Gov David Paterson Swearing-in

[bikr0]

It's a shame he fell so low. David Patterson was not Governor material. He was in over his head. A strange fluke in the annuals of history.

[bigjoetube]

Can you imagine how bad Spitzer must feel that he was replaced by a blind black guy and everyone thought it was a good thing?!

[TheJasonstuff]

The only man ever to be HATED by an entire State .. Even the president Hates him !

[TheJasonstuff]

The only person ever to be HATED by an entire state. F@#K you !

[darkstarownzu]

lol @ the racists with the small dick$ :))

[lombar26]

There was a great article about Spitzer in the newest copy of Newsweek...if he ran for mayor after Bloomberg's 3rd term he might actually get some votes...

[mattador2792]

worst governer ever

[joeybognar]

oh look at that, he was the long time minority leader in NY! Guess what he just did for us, raised welfare benefits by 30%. O did you also know that 50% of all black males in Buffalo are on welfare?? What a goddamn coincidence

[tico8007]

and he gets to name someone else to the job that he wanted while he is stuck at a job he din't want (must be frustrating) and where if people such as myself have their way he will get thrown out in 2010 regardless of who opposes him. This guy has no charisma, doesn't seem to be all that smart and having been part of the state legislature for the last 2 decades one could argue that he is part of the problem and not the solution.

[tico8007]

my god this year was the worst, we got stuck with this loser thanks to Elliot's carelessness

what a wuss he should have fought it out, like baglo (who faces serious charges, overwhelming evidence, a tough as nails prosecutor) but back to patterson, this guy never wanted to be governor he only agreed to become lt gov in exchange for spitzer naming him to replace Clinton when she "won" the presidency. Now due to circumstances beyond his control he is the governor

[slingblade65]

Throw a shoe at him ! I bet he won't try to get out of the way !

[LiberalZombie]

"Let me reintroduce myself. I am David Paterson and I am the Governor of New York State!"

That is a line made for a Hollywood movie.

[LupitaPhotography]

if David was gay, I would fall in love with him...

[ecrook60]

.....hahaha....ok.

[rayliotta1]

Being able to see people, to read their body language, is a pretty darn important thing.

In this day & age when so many people in government are dishonest and virtually everything is a lie, we have been left with no choice but to use our eyes as a primary defense in determining someone's true character.

.

[lostbeacon]

what's so funny about his eyes?

Got to give him props.

The guy is blind man. What are u going to amount to?

[1newmajority]

great comeback to freakin idiots lostbeacon.

[rgandy23]

haha i agrees. i cant stop laughing at his eyes. LOL

[pilkvaismerch]

hes blind and hes a governor of new york, you can see with your eyes but still the question remains who the fuck are you? and ur calling him a loser please hes put u to shame YOU LOSER

[bench175]

You're retarded. Just because one person is a loser doesn't mean that another person isn't a loser. In this case, you're a loser and Paterson's a loser.

[pilkvaismerch]

hes the governor of new york and ur a nobody so your the real loser, your gunna amount to nothing your useless, your mother went through pain to pop out a useless child

[pilkvaismerch]

your mothers a bitch you ugly dumb fuck pathetic wise ass know it all fucker

[pilkvaismerch]

sit on ur couch and smoke weed all day and get drunk and please get inthe car and drive down a highway

[bench175]

First, I'm still in college, so I still have the option of becoming President. Second, your mom is all of those things plus a whore. Third, I don't smoke or drink. Fourth, congratulations if you were able to read all of this because you aren't as retarded as you sound.

[pilkvaismerch]

your mothers a bitch and whore who takes it up her ass everyday u mother fucking cock sucker and secondly you will never be a president so stop lying to urself, your a nobody a nothing and u will never amount to presidency hahahahaha cock sucker your mothers an ugly bitch who should be hung by her neck

[pilkvaismerch]

your mother should be buried in sand till her neck and ur father as well and get their faces stoned beyond recognition then hung from their necks till it breaks

[bench175]

I said I have the option of becoming President.

From your quality argument, I doubt you have the same options.

[dx4ever321]

wow, what is our country coming too.

[555Kamikaze]

EPIC ending.

[Kyzersawsay]

NEW YORK!!! NEW YORK!!!

[dominicpodom]

what is the deal with this guy's hands?

[slrhodesjr]

He is blind! He is reading his speech notes written in braille.

[dominicpodom]

THAT'S IT! That makes alot of sense

[kirbyman1kanden7pf]

he doesn't know braille. look it up

he memorized it

[surfjerr]

were comeing after the NWO if your one of them i feel sorry for you.

[UzerAbuzer]

WHAT A FREAK

[SPAMPOLICE89]

DAVID PATTERSON FTW. You have been a good governor so far.

[AstoldByBritt]

i thought he had slight vision in his right eye

[blacknraw]

This is a man that want to do what is right for the people of NY...just like Obama wants to do what is right for the people of the country...not the corporations and special interest. The majority does not want to witness a man of african heritage accomplish or do anything but get arrested or entertain

[MoveOnDotOrgg]

This guy is another incompetent fool - did u c the drag queen announcing him as he marched in the gay parade? I swear, politicians are becoming the bottom of the barrel - all the smart people have better things to do and let asshats like this guy and Obama serve the public ---- bullshit.

[postarchild]

so you'd rather our politicians be out of touch with society today? he did it out of respect to a huge population that occupies the state he governs(and that you live in?) - seems rather intelligent unlike your ignorant comment - oh and you forgot to mention mayor bloomberg waving the rainbow flag right next to him but I can only assume you were too focused on the person that introduced him...

[MoveOnDotOrgg]

postarchild: huge population of homos? where? they make up 1% +/- of total population - get a clue!This guy is another incompetent fool - did u c the drag queen announcing him as he marched in the gay parade? I swear, politicians are becoming the bottom of the barrel - all the smart people have better things to do and let asshats like this guy and Obama serve the public ---- bullshit. I'm a native of Massachusetts and can't stand the State I'm sorry. Got AIDS?

[madchemist5926]

Uh huh...Have better things to do like talk shit on youtube, and judge intelligent people as "incompetent fool(s)". Even Obama's critics wouldn't throw random ethereal phrases like "incompetent fool" up in the air unless they just wanted to rant (not pointing any arrows ^).

[MoveOnDotOrgg]

madchemist5926: yeah, I commented TWO moths ago, thanks for remonding me ass 'tard. This IDIOT was in the news AGAIN this past week for MORE IDIOCY he uttered. Label me all you want - Paterson and Obama are still fucking morons and reprobates.

[1newmajority]

First of all all humans are reprobates. All humans have sinned and have fallen short of MY GLORY; your lord and God, Jesus Christ.

[MoveOnDotOrgg]

Sorry, I meant Obama and his Chicago friends are all CRIMINALS - we now see.

[DarkKnight1466]

I hope he does well. He is an inspiration being a blind man in power.

[SSky06]

He really kicked that speeches proverbial ass. The ending line was epic.

[TorreyIsLDS]

I wonder who could have felt so abjectly in order to have condescended to sleep with this cross-eyed mofo.

[ns0710]

What the hell are you saying?

[TorreyIsLDS]

what a cross-eyed motherfucker

[tacsavory]

he's blind.

[ns0710]

He has partial vision, he's not blind. That's called "legally blind."

[sexishu]

Allow me to reintroduce myself......AMAZING speech....at least he can memorize a speech unlike dumb azz Bush!!!

[Internetemperor]

He just introduced everybody in the room! He didn't any plans for his term on how to better new york! Just like Obama for the EXTREMLEY high word count, the is so little content! His mouth is moving but nothing of substance is coming out!!!

[ns0710]

Hey idiot, the guy took over the Governor's office within the last days of that speech. Who is going to put a platform together that fast. ALTERNITAVELY, if you had any capacity to sustain attentiont to Paterson, you would have heard him talk about the BUDGET. Also he addressed healthcare & education in the speech.

[jhk1987]

he's 100 percent black apparently. i thought he was half. he also doesn't sound black. (and i'm not being racist, although some people will construe it that way)

[tacsavory]

take note not all black people talk in the same way, just like not all white people or anyone else all talk the same, try to see people in general as indivdual, people that share the same ethnic are not all the same.

[ns0710]

Hmm.. not a "racist statement," but certainly racially tinged. Careful.

[jhk1987]

this is completely irrelevant and petty but, he's black?

[tacsavory]

yes he's black, black people have a rainbow of shade's in skin complextions, if this what you mean.

[spek001]

DISTRACTION, Whats this guy going to be when your next pres formalizes the PPA and creates the NU, back to snorting lines.

[kingjohn66]

He is also shagrined at the ever rising cost of guide dogs.

[Hennyblk7]

wat kinda shit is dat 2 say....das not even funny....look past his handicap....hes extremely intelligent

[kingjohn66]

I'm really sorry you can't take a joke, jesus get a sense of humor. If you get that maybe the good ol' gov will get his sight back.

[boycew02]

Good luck to David Paterson. He's a great politician and I'm sure he'll do us proud. :)

New York ftw!

[pinkoneeye]

..sure he will; in between all his powder sniffs. "Chop a line now!"

[GorgeousRugs]

New Yorkers, please support your new Governor! What a brilliant and focused speech!

Congratulations David Paterson! We HOPE you do New York proud!!

[JonathanMSM]

I LOVED 10:40

[PeterPiperBoy]

...Yeah, me too! Very moving and powerful speech toward the end!!!

[roodood]

if he is blind, he has to make his speeches without any notes. props for that :p

[Y0uEnj0yMyself]

"we are a government of laws, not of people." that was a pretty good line.

[JackKovack]

"We are a government of laws, not of people"

Sounds pretty fucking stupid to me. What ever happened to a government for the people, by the people? Were not a government of people? WTF is this guy thinking?

[Y0uEnj0yMyself]

He's referring to a double standard that exists in some systems of government, such as a monarchies or dictatorships, where there is a double standard of conduct. One set of rules for those in power and one set of rules for everyone else.

[Shigit]

Basically, he tries to say that laws (whether they're good or not) run this country...which is the reason he's now the GOV without getting elected...but I feel you though

[yellyman]

He was elected on the same ticket as Eliot Spitzer, so therefore he has the mandate to be governor! He was elected!

[istanbluetr]

Cok akilli ve durust birisine benziyor.

[Politeama]

Another cheater. Apparently there is an attraction for this kind of immoral people to politics, if they are not perverts they are cheaters, or whatever, but they are not decent people. No morals, I imagine their kids. What an example to society, they should be banned from public service. They are sick.

[Iconoclasm333]

The threat of a North American Union plan is very Real. Its incredible Americans are still in Denial about this.

Ask yourself why the Controlled Corporate Media/Presidential Candidates WONT TELL YOU ABOUT THIS...

CNN-Over A dozen States pass laws resisting NORTH AMERICAN UNION

watch?v=oVx9M4Yk--Q

CSPAN-Montana Senate Debate"NORTH AMERICAN UNION"plan

watch?v=6M5GK9Na8KU

CNN Debate-NAU Highway Exposed by Ron Paul

watch?v=_wCdULj6fOQ

ENDGAME-NORTH AMERICAN UNION-Pt. 1/3

watch?v=YwHMpwGcag4

[dominicodom]

What is the deal with his hands?

[chrisok115]

I think what is pretty Intresting is that both 2 govs support Senator clinton - intrestingly Bill was also in thier boots a while back.

[brklynmatt]

Sick of men and their sex scandals? Vote for a woman!

[swisha31]

right........as if women aren't capable of scandals.

[smilestomuch]

The guy has balls. Comes right out and say my wife and I had affairs and we worked through it. I live in Buffalo and I hope he can help our dying city. I want to stay here and raise my family but I need reasons.Hopefully he can give them to me. Good Luck

[kolokid814]

As a Californian (now living in Colorado), I am proud of Gov. Paterson and will pray for him, his wife and family.

[ryebosco]

Governor Paterson at least has a trackrecord and proven accomplishment(regardless of personal controversies). He is way more charismatic than Obama.

What a memorable Oath taking.

GOOD LUCK!

[TheOne1215]

He is going to dry fuck you no KY for you sorry

[jjjfisher123]

I have chills. We have to get behind this guy. It's for our collective good. Fantastic.

[kingchaunc]

I heard he might have some scandal to watch out for him.

[swisha31]

like what? please tell. don't say bullshit with no proof.

[kingchaunc]

well didn't you hear of his extramarital affairs when he was younger.

[kaizenva]

Allow me to reintroduce myself my name is GOV. A very poignant and articulate speech. I hope he holds true to his promises for the state of New York.

[hhanyu]

Great speech!

[rotaryvillain7]

good speech!  starts off slow but in the middle really gets going !

[SPACE3200]

here comes more spending

[SistasLuvDrama]

And... I'm sure you don't mind spending money on roads and bridges, law enforcement and prisons, space exploration or home security. Why not spend money to help PEOPLE gain access into the American Dream? Spending is not an evil thing. Ask Bill Gates or any CEO of any major Corporation. Look at spending as an investment.

It takes investing in people, and spending money to generate new tax bases. By helping others to aquire gainful skills and access to opportunities is a win win.

[TheOne1215]

You're a fucking moron

Bill Gates out sourced pretty much all Tech support two years ago, to India. While your there on your knees sucking on Gates dick get it wet and get ready to get fucked.

[oriyoms]

Do you have to get dirty when you talk? you should act your age and write wisely... you really need a life.

[patsagainstrats]

Let's hope he can keep his pecker in his pocket.

[henryvane]

The ending is funny "I am David Paterson and I am the Governor of New York State!" I wish then he'd thrown his head back and cackled like Skeletor.

[etnikoetniko]

If you look at 4:35 you'll see there's no Braille text on the pulpit. He's been doing speeches for years, he just have it on his head.

[SistasLuvDrama]

Partially blind and totally blind persons tend to have highly developed memory processes. I've represented blind persons in a class action lawsuit and they could basically recognise people by their walking gait.

[rubinspop]

who knows but this is the thinking of this guy. I know he pulled the bill back but cmon, if he attempts to pass ridiculous bills like that, what will he try in the future?

[tilt454]

Well done.

[Fedtracks]

1Luv!

[kennin1]

this man is truly inspiring! He is what the presidential candidates strive to be but never will be. David Paterson for president!

[monica1st]

This was soo refreshing. I hope people don't take advantage of him though. NY politicians are something else.

God Bless you and keep you Governor Patterson....

[nrbosh]

Well done, David. Damn well done!!!

[shacker2762]

While it would have been better to have been elected, it seems a blind person of color from Harlem CAN get to higher office. This is a true testament to hard work, intelligence and this awesome nation called the United States!

[erowdy]

That's what I was thinking the whole time. Thumbs Up!

[heimtommy]

Oh my...

I wish my country had politicians like him!

[10mintwo]

wow that was impressively good. and he memorized that fucker too! i couldn't even manage to memorize a <5 minute report i had to give about herpes!

[erowdy]

I have trouble memorizing the phone number to where I work.

[oliverburke]

If you're talking about him and the speech, I suspected the same thing right before I remembered that he can probably read with his fingers. Watch as he only lifts his hands from the vestibule for moments at a time (as would a seeing person only take their eyes off the speech, skillfully, moments at a time). If you weren't talking about memorizing the speech, excuse me :)

[Blacksun1942]

wow....good observation...

[erowdy]

Damn, I didn't even think about that. Good Point!

[univgurl]

lol.

[jonnyb8390]

From a conservative living in upstate NY: Home Run!

[berkplas5]

A great opportunity for New York State, the residents of the state and importantly the political leaders of the state. David Paterson can be the guy who leads forward if there is not to much backstabbing. Time to work together. Time to bring this state back.

berkplas5

[MissHellsing666]

This moved me so much. When he said "My name is David Paterson and I am the governor of New York!" I was moved to tears and started clapping like I was right there. I wish him the best and God Bless him!

[ladric]

Great speeches are Great -- that goes for Paterson and obviously for Obama -- it is so wonderful to hear an inspired

person. Thank you! Congratulations!

[theevianhoe]

I really hope David kicks ass and becomes one of the great governor's in NY history. He seems like a great guy and I really want him to set a good precedent. Go David!

[blessdagift]

Time for Change and a time to work together... Preach on Gov. Paterson. He is going to go down in history two times... Being Governor,& for the great things he is going to do for NY

[stokeyville]

gud luck david =]

[fotosta]

Wow! Truly inspirational and genuine. I am proud to live in New York.

[malcolmlo]

Mad props. I got your back patterson, do your thing man! From what I can tell he is a true civil servant! Lets see what he can do!

[rarefy77]

He gave such an inspirational speech today. I'm enthusiastic that he's going to do great things for NY. Spitzer resigning is possibly one of the best things that could've happened to us.

[superc]

i cried at the end. it's as though all the burden i have was nothing compared to his experience. it is so inspiring. :(

[Filmaker25]

Very touching speech, at time like this , this was refreshing. I I don't live in NY, but this was inspirational!It's been a long time since I've been able to smile listening to a politician speak. Go David!

[buddnice]

wow really inspiring, you can just see that this man is being 100% genuine. I now have some hope for our lovely state of new york. :D awesome speech.

[teapea88]

The humor is much needed, a heartfelt speech. His ending is awesome. I am proud to be a resident of Albany and having Paterson as my Gov. Paterson. This was a truly historic moment that I will never forget. God Bless you Gov Paterson.

[tarlidig]

He is an amazing speaker, the conviction, pride, and passion that he displays sets the foundation for great leadership in the future.

[Pudgie154]

Governor David A. Paterson, I watched you on ABC-TV (their coverage was far better than CNN for some reason). I am certain that you will do an excellent job. And inspite of your humor (which is occasionally needed) you will not take any nonsense! God Bless U,

From a fellow-Harlemite!

Max(ine)

[tarlidig]

He is an amazing speaker, the conviction, pride, and passion that he displays sets the foundation for great leadership in the future.

[Pudgie154]

Governor David A. Paterson, I watched your on ABC-TV (their coverage was far better than CNN for some reason). I am certain that you will do an excellent job. And inspite of your humor (which is occasionally needed) you will not take any nonsence! God Bless U,

For a fellow-Harlemite!

Max(ine)

[JanetfromOregon]

Wow, that brought tears to my eyes. What an excellent, genuine speaker! Tremendously inspiring! New York is lucky to have him.

[legoboy599]

I think that he is better for govenor because he shows his pride for his speach.GO DAVID!!!

[werdoner]

definitely brought it home at the end

[perusboy]

unbelievable! laying the groundwork for barack obama's inaguration speech. david paterson, my hat off to you, sir!

[djnkosi]

Thank you for posting this excellent, inspiration speech! Go David Go!

[kthamer]

Thank you so much for posting this! One of the most inspiring and best political speeches I've heard in a very long time!

[CubanM1]

wow this guy is awesome...i dont live in florida but i would be happy with someone as him as my governor.

him doing this while being blind is amazing!!

[wowmynamewastaken]

He's the governor of New York, not Florida.

[jhk1987]

why did this get 3 thumbs down?

[jg649]

this guy is the real deal

[afterrain71]

Congrats and God Bless to David Patterson. A truly inspirational speech.

[rubinspop]

This is the same guy who attempted to pass a bill MANDATING police officers shoot to wound! God for bid they kill someone pointing a gun at them, they possibly would have been charged with manslaughter. Lunatic.

[CrowsTurnOff]

Gun nuts spun what the bill actually said. It was going to mandate that police officers not use unnecessary force.

A police officer in mortal danger (having a gun pointed at them) and then shooting and killing the perp is not considered unnecessary, even under this bill.

However, shooting and killing a person who stole a woman's purse would be considered unnecessary force, which it currently is not in many cases, and that's the kind of thing it was going to punish.

[rubinspop]

Under Mr. Paterson's legislation, police officers would be permitted to use the minimal amount of force to "needed to stop" a suspect. For instance, according to the bill memo, an officer who is under attack would be required to shoot a suspect in the leg or arm if such actions would stop the suspect from harming the officer or escaping.

[PJalst]

How the hell are you going to enforce that? If A cop aims for the scumbags arm and he moves and gets shot in the head, the cop will be disciplined?

[MaddyMill]

Shoot to wound as opposed to what they are currently doing--(((SHOOT TO KILL???)))

Anyhoo,

Congratulations from the UK New Yorkers!

One more to go!

[rubinspop]

NO! Shoot to stop the threat. If the bad guy dies, maybe he should not have put himself in the position where a cop has to draw his gun on him.

[MaddyMill]

Interesting.

I'm sure the families of Amadou Diallo and countless other INNOCENT VICTIMS of trigger happy coppers would appreciate your thoughts...

Cheers chap.

[rubinspop]

That is a tragedy and mistakes do happen. The bottom line is you don't try and tell police officers to shoot someone in the leg. I wonder if he would feel the same if some assclown was dragging one of his kids from a car. Shoot him in the arm maybe?

[auroranebulosa]

As a fellow visually impairec citizen, I swell with pride during this historic occasion. I truly hope that he represents the blind community as it truly is -- truly capable of able leadership in so many areas.

[eeaddiso]

I like this guy.

[Megakurth]

The end is where this man really shines.. David Patterson is exactly what we need in New York.