God save this country from this man. May we be successful in resisting the socialism, continued cultural deviancy, and weakened military that he so strives for. May our enemies not launch another major attack on us while this pacifist is behind the wheel. And may all who voted for him realize before the next election that socialism and pacifism is not something to strive for, rather something to completely avoid. God Bless America.
In Palestine families are screaming and shouting as they take bodies to the cemetery to be buried. Woman and children being killed and injured. People waking up injured, children with blood on their heads with no legs and arms due to the Israelis' air strikes.
I cant believe you have not stood up against Israel, you have not made a direct statement against these barbaric attacks. Bush supported Israel,I hope you dont.
It's not what he says ....but the way he says what he is saying. It took me awhile but I caught on after hearing him say the same thing over and over again. I need more than just words and gimics, thankyou.
whole of singapore jump in joy when you won. definately a better candidate than mccain. mccain is just like another bush! hope u could do a good job in fixing the mess the world are facing right now. of course, it has to start with america first. ;)
I love it that seince he won the election, he thinks he is already the president of the U.S. Giving weekly addresses, makes up the office of the president elect, making demands to move into Blair house. Can you say power hungry? Anyways, WELCOME BACK CARTER!!!
It's amazing how ignorant liberals. It's truly astounding. I'm a conservative Republican and I can garuntee you I know 40 TIMES more about Barack Obama's plans, policies, and past than 99% of liberals do.
I didn't support Obama during the elections, but I'm proud we have a president like him anyway. Doing this weekly addresses shows he really does care about his country, and not just about elections. I hope he does this throughout his term, because I will be watching.
My State Of Illinois Continues to produce corrupt politicians. The Governor was just arrested by the Feds. Illinois leads the country with politicians that went to prison for screwing the citizens. The Party doesn't matter. Chicago is a be factor.
Wait a minute - he is not president yet and has no powers, and jobs cannot be created overnight - no one promised that - it will come - but it won't be in the next few months. We have had 8 years to get here - maybe more, it can't be fixed in one day but his appointments and messages so far look very good.
Socialism feeds off the loss of individual liberty. Those who complained of Bush's intrusive measures have taken us to the world of Barack Obama, where the denial of freedom will be systematic.
Obama's fiscal policies will make the Patriot Act look like the Emancipation Proclamation.
Seriously, gerryism, aren't there enough spelling cops on the net already?
I think many people voted for Obama because the GOP has shown itself to be fundamentally corrupt and a vote for a third party would be wasted in our great Duopoly. I think Obama knows this, so he might be compelled to live up to his word
Would seem if he truly is open to change and suggestions from the people that his moderators would permit contrary opinions to be posted, but I imagine this moderation is only the beginning of such things from this administration.
(I do not understand English) I said that (Taiwan Chinese) solves the invention which the Earth warms, does not use the innovation which all energies possibly generate electricity your government, must be the national person makes this innovation if you did not understand that I said anything I ask you to tell you the National intelligence Organization completes this innovation I do not spend money to give your country In you In you tude character a661333
How long will this last? I don't know if I am ready for weekly You Tube addresses from our President Elect. When he becomes President his visibility shouldn't be handled in this manner so often. Oh I guess it's a sign of the times.
If any of you think that the change of a president is going to change this country drasticaly is crazy. Everything is going to keep getting worse, and why wouldn't it all of our money go'es to the higher corperations, we spend our money on the things we need (food, electricity, mortgage, cars...) Get off your ass and start going for whatever you will be doing for your future or you wont be able to get those necessities.
For my part, even I live in Switzerland, my biggest dream for the moment would be to work for Obama.He has so much good ideas and great project...God Bless you Obama !!
President Elect, perhaps your intentions are well...but if you don't criminalize the fed, then your only achievement is a breaking of a social barrier for african americans. As for the economy, kiss it good bye.
millions of us voted for obama KNOWING it's our RIGHT to have someone verify obama's eligibility and they DIDN'T.. i DEMAND our vote for obama be taken back by LAW..232
yea, well, there is a thing called hempcrete which is hemp made into concrete. hemp can create over 25,000 products. i have a response to barack obama's plan. its a video called "Barack Obama's, Peter Schiff's, and My Plan". i have the most credible sources available in the video information.
Retirees and retirement savers really only need a competent advisor. This is where I give of myself freely, Mr. President-elect, because you are right: we face a crisis of historic dimensions and its most onerous facet is financial in nature...
Slash minimum wage to encourage Industries to employ more workers. It's either no jobs and no income, or many jobs and little income. I would choose the latter. Oh, and please allow viewers to post video responses. I hope the Obama administration can have as MANY ideas as possible which pertain to fixing the economy. It's important that you don't block out ideas EVEN if they challenge your views.
gerryism - After 8 years of Bush in the dumbing of America, what do you expect? My fear is that America will not be able to understand our new President as he speaks in complete sentences.
In part posting You Tube videos is what he was talking about. Getting people involved, keeping people informed, by whatever means.. Posting a weekly video on You Tube is an act which illustrates a President Elect who believes in democracy and REALLY IS interested in positive change.
the change is not coming from him, it coming from us... we have to get involved in gov and our communities... he has an army of millions of volunteers just waiting for order
It brings me to tears when I think that a lying, cheating, racist with terrorist ties and a wife who was never proud to be an American until her husband's nomination is assuming the Presidency. It's funny how he has gained ALOT of support from leaders of countries with terrorist ties. I hope that when the terrorists start attacking us on our soil again, they murder your family first, not mine.
really? he's served as president? for what country? I thought he was just a mediocre senator that no one heard of or cared about (because he never proactively contributed) until he decided to promise all kinds of handouts to people in order to get elected. I wasn't aware that he had a presidential track record.
I love that all of those who are criticizing either the President Elect, or those who support him in this forum have comments riddled with misspellings, (and yes, that's how it's spelled), and grammatical errors. If you're so American, learn English. It's appalling, (not "apaul" like homeagent would want you to believe), that the ignorant have such strong opinions. I know I'm not the only one who appreciates that our new president can pronounce "nuclear"
lets see ,nobody questions my spelling or grammar when they're taking money out of my pocket for taxes, nobody questions my spelling or grammar when asking me to risk in life when they send me off to war,but, all of a sudden if i should dare have anything negative to say about our SAVIOR AND CHIEF, I have to have a degree in English,looks to me like your saying you can be as dumb as a wall
as long has you have positive comments for our SAVIOR AND CHIEF.
Woah. Get off your grammer high horse. Those that misspell stuff are Americans too. We suffer the same struggles if not more so. I love how you are assumptive, arrogant, and insultive while pretending your some sort of refined and better person. You might be king of spelling but the guy that can't spell might be better at math, logic, artistry, or be a better shot then you if you felt so compelled to try to take away his rights as an American. You learn some humility because that is American.
gerryism i couldn't agree with you instead of people giving him a chance they are still bashing him like he is some terrible person that's going to take all of your money
millions of us voted for obama believing someone did their job verifying obama's eligibility and they didn't.. i DEMAND my vote for obama be taken back..022
You voted for Obama thinking "someone" verified his eligibility, and now you want your vote back? Wasn't 22 months of campaigning, debates and speeches enough for you to make an informed decision?
"someone" isn't supposed to verify anyone's eligibility. you are. problem is, 50% of what you hear is true, so good luck even doing that. i feel your pain. those of us who can read at least made an attempt to do research. the others voted for him because they were promised handouts. unfortunately, there are more of the latter.
You can demand it all you like - that's not how an election works. If you feel you voted wrong, maybe you should have done YOUR homework instead of expecting someone else to do your work for you.
A conerted effort? By taking the working man's money and giving it to the non-working class? That's why this country is fucked up...People like you believe that LAZY people DESERVE fair treatment. Give aid to the people who are willing to work, give nothing to the lazy 3rd generation welfare recipients on crack...That's how one makes a "concerted" effort!
President Obama makes me proud of him, proud of my country, proud to be an American. God Bless him and guide him and this country through the challenges we face as a nation. Listening to him speak is enough to give me hope that it will get better. Everytime I think of President Obama, I am uplifted and grateful that this great country re-claimed it's honor and dignity. We will again be the beacons of hope and admiration through-out the world. You rock Mr. President!!!!!!!!!!!!
I agree w/ rcraig08 but looking at your cabinet I see no "change" what so ever and I'm apauled by your plan of more troops in Afganistan.
TO EVERYONE who thinks he is a savior;I feel very sorry for you that you can be so misled by the media when you have a NON-BIASED, NON COMMERCIAL SPONSERED sourse of info (internet) right at your fingertips.
The election is over, the people have spoken. With all of the challenges that we face as a country and as a people, don't you think that it's time for all of us to come together and get behind our new leadership in order to make a better future? Does the arguing make that more likely? Whether you initially supported him or not, the choices that he has been making in the days after the election show the he is interested in reaching across the aisle to come up while bipartisan solutions.
Ignorant Pawns? I am offended at your logic..For you saying that the majority of Americans who believe in change are ignorant, not only shows your character but it shows your weakness. You voted for a 3rd party and thats your right but to say other people are ignorant pawns for voting for their own kind of change shows that you lack the true spirit on which America was founded upon. Take the speck out of your eyes before trying to that the log out of someone else's.
These YouTube addresses are one of the most wonderful things (so far) to come from the President-Elect. It's just nice to hear him speak. And for all those who say there isn't an office of the President-Elect, just look at the positive effect on the Stock Market almost every time Mr. Obama has a press conference. Barack Obama has created the office, and it's a time when we need it. Thank you, sir, and I can't wait to vote for your re-election in 2012!
WOW HD! Thats really cool. Can't wait for the day when we take down Bush's picture at the border! Obama's smiling face will greet weary travelers and remind them why America is great! Thank you Obama
A-LO-HA e mahalo pumehana kakou, Barack, for creating Hawai'i Nei as a BLUE state and for reaching out to the nation through this media. You truly hele ka 'olelo i ka Uhane nui 'au! People who do not believe in your messages or resolve only understand and embrace the pilikia. But, your Aloha Spirit will enlighten even those naysayers as you restore the Pono and our nation's Spirit Greatness. Malama pono kakou e malama pono koa ikaika! Mele Kalikimaka e Ha'oli Makahiki Hou Kakou to your Ohana!
There wasn't any use of the term before now. but seeing as it seems to be legal,(after all, Any transition team is in effect a department, or office of sorts) it probably will be referred to as this from now on.
History will probably give Obama credit for both the "creation" of the office of President-elect, being the first to make posts on a youtube channel, and the first to basically bring the presidency the rest of the way into the 21st century (I believe he will find a way to keep a blackberry and have a laptop on the desk)I hope that these will not be the ONLY innovative things he's remembered for. and that these will be interesting footnotes for an interesting time in our history.
Anything negative on Obama..and I mean nicely negative, is not posted-What a joke! Believe me, I tried and read posts of others who were also CENSORED. Thank goodness AOL believes in freedom of speech--
I would like to let you know I have the upmost respect for you. You are consistant with your ideas, organized, and you are a great leader. I would like to let you know I think you should continue to make weekly addresses to the public throughout your presidency. The national government represents the people, and should let the people know what kind of shape we are in. Congrats on winning the election.
You know, you very rarely hear politicians make speeches that get into the gritty details of policy. That's because politicos talking policy often bores people. Don't believe me? Check out San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom's seven and a half hour long (you heard me) state of the city address being posted on YouTube over the course of the next few weeks. If you can bear it, that is. If you want to know about the real work being done, don't listen to Obama's speeches, watch his appointments.
Obama doesn't give in to critics who say the people that he chose for his cabinet don't represent change. Because people themself are not change. It are the policies and ideas they believe and excute that bring change. Sir you have made outstanding choices for your cabinet, people with lots of experience and know what they are talking about. I am fully confident that with your wisdom and right judgement, you will bring us back on track.
Even after the election President Obama doesn't get cocky and doesn't have a bigshot attitude, but remains humble and noble in his actions (what he did on thanksgiving was wonderful to see) as well the speeches he gives with great hope and wisdom which inspire and give confidence to the people who watch and listen. I wish you all the best in the next 4 and hopefully 8 years.
I have to say that this is one of the few times in which I have felt fully patriotic and like our nation is heading down the right path. this weekly address is a brilliant idea, and helps to keep Americans more connected with their government
Barack Obamas true, chauvinistic, racist, misleading, dishonest colors were revealed when he deliberately rode the BLACK myth, fueled by a racist frenzy, into the WHITE HOUSE. Muslim? Christian? hah - once a lawyer always a lawyer.
I love these inspiring weekly addresses from our future President Obama! As a teacher, I appreciate that, each time he speaks to us, he gives us a little mini-lesson from history that is important for us to know & understand. The American people desperately need to be informed in order to become a wise people who can make good decisions and live in peace with our neighbors. When we understand where we have come from, we can better decide where we want to go and the best path for getting there.
The war in Iraq has, as a FACT, according to the biggest american institutions guarding the war, helped to INCREASE the support for Al Quaida and the hatred for america. It has actually RAISED the threat of terrorism and not the other way around. Check all numbers of the size of Al Quaida-connected cell-groups today compared with before the Iraq-war if you don´t believe me. With every innocent Iraqian being killed a friend or brother stand ready to revenge his lost. Republicans being stronger?
"Wildpeachat: "Bottom line, Republicans are stronger on defense issues and not much else right now,
Stronger? In exactly w h a t way? You are not stronger just because you say "Let´s bomb, let´s kill, let´s go to war". It´s an advantage if you are w i s e and smart when you do it!
They are willing to use emotional tactics in order to sway voters. They play up this issue as much as they can, even though Iran and Al-Quaida don't pose nearly as much of a threat as the Soviet Union did. All it takes is for a domestic crisis to erupt to show that all of their talk leads to nothing. While I am saddened that this Financial Crisis has occurred I believe it points out the Republican inability to come up with any solutions beyond "drill baby drill" or "bomb them terrorists"
The "change" he was speaking about was from the disaster Bush and the republicans has, as a fact, brought to the american economics, social structure and the war that has nothing to do with Al Quaida, but is actually helping terrorists to gain support in the middleeast. Last time the democrats had power, America had the best economics it had had for decades... THAT is not anything you want to change, do you?
I agree, although we have to keep in mind the losses take on Nov 4th. Millions of American's had their rights taken away in California, Arizona, Florida (just to name a few). Whether your personal beliefs do no agree with homosexuality, it is UN-American to discriminate and take away ANYONE's right, gay, straight, black, white, handicap - we're all equal under the American Constitution our forefathers decried. Keep that in mind and Happy Holidays to everyone!
I just watched your announcing your cabinet on CBS, sir. I can see that you have selected some of the best no nonsense people this country has to offer. This is what we need more than ever, no nonsense, and this is where change begins. Thank you for stepping to the helm for me, and for a better America.
I am an American, and I want to personally thank you for your comment. It brought tears to my eyes. I am happy America is once again on the right track for all. :)
The subtitles are a welcome addition to your weekly YT addresses, Mr. Obama. I hope they continue throughout your Presidency. The hard-of-hearing will thank you.
My goodness, aren't we looking all presidential this week? Much better background choice, Mr. Obama, now *this* is a guy I can get behind (as I already am). Canada has faith in you, hon, at least this Canuck does.
You go with something that worked the first time, what's so wrong with that? If he had put new, untested people in, you'd complain about that.
Bottom line, Republicans are stronger on defense issues and not much else right now, their policies have failed the nation. You want to se emore GOP people, try finding a relevant messgae to bring to the American people that doesn't smack of hypocrisy. They (GOP) were in control of the economy and you see how that's turned out...
The mentalily of our nations must change. I hope you will reduce our nations debt. How can people see that being in debt isn't good if even the government can't control how much its spend. It's very simple, money that you don't have you can't spend. But maybe this is not the time to do that, now that we need stimulus, but when it goes well i hope you do that. As a Repub. i did not vote for you sir, nor did i support mccain. Didn't know what to do. But if you succeed, you'll have my vote in 2012
You are a liar. The dollar is backed by nothing. It is pulled out of thin air. In fact, a dollar is debt, negative value. What would compel you to make such an obviously false statement?
God save this country from this man. May we be successful in resisting the socialism, continued cultural deviancy, and weakened military that he so strives for. May our enemies not launch another major attack on us while this pacifist is behind the wheel. And may all who voted for him realize before the next election that socialism and pacifism is not something to strive for, rather something to completely avoid. God Bless America.
sirjacko1 3 years ago
Yep we got a race card president
ruppertknickerbocker 3 years ago
Sorry
One Day, Sally was babysitting, when the old man from next door came and took the kids away. Sally was put to the chair 3 weeks later.
Post this in 10 vids and you will live
IF NOT HOWEVER, Sally will come bedside and kill YOU on the NEAREST POSSIBLE FRIDAY. Also dont look in the mirror... She is watching
DLJ585 3 years ago
Dear Mr President-Elect
In Palestine families are screaming and shouting as they take bodies to the cemetery to be buried. Woman and children being killed and injured. People waking up injured, children with blood on their heads with no legs and arms due to the Israelis' air strikes.
I cant believe you have not stood up against Israel, you have not made a direct statement against these barbaric attacks. Bush supported Israel,I hope you dont.
I used to look up to you, but not any more.
rochdalesleeper 3 years ago 10
this bro. should have smoke the bigger funkin' blunt in the history of the United State Of America after his election!
hdzsound 3 years ago
It's not what he says ....but the way he says what he is saying. It took me awhile but I caught on after hearing him say the same thing over and over again. I need more than just words and gimics, thankyou.
manda2426 3 years ago
what a great autocue reader,hell make agreat news reader one day!
devni12 3 years ago
i would love to see what CHANGE i really do i wanted Ron Paul to win but in america tooo many Cheats go on .
realnews316 3 years ago
If we disclose the hidden UFOs technologies we solved all our Energy, Environmental and Economic problems for the ENTIRE planet.
Wake-up people all our government are traitors.
We need to charge them for High Treason and Crimes against Humanity before it's too late.
Starteller 3 years ago
haha, that comment made my day. He (or she) is being sarcastic people.
DavidAlexanderScott 3 years ago
i cant watch this video
i liked this video :) T0
5166512 3 years ago
whole of singapore jump in joy when you won. definately a better candidate than mccain. mccain is just like another bush! hope u could do a good job in fixing the mess the world are facing right now. of course, it has to start with america first. ;)
bazook77 3 years ago 3
When I'm mad I watch Obama on Ytube.Makes me fell better.Nice guy !
Spy0nu 3 years ago 2
I love it that seince he won the election, he thinks he is already the president of the U.S. Giving weekly addresses, makes up the office of the president elect, making demands to move into Blair house. Can you say power hungry? Anyways, WELCOME BACK CARTER!!!
IHSTiger 3 years ago
exclusif in my channel !!! Barack Obama is riding a bike very funny
Shootaababylone 3 years ago
yust tell us what is bothering you.
classiffed 3 years ago
here in multiboss. com everything
lukiol 3 years ago
What an idiot. God help us with this loser in the White House.
elgcpa 3 years ago
The man is 11 IQ points from a Genius... And you call him an idiot...
TLI - (Teach Less Ignorance)
HolobytePictures 3 years ago
Why is that, I didn't get the idea of your meaning, can you explain?
wjdgang 3 years ago
Where is he saying this from? There better be a new and brighter day!!!!
alfiedog109 3 years ago
when you do a zoom have him turn to a second angle from about 45 o
it will appear more natural as you make that transition
benjammin420 3 years ago
Obama's election was an inside job!
ctcole77 3 years ago
It's amazing how ignorant liberals. It's truly astounding. I'm a conservative Republican and I can garuntee you I know 40 TIMES more about Barack Obama's plans, policies, and past than 99% of liberals do.
guitardude578 3 years ago
Too bad you can't spell.
Also, your statistics are pulled straight from your ass.
Moleculow 3 years ago
"It's amazing how ignorant liberals."
Complete a scentence Mr. Conservative!
Then talk trash.
cptnshorty 3 years ago
please enlighten the audience by backing those statements up with something believable.
michaeldoocey 3 years ago
I didn't support Obama during the elections, but I'm proud we have a president like him anyway. Doing this weekly addresses shows he really does care about his country, and not just about elections. I hope he does this throughout his term, because I will be watching.
benfreckle916 3 years ago 3
the president (current and past) has done a weekly radio address for years. if you wanted you could download most of the newer ones from iTunes.
NVVIdeoProductions 3 years ago
This will be an awesome president. And I say this as a German.
TheDancingMan89 3 years ago 5
I hope he keeps doing these.
AlecBoy006 3 years ago 6
My State Of Illinois Continues to produce corrupt politicians. The Governor was just arrested by the Feds. Illinois leads the country with politicians that went to prison for screwing the citizens. The Party doesn't matter. Chicago is a be factor.
wsoxman 3 years ago
barack obama is an illuminati puppet just like bush and clinton.
NWOBADNEWS 3 years ago
A child born to an American mother and alien
father could be said to be a citizen of the United
States by some affirmative act of law but never
entitled to be a natural-born citizen because through
laws of nature the child inherits the condition of their
father. (loyal to two countries) 036
az10101010 3 years ago
PROSECUTE THE BUSH ADMINISTRATION
msav111 3 years ago
The Office of President Elect?
Isn't it dangerous to have two presidents at the same time?
EgyptianPrinceCB 3 years ago
obama needs to work on the blank distance in his eyes.
jazzbobobo 3 years ago
Dfhickey92, you posted...
"poor people have been voting for democrats for the past 50 years and guess what.... there still poor. does that tell you somthing??"
Well that is because a republican always takes into place and ruins everything, as usual....
codix121 3 years ago 3
what have you done so far you manipulated puppet? always talking nothing happening ...
and people are still loosing jobs and living on the streets
widshaman 3 years ago
Wait a minute - he is not president yet and has no powers, and jobs cannot be created overnight - no one promised that - it will come - but it won't be in the next few months. We have had 8 years to get here - maybe more, it can't be fixed in one day but his appointments and messages so far look very good.
esgranny 3 years ago 3
He hasn't done anythng yet because he ISN'T PRESIDENT YET.
One month.
smot2006 3 years ago 8
Believe, I always tell to myself: just have a little faith.
wjdgang 3 years ago
Socialism feeds off the loss of individual liberty. Those who complained of Bush's intrusive measures have taken us to the world of Barack Obama, where the denial of freedom will be systematic.
Obama's fiscal policies will make the Patriot Act look like the Emancipation Proclamation.
blacksamcooke 3 years ago
Wow, even our new president has a youtube account. Sweet!
Gibix 3 years ago 2
I laugh while watching him read the teleprompt
whiteymx6 3 years ago
The HD quality looks so sharp.
SearchingYT 3 years ago
I am so proud of the future President as I have never been ever before of any public office.
sfls4068 3 years ago
It's a weekly address. It's not an interview or meetup.
d00derman 3 years ago
Seriously, gerryism, aren't there enough spelling cops on the net already?
I think many people voted for Obama because the GOP has shown itself to be fundamentally corrupt and a vote for a third party would be wasted in our great Duopoly. I think Obama knows this, so he might be compelled to live up to his word
TheElectricHeat 3 years ago
For everyone that's wondering,I think he's in Chicago.
chotwheels 3 years ago
um, thanks giving is on the last thursday of november because of FDR
buzwazfuz 3 years ago
He is a truly visionary leader and a gifted thinker. I believe in his compassion and his ability to lead this great nation.
miamiyogagirl 3 years ago
Would seem if he truly is open to change and suggestions from the people that his moderators would permit contrary opinions to be posted, but I imagine this moderation is only the beginning of such things from this administration.
icewater75074 3 years ago
The people who brought you 9/11 & the Iraq War now bring you . . . Obama!
You're being played America.
Manchurian Candidate anyone?
foratin1 3 years ago
The speeches are necessary... he's been talking to people for the last two years on the primary and presidency campaigns!
lonerook860 3 years ago
Az forget it ya vote is long gone LOL
deathforyou2008 3 years ago
(I do not understand English) I said that (Taiwan Chinese) solves the invention which the Earth warms, does not use the innovation which all energies possibly generate electricity your government, must be the national person makes this innovation if you did not understand that I said anything I ask you to tell you the National intelligence Organization completes this innovation I do not spend money to give your country In you In you tude character a661333
a661333 3 years ago
How long will this last? I don't know if I am ready for weekly You Tube addresses from our President Elect. When he becomes President his visibility shouldn't be handled in this manner so often. Oh I guess it's a sign of the times.
lisabc2 3 years ago
Good decision speak here. Remember, bring good results to the world.
samholmy 3 years ago
Its daylight Barack, lamp is still on !
alexwerefrog 3 years ago
If any of you think that the change of a president is going to change this country drasticaly is crazy. Everything is going to keep getting worse, and why wouldn't it all of our money go'es to the higher corperations, we spend our money on the things we need (food, electricity, mortgage, cars...) Get off your ass and start going for whatever you will be doing for your future or you wont be able to get those necessities.
cashingout024 3 years ago
For my part, even I live in Switzerland, my biggest dream for the moment would be to work for Obama.He has so much good ideas and great project...God Bless you Obama !!
shamisenfoil 3 years ago
Greetings from Europe..
I wish you the best of luck in the coming years.. Thats all I've got to say (:..
vikingvic 3 years ago
President Elect, perhaps your intentions are well...but if you don't criminalize the fed, then your only achievement is a breaking of a social barrier for african americans. As for the economy, kiss it good bye.
nataher123 3 years ago
millions of us voted for obama KNOWING it's our RIGHT to have someone verify obama's eligibility and they DIDN'T.. i DEMAND our vote for obama be taken back by LAW..232
az10101010 3 years ago
yea, well, there is a thing called hempcrete which is hemp made into concrete. hemp can create over 25,000 products. i have a response to barack obama's plan. its a video called "Barack Obama's, Peter Schiff's, and My Plan". i have the most credible sources available in the video information.
jeffcaldwell2 3 years ago
Retirees and retirement savers really only need a competent advisor. This is where I give of myself freely, Mr. President-elect, because you are right: we face a crisis of historic dimensions and its most onerous facet is financial in nature...
MrTGolden 3 years ago
Slash minimum wage to encourage Industries to employ more workers. It's either no jobs and no income, or many jobs and little income. I would choose the latter. Oh, and please allow viewers to post video responses. I hope the Obama administration can have as MANY ideas as possible which pertain to fixing the economy. It's important that you don't block out ideas EVEN if they challenge your views.
TaffyAlpha 3 years ago
FDR would be proud. Screw radio talkshows, our President has YouTube videos! Go Obama!
Nathaniel120 3 years ago
BUSH FAILED AT OPERATING AN OUTHOUSE
C100WA 3 years ago
gerryism - After 8 years of Bush in the dumbing of America, what do you expect? My fear is that America will not be able to understand our new President as he speaks in complete sentences.
masterbuilder1945 3 years ago
I hope the change he is always talking about isn't in reference to him posting youtube videos.
ShaolinSoldier 3 years ago
It's part of it, and he said a long time ago that he will have youtube addresses.
Pay attention.
Mrmoc7 3 years ago
In part posting You Tube videos is what he was talking about. Getting people involved, keeping people informed, by whatever means.. Posting a weekly video on You Tube is an act which illustrates a President Elect who believes in democracy and REALLY IS interested in positive change.
corywhitney 3 years ago
the change is not coming from him, it coming from us... we have to get involved in gov and our communities... he has an army of millions of volunteers just waiting for order
toyracers 3 years ago
Perhaps if you listened to what he's saying in said YouTube videos, you'd understand the Change he is talking about.
Just a thought...
CircusofPython 3 years ago
What negativity. You really should hope that YOUR president succeeds because ultimately it affects you.
JackInTheBeanStalk 3 years ago
Go O! Go O!
fnaski 3 years ago 2
And I thought coining the word "Change" for a motto was lame...
Alphonista 3 years ago
It brings me to tears when I think that somewhere in Texas a village will be getting it's idiot back...
fnaski 3 years ago 27
looool!
PearlofRocketland 3 years ago
LOL, well said...
VTCJM 3 years ago
lol!!
londonengland123 3 years ago
It should bring you to tears. Because when the Obamanation starts to give all of our money away I'll be the first in line to accept. Bitch!
ythonkey 3 years ago
It brings me to tears when I think that a lying, cheating, racist with terrorist ties and a wife who was never proud to be an American until her husband's nomination is assuming the Presidency. It's funny how he has gained ALOT of support from leaders of countries with terrorist ties. I hope that when the terrorists start attacking us on our soil again, they murder your family first, not mine.
WheresDildoe 3 years ago
Great President
piyushsoniccc 3 years ago 4
really? he's served as president? for what country? I thought he was just a mediocre senator that no one heard of or cared about (because he never proactively contributed) until he decided to promise all kinds of handouts to people in order to get elected. I wasn't aware that he had a presidential track record.
avrilsdream 3 years ago
haha you think he's president.
avrilsdream 3 years ago
I love that all of those who are criticizing either the President Elect, or those who support him in this forum have comments riddled with misspellings, (and yes, that's how it's spelled), and grammatical errors. If you're so American, learn English. It's appalling, (not "apaul" like homeagent would want you to believe), that the ignorant have such strong opinions. I know I'm not the only one who appreciates that our new president can pronounce "nuclear"
gerryism 3 years ago 8
lets see ,nobody questions my spelling or grammar when they're taking money out of my pocket for taxes, nobody questions my spelling or grammar when asking me to risk in life when they send me off to war,but, all of a sudden if i should dare have anything negative to say about our SAVIOR AND CHIEF, I have to have a degree in English,looks to me like your saying you can be as dumb as a wall
as long has you have positive comments for our SAVIOR AND CHIEF.
OUTOFGAS88 3 years ago
Woah. Get off your grammer high horse. Those that misspell stuff are Americans too. We suffer the same struggles if not more so. I love how you are assumptive, arrogant, and insultive while pretending your some sort of refined and better person. You might be king of spelling but the guy that can't spell might be better at math, logic, artistry, or be a better shot then you if you felt so compelled to try to take away his rights as an American. You learn some humility because that is American.
twylightsky2007 3 years ago
gerryism i couldn't agree with you instead of people giving him a chance they are still bashing him like he is some terrible person that's going to take all of your money
mizznikki2730 3 years ago
millions of us voted for obama believing someone did their job verifying obama's eligibility and they didn't.. i DEMAND my vote for obama be taken back..022
az10101010 3 years ago
You voted for Obama thinking "someone" verified his eligibility, and now you want your vote back? Wasn't 22 months of campaigning, debates and speeches enough for you to make an informed decision?
JackInTheBeanStalk 3 years ago
dude, he's not even in the office yet. Chill, and give him time.
Gibix 3 years ago
i bet a lot of people think that ...
widshaman 3 years ago
The Supreme Court is satisfied with his eligibility. That's plenty good enough for me. Don't be so quick to abandon your leader.
mkoistinen 3 years ago
umm why? he's not even president yet
msav111 3 years ago
"someone" isn't supposed to verify anyone's eligibility. you are. problem is, 50% of what you hear is true, so good luck even doing that. i feel your pain. those of us who can read at least made an attempt to do research. the others voted for him because they were promised handouts. unfortunately, there are more of the latter.
avrilsdream 3 years ago
You can demand it all you like - that's not how an election works. If you feel you voted wrong, maybe you should have done YOUR homework instead of expecting someone else to do your work for you.
YerTalkingKrap 3 years ago
Why do American officials always have their nation's flag in the background?
GeoffBlackmore 3 years ago
as a sign of patriotism?
codix121 3 years ago
stupid question
bizziar15 3 years ago
His wife looks just like her brother.
roddysnipers 3 years ago
The fireside chats. You know your history Algo!
malicia77 3 years ago
Thank you for doing this, these are the kinds of things you do that get me excited to see what happens when you get moved in.
-Alvin
asianddrmaniac 3 years ago 4
poor people have been voting for democrats for the past 50 years and guess what.... there still poor. does that tell you somthing??
dfhockey92 3 years ago
The poor people like the majority of the country? I'm sorry we can't all be as rich as you.
thespainisharmada 3 years ago
..."they're" still poor, not "there". Please stop voting.
gerryism 3 years ago
lol, you are truly a moron. No one picks a political party on the assumption that they will become rich.
juice887 3 years ago
you obviously haven't studied politics.
greycloud24 3 years ago
Yes, that poverty is more complex than something that politicians alone can fix. But at least Democrats make a concerted effort to help.
jesspeachi 3 years ago
not rly, its simple.
stillrob420 3 years ago
A conerted effort? By taking the working man's money and giving it to the non-working class? That's why this country is fucked up...People like you believe that LAZY people DESERVE fair treatment. Give aid to the people who are willing to work, give nothing to the lazy 3rd generation welfare recipients on crack...That's how one makes a "concerted" effort!
WheresDildoe 3 years ago
no they make a concerted effort to bullshit people thinking they can do something about poverty. Poverty is relative anyway
bobsandwich98 3 years ago
Relative my ass.
You either can feed yourself and your family, or you can't.
You either have clean water or not.
You either sleep under a shelter at night, or you don't.
There's no confusion. There's no grey line
cptnshorty 3 years ago
really i think the state of California being one of the richer states votes democrat
Kanderes 3 years ago
This is great, it like a throw back to the old chats President Roosevelt would have on the radio.
Algo7777777 3 years ago 3
Right you are. I heard something about him putting in a modernized New Deal too.
thespainisharmada 3 years ago
President Obama makes me proud of him, proud of my country, proud to be an American. God Bless him and guide him and this country through the challenges we face as a nation. Listening to him speak is enough to give me hope that it will get better. Everytime I think of President Obama, I am uplifted and grateful that this great country re-claimed it's honor and dignity. We will again be the beacons of hope and admiration through-out the world. You rock Mr. President!!!!!!!!!!!!
sagisli 3 years ago 5
I agree w/ rcraig08 but looking at your cabinet I see no "change" what so ever and I'm apauled by your plan of more troops in Afganistan.
TO EVERYONE who thinks he is a savior;I feel very sorry for you that you can be so misled by the media when you have a NON-BIASED, NON COMMERCIAL SPONSERED sourse of info (internet) right at your fingertips.
homeagent 3 years ago
The election is over, the people have spoken. With all of the challenges that we face as a country and as a people, don't you think that it's time for all of us to come together and get behind our new leadership in order to make a better future? Does the arguing make that more likely? Whether you initially supported him or not, the choices that he has been making in the days after the election show the he is interested in reaching across the aisle to come up while bipartisan solutions.
web8e 3 years ago 9
I think this guy should run for President, what do you think Gertrude?
qazastan 3 years ago
Obama you speak of an America that LONG GONE.We have dug ourselves in a deep hole.If you are real, you will:
STOP the influence of Zionism in the U.S. government, and stop funding and fighting Israel's war.
STOP corporate abuse of the American people.
INVESTIGATE or acknowledge the grassroots investigation regarding the controlled demolitions in NY.
If you are real you can bring real change... We are all waiting.Not the ignorant pawns who elected you.The tired citizens who voted 3rd party.
rcraig08 3 years ago
Ignorant Pawns? I am offended at your logic..For you saying that the majority of Americans who believe in change are ignorant, not only shows your character but it shows your weakness. You voted for a 3rd party and thats your right but to say other people are ignorant pawns for voting for their own kind of change shows that you lack the true spirit on which America was founded upon. Take the speck out of your eyes before trying to that the log out of someone else's.
onosereba 3 years ago 7
These YouTube addresses are one of the most wonderful things (so far) to come from the President-Elect. It's just nice to hear him speak. And for all those who say there isn't an office of the President-Elect, just look at the positive effect on the Stock Market almost every time Mr. Obama has a press conference. Barack Obama has created the office, and it's a time when we need it. Thank you, sir, and I can't wait to vote for your re-election in 2012!
rccooper555 3 years ago 3
WOW HD! Thats really cool. Can't wait for the day when we take down Bush's picture at the border! Obama's smiling face will greet weary travelers and remind them why America is great! Thank you Obama
Salvatrucho213 3 years ago
Making a comment and complaining about not being to make comment? U probably need to upgrade something.
trinifun99 3 years ago
is there building like that behind white house oO
vfen 3 years ago
...This isn't at the White House... he doesn't take office until January.
ToManyPhones 3 years ago
hey, they added comments! Disabling comments on the first two addresses was one of the Obama teams rare missteps.
(And the ceo of google had just been on Rachel Maddow talking about how great it was that we could see Obama speak on youtube, and leave comments! ha)
greg5566 3 years ago
A-LO-HA e mahalo pumehana kakou, Barack, for creating Hawai'i Nei as a BLUE state and for reaching out to the nation through this media. You truly hele ka 'olelo i ka Uhane nui 'au! People who do not believe in your messages or resolve only understand and embrace the pilikia. But, your Aloha Spirit will enlighten even those naysayers as you restore the Pono and our nation's Spirit Greatness. Malama pono kakou e malama pono koa ikaika! Mele Kalikimaka e Ha'oli Makahiki Hou Kakou to your Ohana!
Lana1299 3 years ago
"distinctly American"???? and I suppose Canada is chopped liver
kuroshinsen 3 years ago
For all you young people out there: THERE IS NO SUCH THING AS THE "OFFICE OF PRESIDENT ELECT!"
lucybrown12345 3 years ago
Now there is, hehe.
JavaLessons 3 years ago
Wow....you must be really old.
soyboy01 3 years ago
you mean there is no executive position of "office of the president elect? The guy dons have an office. (those windows are looking outside)
thtrgremlin 3 years ago
There wasn't any use of the term before now. but seeing as it seems to be legal,(after all, Any transition team is in effect a department, or office of sorts) it probably will be referred to as this from now on.
robert1975031 3 years ago
History will probably give Obama credit for both the "creation" of the office of President-elect, being the first to make posts on a youtube channel, and the first to basically bring the presidency the rest of the way into the 21st century (I believe he will find a way to keep a blackberry and have a laptop on the desk)I hope that these will not be the ONLY innovative things he's remembered for. and that these will be interesting footnotes for an interesting time in our history.
robert1975031 3 years ago 3
But, if someone is the "President Elect" and they have an "Office", doesn't that make that office the "Office of the President Elect"?
SmileLee 3 years ago
Anything negative on Obama..and I mean nicely negative, is not posted-What a joke! Believe me, I tried and read posts of others who were also CENSORED. Thank goodness AOL believes in freedom of speech--
lucybrown12345 3 years ago
Your comment is posted - and it has a pretty negative tone towards Pres. Elect Obama.
gunjitsingh 3 years ago
Yeah right buddy. You really expect us to believe that bull?
Marakulous43 3 years ago
I would like to let you know I have the upmost respect for you. You are consistant with your ideas, organized, and you are a great leader. I would like to let you know I think you should continue to make weekly addresses to the public throughout your presidency. The national government represents the people, and should let the people know what kind of shape we are in. Congrats on winning the election.
Vote4changeObama08 3 years ago
please say something real, i was not informed of your work and the issues at hand this week by any of this.
and i'm a staunch supporter.
afl228 3 years ago
You know, you very rarely hear politicians make speeches that get into the gritty details of policy. That's because politicos talking policy often bores people. Don't believe me? Check out San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom's seven and a half hour long (you heard me) state of the city address being posted on YouTube over the course of the next few weeks. If you can bear it, that is. If you want to know about the real work being done, don't listen to Obama's speeches, watch his appointments.
Decepticonx7 3 years ago
Obama doesn't give in to critics who say the people that he chose for his cabinet don't represent change. Because people themself are not change. It are the policies and ideas they believe and excute that bring change. Sir you have made outstanding choices for your cabinet, people with lots of experience and know what they are talking about. I am fully confident that with your wisdom and right judgement, you will bring us back on track.
JDDasbach 3 years ago 9
Thanks again for speaking to us.
herbiehancock00 3 years ago 3
Only if they're approved first....
trivialmindz 3 years ago
Even after the election President Obama doesn't get cocky and doesn't have a bigshot attitude, but remains humble and noble in his actions (what he did on thanksgiving was wonderful to see) as well the speeches he gives with great hope and wisdom which inspire and give confidence to the people who watch and listen. I wish you all the best in the next 4 and hopefully 8 years.
JDDasbach 3 years ago 8
Obama, dude, do a video that is not so scripted...
IloveJesusYesId0 3 years ago
I love Jesus too...but don't judge. Only Jesus can judge.
By the way, the video was a great message of hope.
soyboy01 3 years ago
I have to say that this is one of the few times in which I have felt fully patriotic and like our nation is heading down the right path. this weekly address is a brilliant idea, and helps to keep Americans more connected with their government
LordofKamarra 3 years ago
Barack Obamas true, chauvinistic, racist, misleading, dishonest colors were revealed when he deliberately rode the BLACK myth, fueled by a racist frenzy, into the WHITE HOUSE. Muslim? Christian? hah - once a lawyer always a lawyer.
rextantir 3 years ago
Thanks Barack!
woodwindguy24 3 years ago
I love these inspiring weekly addresses from our future President Obama! As a teacher, I appreciate that, each time he speaks to us, he gives us a little mini-lesson from history that is important for us to know & understand. The American people desperately need to be informed in order to become a wise people who can make good decisions and live in peace with our neighbors. When we understand where we have come from, we can better decide where we want to go and the best path for getting there.
khz1962 3 years ago 2
The war in Iraq has, as a FACT, according to the biggest american institutions guarding the war, helped to INCREASE the support for Al Quaida and the hatred for america. It has actually RAISED the threat of terrorism and not the other way around. Check all numbers of the size of Al Quaida-connected cell-groups today compared with before the Iraq-war if you don´t believe me. With every innocent Iraqian being killed a friend or brother stand ready to revenge his lost. Republicans being stronger?
jonaslundstroem 3 years ago
"Wildpeachat: "Bottom line, Republicans are stronger on defense issues and not much else right now,
Stronger? In exactly w h a t way? You are not stronger just because you say "Let´s bomb, let´s kill, let´s go to war". It´s an advantage if you are w i s e and smart when you do it!
jonaslundstroem 3 years ago
They are willing to use emotional tactics in order to sway voters. They play up this issue as much as they can, even though Iran and Al-Quaida don't pose nearly as much of a threat as the Soviet Union did. All it takes is for a domestic crisis to erupt to show that all of their talk leads to nothing. While I am saddened that this Financial Crisis has occurred I believe it points out the Republican inability to come up with any solutions beyond "drill baby drill" or "bomb them terrorists"
MegrisVernin 3 years ago
The "change" he was speaking about was from the disaster Bush and the republicans has, as a fact, brought to the american economics, social structure and the war that has nothing to do with Al Quaida, but is actually helping terrorists to gain support in the middleeast. Last time the democrats had power, America had the best economics it had had for decades... THAT is not anything you want to change, do you?
jonaslundstroem 3 years ago 2
Abe L. was a spiritual person
He asked americans to fast for a month to pay for its sin
CoPiloT21 3 years ago
I agree, although we have to keep in mind the losses take on Nov 4th. Millions of American's had their rights taken away in California, Arizona, Florida (just to name a few). Whether your personal beliefs do no agree with homosexuality, it is UN-American to discriminate and take away ANYONE's right, gay, straight, black, white, handicap - we're all equal under the American Constitution our forefathers decried. Keep that in mind and Happy Holidays to everyone!
cjd2112 3 years ago 5
I just watched your announcing your cabinet on CBS, sir. I can see that you have selected some of the best no nonsense people this country has to offer. This is what we need more than ever, no nonsense, and this is where change begins. Thank you for stepping to the helm for me, and for a better America.
radstorm 3 years ago
"That American dream not just for ourselves, but for each other."
What a spectacularly sructured speech!
"Give thanks that a new and brighter day is yet to come"
And the way he said it with this sincerity that you just HAVE to trust!
I am not American, but this election affected the world, and Obama was the rightful winner.
He gives me hope :-)
And he inspires me to make "Change!"
MvyMkr 3 years ago 2
I am an American, and I want to personally thank you for your comment. It brought tears to my eyes. I am happy America is once again on the right track for all. :)
Change can be a great thing!
kimmolinaro 3 years ago
The subtitles are a welcome addition to your weekly YT addresses, Mr. Obama. I hope they continue throughout your Presidency. The hard-of-hearing will thank you.
robertghouston 3 years ago 2
Reply helms1966
Hopefully, Clinton didn't lead his people as well as He could have. After all, it really is all about the LEADERS abilities.
TC0505 3 years ago
Private charity is the only beautiful charity.
shipboy08 3 years ago
United...we can overcome many obstacles! We are the United States!!! Thank you and may God continue to bless you!....:) Karen
karenscott3 3 years ago
My goodness, aren't we looking all presidential this week? Much better background choice, Mr. Obama, now *this* is a guy I can get behind (as I already am). Canada has faith in you, hon, at least this Canuck does.
TinyDancer500 3 years ago 3
Thought he was about change? We have all Clinton people in again for a 3rd time.
helms1966 3 years ago
Change is about POLICIES - not necessarily about the personnel. Remember that.
ezekielthemack 3 years ago 2
You go with something that worked the first time, what's so wrong with that? If he had put new, untested people in, you'd complain about that.
Bottom line, Republicans are stronger on defense issues and not much else right now, their policies have failed the nation. You want to se emore GOP people, try finding a relevant messgae to bring to the American people that doesn't smack of hypocrisy. They (GOP) were in control of the economy and you see how that's turned out...
wildpeachatl737 3 years ago
The mentalily of our nations must change. I hope you will reduce our nations debt. How can people see that being in debt isn't good if even the government can't control how much its spend. It's very simple, money that you don't have you can't spend. But maybe this is not the time to do that, now that we need stimulus, but when it goes well i hope you do that. As a Repub. i did not vote for you sir, nor did i support mccain. Didn't know what to do. But if you succeed, you'll have my vote in 2012
JDDasbach 3 years ago 2
This man inspires me.
arabeea 3 years ago 6
You are a liar. The dollar is backed by nothing. It is pulled out of thin air. In fact, a dollar is debt, negative value. What would compel you to make such an obviously false statement?
Cailwyn 3 years ago
I barrack for Obama. (Since Day 1)
Mohfarah 3 years ago 2