Obama Calls for action on CEO pay

[Chestmuscles]

It's quite clear to me that Barack made it quite clear about what we can do together. It's making sure that positive changes are made to correct the problems we had.

[199519971998]

I am not an Obama supporter. However, I think that all of us can agree that some CEO's make to much. Legislation to limit their pay is not possible without infringing on all of our rights. Taxing them on a number may leave to many potential loopholes. I think that the answer may be to Not give any government contracts to any company that has a CEO or any other upper management that makes more than x% of the average of all their employees and subcontracted employees. What do you think?

[mossretard]

What is really scary about the comments on this video is the high expectations Obamas supporters or should i call them minions have. NO one and I mean no one can live up to these expectations and remember in our society people love to build people up too tear them down. He is coming in terrible situation with a huge deficit, and credit crisis in the economy and the war. I just don't think he will be able to live up to your lofty goals for him, esp when I have heard nothing concrete on policy.

[LadyTomcat07]

I just love him if u dont vote for him you're crazy!

[Cueil]

No matter who the president is it is the people of this country who make or break themselves... instead of counting on this man you should be looking at yourselves and finding a way to get yourself out of the possition you put yourself in... I'm going to lose my home... I lost my family and my job... I don't blame Bush...I am an American... I will simply move on if I can't find a job here I will go where I can find a job. I don't need handouts to make it and niether do any other Americans

[KillWoundedEatDead]

this guys gonna be the best president since kennedy

[AmigaFalcon]

England for Obama!!

[Etimos]

Once he's done being president, Barack can come be Canada's prime minister. We dont have a major crisis of conscience or economic collapse to motivate our potential leaders to greatness. We wallow in stagnation and mediocrity because we have no major issues to overcome, and no great leaders to realize that this country has the potential to be more than just mediocre. Barack seems like a good man, and his policies are already in line with the majority of Canadian thought on many issues.

[jpkm7992]

Who else is giving honest ansewrs to questions?Dear God Lets please lets give this MAN a chance...(ANYTHING is better than this cast of idiots that have been in charge of America's direction these last few years.)..God,Lord,Help us thru this mess of lies and Tragic decision msking that has led us to this current state of Mess that we are currently in,Lord ,Please help us to make wiser decisions in our voteing process,Please help us Jesus....Thank You, john

[lilybeeplily]

i am so in love with him

[aqplaya92]

YES WE CAN!

[abr445523801]

obama awesome

please bring a sunny future to the people

and i believe you are a legend man

you will creat the history ,

obama 08!

[DonSimonBolivar]

Why does the U.S. want to re-occupy Cuba? While the U.S. describes Cuba as Evil on the other hand supports Saudi Arabia Autocracy. Hands of Cuba! Stop The Imperialist United States from re-occupying Cuba. The U.S. supports Saudi Arabia government model why? The U.S. supports Pakistan Musharif Dictator why? Stop The U.S. Imperialism!

[jdrizd2]

If you can accomplish that alone you have my vote!

[lees20022]

Have you noticed that supporters of Obama commenting here on youtube are either black ,not from the USA. or not old enough to vote...

What's up with that Barry?

[kjgear]

I like what was said but DAMN stop looking down so much. It made a dizzy. >:-) But other than that, it was a much needed speech and I hope we hear more of the same in the run-up to November.

[CityzenJane]

OH yeah--- sounds like an 'elitist' to me...NOT.

Hilary - you are using the Rove playbook - Take a candidates strength and imply it is a weakness.

It sucks that she is doing this.

[tracer740]

As Bush's 'governing' bailed out Bear Stearns with BILLION$ of debt on the back of US taxpayers (how's that for welfare?), the CEO of that organization walked off with a $232 MILLION severance package! God Bless America

[BeaReady]

what a novel idea, pay according to performance. Hmmmm...what is approval rating of Congress these days?

[mischiefpwns]

if Obama doesn't win I lose all hope for America.

[2of6Solutions]

Cool! More legislation....

[fpm229]

Good luck fighting Wall Street...

[gismotech]

only in commie countrys does the goverment have a say in CEO PAY the goverment should stay the hell out of things they have no right to get into

[zideaz]

Corporate governance is one of the biggest problems in the world, today. Boards of directors fail to hold executive officers accountable because of the incestuousness between both. Corruption is rampant, and the interests of shareholders, employees, and consumers are not being served. We need the Securities and Exchange Commission to regulate these businesses better and to ensure that these conflicts of interest do not continue.

[Kneegor]

Go Obama!

[wjfox2006]

Awesome, as always. 5 stars.

[friskyfixedit]

amen, the dirty CEO's will be kicking and screaming

[greene825]

CEO's create jobs and if they are taxed more, they will pack up and move to China. It's already happened, and if this looney is elected the US will have less jobs.

[melonbarmonster]

great

[woodessence]

Barrack Obama has had my vote from the beginning ...and I will say it again ~I look forward to his administration !

CEO's shall NOT be above the law, and with common sense, be held accountable.

[gismotech]

and what law would that be one that waste money sending out ballots for a non binding vote that means nothing just a big waste of money and time.

[ToMartv]

they've got a plan for you, join the borgeose, all last night we went looking for a good time and we couldn't find one, they've got a plan for you too - they've got a secret, you'll find out its true - dont doubt it, all last night we were looking for a good time and we couldn't find one. They're all spaced out so that you can never go....Aint that the other half, aint that the other half life.

[BoniusRx]

After listening to GWB mangle sentences and double talk and lead the conversation (and the country) off a cliff, its absolutely orgasmic to hear someone intelligent speak about a problem and solution with clarity and insight. Obama continues to show why he's the best choice of what's available out there today. Ron Paul has been effectually marginalized by the MSM so that one is forced to pick from the remainders. Obama is the better choice from them.

[rusticyuppie]

Seriously, this is almost straight up common sense. Get paid based on how well you are doing.

I know hindsight is 20/20, but I can't believe legislation like this doesn't already exist!

[DominicMetal1979]

So you think the govt should get to control who gets paid what?

[clwaltz]

The cry has always been that you cant limit economic free markets. Throw enough money and it seems a good argument. But the economy is only one part of the social machine, and if it runs too fast, or lopsided the entire machine comes apart.

If we dont slow that wheel down, we will be rebuilding from chaos. This is our moment.

[ilovebayarea]

say it like it is barack. obama making the record straight about wallstreet ceo's!!

OBAMA '08 the truth and the visionary!!!

[chumashfalcon]

I was just reading google news. Bush has ruined the American economy, it is spilling over into the world economy.

Bush drives up oil prices, and all prices go up world wide. Nobody wants to invest in American companies, with our sloppy wall street scandals. Food prices are reaching all times highs. Gas prices at all time highs. The dollar heading down towards new lows. Greed and nepotism has taken over our nation, and our business practices. People have no choice but to shop Wallmart

[vumand]

Go Obama!

[whosoever]

San Diego support here too. 53rd District went with Obama!

[themightylex]

hey whoever!

I'm in Susan davis' district too. I was really happy that Obama won here in District 53!

[loganlks2007]

Barack Obama '08!

[FL4BarackObama08]

OBAMA'08

[dharmick]

This man has a clear picture of what's going on in this economy:

The elite are making a killing while the rest of us are being taken to the cleaners.

Barack Obama will turn this around. He has OUR back. He can bring balance back to this economy.

People from all walks of life are seeing this more and more clearly.

We're going to elect a great President.

[jiruandotnet]

Good luck Americans!

[clwaltz]

Thank you, we appreciate your support while we go through our own social change.

[ipwnthenewbs]

An amazing man who will make America right again!

[Zombiewire]

OBAMA 2008 San Diego in the house. I am a conservative go figure. Ill get up beat with this man in office

[ben10023]

Obama!!!! 08!!!!!!