I cannot understand how so many people can all be so blind. You all really think he is the answer to all the problems going on in America. You all talk and act as if he is the second coming or something, people he is just a man. The only reason he got elected was simply because he is black and knew exactly how to play the race card. Oh if you don't vote obama then you are racist, what a load of bs. how about we vote for the candidate with the most knowledge of how to run the country
I cannot beileive how blind you people are. We as a nation are screwed, there will not be any unity due to obama as president. Before anyone says anything negative towards me I would like to say that yes I am your typical god fearing,gun owning,flag waving,red blooded,truck driving,white southern man.
He had ties to anti American terrorist groups, WHAT A GREAT GUY TO ELECT PRESIDENT, NOT! We can thank the 95% of the clueless African Americans who voted for him because of the fact that he is HALF-black... I kinda find that just a bit racist, don't you? He's gunna cause America to burn in flames, BUT ATLEAST HE'S BLACK!! 2 Years government experience? WHO CARES! HE'S BLACK!!
PLEASE. Let Barak do what he does well. I love this man. I believe in the possibilities he brings to America and the world. Your media team is setting him up for an alarming number of distractions! He needs to talk TO the camera.(Upgrade that teleprompter!) He needs to be in a natural setting, not the fake 'office' used in the first first youtube speeches. He needs to be standing up, not sitting in a huge (tall back) chair that's too big for anyone, even a man of his size. The list goes on!
Hi From France! Good luck for 2009... Maybe you should redefine the concept of investment so that shareholders do not manipulate markets in order to make immediate fake profits
Barack Obama is the devil!!! his last name, if typed in a phone, reads 62262, 2+2+2 =6, giving you 666! Also the lottery in Chicago the day after, the pick three read "6-6-6"! Cooincidecne? I don't think so...
should stop spending money on stupid events and get to work right now he's got to do plenty i think
i don't believe he is different from any other us president
i believe in the people that now they r looking 4 a true change of the things i've never seen americans get so exited to vote 4 a new brave future not only for themselves but 4 the world all kinds of persons want to get involved and claim justice with courageous acts of freedom
Thanks be to God that you are taking over from George Bush. You are the first President who people and I belive will deliver on the promises you have made thus far. Remeber; there are those who dream and wish.. and there those who dream and work. If you sort out the financial crisis the world is witnessing, and create peace between Isreal and Palestine, you will be forever remembered as the first president loved by the whole world. May God bless you.
why would aol let mikepote69 even put his vile commentary on i know that the 1st amendment gives us the freedom to do this but this person if you want to call him one has no decency,no morality,no intelligence and as far as i,m concerned he,s nothing but DYSENTERY pure DYSENTERY!!!!!!!!!!
I am really looking forward to what President Obama will do next year. His cabinet choices really shows that he is not just a lofty idealist, but someone with realistic and practical vision for the future.
He has a tough challenge ahead of him, perhaps more so than any other presidents in recent history. But for now, I just want to set my criticism aside, and wish him a very happy new year & that future will answer our hopes and prayers with the timeless creed,
I am really looking forward to what President Obama will do next year. I think his cabinet choices really shows that he is not just a lofty idealist, but someone with realistic and practical vision for the future.
He has a tough challenge ahead of him, perhaps more so than any other presidents in recent history. We'll find out what he does. But for now, I just want to set my criticism aside, and wish him a very happy new year.
Why don't you people fall back and stop hatin' HE'S OUR PRESIDENT NOW! get used to it.
Most of you are white and ya'll can't face that an African American made it as president. Stop looking at the color of his skin and start considerin the purity and beauty of his heart and what he has planned for our future. YES HE IS BLACK... and so am I! Thats why the world is the way it is now, because of unnecessary judgement and selfishness. I'm very happy for him and for myself... because i'm not stupid.
We persuade the United Nations to give Israel & Palestine 1 year to reconcile. Failing to do so; These areas of dispute would be the first United Nations formed Independent State/s. This state/s would be run like a model World State. This would also be a good exercise for world unity/maturation
The only way to ensure that the islamist extremist are put to sleep once and for all and show the will to stand by principal - America - True unbiased eyes of Justice for the world.
We persuade the United Nations to give Israel & Palestine 1 year to reconcile. Failing to do so, these areas of dispute would be the first United Nations formed Independent State/s. This state/s would be run like a model World State .
The only way to ensure that the islamist extremist are put to sleep once and for all and show the will to stand by principal and be totally independent - America - True eyes of Justice for the world.
Mr President-elect, don't underestimate the leadership vacuum that exists at the moment. You can't have the current president and President-elect silent and on vacation during a major international crisis. I would strongly and privately urge President Bush to make a personal statement on the Israeli-Gaza situation otherwise the imagery of silence from both of you sends a message of quiet complicity bordering on apathy.
I really hope that they disallow comments on these addresses once the inauguration is over.
It's undignified that once you finish watching Obama say his piece for the week all you have to do is look down to see the typical Youtube comments full of hate, ignorance, misinformation, and spelling errors.
It would be nice for caring parents to be able to allow their young children to watch these without having to worry about them reading the filth that sometimes enters these comments.
Freedom of Speech Protomang, don't shut out the opposing voice just cause it disagrees with you. But I forgot, if you're not agreeing with Obama, then you simply must be wrong.
Yes, I know. And I can see you reading this on your computer screen. I've done studio production work, and there is no possible way that a viewer will not see you reading off the teleprompter, especially that close to the camera/zoom, unless you don't read it in the first place. I don't expect him to memorize everything. I think there were even teleprompters at his victory speech in Grant Park, Chicago.
Speaking as someone who is watching from outside the U.S., to the world Obama feels like a breath of fresh air. He will hopefully help America to be regarded more positively on the world stage.
Ok i hate barack obama with a flaming passion i hate him with every fiber of my being, however i feel the same towards mccain. If you were to ask me neither one is better than the other in fact they are different in 4 ways 1 mccain is a republican obama is a democrat. 2 mccain is white obama is mixed. 3 mccain was pro life obama supports the mass slaughter of innocent children. 4 and probably the biggest one obama is a socialist and mccain is not. In this election the people were fucked hard
Hi everyone, my names James, and I'm an English director, and I recently got the nod for Co-Director, alongside Paul Greengrass, for a film for 2010, Obama: The rise of.
It is yet to be announced officially, but will be in the next two weeks. Few tiplets on the film, Harry Lennix will be playing Obama. And let me tell you, the script is sensational. Go to your local bookies, and bet on Harry Lennix to win the oscar for best male at the 2011 Oscars, as it's released date is 24th June 2010
I may not be half black but I am mix like him adn usually children of mix races are much more intelligent and much more tolerant of other races. I am Christian Canadian but God bless Obama, He is a moderate Christian
It is very good for America to choose a half black person. Because the terroristes will never touch any coloured person. Will Smith said it too and it is very true. He will hopefully help with the Problem of US adn Terrorist head aches
you know what i think youtube is only approving the videos that are anti obama or pro obama but not saying to much to the anti obama people yay for freedom!
I have read, Communist Mannifesto. I've spoken with people of different communist countries. They speak on how there are no positives in that form of economic and government system. No opportunity, more dependence, less for businesses, to many sanctions. To put aside differences, need I remind you that capitalism, as a non sanctioned and more decentralized economy, has been the the most probable skeptical ideas that have reached a vast amount of people, more than any other economic system has.
i agree with eridaus, u guys are so stupid, not every problem has a perfect solution, hes trying his best to get america back on track, if u have some decency and listen to what he saids then u will understand what he meens.
Taking a back seat while Gaza is bombed back to the stone age is not a viable option any longer. Either tell the current President to involve himself (he has taken an eight year backseat), or you President-elect Obama must act. These soft statements about avoiding civilian casualties simply aren't good enough - the world can see a 300:1 Palestinian:Israeli death ratio and Arab goodwill towards an Obama administration may soon evaporate entirely even before you have assumed office.
can someone forget to send an inaugural invitation to W.Bush ?cuz lets face it by the time Jan.20 rolls around the world will wish Bush was just a bad nightmare.sadly it was all to real.the people will want Bush out of there fast.How fast can they get Bush back to Dallas ?
He's all talk. He knows what needs to be done, he just doesn't know how to do it, and doesn't understand that not all the stuff he wants to do is in his power. The president literally has no power.
He has never spoke about the Federal Reserve or how government intervention (not the lack of regulation, rather the wrong regulation)got us into this economic crises. He wants more foreign policy of empire and more destruction of our Constitution (which is ironic because he was a Constitutional Law professor). He and Senator McCain are both more of the same. The only difference is that this man is black.
And Bush was the greatest speaker ever? you losers crack me up the debates with Mccain show obama can talk i have no problem with him pausing when he speaks without a prompter it shows he is THINKING what he will say next.
The brothers keeper statement was a little socialist Btw There is a difference between communism and socialism But he is one of them Plus Why be so vague It is very bad for us Who want the American dream to be ours as we just happen to be Americans Btw What will you do about abortion or immigration Also This is kind of propaganda-ish And you also have a great TelePrompTer To your left
why would u need to stay in a 9million dollar house in hawaii when there are plenty of freaken 5 star hotels ? there are only 4 in ur family, stupidness i assume
Let's hope that having a black man as President will encourage black people to reach for better jobs and revive a dying inner-city culture. Eliminate gangs, drugs, and senseless violence. Let President Obama be a beacon for IMPROVEMENT WITHIN THE BLACK COMMUNITIES NATIONWIDE !
the American people who have half a brain are still waiting for the proof that Obama is even a US born citizen. all his supporters say that a birth certificate was shown as proof, this is simply false. what was show was a certificate of live birth, which does not prove that he was born in the US. those are used by parents who adopt a child from another country or move to the country with the child. so where is the BIRTH CERTIFICATE obama?
Sadly, unless Obama is willing to do away with the "Federal Reserve" he too will be yet another puppet president. Our freedoms are dangerously compromised by a small group of wealthy elite who have created this economic mess in their best interest. Insist that Congress step up to the plate and take their rightful watch over our Constitutional rights.
Obama is on the right track to putting our country on a new direction. He understands that it's going to take us all working together. We just can't sit back and wait for him to make the change. We must ask ourselfs what are we going to do to help bring about this needed change. Let's come together and show the world that we can unite to make this country even greater. Take a moment and check out my vid "Obama - Dreams Do Come True."
My fellow brothers of christ! I am here to warn you ALL that the Rapture is almost here and in 12, 21, 2012, the sun will align in the milky way galaxy which will allow hell to spill on Earth. NIGGERS are truly the creations of SATAN, they are the nephilim and every mother fucking god damn nigger in this earth should be brutaly stabbed, gutted like pigs, have their dicks squeezed and torn off, and all babies grinded up in wood chippers! We must serve god and destroy satans creation. White Power!
quit bitching about him reading off a teleprompter. he has obviously proven that he can give a speech. these are weekly addresses he can read off one if he wants! what the hell does it matter he wrote the damn speech. did bush ever do weekly addresses to the american people? NO. would he remember the lines if he had? NO. is he capable of even writing a speech close to the caliber of Obama's speeches? NO. he can read off a teleprompter if he wants to. hes the president and he couldn't give a fuck
haha there comments dont make a difference hes president there pissed but hey ITS UR FAULT YOU VOTED FOR BUSH WHICH CAUSED THE ECONOMY TO GO BAD WHICH LED TO AMERICANS VOTING DEMOCRAT SO SHUT UP and you guys are talking about his bad reading its pathetic how you people will watch the video over and over until you find a flaw
umm, this is not directed at those who noticed, but only those who noticed and are complaining...
but to all you ppl complaining about the fact that he's reading: GET REAL! he's got two wars and a tanking economy to worry about, and a family to take care of. do you really think he has time to memorize a weekly youtube address?
I hope someday that he actually accomplishes improving something. Is he just goning to read stuff to us and tax the ever-loving bejesus out of us? Good luck with that sir and try to work on that reading with feeling thing that they teach us in the 3rd grade.
Snide commentary & cynicism is not going to bring good to anyone. I don't for a moment think Obama is going to make miracles. Own up to your own responsibility of doing something decent & positive. Improve yourself. Improve your family. Make your life and the world better with your courage and good character.
I am so sad for those of you who apparently watched this video only in the hopes of being able to make a snide comment about our President-elect. I pray for you that you are able to draw some joy out of life, in other ways besides making fun of those who are trying their best to better your lives. Peace.
Please give more speeches like when you were running for office. Speeches with passion, not read off cards or a Teleprompter...look us in the eyes and talk to us. These videos make you seem distant and disconnected.
Please Mr President Elect: What are you doing about this breach of escrow funds?:
WASHINGTON — It's something any bank would demand to know before handing out a loan: Where's the money going? But after receiving billions in aid from U.S. taxpayers, the nation's largest banks say they can't track exactly how they're spending the money or they simply refuse to discuss it.
Additionally my thoughts are directed to failure of the banking industry & their associates to account for the billions of dollars, we the people, have entrusted them with. This money they received "in escrow".
We need to see you clear up this bold move to disappear these trust funds.
Thank you for your words of encouragement. I know that this was the first Christmas without your Grandmother , my heart is sad for your recent loss... I hope as we go forward together into the new year that You & your lovely family can lead our Nation out of the dire straits that are all about us , and that the new puppy will bring your kids absolute joy... : D.... Best Wishes....
President-elect Obama's awareness of history is refreshing, to say the least. We're going to have an educated, eloquent president who inspires us to become the best we can be. With his inauguration coming, every day feels like Christmas!
Sir, in these hard times that so many of us, especially us younger generation folks, have never seen before, we have faith that you will do your best to make things better.
Someone has finally given a lot of people, some hope for a brighter future.If only your grandmother could see you now. Thank God for your win and may you and your family have a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year !!
Bring the troops home now! Please do not talk about their heroism and sacrifice but tell us a plan to bring home all the troops from over 700 bases across the world. This is the empire that America and the world can no longer afford!
Who's censoring the YouTube comments here? Mr. Patriot Act, is that you? How many people are you wiretapping now? How many FEMA camps are you going to build in 2009? How much money is the Fed going to print for your buddies in Wall Street? Will you attack Iran from the north, south, east, or west? How are the pipelines coming along? Is Halliburton producing solar panels already? I want to see an Abrams tank fully equipped with solar panels.
When since has Kenyan Muslims celebrate Christmas??!!! His "Uncle Tom" foolery will lead to many more years of hatred!!! Stop this madness while there is still a chance!!!
You think after reading over 10,000 teleprompters he doesn't know how to read one? The words are on the left, not in the center. So its easier to see.
Militantblak, your post is nasty, unwelcomed and not needed. Your views are the antithesis of what his administration stands for. You pollute the world with your hate and your ideological views of the white race. You claim that youre justified in this hate by the wrongs done to African Americans, but in this hatred youve become what you hate.
why should he? most of us dont care to hear about his black side or his family, thats his business we just want to see progression for the country. Maybe you should buy a book on his life if you want to know about that stuff.
not everyone in our country celebrates it, and he mentions it in the first five sentences about the christmas and holiday season. he's being politically correct, which he should be, being our president-elect
Still waiting for an explanation as to why he voted to give immunity to the telecom companies that helped Bush & Co. commit a felony by breaking FISA laws.
Would also like to know his position about Bernake lying in regards to how he was going to use the "bailout" money to buy troubled assets, when all he has done so far with it is buyout smaller banks and consolidate even more power to his friends.
The FISA was brutal, but McCainn didn't even bother showing up to vote? And what would he had done. He wouldn't have given a damn about civil liberties, would McCain.
And don't blame him. Put the blame all over Paulson, Bernake, and the rest of the gutless Congress who let the banks do their BS. If you remember, if Obama voted against that bill, and McCain voted for it, then in October, it could have crippled Obama's campaign. Correct that, it WOULD have ruined it.
Why does Obama always deliver a video that looks so rehearsed? Why does Obama NOT look at the camera but looks at the cue cards that he or other people have made? Why doesn't he just speak from his mind?
I think it would dramatically change the way he looks and delivers his thoughts.
Good luck President Obama and best wishes for the new year. I look forward to watching you on CNN being sworn in as President. :)
pomfan07 3 years ago
how the hell did we end up with this monkey boy for president?
anyone? anyone have a clue?
s a i n t a n g e r 3 @ h o t m a i l . c o m (Jay Darren)
JayDarrenfromIrvine 3 years ago
Yeah Obama!!!
Yes we can!!
0makemesick0 3 years ago 25
YES WE CAN
0makemesick0 3 years ago 19
mmm y dose it say 12/24/08 but this vid was put up on the 22??
1baller321 3 years ago
It's terrible how you Americans treat your new president. So many mean comments. I appreciate Obama very much.
LuwBren 3 years ago 50
1)You can push for anti racism in the intelligence community.
2)You can show the world that back Americans are some of the next Intelligencia in all areas interest.
3)You can at the same time run the economy well.
But will you Mr Obama
my guess
1. you will be denied
2. you might and will want to
3. quit possibly yes
Vanity isn't all and Bush will be gone soon
Happy new year!
wildchildplasma 3 years ago
He can't even preach on YouTube.
If you look really closely, you see his eyes move off to look at the teleprompter behind the camera.
Beatlefanone 3 years ago
why won't he ever talk about Gaza
JezzieLS 3 years ago 20
I hope he will be good and fair for everyone spesaily arab
everlastinglove77 3 years ago
i like it that he is did the video in hd.
fruitbag3455 3 years ago
He's a liar just like all before him. I think he's just in it for the fame of being the 1st black president.He will do "NOTHING" for us.
rockoff50 3 years ago
I've got a really bad feeling about this guy.
pashedmotatos 3 years ago
I cannot understand how so many people can all be so blind. You all really think he is the answer to all the problems going on in America. You all talk and act as if he is the second coming or something, people he is just a man. The only reason he got elected was simply because he is black and knew exactly how to play the race card. Oh if you don't vote obama then you are racist, what a load of bs. how about we vote for the candidate with the most knowledge of how to run the country
bige1861 3 years ago
I cannot beileive how blind you people are. We as a nation are screwed, there will not be any unity due to obama as president. Before anyone says anything negative towards me I would like to say that yes I am your typical god fearing,gun owning,flag waving,red blooded,truck driving,white southern man.
bige1861 3 years ago
He had ties to anti American terrorist groups, WHAT A GREAT GUY TO ELECT PRESIDENT, NOT! We can thank the 95% of the clueless African Americans who voted for him because of the fact that he is HALF-black... I kinda find that just a bit racist, don't you? He's gunna cause America to burn in flames, BUT ATLEAST HE'S BLACK!! 2 Years government experience? WHO CARES! HE'S BLACK!!
CharlieDanielsFan55 3 years ago
Presidente por favor termine con esta guerra
claudia22juiz 3 years ago 3
Its still kind of weird to me that our President is making weekly addresses on Youtube.
olivia4490 3 years ago 3
It's still kind of weird to me that our president is making weekly adresses on Youtube.
olivia4490 3 years ago
Happy New Year, Mr. President.
Best wishes for you this 2009.
pilipinasmabuhay100 3 years ago 13
your gonna bleed America dry...
Hooklineansinker 3 years ago
PLEASE. Let Barak do what he does well. I love this man. I believe in the possibilities he brings to America and the world. Your media team is setting him up for an alarming number of distractions! He needs to talk TO the camera.(Upgrade that teleprompter!) He needs to be in a natural setting, not the fake 'office' used in the first first youtube speeches. He needs to be standing up, not sitting in a huge (tall back) chair that's too big for anyone, even a man of his size. The list goes on!
GentleFitness 3 years ago 4
Some people are soo ignorant! ...and I'm not speaking of our President elect. Haters leave now! Obama 4 Ever!!
MsFiveDollaHolla 3 years ago 5
hmm 1 year more and this guy is dead hahahha HURRAY HURRAY !!!!! PARTY PARTY PARTY WUHUUUU!!!! YAY AYTAY AWD¤!"#!¤"¤!"¤!
spankylong12 3 years ago
Hi From France! Good luck for 2009... Maybe you should redefine the concept of investment so that shareholders do not manipulate markets in order to make immediate fake profits
aristotledixit 3 years ago 5
Barack Obama is the devil!!! his last name, if typed in a phone, reads 62262, 2+2+2 =6, giving you 666! Also the lottery in Chicago the day after, the pick three read "6-6-6"! Cooincidecne? I don't think so...
jslim39 3 years ago
should stop spending money on stupid events and get to work right now he's got to do plenty i think
i don't believe he is different from any other us president
i believe in the people that now they r looking 4 a true change of the things i've never seen americans get so exited to vote 4 a new brave future not only for themselves but 4 the world all kinds of persons want to get involved and claim justice with courageous acts of freedom
hydrofal78 3 years ago
Something has happend to Obams
voice! It is not filled whit hope?
This is my first time a have seen this.
Hopefully it will be my last.
He, Obama i know is inspirering!
siform 3 years ago
Thanks be to God that you are taking over from George Bush. You are the first President who people and I belive will deliver on the promises you have made thus far. Remeber; there are those who dream and wish.. and there those who dream and work. If you sort out the financial crisis the world is witnessing, and create peace between Isreal and Palestine, you will be forever remembered as the first president loved by the whole world. May God bless you.
SirVegas247 3 years ago 9
Poor american
JohnIbrah 3 years ago
why would aol let mikepote69 even put his vile commentary on i know that the 1st amendment gives us the freedom to do this but this person if you want to call him one has no decency,no morality,no intelligence and as far as i,m concerned he,s nothing but DYSENTERY pure DYSENTERY!!!!!!!!!!
FREIGHTM 3 years ago
I am really looking forward to what President Obama will do next year. His cabinet choices really shows that he is not just a lofty idealist, but someone with realistic and practical vision for the future.
He has a tough challenge ahead of him, perhaps more so than any other presidents in recent history. But for now, I just want to set my criticism aside, and wish him a very happy new year & that future will answer our hopes and prayers with the timeless creed,
"yes we can"
sweetoldetc 3 years ago 2
I am really looking forward to what President Obama will do next year. I think his cabinet choices really shows that he is not just a lofty idealist, but someone with realistic and practical vision for the future.
He has a tough challenge ahead of him, perhaps more so than any other presidents in recent history. We'll find out what he does. But for now, I just want to set my criticism aside, and wish him a very happy new year.
sweetoldetc 3 years ago
Dembo for Dembos. Hollywood has moved to DC.
nochange08 3 years ago
Why don't you people fall back and stop hatin' HE'S OUR PRESIDENT NOW! get used to it.
Most of you are white and ya'll can't face that an African American made it as president. Stop looking at the color of his skin and start considerin the purity and beauty of his heart and what he has planned for our future. YES HE IS BLACK... and so am I! Thats why the world is the way it is now, because of unnecessary judgement and selfishness. I'm very happy for him and for myself... because i'm not stupid.
Phelzire 3 years ago
he's a wonderful man
wwfrules1991 3 years ago 2
que es esta mierdaAAA!!!! happy new year for everyone anyways!!! YOU CAN DO IT!! oh sorry it's..YES WE CAN!!!!!! YEAHHHHHHHHHH
cachale1 3 years ago
Suggestion !
We persuade the United Nations to give Israel & Palestine 1 year to reconcile. Failing to do so; These areas of dispute would be the first United Nations formed Independent State/s. This state/s would be run like a model World State. This would also be a good exercise for world unity/maturation
The only way to ensure that the islamist extremist are put to sleep once and for all and show the will to stand by principal - America - True unbiased eyes of Justice for the world.
Thanks
nashcreative 3 years ago
Suggestion !
We persuade the United Nations to give Israel & Palestine 1 year to reconcile. Failing to do so, these areas of dispute would be the first United Nations formed Independent State/s. This state/s would be run like a model World State .
The only way to ensure that the islamist extremist are put to sleep once and for all and show the will to stand by principal and be totally independent - America - True eyes of Justice for the world.
Thanks
nashcreative 3 years ago
Ask him for a birth certificate.
Ask him who paid the bills to put him there and what do they want in return.
Ask him if you will continue to fight/pay for Israels wars.
You have been turned over by the oldest advertising in the book "New,improved and more".Just like "New Labour" did us!
Go down any shopping isle and see how often thats repeated.
If it did not work they would not use it and it sold you a President like a box of cornflakes!
HO HO HO MERRY CHRISTMAS!
ObamaBornInKenya 3 years ago
teach us...
the world - was organized for all living creatures!
borders are best for sharks...
it's nearly impossible to make a garden and not harm any bugs...
this killing floor needs a good vacuum - for all life on earth...
it is getting noi Z in here
ultidoc 3 years ago
abraham + jesus = true love
ultidoc 3 years ago
Mr President-elect, don't underestimate the leadership vacuum that exists at the moment. You can't have the current president and President-elect silent and on vacation during a major international crisis. I would strongly and privately urge President Bush to make a personal statement on the Israeli-Gaza situation otherwise the imagery of silence from both of you sends a message of quiet complicity bordering on apathy.
indastrol 3 years ago 3
I really hope that they disallow comments on these addresses once the inauguration is over.
It's undignified that once you finish watching Obama say his piece for the week all you have to do is look down to see the typical Youtube comments full of hate, ignorance, misinformation, and spelling errors.
It would be nice for caring parents to be able to allow their young children to watch these without having to worry about them reading the filth that sometimes enters these comments.
Protomang 3 years ago 2
Freedom of Speech Protomang, don't shut out the opposing voice just cause it disagrees with you. But I forgot, if you're not agreeing with Obama, then you simply must be wrong.
XxzeppelinxX 3 years ago
i can see him reading off the teleprompter :(
keezisedge 3 years ago
keezisedge: I would suppose you would rather he didn't have a speech prepared? Get a life!
Republican4Obama 3 years ago
Yes, I know. And I can see you reading this on your computer screen. I've done studio production work, and there is no possible way that a viewer will not see you reading off the teleprompter, especially that close to the camera/zoom, unless you don't read it in the first place. I don't expect him to memorize everything. I think there were even teleprompters at his victory speech in Grant Park, Chicago.
CGD08 3 years ago
McCAIN!!! McCAIN!!! McCAIN!!! McCain!!! i hope ur happy when he drives this country to the groud!!!!
Nappy4456 3 years ago
McCAIN!!! McCAIN!!! McCAIN!!! McCAIN!!! McCAIN!!!
Nappy4456 3 years ago
Speaking as someone who is watching from outside the U.S., to the world Obama feels like a breath of fresh air. He will hopefully help America to be regarded more positively on the world stage.
ashaubert 3 years ago 6
Ok i hate barack obama with a flaming passion i hate him with every fiber of my being, however i feel the same towards mccain. If you were to ask me neither one is better than the other in fact they are different in 4 ways 1 mccain is a republican obama is a democrat. 2 mccain is white obama is mixed. 3 mccain was pro life obama supports the mass slaughter of innocent children. 4 and probably the biggest one obama is a socialist and mccain is not. In this election the people were fucked hard
mastermanofdoom 3 years ago
Another address that I enjoyed, but what was up with the sudden zoom in at 3:32? Weird...
AtlasRider 3 years ago
Hi everyone, my names James, and I'm an English director, and I recently got the nod for Co-Director, alongside Paul Greengrass, for a film for 2010, Obama: The rise of.
It is yet to be announced officially, but will be in the next two weeks. Few tiplets on the film, Harry Lennix will be playing Obama. And let me tell you, the script is sensational. Go to your local bookies, and bet on Harry Lennix to win the oscar for best male at the 2011 Oscars, as it's released date is 24th June 2010
deppjj2000 3 years ago
forza obama
interpachino 3 years ago
I may not be half black but I am mix like him adn usually children of mix races are much more intelligent and much more tolerant of other races. I am Christian Canadian but God bless Obama, He is a moderate Christian
katdanmo2 3 years ago
It is very good for America to choose a half black person. Because the terroristes will never touch any coloured person. Will Smith said it too and it is very true. He will hopefully help with the Problem of US adn Terrorist head aches
katdanmo2 3 years ago
i like him....but i dont like the teleprompter... he's a real person...reading a teleprompter always make ppl look fake :(
Emptybottleofgin 3 years ago
they need to move the teleprompter over a bit.
TheHolyMidget 3 years ago 2
you know what i think youtube is only approving the videos that are anti obama or pro obama but not saying to much to the anti obama people yay for freedom!
Hatethehater 3 years ago
HAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA you people are so funny to read! you are just mad because mccain did not win get over it obama won!
and what the hell did bush do about abortion?
What about that? if republicans were so pro life how come none of your presidents have not done shit about it?
And what you know about communism?
have you been to Russia?
have you been to china?
Have you even read anything about karl marx?
Read a book before you judge
Hatethehater 3 years ago 3
I have read, Communist Mannifesto. I've spoken with people of different communist countries. They speak on how there are no positives in that form of economic and government system. No opportunity, more dependence, less for businesses, to many sanctions. To put aside differences, need I remind you that capitalism, as a non sanctioned and more decentralized economy, has been the the most probable skeptical ideas that have reached a vast amount of people, more than any other economic system has.
XxzeppelinxX 3 years ago
i agree with eridaus, u guys are so stupid, not every problem has a perfect solution, hes trying his best to get america back on track, if u have some decency and listen to what he saids then u will understand what he meens.
sylverpyro 3 years ago 5
BITTERSWEET
BFJAWAD66 3 years ago
BOOZE-AND-SMOKES-PROHOBITION
BFJAWAD66 3 years ago
he is kind so I am expecting a good change.
CreatleLove 3 years ago 4
God Bless Barack Obama!
pilipinasmabuhay100 3 years ago 8
Taking a back seat while Gaza is bombed back to the stone age is not a viable option any longer. Either tell the current President to involve himself (he has taken an eight year backseat), or you President-elect Obama must act. These soft statements about avoiding civilian casualties simply aren't good enough - the world can see a 300:1 Palestinian:Israeli death ratio and Arab goodwill towards an Obama administration may soon evaporate entirely even before you have assumed office.
indastrol 3 years ago
yeah his NUMDER 1 HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA GO OBAMA
brereton88 3 years ago
can someone forget to send an inaugural invitation to W.Bush ?cuz lets face it by the time Jan.20 rolls around the world will wish Bush was just a bad nightmare.sadly it was all to real.the people will want Bush out of there fast.How fast can they get Bush back to Dallas ?
peacenikkle 3 years ago
He's all talk. He knows what needs to be done, he just doesn't know how to do it, and doesn't understand that not all the stuff he wants to do is in his power. The president literally has no power.
b2rkidd 3 years ago
He has never spoke about the Federal Reserve or how government intervention (not the lack of regulation, rather the wrong regulation)got us into this economic crises. He wants more foreign policy of empire and more destruction of our Constitution (which is ironic because he was a Constitutional Law professor). He and Senator McCain are both more of the same. The only difference is that this man is black.
Matador11990 3 years ago
Tell us what direction you want to point us toward o wise one... I'm sick and tired of not getting strait anwsers and information from this guy...
simpfan102 3 years ago
Spell STRAIGHT...
usfvenom 3 years ago
aww. He seems like a good person!
I hope he brings change, I hope he will improve our economy, and I hope that he will make America proud. God bless!
somerandomegirl 3 years ago 6
And Bush was the greatest speaker ever? you losers crack me up the debates with Mccain show obama can talk i have no problem with him pausing when he speaks without a prompter it shows he is THINKING what he will say next.
damieandark 3 years ago 5
its so cool that he does this weekly adress, well, he is just cool, so i guess it makes total sense.
mlh2393 3 years ago 4
Damonkeyboy123456789 3 years ago
When will he talk about abortion
Damonkeyboy123456789 3 years ago
Propaganda
The message of Christmas is not that hope endures
The message is about Jesus
Soldiers have served since the beginning of Iraq
Of course they're on their fourth tour
I have to work for everyone's prosperity
Isn't that socialist?
Damonkeyboy123456789 3 years ago
dude the camera is in front of u not to the side
why would u need to stay in a 9million dollar house in hawaii when there are plenty of freaken 5 star hotels ? there are only 4 in ur family, stupidness i assume
rep0monkeys 3 years ago
come on haters.
grow some decency, will you?
Eridaus 3 years ago 6
Let's hope that having a black man as President will encourage black people to reach for better jobs and revive a dying inner-city culture. Eliminate gangs, drugs, and senseless violence. Let President Obama be a beacon for IMPROVEMENT WITHIN THE BLACK COMMUNITIES NATIONWIDE !
peter97624 3 years ago
Nice job reading off the teleprompter.
Shaddiesgirl 3 years ago
the American people who have half a brain are still waiting for the proof that Obama is even a US born citizen. all his supporters say that a birth certificate was shown as proof, this is simply false. what was show was a certificate of live birth, which does not prove that he was born in the US. those are used by parents who adopt a child from another country or move to the country with the child. so where is the BIRTH CERTIFICATE obama?
BigChiefMike 3 years ago
happy holidays
bigboss0891 3 years ago
Sadly, unless Obama is willing to do away with the "Federal Reserve" he too will be yet another puppet president. Our freedoms are dangerously compromised by a small group of wealthy elite who have created this economic mess in their best interest. Insist that Congress step up to the plate and take their rightful watch over our Constitutional rights.
OhEvolve 3 years ago
Obama is on the right track to putting our country on a new direction. He understands that it's going to take us all working together. We just can't sit back and wait for him to make the change. We must ask ourselfs what are we going to do to help bring about this needed change. Let's come together and show the world that we can unite to make this country even greater. Take a moment and check out my vid "Obama - Dreams Do Come True."
Bepraize
bepraize 3 years ago
Thank you for taking the time to address the American people. Thank you for caring.
Mary
Aladylike05 3 years ago
My fellow brothers of christ! I am here to warn you ALL that the Rapture is almost here and in 12, 21, 2012, the sun will align in the milky way galaxy which will allow hell to spill on Earth. NIGGERS are truly the creations of SATAN, they are the nephilim and every mother fucking god damn nigger in this earth should be brutaly stabbed, gutted like pigs, have their dicks squeezed and torn off, and all babies grinded up in wood chippers! We must serve god and destroy satans creation. White Power!
MikePote69 3 years ago
quit bitching about him reading off a teleprompter. he has obviously proven that he can give a speech. these are weekly addresses he can read off one if he wants! what the hell does it matter he wrote the damn speech. did bush ever do weekly addresses to the american people? NO. would he remember the lines if he had? NO. is he capable of even writing a speech close to the caliber of Obama's speeches? NO. he can read off a teleprompter if he wants to. hes the president and he couldn't give a fuck
fdhdfhdh 3 years ago 2
it`s not calledthe white house nomore we nowcall it the bllack house
bhobho89 3 years ago
obama yo'mama, is a phony, he is nothing but
a chicago politician, in other words he is a
phony, and a scum bag.
spappraiser 3 years ago
what a joke
mnightwarrior 3 years ago
haha there comments dont make a difference hes president there pissed but hey ITS UR FAULT YOU VOTED FOR BUSH WHICH CAUSED THE ECONOMY TO GO BAD WHICH LED TO AMERICANS VOTING DEMOCRAT SO SHUT UP and you guys are talking about his bad reading its pathetic how you people will watch the video over and over until you find a flaw
psihateyou1 3 years ago
Wow, 3 minutes and 41 seconds of talking, without saying anything at all. Impressive.
mccote 3 years ago
lets smack his face.spray him with mace.i wish i had children, but i'm in disgrace.
preciousfairies99 3 years ago
23 days seems like an eternity.
Can't wait for President Obama to be inaugurated, i'll even be watching it here in the UK.
jaotheraccount2 3 years ago
Merry Late Christmas President Obama!!!
jonathanlman 3 years ago
THE HD video is REALLY HD!
jso1980 3 years ago
this man scares the hell out of me
stephanieco28 3 years ago
only the best for you and your family for 2009 Barack! You are inspiring
laanjalewis 3 years ago
I hope you and your family had a good Christmas.
Most importantly I believe that we can all welcome this new year with prosperity.
I would also like to remind you that we are tired of lies, and of false political terrorism propaganda forced upon us by our News providers.
By now, even the dumbest have realized the truth of our recent past, but most important, the government's rolls and its mistakes.
No government can sustain it self in power without our tax dollars and our good will to work.
marcello88888888 3 years ago
umm, this is not directed at those who noticed, but only those who noticed and are complaining...
but to all you ppl complaining about the fact that he's reading: GET REAL! he's got two wars and a tanking economy to worry about, and a family to take care of. do you really think he has time to memorize a weekly youtube address?
btw, merry christmas Uncle Barry!
dbkaimaliu 3 years ago
I hope someday that he actually accomplishes improving something. Is he just goning to read stuff to us and tax the ever-loving bejesus out of us? Good luck with that sir and try to work on that reading with feeling thing that they teach us in the 3rd grade.
Nomnithing 3 years ago
I'm grateful a man this intelligent and real was elected for president anywhere, let alone the United States.
nutgrundle 3 years ago
who is this guy?
Dorke1337 3 years ago
Non je ne regrette rien!
Corrupt140 3 years ago
Snide commentary & cynicism is not going to bring good to anyone. I don't for a moment think Obama is going to make miracles. Own up to your own responsibility of doing something decent & positive. Improve yourself. Improve your family. Make your life and the world better with your courage and good character.
concern4civility 3 years ago
the prez is giving a speech and and you-tubers are wondering if hes a robot and does he move. Way to go.
carnagerpm 3 years ago
HD looks good as shit
collieh1 3 years ago
I am so sad for those of you who apparently watched this video only in the hopes of being able to make a snide comment about our President-elect. I pray for you that you are able to draw some joy out of life, in other ways besides making fun of those who are trying their best to better your lives. Peace.
StJohnsliberia 3 years ago
teach instead of bombing, plzkkthxbai
swyft187 3 years ago
Thanks for adding closed captioning to the video!! Hope that it will stay on all the future videos.
darylcrouse 3 years ago
So much for the war on Christmas.
jimmyvicious 3 years ago
Please give more speeches like when you were running for office. Speeches with passion, not read off cards or a Teleprompter...look us in the eyes and talk to us. These videos make you seem distant and disconnected.
microchunktv 3 years ago 2
I can't believe only 60K people pay attention to these videos.
ArcAnge1M 3 years ago
Merry Christmas and a happy & healthy 2009 to all!!
loveforeignaccents 3 years ago
Please Mr President Elect: What are you doing about this breach of escrow funds?:
WASHINGTON — It's something any bank would demand to know before handing out a loan: Where's the money going? But after receiving billions in aid from U.S. taxpayers, the nation's largest banks say they can't track exactly how they're spending the money or they simply refuse to discuss it.
RedKruzer 3 years ago
Happy Holidays Mr President Elect,
Additionally my thoughts are directed to failure of the banking industry & their associates to account for the billions of dollars, we the people, have entrusted them with. This money they received "in escrow".
We need to see you clear up this bold move to disappear these trust funds.
Thank you.
RedKruzer 3 years ago
Happy Holidays President-Elect.
KenshinXHimura 3 years ago
give him a break evry1 i mean he aint that obvious
coolnessXco 3 years ago
Thank you for your words of encouragement. I know that this was the first Christmas without your Grandmother , my heart is sad for your recent loss... I hope as we go forward together into the new year that You & your lovely family can lead our Nation out of the dire straits that are all about us , and that the new puppy will bring your kids absolute joy... : D.... Best Wishes....
wnchillbilly1 3 years ago
President-elect Obama's awareness of history is refreshing, to say the least. We're going to have an educated, eloquent president who inspires us to become the best we can be. With his inauguration coming, every day feels like Christmas!
ghboehmer 3 years ago
Sir, in these hard times that so many of us, especially us younger generation folks, have never seen before, we have faith that you will do your best to make things better.
Someone has finally given a lot of people, some hope for a brighter future.If only your grandmother could see you now. Thank God for your win and may you and your family have a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year !!
mdurant1 3 years ago
do Muslims even celebrate Christmas?
wonderllama4 3 years ago
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, President-elect! Hope you're enjoying the getaway. :-)
bizarrebizarro 3 years ago
that sucked, he was awkward
markdenver 3 years ago
Why have you turn your back on the marijuana issue.
MichaelMartinez984 3 years ago
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
WTMoriarity 3 years ago
As from european point oof view, it is very welcome to have Obama as next US -President.
But also the world has demand, that he (Obama) is a keeper to the whole world. this is different to theboring american hero drivel
But there is hope that change will come
bowieavolubilis 3 years ago
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to President and First Lady Barack and Michelle Obama. Also to the First Children Malia and Sasha.
rlw10101010 3 years ago
Xmas came early this year for the whole planet on November 4th. Bless you and your family sir.
gentlemanimal 3 years ago
Thats funny,the said he was going bring the troops home and now whats up with the change of tune?
berlinrelic 3 years ago
Obama seems to talk about the same thing every video.
asphyxiafeeling 3 years ago
Bring the troops home now! Please do not talk about their heroism and sacrifice but tell us a plan to bring home all the troops from over 700 bases across the world. This is the empire that America and the world can no longer afford!
lumster 3 years ago
Who's censoring the YouTube comments here? Mr. Patriot Act, is that you? How many people are you wiretapping now? How many FEMA camps are you going to build in 2009? How much money is the Fed going to print for your buddies in Wall Street? Will you attack Iran from the north, south, east, or west? How are the pipelines coming along? Is Halliburton producing solar panels already? I want to see an Abrams tank fully equipped with solar panels.
WOLF333999 3 years ago
Merry Christmas
And a happy new year!!
ghtyvn 3 years ago
Happy Holidays, Mr president!!
reykof 3 years ago
Hello Mr president! and Happy Holidays!
reykof 3 years ago
Censorship of legitimate questions.
Is that change I'm supposed to believe in?
trippyvibesman 3 years ago
I wish you well Mr president.
AvoidHell 3 years ago
When since has Kenyan Muslims celebrate Christmas??!!! His "Uncle Tom" foolery will lead to many more years of hatred!!! Stop this madness while there is still a chance!!!
3hg54jk45e4ete 3 years ago
Happy Holidays, Sir
kaiser0soze 3 years ago 32
Merry Christmas Barack, and good luck in the new year!
dakrus 3 years ago 33
Yea lol i saw that too! his shifty eyes give it away...
valentin0078 3 years ago
Hey Barack, do you enjoy the white house? :D
REYDOW 3 years ago 7
You think after reading over 10,000 teleprompters he doesn't know how to read one? The words are on the left, not in the center. So its easier to see.
GrandTheftAuto4Films 3 years ago
Like this weekly communication format. That "brothers keeper" phrase always scares the willies out of me but I'm still glad I voted for him.
CatDMacLeod 3 years ago 7
another question...why dont you speak about your black side of you family?or the black community?or your wife's family?
MilitantBlak2009 3 years ago
Militantblak, your post is nasty, unwelcomed and not needed. Your views are the antithesis of what his administration stands for. You pollute the world with your hate and your ideological views of the white race. You claim that youre justified in this hate by the wrongs done to African Americans, but in this hatred youve become what you hate.
ag2twins 3 years ago
Why should he speak about ,"his black side" Obama does not represent black America. He represents all of America.
KendoTheGreenWiza 3 years ago
Why would he? He's American, not white, not black. American. So he's going to talk about Americans, and American families.
hardoncollider 3 years ago
Because he's a uniter not a divider. How would that help the country? He's identifying as an AMERICAN . He's beyond all that.
soultenderyogi 3 years ago
why should he? most of us dont care to hear about his black side or his family, thats his business we just want to see progression for the country. Maybe you should buy a book on his life if you want to know about that stuff.
carnagerpm 3 years ago
Because he has NEVER spoken about his race. Whatever man.
RRainey20 3 years ago
another question.. why must you hide your cigarette addiction until after the election if our leader is supposed to be honest?
austinr046 3 years ago
Q:what kinda of change can we look forward to? A:um um um um um.....change?
MilitantBlak2009 3 years ago
nice reading...........irobot?
MilitantBlak2009 3 years ago
I noticed that too....haha
CreativeFilmMaker 3 years ago
HE NEVER MENTIONS CHRISTMAS ONCE. BOO
CreativeFilmMaker 3 years ago
not everyone in our country celebrates it, and he mentions it in the first five sentences about the christmas and holiday season. he's being politically correct, which he should be, being our president-elect
whisperlouder 3 years ago
Not everyone is Christian/Catholic.
Cidolem 3 years ago
Happy Holidays Barack Obama. :]
Fused9 3 years ago 2
End the war..are post still blocked here.?
Do away with the patriot act!Like you said you would.Merry Christmas.
xsleef 3 years ago
Merry Christmas to you and family, Mr. President-Elect. Happy Holidays America.
brightwyrm 3 years ago 4
Merry Christmas President-Elect
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MelissaWorldWide 3 years ago 3
Still waiting for an explanation as to why he voted to give immunity to the telecom companies that helped Bush & Co. commit a felony by breaking FISA laws.
Would also like to know his position about Bernake lying in regards to how he was going to use the "bailout" money to buy troubled assets, when all he has done so far with it is buyout smaller banks and consolidate even more power to his friends.
Just sayin.
trippyvibesman 3 years ago 2
The FISA was brutal, but McCainn didn't even bother showing up to vote? And what would he had done. He wouldn't have given a damn about civil liberties, would McCain.
And don't blame him. Put the blame all over Paulson, Bernake, and the rest of the gutless Congress who let the banks do their BS. If you remember, if Obama voted against that bill, and McCain voted for it, then in October, it could have crippled Obama's campaign. Correct that, it WOULD have ruined it.
TWDtv 3 years ago 4
Send my regards to Zbigniew and Blagojevich, Barry.
camb702 3 years ago
looking forward to see you as THE president an d not only pres-elec.
Seasons greeetings
MathiasMeziane 3 years ago 9
duuude nice pad
MintyChicky 3 years ago
Merry Christmas Mr. President Elect!
OTHdjraj 3 years ago 5
Merry Christmas to you and yours, Mr. President-Elect.
metallicasnake 3 years ago
Merry Christmas my Dear President Elect. I Love You and am anxiously awaiting your Inauguration.
mrsnet 3 years ago
Hey, happy holidays to you all.
Can anyone answer me this simple question?
Why does Obama always deliver a video that looks so rehearsed? Why does Obama NOT look at the camera but looks at the cue cards that he or other people have made? Why doesn't he just speak from his mind?
I think it would dramatically change the way he looks and delivers his thoughts.
yiffzer 3 years ago