2008 NAACP Barack Obama Speech

[Chenessee1]

NAACP is reverse racism... NAAWP? Thats racist.

[ashjon10]

I 'll keep my freedom, my guns, my money, my religion and you can keep the "change".

[kbernardstrong]

To ashjon10 -You sound a little " bitter". Maybe President Obama's statement about bitterness and guns, during the election , was right on point.

[torane5393]

I Love This Guy, Im So He's Our President

He is So intuned on whats going on in The Streets

[voodoo2u4u]

who cares about naacp....black history month black tv chaneels ...black this black that who cares....get life nobody gives crap

[littleduck1994]

was this before he was president? plz answer

[uravgguy]

it was in 2008.. still a senator

[tonymilitant]

im black man and im loving every minute of it....... forget all u kkk people.your just gonna burn in hell for your way of thinking..........REMEMBER WE ALL GOTTA GO

[JohnBonfield1]

White is a Color

Hmmm...Last time I looked all of America was suffering not just the black part. A true visionary would look past what past generations fueded over.

A true visionary would realized that new generations are not involved in this racism bullshit.

The only reason racism is a big issue is because the older generations keep pushing it on te upcoming generations.

I'm White. that's right. I'm racist apparently.

If my geneology really mattered my Yankee roots would matter

[greatboniwanker]

New racists move the USA every day; all immigrants aren't Mexican, hear? It is important that we remain ever vigilant, Racism is a disease, that will crop up if it is not culled. Even our youth don't always hear the truth; many are raised by racist parents and/or grandparents.

Remeber that WWII vet who hated Blacks and Jews so much that he was willing to go shoot up a bunch of innocent school children?

Dont ask why people are still complaining about racism -ask WHY racism still exists!

[sikwitit72491]

Does anyone kno what NAACP really stands for?

Nigger Are Always Causing Problems!

[emlvsmm]

Obama can put on the ebonics when he needs to ...hypocrite

[jsjs525]

NAACP= (National Association for the Advancement of Colored People) last I looked white, olive, light/dark brown, bronze, tanned, and all the wonderful colors in between were considered a pigment of skin color so I ask this: why do we allow an organizations that follows a double standard to be Gov. funded? Liberal organizations such as this are always separating Americans based on their skin color...isn't that considered Federally Funded RACISM? KKK Funded next? No, because they're racist...

[tumurbaatarmaral]

go head. so we agree with Obama. From Tumurbaatar

[scmn45]

I agree with Obama when he says we , black people need to take some responsibility. We can not blame everything on racism, slavery ect. which for sure is a real problem. But we have got to heal and get better see {Terrie Williams: Black Pain} and stop medicating the pain and rage with drugs , sex, gambling,shops, gangs, crime , you name it we need healing in our community. he is not to tough. the government can't save us alone. it's a both proposition. because of my mistakes many people must HL

[abovemypaygrade]

The U.S.A. is a sovereign country. I really could care less if other countries "rely" on the U.S. as the most powerful country. U.S.A.'s sole purpose according to OUR Constitution is to protect the citizens of the U.S. . . . Obama has it wrong, he was wrong then and he is wrong now.

[lynnsimmons]

ok sirjak01 your only other choice is an aging Republican puppet with a running mate who Most Likely will end up running our coun try with the credentials of being a great mom and mayor of town of 6,000 people and a foreign policy based on the fact that she can see Russia from the shores of her state...PLEASE ..these are our choices now..we have to chose between Mccain and Obama..take the emotion out and focus on who can maybe give us a way out of the mire were in

[ShootinStarLooker1]

As I also stated in the comments of McCain's speech at the 99th annual NAACP Convention, we need to remember and hold these candidates to the promises they make in speeches like these.

OBAMA for president!!

[GOTLAX16]

GOD I LOVE CANADA!!!

[GoLuckyOops]

"Uh... Uh. uh, uh. Ummmm. I'm Obama" Lets raise taxes, that and his inexperience and beautiful youth will save him. Oh and say please to dictators thriving off oil sales, yeah that will stop them.

[obamagurl13]

i think that alot of people make the mistake that you just made by automattically critizing him. and not even explaining yourself. just doing it to let others know that you dislike him.

[supremejuice]

i agree w/ obama girl. i voted for obama because he was the best canidate. And i think ppls fears are why they voted for mccain. Dont say shit like he is a terrorist and stupid shit smarten up dude. Think

[abovemypaygrade]

A man who's best accomplishment is he can read a good speech written by someone else on a teleprompter.. but put him one-on-one and he says things like IT'S ABOVE MY PAY GRADE . . . how sad to have one of our two choices for President lacking in leadership, executive experience, conviction of purpose and accomplishments.

[KingJames512]

obama only speaks in generalities and he is very much pandering to a black audience, when he says "we" and "us" it is obvious what he is about here, let's live in a world where we are all equal no matter the color of our skin

[vvabi]

??? didn't you say the same thing at the video of mccain doing the same thing...

[KuntaKhan]

Believe me, Obama is the man you want. He has passion, his body language shows that he is sincere and the world already loves him. Hopefully there are not too many ignorant Americans that still believe McCain can do the job, he can maybe, but he wont because he works for the big money guys. Not for world peace, new energy, education and medical insurance for everybody like Obama is. McCain represents survival of the rich. (Obama represents humanity and a new era!!

[jokm1117]

Is barack Obama a Muslim?

I read the book "The Obama Nation"

A wallstreet reporter wrote that book.

I do not believe everything what wat the writer wrote.

But it is true. he found out that Obama's father and his stepfather were a muslim.. A very good muslim..

And he used to say his father dream in speech.

He never talk about it...

what was his father's dream was..

[supremejuice]

his dad was raised muslim but was an atheist. Also his stepfather. Plus alot about that book was made up. i read it and did research and he lied alot.

[CplFilly18over]

can anyone tell me why he spent 10 mins talking about the past and african americans?!?! we all the history -.-' he is trying to win the campaign using the rascist background against blacks! nice politics dumb ass -.-'

[motionjunkie]

ummm....because he's adressing the NAACP? McCain did the same thing.....and last I checked. He's not black.

[socratiskiss]

Yes we can!

Vote Obama if you care about America.

Vote McPain if you want more wars and a sinking economy.

[batchmister1]

who's gonna pay for Obama's dream? Hopefully the super rich!

[RomaVo2]

Obama is an elitist that talks down to blacks as well as whites. Obama is impressed with himself which makes him think he is better than his own race. He wants to educate us in his July 15th speech. I can read !

[simbakafiri]

whats obama's race if i may ask you?

[RenardLH]

Dear simbakafiri,

Obama's race is biracial, 1/2 Kansas and 1/2 Kenyan, with zero family ties to Christian Black Americans and strong family ties to Islamic Kenyans.

[simbakafiri]

well obamas family in africa used islamic names, just like many africans use christian names but doesnt mean that they really practice...obamas grandma in kenya is actually achristian, his uncle called sayd(islamic name ) is achristian as well, and his dad was atheist.

[ggmmoo26]

your for sure black cause thats what i expect from a nigger

[ericjungleboy]

Not black, just not ignorant like your foolish self

[dave456798]

racism = ignorance.... don't use derogatory terminology... words like yours exemplifies the stupidity that runs rampant across this racist country.  Smarten up

[worldmusicfan]

wow ggmmoo26 you fail

[ggmmoo26]

blacks are still gonna be drug dealing dropout crooks living off welfare only good for entertainment but when they bicth that da man wont give us a chance guess what the man is a nigger too so they well have noone to blame shit on finally

[supremejuice]

wtf that doesnt make sense. At least when ur racist use catchy lines like kkk is gettin bigger and shit like that. Plus he isnt the nigger pres. He is ur president biiiitch.

[fennopolis]

Why are there so many ignorant, stereotyping citizens in this country?

[batchmister1]

culture

[ggmmoo26]

why do blacks cry about everything?

[RenardLH]

BO's talk gets you excited but is void. BO, an inspirational zero, is good at saying nothing. Listen closely. He talks no great details. It's cotton candy. He orates nothing new, nothing innovative. What BO talks about the nation is doing already. Also, BO heavily invokes 1960's rhetoric. BO is saying words you have already heard. He's like a slick preacher - get you emotional but does not inform or educate. Don't let this slick orator slide on the hard issues, NAACP.

[racaroc]

At least its better than listening to George Bush say nothing ineloquently.

[sirjacko1]

Indeed. Every one of his speeches are completely hollow. He is yet another dried up piece of beef in a suit, pledging to create "change" in the world. Be it democrat or republican, politicians do not have true moral convictions. They are like news reporters at CNN: just reading off the teleprompters and putting on a fake smile or frown. But Obama seems to take it too another level. His speech writer puts emotion into his speeches, which gives the illusion of ligitimacy. How sad...

[macaizeko]

you seem to be very disappointed. I am not an American and I have never watched the presidential campaign in the USA but because of Obama I started being very into it. This man can change the negative image of America and I am sure he'll do what he can to keep his promises. Its nice to know there are still people with ideals

[abovemypaygrade]

interesting. I don't believe most amercians gives a flip about how non-americans see them since most are extremely envious of our freedoms, prosperity and diversity. I believe the third world and the EU would love for Obama to take office so he'll take the U.S. stature and economy down to their level.

[macaizeko]

We are definetely not envious of Americans arrogance, self-centred behaviour and terrorism performed in Iraq and other parts of the world, but I guess nobody is perfect. And if you want to do something for your country, realize the responsibility America has in the world as one of the most powerful states. We all depend on America and showing interest in other peoples opinion is very human and civilized, one thing you may be proud of as an American

[balkaran123]

YES WE CAN let all vote everybody

[manyara02]

It was very nice to see an expanded version of the NAACP speech. The other posted video doesn't show the introduction of Sen. Obama and the audience's response to him. Thank you!Obama08!!!

[lovejangie1]

Another great speech.

[barbarah37]

ebroadcaster, Thanks for the video of Obama's speech to the NAACP. It was informative and inspirational.

[mocheeks1911]

the next President of the United States........

[RenardLH]

Dear mocheeks1911,

Almighty God will not allow Barack Hussein Obama Junior, a backer of abortionist, sodomites, islamic terrorist and a rejector of Pastors, Church, God and grandmother to be President of the United States of America. Watch God's hand remove BHO Jr.

[dave456798]

That is probably the most ignorant remark I have herd from anybody. Typical foolish american, who thinks who knows everything when in reality only pays attention to rumors and stereotypes... Tienes que abrir los oidos pendejo...

[RenardLH]

Dear dave456798,

Speak English, fool. You do not succeed in USA because you refuse to acclimate by speaking English.

If you don't like USA go back to your former failed nation you so quickly abandoned. USA is the greatest nation on earth and it is you being so ignorant to curse USA while you stand on it's soil and abdicate your former nation who is the greatest fool.

[batchmister1]

I think you lost. Where did you go wrong?

[abovemypaygrade]

. . . is absolutely not another old playbook liberal, Obama