Worldwide Reactions to the U.S. Election - NYTimes.com/video

[Falisia11]

its funny how america thinks iran or muslims are their enemies when their enemies are actually living among them and are diggin a hole underneath them while they r too busy bombing muslims....wake up america,, ur real enemy is israeli and u r too blind to see that.. someday u will see it the hard way or when its too late..

[mobspeak]

lol they just signed strict sanctions against Iran

[jts9704]

Ah..the reporter made a good assessment of the Iranian feeling as she pointed out at 1:32, "the Iranian people feel Obama will be softer on Iran".

Oh that's excatly what we need.

[San47di]

Do not underestimate Obama. He in fact is a quiet storm. How often our enemies make the mistake of labeling kindness, or in this case, diplomacy, as weakness. He has alreadfy set a time limit on Iran.

[jts9704]

Possibly I hope you're right....but I wont hold my breath. ...cheers!

[Desarollo]

funny thing is that what really happened was the the "War Against Iran" went clandestine/special forces/covert. They'll never admit this but American and Israeli forces were behind the scenes lending support, finances and logistics to the moderate uprising to the last Iranian elections. Iran is in such a mess with internal politics that they could never project any might outwards. That's how you deal with a country like that, the Bush method was stupid and actually empowered the hardliners.

[TxTechRox123]

yea, because Iran is so dangerous to the world....we should go to war with them because Bush termed them as part of an Axis of Evil....like Bush knows everything.

[Blewline67]

First off, Thank you John Mccain for your extreme devotion to what was the greatest country. Its sad that the american people didnt even consider your experiences you showed in the worst of conditions imaginable, and never broke once. Obamas is my president now, and will honor him as i did all presidents. We need to get out of Iraq, and take care of America. U.S. is turning ghetto in every state. We need to close our borders and get control of our nation. Rid the gangs that are killing America!!

[jessi330]

Being a person in my twenties, I have never witnessed an election that drew so many people out into the streets and celebrating. I heard from friends around the States that students were celebrating all over campus.

It is a sight to see and something to feel.

[newcastle888]

i miss bush

[mustskatenow99]

"One NY Times video noted that for 220 years the country has been led by white anglo-saxon protestants". So now we have an african american protestant? most liberals hate religion, or think that those that practice religion are unintelligent, not intact with todays world, living in a fantasy land, and some think we should just get rid of them all. but its ok if obama is a christian? he believes in god, he has the same religion as the ol terrible john mccain?? why doesn't that bother liberals?

[inemcik]

One of the best things about this election is all such statements such as your "most liberals" are invalid. The media tried to pigeon hole all voters, all Blacks, Repubs, Liberals, Demos' Young, Old, women etc..they said he couldn't win..Liberals love God, and some Conservatives are atheists....get over it!

[mustskatenow99]

and i agree with you. my question didn't really reflect my views, just interested in what peoples response would be.

[hbar1212]

One NY Times video noted that for 220 years the country has been led by white anglo-saxon protestants, so naturally it seems different. The times themselves are scary, but the new pattern is to stop fighting each other and to start watching each others back instead. How bad is that?

[synchamar]

those of you who support multi-culturalism, you have NO IDEA how the Jew is playing you.!!!!!!!!!!

[gs16mk1]

President Obama will set a new criteria for Countries claiming to be multi-cultural and democratic. Obama is the next generation (post-baby boomers) and this is exciting and also so needed. Old people just think differently.

[1amendoza1]

don't let us down...boy! but wait... ANYTHING! is better than bush!

[AurangButan]

NO views from India where a fifth of humanity lives?

[AndroidBoy420]

The first time I saw Barack Obama, I said to myself, "This guy needs to be our president...we need him to be our president." I told all my friends to keep an eye out for this guy. His race never once entered my mind.

I can't understand the fear coming from the right. Maybe their leadership should lay off the fearmongering for a while. To hear them talk, the world is two days from destruction. If that's so, it was their policies that made it happen, not Barack Obama.

[cybillake3]

this is a fantastic video...esp the kenyans featured!

[cephusjones]

How can any civilized human being listen to the beautiful, sincere statements of these international citizens and not feel encouraged and humbled at how different they are than they are portrayed by the media. The world can be beautiful if you actually step out from behind your flag, rifle and your Bible and give life a chance...

[wdcsucks1]

nothing is going to happen for the good. with a bunch of CFR members all over obama how can there be any change?!! soft talk from the main actor but the film maker is the one who decides what film we are going to watch!!!WAKE UP PEOPLE!!!

[buttrfli60]

Not only is Obama half white, he was raised by his white mother, and white grandmother. His black, African, father had very little influence on him as he grew up. Obama's dad left the family when Obama was two, and he saw him only once after that. I don't know, but think it likely that Obama had very little contact with other black people as he was growing up. And as far as dick size goes, it really is a myth - and bigger isn't always better.

[nzingamina]

And he married a Black woman...size matters to US...lol...so his dick is Black.

[killahkoreah]

Its very true tho...size maters HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH!!!!!!!!!­!!!!!! I LOVE BLACK MEN!!!

[ninjasam08]

dont be a stereotypical ignorant, all races are the same

[synchamar]

ninjasam08, they have you trained well, don't they?

[ninjasam08]

who has me trained?

[ninjasam08]

as far as i know i think they lied to you.People grow up! our parents and neighbors voted this man for change, tis ha nothing to do with dick sizes and skin color.we both bleed the same coloured blood and breathe the same air, we all have happy and sad thoughts and we all need to think about the future!talking about the stupidest things is just going to make it harder for those changes to happen, so get a life and dont complain.

[killahkoreah]

take a joke douch bag, who takes youtubes comments serious? Dont be mad you have a little pee-pee hahaha

[ninjasam08]

youre pretty funny,lol.and no i am actually

pretty damn lucky i got one to use and make babes happy.and i was taking it as a joke.obviously you take youtube comments seriously,hahaha.

[munkin1]

He's half white Brotha.Dont get too excited about it being your time.After all, the white folk are still in charge.Without the white's vote he would have lost. He's in charge because thats what we wanted. Just keep telling yourself it's your time if that makes you feel better but in reality...it's still ours and always will be as long as ignorant stereotypes like yourself continue to act like you do. Nothing has changed.I cant believe the black community has fallen for the Obama PR machine.LOL!

[AfroBoriquen]

Actually its was the Black and hispanic vote that help obama win along with some white voters. According to the Pew reseacrh center, more whites actually voted for Mccain 55% while only 43% voted for Obama. 95% of Blacks voted for Obama and 66% hispanics voted for Obama. So its not what you wanted, keep telling yourself that, it was actually what we and the latinos brothers and sisters wanted, with a little help from some white voters. YES WE DID!!!

[andid]

An unfortunate fact is that whites are the majority. 43% of white votes for a black candidate is unprecedented, and without them there is no way Obama could have won the presidency. Minority votes were much more overwhelmingly Obama and that was certainly a huge factor in the vote, but what those numbers are really a question on Republicans: why does only one race so overwhelmingly support their party in a country that claims diversity.

[frogprince81]

/bump

[SistaSol]

CarpetMuncher205, from one black person to another, you officially have no class.

[thisbattymom]

"A NEW DAWN of American Leadership is at Hand"

Wow! There is a LOT inside that one comment. Open your eyes and listen clearly b/c there is a big "change" coming... and I'm not so sure people really know what all they asked for.

[zuahahahah]

go back to the stoneage where your racism meant something, here's a tip - more whites voted for obama than blacks and, by the way, why don't u fuck your god and feel that power bitch?

[SistaSol]

zuah...That's a statistic with little bite, considering that the white population far outstrips the black population in this country. For more white voters to pick Obama is not that difficult.

[zuahahahah]

your point is true. i didn't mean it on its face to prove something amazing, rather to disprove carpetmuncher's supremecist ideals. there is no supremacy where inferiority and division are eradicated...and regardless of percentages, individual votes represent a choice and attitude of an individual and that value cannot be diminished. it's nice to know x million "people" (regardless of color) voted for this man. it looks like Obama's presidency will acheive great historical things

[AfroBoriquen]

Less White voters picked Obama. Mccain got 55% of white voters and Obama only 43% according to the Pew Research center.

[AfroBoriquen]

Wrong, less whites voted for Obama than Blacks,95% of Blacks voted for Obama.Obama only got 43% of white voters. Mccain got 55%. So More whites voted for Mccain. More Hispanics voted for Obama than whites also. 66% of Hispanics voted for Obama to whites only 43%.

[Dankp25]

Biden 09'

[djbrandenburg]

ha ha ha ha ha lol! Good one.

[lojosol]

ooooohhhhhhh kaaaaaayyyyyyyyyy......

Just to warn you dude, you are treading on a very thin line. it sounds like you may have a hint of racism in that comment. in addition, it also sounds like you support the assassination of the 44th President. you had better watch yourself.

[ninjasam08]

hey i supported both obama and ron paul! and i cant be racist because i myself am a different colour,and i have also been called racist thing like spic and what not.

[Gilgamesh417]

i happen to love arabic culture, from it's food to architecture and i know plenty about it.

[EternalFire00]

I love African accents. They sound so awesome lol.

[cropsey7]

what a snowjob. This guy's going to change very little

[amsoho75gr]

this made my eyes mist up

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[pincess91]

at 1:36 those r arabic news papers that say obama is a good man and will be a great president...i wonder y obama never menions the arabs...were the ones that need help! everyone is rasicst against arabs b/c were so called "terrorists" america needs to stop spending their money on iraq and send the money to africa

[dubbedcrazy]

hey princess i am not arab....but i love arabs and arab culture.

the only people i don't have time for are the ignorant racists.

the world needs a wake up call.

USA stop torturing innocent people. World help Africa Now!

[tjhey33]

i've never heard any supporters of president obama refer to him as "the one" except for republicans, seriously.

[seka1986]

The NY Times is the official cult of Obama newspaper. The biased reporting from the NY Times is unprecedented and will continue on as long as THE ONE is in power.

[Gilgamesh417]

i don't know, seems kind of neutral to me. can't blame the world for liking obama as much as most american people have.

[iMarini]

torture has officially ended!

[mere42286]

Is anyone else amused that the US is still thought of as a country full of white people?

[seka1986]

What's your point?

[jissaikun]

yeah lol we were never a completely white country to begin with :p

[Gilgamesh417]

yup, i'm pretty amused considering that new census projections would place whites as a minority group.

[seka1986]

You are the real racist.

[imtang0708]

This historical election was appreciated around the world!!! We Americans feel your love!!! Thank you!!!!!!!

[BlackMambakins]

I am amazed how this one man has not just brought Americans together but the world its for a lack of a better word... amazing. It just goes to show how many people were looking for the Hope and Change he stands for. So many people around the world look to us the United States Of America as the becon of hope and this video goes to show it as such I am so proud to be an American. YES WE DID!!! Amen.

[synchamar]

BlackMambakins, can you name your two Senators? Who is the chief justice of the Supreme Court? This one man didn't bring the world together. The people who have control of the dissemination of information to the masses did it. And many of his followers are a sad and pathetic group of mindless, zombie, hero-worshippers. I've followed this election since Aug. 2007, and i've watched it happen.

[gamewiz20044]

kid who cares if you been following the election. it's like you mccain people are afraid of a change in things. and you defend yourself by trying to throw meaningless facts around. it doesnt make you smarter than anyone cause you watched an election. obama's president. deal with it. i dont know whos my chief justice. but if i had to know . i could find out . that's the beauty of the information age. it's easily accessible.

[mustskatenow99]

for your information, i am an obama supporter, i'd like LOTS of change and i am glad obama is president. i was just asking a question and seeing what peoples opinions were. but thanks for bombarding me with insults, insinuations and stereotypes!

[paladilhe]

mustskatenow99--

I think gamewiz20044 was replying to synchamar. I haven't read any messages attacking you, so don't feel bad. :o)

[bicyclethief]

Germans know U.S. history better than most Americans lol

[oilcountry2006]

thanks to the Americans for joining the last year of the World War I or Germany would have won the war. I fucking hate Germans for sinking so many ships going for England, fuck you Germany lol

[billk18]

how can you hate someone?

[TaminaM1692]

yeah.. it's impossible how many poeple in other countrys think they can project germanys mistakes of yesterday onto it's people now.. germany isn't the way it was anymore, but how could you (oilcountry2006) know that, you don't live here and just know the facts. besides, you're 16 as I am. if you'd suffered of it, I would understand that.. nevertheless, it's your opinion, but don't act like we - all the young germans who would never be able to forget what happened

[TaminaM1692]

and are always taught to never forget - were actually involved in all that stuff. america was neither innocent in it's past, but we aren't condemning You. so don't You dare to think you have the right to judge us.

My friends and I watched this election from the beginning, and we're very glad about Obama being the next president of the USA.

I can't think of a better choice.

Yes, you did!=)