But the issue of bringing transparency to government as a way to plug the influence of corporate lobbies on law making, is I think, wrong. The problem is that the more transparent and «open doors» government becomes, the more easily lobbyists can monitor and influence law making.
Surprise Surprise. No mention of the Federal Reserve, the ultimate source of our economic crisis. Don't just blame the creditors. They got their money cheaply from the fed. They could then lend out 10x that amount to consumers. Where did the Fed get the money? Where is the Fed getting the money now to bail out the banks and other financial systems?
How can you have true "free markets" when our banking system is centraly planned?
WATCH: "Edward Griffin Breaks Down The Federal Reserve"
Aw man plz let him win. He is a good educator on top of a good future president. And to all assasigns and hitman..................THIS IS NOT THE TIME OF KILLING A GOOD LEADER ESPECIALLY WHEN OUR PLANET IS IN DANGER (global warming) SO FUCK OFF AND LET AMERICA SHINE FOR ONCE!
Im a Brit....And I hope Obama wins. Id love to see politics becoming something more than corruption, corporate back-handers and globalist social-engineering. Why shouldnt politics be about hope and inspiration?
One genuine question however, in a previous speech he mentioned "tyranny" and "opression" in reference..I believe, to the British Empire....Is that really what US supporters of Obama think the Empire was all about???
The only way Clinton can win is by overturning the popular vote, and god knows how many people will be pissed off by that. Hillary, if you are truly patriotic, realize that you can't win democratically and just give up. (why aren't more people questioning hillary's patriotism?)
Men make nice speeches. Kennedy was one of them. Yet! The nuclear missiles were almost deployed during is administration. The ego of the males is too strong and will always lead them to war. Remove the males. Give the power to females.
Last I heard it was the lone female in the race that threatened to "obliterate" Iran. Not to mention that she voted to authorize the war in Iraq no matter how she tries to spin it.
Rumors that Bear Sterns was in financial distress? What the hell, those weren't rumors at all, they're all but bankrupt now because of their risky investments.
i think this is much to importent for u amarican people so u cano`t go to and do it is better if we the rest of the world do the vote for u maybe it will be right
"Pain trickled up (beginning laughter and applause). They liked that one. Good choice of words Mr. President. Wipe the floor with McCain in those debates. Obama 2008/2012!!!
McCain has the mind. The problem is his party disagrees with logic.
If he were democrat he would be just as good a leader. But like Stephen Harper in Canada, His partie's politics come first. Vote Obama in 08. (even though I'm canadian and can't vote. I contribute)
institutional racism is alive and well and it is very much evident in the income, wealth, healthcare gap, and edcational gap between whites and blacks. We need Obama in the white house so that he can fix this problem. defacto segregation is still prominent today but however all of this could be achieved even with defacto segregation. all we have to do is focus on our OWN SOCIAL PROBLEMS FIRST before we get involved in foreign affairs.
Is the one she tells about Chelsea jogging around the Twin Towers at the time of the "9/11 attack"; this Hillary says, made the attack "really personal".
Turns out Chelsea said she watched the 9/11 attack unfold while in bed at home!!!
Perhaps Americans, Hillary "misspoke" on this incident as well!!!! aHAHAHAHAHAHAH
Now that Obama has shown us his plan to continue our inheritance of the Greatest Country in the WORLD, we must return the favor. Voting is not enough, haveing a plan just as good as Obama to make him WIN is what we MUST do. My plan is simple, have as much Americans view this video and decide if they want "Senator Mccain to continue Bushs Term" and live a nightmare or have Obama win and "Live the American dream", PERIOD.
This speech is very technical. Barack is really flaunting his mastery of economics and American History here. This will probably go over most people's heads.
I hope and pray we dont allow these right wing hitman or anyone else paint this man as a member of the Black Panthers. They are definitely trying to ride on the fears of America and its troubled past. He had enough courage to do a speech, answered every talk show, radio show etc. They are still trying to pain him a militant man. If we let these people do this, it will be to America's detriment. He is truly a Patriot that speaks intelligently, honestly and bravely to the American people.
The entire world is waiting for Obama, waiting for the United States to get back to its first principles and away from the dangerous, counter-productive path Bush/Cheney took us on which resulted in a huge loss of confidence in the US all around the planet. Obama will not be a saviour, but we will again have a president who understands, respects and follows the US constitution.
It is very truthful and accurate picture of the American Reality. I admired McCain and Clinton but Barack is the better candidate, not only for his obvious intelligence and ability to address critical issues and the accurately handle himself in the mist of difficulties, presented by his contenders. I have no doudt that he has proven to be a leader, I have just made up my mind and will change my vote from Republican to Democrat.
I am an investment banker and I can tell you that the specific policy positions that Obama advocates in this speech are both sound and wise given the context of the economic reality in which we live. Specifically the comments Re: mortgage regulation of banks vs third party mortgage lenders; capital reserve requirements surrounding complex derivative instruments e.g. mortgage backed securities; long term dependency of "wall street" on the economic prospertiy of "main street".
Go Obama! Finally a candidate who is trying to work for ALL Americans, not just a few rich special interest groups. A candidate who is brave enough to stick up for what he believes. A candidate who is walking through the fire and coming out as a diamond!
Great speech! Barack is suggesting that the best way to confront the special interests is to ally himself with powerful players whose investments are most affected by the "trickle-up" of pain from Main Street to Wall Street. This is a saavy way to use the sub-prime situation to his advantage, but is it enough? Does he really have a chance of taking on the special interests? If he does, what do his fellow Americans need to do to help him?
The most knowledgeable candidate on the economy. He understands what is true and what he can say on the campaign trail. I think he knows what is needed for the American economy.
As Americans we can finally get rid of the special interests that controls the agenda in our economy, industries, and trade policies. If that's in your interest elect Sen. Obama!!!!!
This guy's got such skill for painting a visual context and elegant use of relevant historical anectdotes everytime he gives a speech! What a brilliant treat to have him as our
we the people of this world are the vast majority. We the people will elect this man! We the people will change this world. We the people will be heard.
I really like this Senator. But it's like going to a rock concert. Afterwards, you don't know why you liked it. It was 'cool.' Boy, he sure has 'vision.' But every time he tries to give details, they turn out not to work. Well, let's hope he appoints good advisors, and doesn't just listen to the fatcats.
This guy seems to be a REAL class act! Obama got my vote in the primary on "Super Tuesday", and now, I encourage others to research and support Obama in the general elections of 2008! He's NOT an image, nor a soundbite, nor a 'stratedy'!
I really don't know what he has to do to prove to people that he is THE REAL DEAL. I guess people have gotten so numb to the lack of insight by Bush that they almost don't know a great leader when they see him.
It's simple. He's talking about the middle class. This is key to repairing what went wrong. To guard against trouble in the future - simple! kill the kill the (economic) ruling class so they can never put the American people at the brink of finacial disaster.
Your strength is the in-depth perspectives of American history, which shaped the society we are in & your policy. You're a scholar running for President! You already made America a better place,inspired the younger generation to make a difference. For Obama, "We do it together".
Good luck and look forward to see you change the color of the White House
He is indeed a candidate that can really united us, after all we are the United States. He is knowlegable, intelligent and has great charisma. Go Obama. Yes we can. You have my vote
If Obama wins, I have a feeling he will become one of the most adored, beloved, and revolutionary presidents of the USA. Not only by the American people, but from rulers and prime ministers around the world as well.
I am not American citizen, but Obama's message trascends countries and continents...and perhaps planets. I am from Cameroon in Central Africa, and you are making us hope too. Please pray for this man to win...He will not only be an American leader and Hero, but a World Leader and Hero. The World is with you Obama, so are the Gods.
I know this comment will not be allowed to be posted, in which case, I'm writing this to the people deleting the messages:
First, where does Obama think we're going to get the money for his tremendous spending increases which are going to add onto the already $50 Trillion in future obligations which we currently have no money to fund?
Second, why is the FED in the mortage industry in the FIRST place?
Third, I didn't hear any solutions on inflation, OR the overgrown deficit.
It is refreshing to know that a potential leader of the free world has an in depth understanding of the importance of policy evolving with time. For so long our leaders have had an unrealistic reverence of old practices without taking into account that evolution reveres nothing and continues to move forward whether we're ready or not.
This speech is as important as, if not more important than, his speech on race.
I see a 21st century new deal outlined by a new FDR.
Posterity will probably see this, Obama's grand plan for a new American economy, the most ground-breaking and history-making of all his great speeches.
this man is absolutly intelligent, i hope americans will look deep inside this man and appreciate him for who he is the truth teller, And, appreciate america for it's greatness and fairness to all.
As a conservative I support this guy. I don't agree with all of his ideas but I think that he has the carisma and the common sense to guide us through the difficult times we are in. YES WE CAN!!
How can he make such a speech without reading prepared notes. This man has got a brain! He knows what He is talking about. Speech writers in the White House should start looking for new careers.
this man needs to be elected as the president of the United States of America, it'll be a HUGE upgrade period. I don't think USA can afford lowering the bar for the presidency. no more C average leaders please.
Obama is tough, yet he shows he is a gentleman. He is so intelligent, so thoughtful. He commands such respect and I'm sure he will bring respect to the White house.
I hope America will be lucky enough to Have Obama as our next President.
Please do the right thing and elect this man to guide your country and the world through these tough times.
He is a once in a lifetime chance, an opportunity to 'make things right', solve the problems and brings us all together.
Be smart, do you're research, explore your options, for if you do, I am confident that Barack Obama will be the next President of the USA and the next leader of the free world.
OBAMA show what change is to America. For all minorities are majorities cause we make a fabric of this great nation. And the majority is also a fabric of the great nation.
Wow, this is an incredible overview and critique of our economic systems. It shows that he will be able to understand the intracacies of economic policy making and make informed decisions.
This man knows in depth his history,geography,math, economy, sociology... and law at his finger tips. And his ability to weave them altogether in clarity and brilliance so rare.
Nice, Very Nice. Now it's up to America to wake up! We're at the cross roads. The World is watching and hoping we won't make the same mistake yet again. Obama'08!!!
He goes into finance by letting us know where it started with Hamilton and Jefferson to now, then recognizes the condition of the American people and our mindset, then go into how to fix the problem. Just simply wonderful. I am not a economical person, I thank you Senator for explaining it to me so I can understand it. Mr. President. God Bless America and the American people to do the right thing.
I'll be at your nation wide rally on April 19th Obama. Lets seal the deal for the 08 nomination so we can move forward as the democratic party and defeat McCain!
After the dumbest president in history of the US, Obama will be placed with the greatest presidents America has haved... After rain there will be sunshine - Holland -
It is important to have this man in office cause he not only explains what he wants to do but educates you about it in a way that makes you want to learn the "Why's" and the "How's" of those things. You feel you are intelligent enough to understand cause he makes you feel you are. I imagine it has only been that way with exceptional politicians like Lincoln and FDR. He's just too "cool".
he gave the speech without looking at the text for 30 minutes????!!! wow, this man really knows what he was talking about. please...please... elect this man to be the next US president. he is way too smart for the other candidates to compete with. and he is representing new kind of politics. honesty, and no distortion. we need this kind of politics to solve our problems, not the spin masters, or distortion experts... i can't understand why people still buy the spinning and distortions..
Obama is the greatest politician i have seen in my time 18 years lol. he makes a point of understanding exactly how industry, science, the people and the economy combine to produce the country. he will change america for the better, and with it the world. Do the best thing you, as a voter, can do for your country and vote for this brilliant man. UK resident.
Another great speech by Senator Obama. He demonstrates that he understands the problems we face as Americans and offers ways to solve them. He's real presidential material. Go Obama! Yes we can.
I am from Germany, but what i tell you is, that if you get mr. Obama as president, a lot of people here in germany will look up to your country again. I wish we have someone like him here. -- Yes you can.
Obama is like finding a book with an intriguing synopsis, but the plot is filled with holes. This speech has a promising table of contents, but the chapters are just an outline and miss any specifics or real examples that show thought beyond the headlines. For all those admiring the speech, please explain what and why you think Obama is on the right track (economic). Military, medical and transportation costs and self-defeating loans (in that order) I feel are the economic ills to be conqured.
As Obama very eloquently puts it your country is at a crossroads. Embrace intellectuality or greed. As skorvus says - Please America. Please do the smart thing and elect this man.
This is the first Obama speech that I have listened to in its entirety and I must say that I am quite impressed not only with his understanding of how the economy functions but also with his prescriptions and his delivery.
Economist in chief. I guess he's more right than I thought. The old regulation must be fine tuned to account for the new Wall St. with high hedge fund activity, etc. We can't just have the regular conservative "hands off" deal going because the institutions have evolved. More short-term gains. The regulation has to evolve too, otherwise Wall St. will be bankrupting every market over time.
greatest orator of the last decade, he is awesome
BazzTheBoss 3 years ago 42
hrm did he memorize a 30 minute speech...hrm...we dont need an above average man we need a brilliant man.
helicon289 3 years ago
obamanomics!
achmood21 3 years ago 16
I think I can summaries Obama's plan:
1) Provide better regulation of credit card companies and mortgage companies.
2) Create fund from taxpayer dollars to help those who have a mortgage that is too big for them to handle.
3) Repeal Bush tax cuts.
4) Increase taxes on energy.
5) Increase long-term capital gains tax from 15% to 28%
CIDaily 3 years ago 12
Wonderful speech.
But the issue of bringing transparency to government as a way to plug the influence of corporate lobbies on law making, is I think, wrong. The problem is that the more transparent and «open doors» government becomes, the more easily lobbyists can monitor and influence law making.
FilipeBrasAlmeida 3 years ago
ROCK ON, good sir!
eapoe6 3 years ago 9
NO WAY was Obama in NYC, if he was I am going to be distraught that I didn't get to see him speak.
someperson111 3 years ago
Plutocracy needs to end, freedom for all not just for the rich!! OBAMA 08
Whitecro 3 years ago 16
I agree with Salmo77. I´m from Germany and i think, that with Obama the USA have the chance to reborn a bit!!!
Obama ´08
sebulonsk 3 years ago 15
give the federal reserve more power.... yeah thats what america needs
ganderdip 3 years ago
Surprise Surprise. No mention of the Federal Reserve, the ultimate source of our economic crisis. Don't just blame the creditors. They got their money cheaply from the fed. They could then lend out 10x that amount to consumers. Where did the Fed get the money? Where is the Fed getting the money now to bail out the banks and other financial systems?
How can you have true "free markets" when our banking system is centraly planned?
WATCH: "Edward Griffin Breaks Down The Federal Reserve"
jasrid04 3 years ago
Aw man plz let him win. He is a good educator on top of a good future president. And to all assasigns and hitman..................THIS IS NOT THE TIME OF KILLING A GOOD LEADER ESPECIALLY WHEN OUR PLANET IS IN DANGER (global warming) SO FUCK OFF AND LET AMERICA SHINE FOR ONCE!
Kyuubileon2 3 years ago 4
go obama!
orangesmoothie66 3 years ago
I critiqued this for a communications class...this guy is a speech giving MACHINE. I think he might be a robot.
ke0ki2k 3 years ago
Deep and principled analysis coupled with pragmatic, reasoned solutions. What we should expect from a President.
Not a goofy beer buddy (at best) with advisers who tell him what he wants to hear aimlessly leading the country into the abyss.
tedhu 3 years ago 7
Im a Brit....And I hope Obama wins. Id love to see politics becoming something more than corruption, corporate back-handers and globalist social-engineering. Why shouldnt politics be about hope and inspiration?
One genuine question however, in a previous speech he mentioned "tyranny" and "opression" in reference..I believe, to the British Empire....Is that really what US supporters of Obama think the Empire was all about???
lordinovau 3 years ago 3
What a man. What a president he will make.
Obama 08
acoustic8y3 3 years ago 5
Every time I hear him speak I wonder why I ever voted for George W. Bush. This man is not a fluke...he is for real and I can't wait to vote!
bigbabii 3 years ago 2
I'm Latin and I'll vote for Barack Obama! He really represents a new vision for America.
OBAMA 08 & 12
jchima15 3 years ago 2
The only way Clinton can win is by overturning the popular vote, and god knows how many people will be pissed off by that. Hillary, if you are truly patriotic, realize that you can't win democratically and just give up. (why aren't more people questioning hillary's patriotism?)
njb444 3 years ago
Barack can transcend beyond borders to unify the people of the world
roberak 3 years ago
Men make nice speeches. Kennedy was one of them. Yet! The nuclear missiles were almost deployed during is administration. The ego of the males is too strong and will always lead them to war. Remove the males. Give the power to females.
jessykapower 3 years ago
Last I heard it was the lone female in the race that threatened to "obliterate" Iran. Not to mention that she voted to authorize the war in Iraq no matter how she tries to spin it.
MEN8v 3 years ago 8
Rumors that Bear Sterns was in financial distress? What the hell, those weren't rumors at all, they're all but bankrupt now because of their risky investments.
pepsimilk 3 years ago
go obama!! We need a serious change so hopefuly you will win it! (people of hungary)
pistiahegyrol 3 years ago
Chelsea was jogging around the Trade Center on Sept. 11, 2001. (She was in bed watching it on TV.)
• Hillary was named after Sir Edmund Hillary. (She admitted she was wrong. He climbed Mt. Everest five years after her birth.)
• She was under sniper fire in Bosnia. (A girl presented her with flowers at the foot of the ramp.)
• She learned in The Wall Street Journal how to make a killing in the futures market. (It didn't cover the market back then.)
trecurry7 3 years ago
i think this is much to importent for u amarican people so u cano`t go to and do it is better if we the rest of the world do the vote for u maybe it will be right
axepter 3 years ago
lol?
FCorales 3 years ago
"Pain trickled up (beginning laughter and applause). They liked that one. Good choice of words Mr. President. Wipe the floor with McCain in those debates. Obama 2008/2012!!!
tigerakabj 3 years ago
this man is good. he is like what eminem did to rap, jus came outa nowhere and set the bar higher.
bnreal800 3 years ago
Obama, na u bikooooo! Carry goooo my man
zubie4u 3 years ago
naija how u dey?
bongiap 3 years ago
We need a complex mind to lead us in complex times.
McCain just doesn't cut it.
grazon 3 years ago 16
McCain has the mind. The problem is his party disagrees with logic.
If he were democrat he would be just as good a leader. But like Stephen Harper in Canada, His partie's politics come first. Vote Obama in 08. (even though I'm canadian and can't vote. I contribute)
Chuckus69 3 years ago
institutional racism is alive and well and it is very much evident in the income, wealth, healthcare gap, and edcational gap between whites and blacks. We need Obama in the white house so that he can fix this problem. defacto segregation is still prominent today but however all of this could be achieved even with defacto segregation. all we have to do is focus on our OWN SOCIAL PROBLEMS FIRST before we get involved in foreign affairs.
MDuneier 3 years ago 6
My personal "favorite" HILLARY CLINTON LIE:
Is the one she tells about Chelsea jogging around the Twin Towers at the time of the "9/11 attack"; this Hillary says, made the attack "really personal".
Turns out Chelsea said she watched the 9/11 attack unfold while in bed at home!!!
Perhaps Americans, Hillary "misspoke" on this incident as well!!!! aHAHAHAHAHAHAH
Next SUCKERS on Hillary's List: Pennsylvannia
nebaioth 3 years ago
Now that Obama has shown us his plan to continue our inheritance of the Greatest Country in the WORLD, we must return the favor. Voting is not enough, haveing a plan just as good as Obama to make him WIN is what we MUST do. My plan is simple, have as much Americans view this video and decide if they want "Senator Mccain to continue Bushs Term" and live a nightmare or have Obama win and "Live the American dream", PERIOD.
saede69 3 years ago 16
This speech is very technical. Barack is really flaunting his mastery of economics and American History here. This will probably go over most people's heads.
bwrecks 3 years ago 3
Brillian...the educator in chief.
jweale 3 years ago 4
I am foreign (Swiss) and I can tell you that 99.99% of Europeans are hoping for Obama to win this election!
Go Obama 2008!!!
Salmo77 3 years ago 30
I hope and pray we dont allow these right wing hitman or anyone else paint this man as a member of the Black Panthers. They are definitely trying to ride on the fears of America and its troubled past. He had enough courage to do a speech, answered every talk show, radio show etc. They are still trying to pain him a militant man. If we let these people do this, it will be to America's detriment. He is truly a Patriot that speaks intelligently, honestly and bravely to the American people.
WWBBEE 3 years ago 8
as a past justice of the supreme court put it"
"You can have a system where the few rule through money, or you can have a democracy, you cannot have both."
ColdChicago 3 years ago 3
Rebuilding the nation starts by electing this man president
Obama 08'
huhuhu777 3 years ago 11
This man is not just smart, he is wise. Wisdom, one of the most important assets a man can have, and one often overlooked in America politics today.
ItallstartswithH 3 years ago 5
The entire world is waiting for Obama, waiting for the United States to get back to its first principles and away from the dangerous, counter-productive path Bush/Cheney took us on which resulted in a huge loss of confidence in the US all around the planet. Obama will not be a saviour, but we will again have a president who understands, respects and follows the US constitution.
shabaash 3 years ago 2
Obama08!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
junowho10 3 years ago 5
A message all the way from South Africa: Get a democrat president in the White House, we all need that and we all need OBAMA!!
Bloufo 3 years ago
omg he was at Cooper!!!?? How could I have missed it!!!
stretchyrubberbands 3 years ago
I like Obama! I hope he likes Britain as much as Britain loves him!
DanofBritain 3 years ago 3
Wouldn't it be nice to have a President with a BRAIN? Who can speak a coherent sentence? Oh my!
trouble97018 3 years ago 5
Nothing can stand in the way of the power of millions of voices calling for change.
Swatantra100 3 years ago 2
Obama! .. the most important president in the entire history of parliamentary democracy....!!!!!!
longjoy 3 years ago 3
It is very truthful and accurate picture of the American Reality. I admired McCain and Clinton but Barack is the better candidate, not only for his obvious intelligence and ability to address critical issues and the accurately handle himself in the mist of difficulties, presented by his contenders. I have no doudt that he has proven to be a leader, I have just made up my mind and will change my vote from Republican to Democrat.
sastete 3 years ago 5
I am an investment banker and I can tell you that the specific policy positions that Obama advocates in this speech are both sound and wise given the context of the economic reality in which we live. Specifically the comments Re: mortgage regulation of banks vs third party mortgage lenders; capital reserve requirements surrounding complex derivative instruments e.g. mortgage backed securities; long term dependency of "wall street" on the economic prospertiy of "main street".
harbinus 3 years ago 4
Go Obama! Finally a candidate who is trying to work for ALL Americans, not just a few rich special interest groups. A candidate who is brave enough to stick up for what he believes. A candidate who is walking through the fire and coming out as a diamond!
BrendaJoi 3 years ago 3
Great speech! Barack is suggesting that the best way to confront the special interests is to ally himself with powerful players whose investments are most affected by the "trickle-up" of pain from Main Street to Wall Street. This is a saavy way to use the sub-prime situation to his advantage, but is it enough? Does he really have a chance of taking on the special interests? If he does, what do his fellow Americans need to do to help him?
robbiet6363 3 years ago 2
does Obama believe in censoring comments on his videos?
tesujimonkey 3 years ago
OBAMA 2008
benitab29 3 years ago
I'm in love with Obama, but every topic doesn't have to be told like it's a story..... Sometimes, he just needs to speak frankly.....
OBAMA 08!
billionaireby16 3 years ago 2
Obama is surging in the poles!
joeythenewsboy 3 years ago 2
Looking more presidential everyday. Thank you. Go Obama08
49francinerd 3 years ago 2
The most knowledgeable candidate on the economy. He understands what is true and what he can say on the campaign trail. I think he knows what is needed for the American economy.
wellwhatevr22 3 years ago 3
YAY China pays for our war! People please vote for OBAMA, we need his help so badly for the new millennia.
elfchica 3 years ago
As Americans we can finally get rid of the special interests that controls the agenda in our economy, industries, and trade policies. If that's in your interest elect Sen. Obama!!!!!
Obama 08!
pinkyring44 3 years ago
He's the man!
skrimshandrix 3 years ago
This guy's got such skill for painting a visual context and elegant use of relevant historical anectdotes everytime he gives a speech! What a brilliant treat to have him as our
neomagic4u 3 years ago
I have taken history for years. This man knows what he is talking about. I am really impressed with his intellect.
Democrats O8, 12
dallastx5 3 years ago 2
You're censoring comments just like Hillary Clinton. So much for honesty and transparency.
missjetta12345 3 years ago
thank you thank you thank you for doing this!
jennyompants 3 years ago
gud jobb!
finally proud to see some color in the white house where it COUNTS
AJrapperkid 3 years ago
he barely looks at his outline, while delivering this very detailed speech!
Bush is not capable of this level of articulation, Obama is just so mu8ch more intelligent than anyone the republicans nominate at this point.
he uinderstands the capital markets and government oversights. This guy is a genius!
illberaytbakk 3 years ago
Obama it's KING!
amins21 3 years ago
we the people of this world are the vast majority. We the people will elect this man! We the people will change this world. We the people will be heard.
jennyompants 3 years ago
u da man
cale13x 3 years ago
GO OBAMA! GO AMERICA!
misterpeaky 3 years ago
Im from Iraq.. and I really LIKE obama08 cause he is much smarter than Last guy and he dont like war ;)
Dunniebrasco 3 years ago
OBAMA 08
obamababy69 3 years ago
are we smart enough to elect this man? I hope we are.
if we do, it the secret service up to protecting him? I hope they are.
the failure of either would be a tragedy.
nixie45122 3 years ago
I really like this Senator. But it's like going to a rock concert. Afterwards, you don't know why you liked it. It was 'cool.' Boy, he sure has 'vision.' But every time he tries to give details, they turn out not to work. Well, let's hope he appoints good advisors, and doesn't just listen to the fatcats.
cire2loki 3 years ago
quite a big video.
concretewhole 3 years ago
obama's repuation was recently hurt.lots of people are turning him down.forget them i'm sticking with obama though thick and thin.
67holla 3 years ago
This guy seems to be a REAL class act! Obama got my vote in the primary on "Super Tuesday", and now, I encourage others to research and support Obama in the general elections of 2008! He's NOT an image, nor a soundbite, nor a 'stratedy'!
loudreality 3 years ago
I really don't know what he has to do to prove to people that he is THE REAL DEAL. I guess people have gotten so numb to the lack of insight by Bush that they almost don't know a great leader when they see him.
zebbie2000 3 years ago
excellent speach
BesiktasUSA 3 years ago
this sounds like a flash back from when he taught constitutional law. oh well,
GO OBAMA!!! we'll all benefit from his presidency.
Brandonly23 3 years ago
Obama=Inspiration!
jalsico15 3 years ago
obama is the man
vote for him
kjkincaid 3 years ago
Lincoln would be proud!
CaptBarbados 3 years ago
It's simple. He's talking about the middle class. This is key to repairing what went wrong. To guard against trouble in the future - simple! kill the kill the (economic) ruling class so they can never put the American people at the brink of finacial disaster.
rwmcjazz 3 years ago
Obama, you are an awesome individual. You're a Democrat, and I'm Independent, but you've got my vote.
Become the voice for the people, and not the Democrat Party!
gaara6583 3 years ago
Mr. Obama
Your strength is the in-depth perspectives of American history, which shaped the society we are in & your policy. You're a scholar running for President! You already made America a better place,inspired the younger generation to make a difference. For Obama, "We do it together".
Good luck and look forward to see you change the color of the White House
sc20070328 3 years ago
He is indeed a candidate that can really united us, after all we are the United States. He is knowlegable, intelligent and has great charisma. Go Obama. Yes we can. You have my vote
djlildice 3 years ago
Obama can make any topic interesting and accessible, even economics. It's quite amazing.
oggleman 3 years ago
GO OBAMA
Acklre 3 years ago
How can anyone suggest this man lacks substance.
Cognoscenti1979 3 years ago
Yes u can.
greetz from your German frinds
Graysolid 3 years ago
from canada ,i say go obama!!!
ossy74 3 years ago
Great words.
Cognoscenti1979 3 years ago
If Obama wins, I have a feeling he will become one of the most adored, beloved, and revolutionary presidents of the USA. Not only by the American people, but from rulers and prime ministers around the world as well.
Dynastep2 3 years ago
Wow! I think I just got smarter. Sen. Obama is brilliant.
collins9 3 years ago
I am not American citizen, but Obama's message trascends countries and continents...and perhaps planets. I am from Cameroon in Central Africa, and you are making us hope too. Please pray for this man to win...He will not only be an American leader and Hero, but a World Leader and Hero. The World is with you Obama, so are the Gods.
Be blessed,
Love from Cameroon!
oroum 3 years ago
Unfortunately, the American voter is the most uninformed voter in the world!
perezjuan36 3 years ago
I could just listen to him for hours.
blazak 3 years ago
I know this comment will not be allowed to be posted, in which case, I'm writing this to the people deleting the messages:
First, where does Obama think we're going to get the money for his tremendous spending increases which are going to add onto the already $50 Trillion in future obligations which we currently have no money to fund?
Second, why is the FED in the mortage industry in the FIRST place?
Third, I didn't hear any solutions on inflation, OR the overgrown deficit.
cmanw 3 years ago
GO OBAMA!!!!
soadfan333 3 years ago
Obama 08, the man, the human, the president to unite this country.
someperson111 3 years ago
It is refreshing to know that a potential leader of the free world has an in depth understanding of the importance of policy evolving with time. For so long our leaders have had an unrealistic reverence of old practices without taking into account that evolution reveres nothing and continues to move forward whether we're ready or not.
kumiqueen25 3 years ago
GO OBAMA!SWEDEN SUPPORTS YOU!!!K!1E
skitplace 3 years ago
He understands America's core values, he will keep America on course.
Youthrebelion 3 years ago
YOU ARE THE MAN...........
santhoshjoy 3 years ago
how is it this speech didnt get much air time. It speaks the truth on so many levels
slender9 3 years ago
This man is an inspiration to me. America needs Obama. The entire world needs Obama.
England.
markharris2006 3 years ago
This speech is as important as, if not more important than, his speech on race.
I see a 21st century new deal outlined by a new FDR.
Posterity will probably see this, Obama's grand plan for a new American economy, the most ground-breaking and history-making of all his great speeches.
anonyyt1 3 years ago
B'Ob 08!
hassleoffa 3 years ago
you are the best in this election...
America needs you...
kkablan 3 years ago
It is not often that an Englishman wishes he was an American so he can vote for a US President!
earthmania 3 years ago
This man MUST be President.
Flavorsava 3 years ago
how about an end to corporate personhood, Senator?
IAMANIS 3 years ago
this man is absolutly intelligent, i hope americans will look deep inside this man and appreciate him for who he is the truth teller, And, appreciate america for it's greatness and fairness to all.
AddisuLij 3 years ago
Obama gives understanding of history to give answers for the future. Details not guessing is what america needs.
khawks 3 years ago
This is man we need in America
Lazybum66 3 years ago
9 comments? really?
Jagotje 3 years ago
Obama 08'
SupraJZGTE 3 years ago
As a conservative I support this guy. I don't agree with all of his ideas but I think that he has the carisma and the common sense to guide us through the difficult times we are in. YES WE CAN!!
JimmyZ474 3 years ago
when are the democrats going to have a candidate!!!!
OBAMBA
MichaelParkour 3 years ago
Barack Obama is love
afterglow114 3 years ago
Great ideas and Obama has the respected leadership to bring many excellent changes to fruition. I look forward to the Obama presidency!!!
Cali4Obama 3 years ago
How can he make such a speech without reading prepared notes. This man has got a brain! He knows what He is talking about. Speech writers in the White House should start looking for new careers.
kidibili 3 years ago
the next president of the USA.
dr1321 3 years ago
Obama is a hero. OBAMA '08!
fashionistax1988 3 years ago
This man will lift us all up
Sivyrc 3 years ago
this man needs to be elected as the president of the United States of America, it'll be a HUGE upgrade period. I don't think USA can afford lowering the bar for the presidency. no more C average leaders please.
iamcivilizeddotcom 3 years ago
Obama is tough, yet he shows he is a gentleman. He is so intelligent, so thoughtful. He commands such respect and I'm sure he will bring respect to the White house.
I hope America will be lucky enough to Have Obama as our next President.
Hotshortie 3 years ago
Obama eres un ironman.Suerte Presidente.
medicovirtual 3 years ago
It's up to YOU America...
Please do the right thing and elect this man to guide your country and the world through these tough times.
He is a once in a lifetime chance, an opportunity to 'make things right', solve the problems and brings us all together.
Be smart, do you're research, explore your options, for if you do, I am confident that Barack Obama will be the next President of the USA and the next leader of the free world.
God Bless!
SkyHawk61 3 years ago
I believe that it is God's will for you to breathe life back into America :)
Invincible22 3 years ago
Great speech by why are you in NYC when you should be in PA campaigning?
godislove92 3 years ago
I'm an Obama Republican...woo!!
czervik 3 years ago
OBAMA show what change is to America. For all minorities are majorities cause we make a fabric of this great nation. And the majority is also a fabric of the great nation.
crazy7ray 3 years ago
our future president
sabesquechino 3 years ago
Vote Obama for president and give america a real chance for a better future.
dmlouisiana 3 years ago
We are in a current policy that has said to the American people " You are on your own"
ecertal 3 years ago
One after another, again and again, this guy brings substance, nuance, and eloquence to the serious issues facing this country.
How could we not elect him to lead us?
GObama '08!
dharmick 3 years ago
Very intelligent speech. Obama understands the problems we face and offers practical, common sense solutions.
TerrestrialBiped 3 years ago
I think Obama is the most strongest candidate to bring the US economy out the big "R"
jkpcguru 3 years ago
Wow, this is an incredible overview and critique of our economic systems. It shows that he will be able to understand the intracacies of economic policy making and make informed decisions.
Please, let him be president. Yes We Can.
Ozymandyus 3 years ago
This man knows in depth his history,geography,math, economy, sociology... and law at his finger tips. And his ability to weave them altogether in clarity and brilliance so rare.
simplypiano 3 years ago
Nice, Very Nice. Now it's up to America to wake up! We're at the cross roads. The World is watching and hoping we won't make the same mistake yet again. Obama'08!!!
TPAUSA 3 years ago
I sure hope they don't steel the election from him
moham8803 3 years ago
He goes into finance by letting us know where it started with Hamilton and Jefferson to now, then recognizes the condition of the American people and our mindset, then go into how to fix the problem. Just simply wonderful. I am not a economical person, I thank you Senator for explaining it to me so I can understand it. Mr. President. God Bless America and the American people to do the right thing.
kenwill123 3 years ago
I'll be at your nation wide rally on April 19th Obama. Lets seal the deal for the 08 nomination so we can move forward as the democratic party and defeat McCain!
agent1500 3 years ago
OBAMA FOREVER BABY!!! :p
threedaysgrace20 3 years ago
After the dumbest president in history of the US, Obama will be placed with the greatest presidents America has haved... After rain there will be sunshine - Holland -
facezy 3 years ago
It is important to have this man in office cause he not only explains what he wants to do but educates you about it in a way that makes you want to learn the "Why's" and the "How's" of those things. You feel you are intelligent enough to understand cause he makes you feel you are. I imagine it has only been that way with exceptional politicians like Lincoln and FDR. He's just too "cool".
mattisjam 3 years ago
barack obama will change american politics forever.
supersoulbrother 3 years ago
he gave the speech without looking at the text for 30 minutes????!!! wow, this man really knows what he was talking about. please...please... elect this man to be the next US president. he is way too smart for the other candidates to compete with. and he is representing new kind of politics. honesty, and no distortion. we need this kind of politics to solve our problems, not the spin masters, or distortion experts... i can't understand why people still buy the spinning and distortions..
samanguru 3 years ago
I believe this man can really make a change.
Harry1960Wheeler 3 years ago
May he unite this country.
WDWHolidays 3 years ago
Is it me or does he have great memory?
"With great memory comes great responsibilty"
blackty00 3 years ago
LETS GET IT DONE!
cinepie 3 years ago
Obama is the greatest politician i have seen in my time 18 years lol. he makes a point of understanding exactly how industry, science, the people and the economy combine to produce the country. he will change america for the better, and with it the world. Do the best thing you, as a voter, can do for your country and vote for this brilliant man. UK resident.
solo2wolf 3 years ago
O8AMA!
LolBlackZac 3 years ago
Another great speech by Senator Obama. He demonstrates that he understands the problems we face as Americans and offers ways to solve them. He's real presidential material. Go Obama! Yes we can.
toosinbeymen 3 years ago
I am from Germany, but what i tell you is, that if you get mr. Obama as president, a lot of people here in germany will look up to your country again. I wish we have someone like him here. -- Yes you can.
Fajen63 3 years ago
If Barack Obama is elected in 2008, the phrase "I am proud to be an American" will once again ring with true meaning anywhere it is said.
atoag 3 years ago
It is patently obvious that Obama is the best candidate. He seems to be a normal person - this is a miracle!
abilityoflove 3 years ago
When this man starts talking everybody stops to listen to him
lovedefeatsus 3 years ago
please america vote barack obama - from the UK
WHAT A BRILLANT MAN.HE WILL FIX AMERICA -
UNITE THE FUTURE AMERICA AND THE BETTERMENT OF THIS WORLD........KNOW/NO DOUBTS
WHAT A COOL DUDE
firman76imation 3 years ago
i agree, elect Barak Obama! only he makes sence
GO OBAMA GO! from slovenia
MichaelXVV 3 years ago
Awake at the Helm! Take us home Barack!
SticksTweeks 3 years ago
obama knows everything
kered1954 3 years ago
Obama is like finding a book with an intriguing synopsis, but the plot is filled with holes. This speech has a promising table of contents, but the chapters are just an outline and miss any specifics or real examples that show thought beyond the headlines. For all those admiring the speech, please explain what and why you think Obama is on the right track (economic). Military, medical and transportation costs and self-defeating loans (in that order) I feel are the economic ills to be conqured.
board405t 3 years ago
Great speech!
cleo1994 3 years ago
Finally a president who can speak in whole sentences.
j0hnwi11iams 3 years ago
Wow just wow. I am speechless. Bravo.
Xplosiv08 3 years ago
As Obama very eloquently puts it your country is at a crossroads. Embrace intellectuality or greed. As skorvus says - Please America. Please do the smart thing and elect this man.
cybermax1024 3 years ago
This is the first Obama speech that I have listened to in its entirety and I must say that I am quite impressed not only with his understanding of how the economy functions but also with his prescriptions and his delivery.
From a Ron Paul supporter
goldnoil 3 years ago
If America doesn't vote for him then they don't deserve him.
karlleonsoul 3 years ago
Economist in chief. I guess he's more right than I thought. The old regulation must be fine tuned to account for the new Wall St. with high hedge fund activity, etc. We can't just have the regular conservative "hands off" deal going because the institutions have evolved. More short-term gains. The regulation has to evolve too, otherwise Wall St. will be bankrupting every market over time.
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