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  • cant believe he was in WVa and didnt mention coal liquidfication

  • If you don't involve in production, you are not going anywhere. GBR is going to be replaced by India because GBR believes manipulation of commodity pricing instead of real production. Productions are contracted elsewhere any time. They are too nervious about cost and pricing because of lack productivity on their part.

  • FED did it!

  • hes from my alma mater baby! Columbia!

  • LIVE FREE OR DRIVE

  • Absolutely love this clip. And Obama shunning the Escalade? Wonderful!

    The perfect man for America at this time. He's got my vote.

  • We understand that increasing demand and the oil companies are causing oil prices to rise, but the solution is not just investing in alternative fuels and incresing miles per gallon per vehicle.The major solution is.....

    PROMOTING NEW URBANISM AND SMART GROWTH with pedestrian and transit-oriented developments!!! Its the suburban way of life is beefing up the demand!!!!

  • Classic!!

  • Barack is the FONZ!

    He says it like it is.

    Make me an electric car please?! This gas run around isn't worth the hassle, not by a LONG shot!

  • I cannot see why pulling out of a region we control would encourage our enemies to lower prices. they are not fighting us in retaliation, they fight unprovoked (9/11).

    As far as simultaneously lowering costs, while at the same time creating jobs in this industry I don't see that as being very easy to do. The less employees you have to pay, the less you can charge for the product they produce.

    I can't say any of the candidates energy agendas get me excited, but this one is particularly naive.

  • politics is dirty business,but fairness and honesty is transperant throught this great leader.very powerful man.united we stand.

    OBAMA 08 hands down....

  • I am so sick of white people all the time doing things to keep the black down!! I am voting for Obama and have been on his side from the start!

  • It's obvious at this point that Hillary is just playing the role of "spoiler". She is just delaying the inevitable.

    We need an honest sensible leader like Barack Obama. His wisdom and guidance overshadows anything Hillary has ever done in her lifetime.

    YES WE CAN!!! Obama '08!

  • "READ MY LIPS...." - Bill Clinton

    HILLARY CLINTON IS SUCH A LIAR!!!!!

  • Obama has the answers. Lets HOPE Americans do the right thing during this election and elect the ONLY person running that can bring about the change this country needs domestically and in our foriegn policy.

    YES WE CAN!!!

  • I'm happy their is only a limited amount of oil and so the prices are going up.

    That's the only way to stop the pollution of the planet's atmosphere due to the fuel we use...

  • honest laughter...haven't seen that in politics until now.

  • Escalade!

    Trade it in...LOL

  • A good, sensible, thorough analysis of this issue...what we have come to expect from Barack Obama. He is a man of good judgment and he can convey his thoughts in a positive and persuasive manner that will bring every reasonable (most of us) American on board. United we stand! Here we have a TRUE uniter.

  • obama, good luck from Holland. Almost everybody is rooting for you here :)

  • he masters the issue

  • alternit fuels is the future and the future is now

  • the future is bright, the future is OBAMA.

  • The "only way" to reduce demand is to get more fuel efficient cars? How about developing a public transit infrastructure, not building sprawling suburbs, and reorganizing our cities so that we can live near our jobs?

  • It sure would be nice to see some of that "future" they said the 24th Century would have when I was little. I don't really see what the problem is, other then moving forward with all these conservation technologies in reality, rather then just in theory. What ever happened to the America that used to leap head first into new and exciting ideas?

  • you could tell that secret service guy is intrested and following stuff! lool

  • Imagine having a real human being in Office

  • The world wants a CHANGE

    The world wants OBAMA

  • Go Obama bless You

  • Obama missed one very critical problem. The American oil company is heavily monopolized and the leaves us codependant on resources from the middle east. If we can send man to mars; we do have the technology for alternative, EFFICIENT fuels. Either then, or the prohibition of drillion in Alaska to keep supply down. But this is a business crime, you would actually have to anger the Rockefellers to fix this problem. This problem greatly hinders America's efficient capitalist structure.

  • please let us develop renewable energy

  • first!

  • I'm shocked that theres actually a highly regarded candidate for presidency for the US who actually wants to deal with pollution, global warming and to actually change the huge amounts of oil that america constantly uses and use alternate fuels.

  • no, what he is saying won't be enough. America needs some high-speed-rail to replace all the short-haul-flights and some public transportation systems in the cities to reduce the short range trips. This will reduce much more than just better standards but still driving around like stupid. However, in 10 years we will be driving electric cars, because gasoline will be too expansive anyway. Watch out for peak oil.

  • Why, because a full 20% of Germany's electricity grid comes from solar cells while our(USA) current president wants to burn more coal? ... hahahaha we can only pray that reason and logic will prevail ... just listen to the car that guy drives! hahahaha now that's funny.

  • B-rack!

  • OMG! I want this guy to be not only my president but my representative! Most of the problems people complain about can be solved by them!! Right on Obama! I drive a Prius and love it! LOL GO OBAMA!!!

  • I wonder if one of the changes Obama may make is to lower the speed limit, to save fuel.

    I read a recent article about truck drivers slowing down.

    This might be a part of the change.

    Yes we can !!

  • He's MY Senator. :) *gloats*

  • I love when Barack is personable at these question and answer sessions. It shows his real wit and good character. Two of the reasons I strongly support his candidacy.

    I can hardly wait for inauguration day! Obama 2008!

  • Awesome, I also believe we have to see the fuel issue as a reflection of our gluttony as a culture. I don't think it's beyond us to fix this, but it'll take some work. Let's do it America.

  • no doubt. sad thing is though. America is BUILT for cars. only way from suburbs to work. cars are not gonna change. but we need new fuel sources.

  • obama....... 08!!!!!

  • I LOVE YOU OBAMA

  • Obama!

  • That was great....OBAMA 2009 2010 20011 2012 - OBAMA - Four More Years!

  • coolness!

  • I do not see my previous comment. Are you ashamed to listen to American people opinion? My comment was not either spam or controversial. I wonder if the expression used by Hillary that 'you only make speech'. I understand filtering obnoxious statements. What is the use of my comment if I cannot share it with my fiends while watching your video clips. If you do not want our comments close the prompt that states 'post a video response'.

  • I like how he tells it like it is. No BS straight to the point. We want lower prices we need to lower our demand. Stop thinking we can all drive around in Hummers and be just fine.

  • omg:D nice Obama

    you gotta win!!:)

  • Isn't it about time we seriously consider expanding nuclear energy. Let's study how France managed to do this. Secondly, we heard so much that Detroit has already invented cars that use hydrogen. Help them launch it in the market. Secondly, your Health care plan does not go far enough. Like the European countries we need a completely free health plan so that it want be a financial burden to the car manufacturing companies. Do you the heath care cost per car produced in the US vs Germany?

  • Bringin' it right back to the doorstep of the questioner: an excellent strategy that reveals how we cannot expect politicians to do everything for us. In this short sound-byte, Obama lays down critical points regarding America's energy issues clearly and honestly, involving everyone in America's future.

    Vote Obama!

  • America. Vote for this man.

  • Obama '08 & '12

  • Mammy is for Obammy!

  • It's gonna be hard to change the mindset of america and the oil industry in regard to gas consumption but Obama is the best man for the job. Even if he fails, He would have given it an honest try which is more than any other candidate for president would do. They are part of the problem and he is part of the solution.

    Good luck Futre President Obama

  • On your bike George W!

  • haha a very bright guy with a nice sense of humour. Go Obama.

  • I'm glad Obama did so well at the end. It's great to see him correct certain habits he's shown in the past, like the groaning transitions he used to have between thoughts. I've noticed he gets much better dutin speeches when he takes his hands out his pockets and does not look down for inspiration but looks up instead for inspiration. Go Obama!

  • well said! obama speaking the truth.

  • truth

  • hahah

  • The end his HILARIOUS!

  • God speed Obama I support you 100%

  • cool!

  • No comments yet? What the heck? let me just say I'm an Atheist endorsing Obama, please respect the separation of church/state barack. I'm voting for you in november! =)

  • YEAH

  • Great! Right on.

  • OBAMA Is My Only Choice

  • 5 stars.

  • very cool

  • Great clip. Thanks for uploading. OBAMA '08!

  • hey senator, i was wondering if you could make a trip to West Virginia University, it's in the border between PA and WV and there are a lot of college kids up here who you could reach out to, thanks for coming to our amazing state and best of luck during this campaign

  • Wow - a politician saying "we need to reduce demand for oil". This is unpopular, true, and brave.

    Obama '08, oh yes.

  • I am a white male, 48 yrs old, married w/3 children....and VOTING, DONATING, and KNOCKING ON DOORS for BARACK OBAMA '08!! This country is ready for this great man.

  • Truth shall set you free

  • Keep God in mind as you go about your business

  • I love you Barack Obama! I was at your rally in Youngstown, Ohio!

  • im to young to vote and i really wasnt into politics until i saw obama i woul be happy if he won election obama 08!!

  • Can you see why the big oil corporations and major corporations who pollute don't like Obama? For once, we have someone who is willing to give us the hard answers and is willing to stand up to lobbyists, PACS and huge industries (like the automotive industry) ON OUR BEHALF--instead of defending them and trying to keep the status quo--where the corporations run the government. He is a true patriot--and will truly be a true president of the people, for the people, by the people.

  • Hello! Testing.

  • Almost Heaven... West Virginia ... Thanks for taking the time to go there

  • OBAMA IS THE BEST... Can't wait to see him as our next President...

  • "What kind of vehicle do you drive?" A great point you made Senator Obama. Government and the people must work together for the solution to our problems.

    As for race and color, we don't need a grey America. We don't need a blind America. As for race and color, we need a bland America.

  • Yes people all over this planet need to be responsible and take action for the pollution that we are create today and for future generations to come.

    I admire your concern for the environment Barack, as opposed to only focusing on gas/oil.

  • hello obama your great

  • God i love this man!!!

  • i needed that laugh!!! that was awesome

  • How many MPG DOES an escalade get?

  • Cold. But it's the truth.

  • funny man...

    but good, I agree on everything he says, and I hope that-if he gets elected- he really realizes all these plans...

    After all, we can't expect these things from Hillary R. Clinton or J. McCain

    So please vote Obama

  • Obama is going to give America a strong future!

  • thats funny.. but hes smart

  • This man faces up to the hard truth.

    He challenges us to face up to the hard truth.

    He has our back.

    He can help lead us through the tough times

    that are a comin'.

    Straight talk from a straight shooter.

    Obama '08

  • You know.  something I really like about Barack Obama is that he can make people smile. He's talking about a serious issue that is affecting everyone and he can talk about it intelligently and doesn't lose his sense of good humor, who talks about the energy crisis and can make people have a little laugh like that at the same time? This is the person I want running my country.

  • I love listening to this man speak

  • I was there for this in person . . . Barack is perhaps one of the best speakers since Kennedy.

  • The gas prices are really effecting my life and my business. Obama, we really need to fix this because many people are suffering as you know.

    EVERYTHING is more expensive. Obama, you are our only hope. You will give back the voice to the people. That is why you as well as us, are being attacked!

    You are a huge threat to the right-wingers, the Washington elite and no doubt corporations!

    OBAMA 08!

  • Non citizens for Obama ^^

  • very well put

  • India 4 Obama

  • hi there

  • Excellent speach but suggest the title of this be amended to ream "Barack Obama one Engery Issues in Beckley, WV"

  • i wish i was old enough to vote, he is the best candidate ever. OBAMA '08

  • Obama 08

  • I think Barack Obama is stealing my emails because I have been preaching this to all my friends over the last 2 years. Barack Obama has gotten this Republican's vote in 2008.

  • Yes, USA, the time for change has come.

    Be smart, be trendy, and buy a small car.

  • Hi!

  • Barack Obama WILL be our next president. I'm definitely waiting for change.

  • honest guy

  • brilliant. oh i can't wait.

  • Not his finest moment at all.

    "That will actually potentially reduce gas prices."

    I'm only voting for this guy because apparently Ron Paul isn't a viable candidate.

  • great speech

  • wow

  • Hey Barack you got to get out to Philly and start beating the drum for white working class folk. Stop concerning yourself with these other states. If you can crush Hilary in Pennsylvania she is done. I understand you don't want to let down the rest of the nation, but you have to think of the imminent threat (Pennsylvania).

  • you can trust obama

  • Barack is getting down to the hard truth of energy. We cannot expect the President to fix all our problems for us. We all have to do our parts here. To educate ourselves and make informed choices based on that knowledge. I am a proud owner of a Prius. Yes, it's a Japanese car with great engineering and amazing gas mileage. I love that Obama has challenged US car manufacturers to stop copying and start innovating.

  • Obama has intelligent, well-thought-through plans for improving the lives of ordinary Americans like me. That's why I'm voting for him.

  • January 2009 - Barack Obama President of the United States of America!

  • Cool

  • Hopefully this will work!Vote Democratic for 2008!

  • Obama is by and large right on energy, but needs to be more specific on a specific economic incentives package to interest the private sector of the US to invest in more refining capacity, alternative technologies for energy production and more fuel use efficient cars.

  • Let's elect Senator Obama and get these gas prices down!

  • barack obama is the future!!!

    OBAMA '08

  • I think he seemed to be tired, good answer but usually Obama's ideas are outstanding and we kinda got used to that

  • 8 mpg FTL

  • Well... at least it's an American car. :)

  • Ugh! I drive a Chevy Suburban. My whole family fits in it, but it gets like 1/2 a mile per gallon! lol

    My family needs a vehicle that can hold us all, but not eat into my kid's college funds to fuel up.

  • We need Mr. Obama in our White House!

  • ''Yes We Can''

  • This is the right person for President

  • He will have to be fairly heavy-handed when it comes to policy regarding fuel efficiency and alternate fuels. Auto companies are mostly tooled for 4-stroke internal combustion engines to run on gasoline or diesel. It will cost them a fortune to refab their plants to keep up with a bill that forces different engineering. Unless Barack makes it clear that the future is there, and those refusing to join it will flounder, they'll be reluctant to come on board.

  • A+, *****, Kudos, to the next President of the United States.

  • Great overview of where we are in terms of the gas crisis.

  • I see it like this, something good has led the man to be

    -a graduate of Harvard,

    -the President of the Harvard law review.

    -a teacher of the Constitution at the Univ Chicago,

    -a community organizer,

    -a two-time best selling author,

    -a State Senator for 8yrs, and

    -a US Senator for 3yrs all by the age of 46.

    I wish my pastor had that kind of effect on me

    Fact is, Obama is the most realistic, intelligent and energizing of the remaining candidates!

  • go obama!!

  • Using windfall profit taxes to fund research in alternative fuels and alternative energy sources is a great idea. I like the irony of the questioner driving an Excalade. :-)

  • OBAMA '08!!

  • Cheers

    Obama 08!

  • Arriva Obama!

  • Obamaaaaaaa

  • God bless Obama

  • It's funny. I followed the campaign since last year and nobody had talked about mortgage crisis. Then they all jumped on board when it broke out!!! It's the same thing with Gas. Nobody talked about it untill it hits $3/gallon. And some even want to add more taxes to it?

  • take the power from the oil company. alternative technology should be put within the power of the people, after comprehension classes. let the people make the laws. teach them how

  • Its good to hear a politician talk truthfully. Trade in those gas guzzlers. My truck is paid for and I don't like the idea of a new car payment, but with what I'm paying for gas and maintenance, a more efficient car might not be so bad.

  • The Obama campaign should title these videos better. Where he is doesn't matter as much as what the subject is. Here the subject is rising gas prices.

  • love!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • He is honest, he is smart, he is good hearted, he is the best candidate for president America will ever have! Obama '08

  • I am paying $3.65 a gallon here in San Diego.

    Thanks Bush

  • Obama Presidente

  • "Funny"

  • Obama for 08

  • Barack 4 U.S.A.!!!!!

    -dezdakinG

  • politik 4 live!

  • i agree.

    vote barack obama

  • We Love Beckley and all of West Virginia,

    We don't love paying the toll just to travel between Beckley and Bluefield though. Along with gas prices, this must be really hard for folks to pay.

  • All those that think that Obama is all good speeches but little substance should listen to this speech and others like it. Obama is both knowledgeable and eloquent. Believe it or not, that is possible; very hard, but possible. If you talk about serious issues in a way that relates to people's problems, they will listen and you won't put them to sleep. On top of it he is always candid. In this video he points some uncomfortable truth to his audience.

  • This is why the privileged are scared of this guy. He will eventually be crushed by the real power in America, because they do not want to sacrifice their profits for the greater good. That's not going to happen.

    Sit back and watch the propaganda machine at work to protect itself from erosions into profits for the privileged. Remember Clinton is for sale, as she has already been bought off once by the HMO's.

  • Obama 08 !

  • He's very smart

  • YES WE CAN ALL THE WAT TO WHITE HOUSE

    Obama 08!!

  • I like him!

  • Notice that barack obama is much more popular on youtube than any other candidate for this election

  • obama 08!!!

  • Go head Obama your the man!!

  • Obama Knows.

  • Hope you win!

  • Love this man!

  • Obama '08 '12

  • ha ha ha

    He got it right again!

    But then I think his campaign is also using gas gobblers? are they?

    Time to change, AMERICA. Really. NOW!!!

  • Brilliant speech!

    Yes we can, and we will!

    Vote:  Obama

  • go obama

  • how can you people argue about fuel prices when there're european cars that have a mileage of 40mpg

  • Renewable Energy. I like that.