And BTW- the president does a good job demeaning himself and our country w/o my help.

[BeachSaint]

There is nothing respectful about your tone. Your adolescent need to use big words in order to appear superior would be laughable if it weren't such a "noxious attitude of entitlement." Or, as my dear, departed Dad would offer up: "Hesitate when pointing a finger because when you do, three are always pointed back in your direction."

[borderbound]

I don't agree with you at all and am on BeachSaints side of the argument - HOWEVER, I do think that youtube is all about freedom of speach and you should be allowed to say your opinion - even though your opinion is crap ;)

[BeachSaint]

I let your comments stay, but that doesn't mean I want to hear from you again. Don't you think it's more than a little sick to keep creating new accounts just rant on ad nauseum.

[mysticme27]

Great Video. maybe next time you could include other "changers" as well. Mandela, King, etc. But great video anyway

[BeachSaint]

Thank you for your kind comments. FYI: The Rev. Martin Luther King is in the video as his life and death played an important role in my coming of age. I will consider doing a video with Nelson Mandela.

[mrgreentom]

My president finally speaks for me.

[truthinthemind]

yes yes change  life

[GandamWingSVK]

Fuck Obama ,Obama suck's ... you should pray to George Carlin

[BeachSaint]

Some of your comments would make even the dear, departed George Carlin blush. Consider yourself blocked from this point forward.

[GandamWingSVK]

When Im looking on this brainwashed people Im getting sick Iy you ask me he needs less support

[BeachSaint]

Why is it that people who make comments such as this don't know good grammar from a hole in the wall?

[clovagZv]

Great very good

[ubuibiok]

*****

[migbono1]

I would change for you my princess!

[midvalley9]

Amazing song.

[BeachSaint]

Tracy Chapman has an amazing voice that makes this song resonate long after you finish hearing it.

[luvmehoe]

Amazing.

You couldn't have picked a better song.

This is perfect.

[BeachSaint]

Thank you.

[pwaimp]

Fantastic video! Found it quite by accident after just discovering that I liked Tracy Chapman. You've done the song great service. Keep up the inspirational work!

[applecan2]

i was waiting for some one to use this song

[BeachSaint]

Thank you, but I created and posted this twelve months ago.

[iownstan]

great photos on the kennedys'

[BeachSaint]

Thanks.

[magicmusic53]

Will he change or be a politician?

[BeachSaint]

I believe Barack Obama is a change agent and we are already seeing the President and his team in action.

[magicmusic53]

His team in action! You mean the "spend spend spend" bill

[brg5]

Thanks to your man Bush... But lets forgot about how we got into this mess... Lies on top of more lies... You people amaze me every time you say or write something. Interesting.

[5colori]

x un ragazzo speciale....da una ragazza democratica!

[FrauleinCaroline]

Great choice of song too btw.she's my favourite singer at the moment.

[j0hnwi11iams]

Understand that Obama is an outstanding individual. He represents the best hope for America.

[BeachSaint]

Think again, leafless. You need a brain to create a video which is something you haven't done. You also need a brain to compose and type a well written sentence...

[lifenavigator]

Perhaps you need some love or at least a chill pill.

[BeachSaint]

No, the morons do. But, thanks for the thought.

[treelesstree]

How does this make me want to vote obama? You dont vote on a candidate base on your feelings, use your brain.

[lifenavigator]

The above reply was for you treelesstree: Obama is intelligent, thoughtful, cares for others, and ready to help America. McCain is a man with 13 houses and no economic worries. You need a hug or medications!

[joebreak1]

a great job- inspiring.

Take a look at my "Obama-Let the People have their say" video.

[BeachSaint]

Thank you for your comment. During my grandmother's lifetime, she was confronted with signs proclaiming "Irish need not apply." She loved the Kennedys as much as she loved Martin Luther King. Barack Obama -- an educated man who is both black and white and who has been both rich and poor -- is the only candidate who fully understands the American dream and what individuals are capable of accomplishing. This was my first YouTube video. It was posted in January and it still reflects how I feel.

[ubuibiok]

*****

[FrauleinCaroline]

i'm so happy Obama won! :D I'm Irish and my boyfriend is Irish American and has got me into the Kennedy brothers and the Democrat party. I have great hope in Obama. like he said in his speech today-Change has come

[BeachSaint]

Welcome. I remember when JFK was elected President. It changed how Irish Catholics viewed themselves. Barack Obama's election is a reaffirmation that all are welcome and anything is possible in America. Yes, we can.

[Totalpranny]

By the way, did you know Obama has Irish ancestry ?

[dynovideoz]

this video is outstanding! i have spent so much time basin' on mccain, and now this video really brings me home again. having grown up in an irish family, i can remember we had such fond memories of the kennedys. when we see that desperately cool obama, i can't help thinkin' how much my mom would have loved the guy if she were still around. i hope ted is better now. i will never forget his booming voice on the senate floor as he with dogged determination, led the fight to raise the minimum wage.

[armyveteran101st]

BeachSaint, another outstanding video! Unfortunately racism and prejudice are part of the human condition, but not as prevalent as before, and ever decreasing as we advance in civilization and rational judgment. Many may not be inclined to vote for Obama because of his skin color or his name, but they're on the wrong side of history and progress, and will either change or become extinct in their stagnant and retrograde views. That's the way of the world. Thanks for this video! 5 Stars!

[ubuibiok]

Sep 20, 2008 ... A new AP-Yahoo News poll shows that race could play a big role in how some ... vote for any Democrat for president

CBS

[ubuibiok]

Yahoo Reports, AP News Poll... 27 to 33% of White Democrats will not Vote Obama because he is Black

[TECHKLEC]

I don't personally know any whites who feel that way but my wife is black and some of her freinds are voting for him because he is black. IF race would be an issue, THEN one should consider his is actually half black/half white.

[magicmusic53]

Then why are they calling him the first African American President, if he is half white?

[TECHKLEC]

How do I know why "they" say what "they" do???

[zaaach7]

Great job on the vid and it's message is very inspirational. Obama08!!. Together, we can change things for the better!

[chiork]

i love this

[BeachSaint]

thanks, I needed to hear something nice this week!

[conradstudios]

OBAMA '08!!

[1962verbodivino]

Awesomely Inspiring Work My Friend!

[BeachSaint]

you made my day!

[symmyto]

Yes, We Can

Believe again

[ubuibiok]

*****

[BeachSaint]

thanks

[mrmba2003]

very nice video,,ake more of these videos dude ,,good job

[SibylK]

Very inspirational and a good production. This is one 80 year old white lady who along with my kids is a great fan of Barack Obama. Have been for him since 2004 and at that time felt him to be a very special person who would be our first black & white President one day. He will be good for our countr. Thanks.

[ScubaDubaDive]

WONDERFULLY BEAUTIFUL! HOPE is more powerful than fear mongering... thanks for helping to change the perspective.

[procread]

This Art is Magic

[ubuibiok]

Definition of outstanding ? If asked, tell them to look here! Come on, Would you Change?

[brad11k]

Beautiful song !!!!

[Exibur]

After listening to this video, my life is changed forever.I was a World of warcraft junky playing 10 hours a day and not doing my homework.Now i realize I'm wasting my life.Thanks for saving me from myself and changing my life forever

[Boliver77]

fake

[wgraetz]

MIRROR IMAGE

[dorisboy52]

i love this song...so much to think about

[BeachSaint]

The inspirational music is "Change" by Tracy Chapman.

[DrakeMast1992]

Does anyone know who sings this song?

[magicmusic53]

Tracy Chapman