This interview was cut, but the making school lunches healthier part????? Ummm no. Your not supposed to tell us what our children eat and don't eat your not their father or mother. studies show that of you followed all the rules they have about eating, you'll starve to death. Don't listen to this guy
That was just brilliant. After all the crap that's been going on in the world this year, it's nice to see something that cheers you up and gives you a bit of hope for the future :)
This is very cute. I am happy to see that President Obama took this young reporter seriously. And this little guy is setting a wonderful example for other children. I hope that he gets other kids to follow his lead.
Great interview! Glad to see some young people taking their education seriously and able to to convey that through their behavior around the President!!
I support Obama's position and ideals on schooling. Being belgian myself, we have the benefit that all schools are funded on an federal base, which translates to a true "no child left behind act". Obama is very aware of the influence the US has on a global scale and he is involved with the UN and ASEAN, as profoundly as in his interiour homeland situation
I am glad to see that, after 2 terms of politcal failure, fraud and economic regress, the States finally have a just and compasionate leader
wow it is actually a very nice interview. i know he is young but it is nice to see him getting involved at an early age. also obama was very friendly and he even simplified his english so the message would be clear which was terrific. it was just nice to watch
i am actually impressed and happy with damon weaver, hes not like some jackhead like justin bieber and all those gay singing crap. This gay actually has some good talent.
oh my Goodness Damon you are amazing! I wish you more than the best for the future, you are already on the way, keep doin what you do! Seriously I think its clear to everybody that you have a bright future ahead of you.
Good job, Damon. You're getting better. Please keep your grades up & present these videos to college recruiters when you get to high school! You'll have a great future after you finish your undergrad studies.
Damon and I prepared all of the questions. I asked our White House Contact if he wanted to look over the questions before the interview. He refused to because he wanted this to be a ligitimate interview.
he acheived his dream!!!!! I'm so proud of him! I've been watching his interviews with NBA players, Oprah, Joe Bidan etc.. its great that he accomplished what he wanted to accomplish!! whoo hoo he has a future in journalism!
Would u like to become my homeboy? Aww, that was adorable!! Obama's right, there must be someone in that school n also his parents that's doin somethm right. Just hope he keeps up the good work n not get side tracked.
@dhwrd3X I agree 100% Keep in mind now Mr. Hannity is not a journalist. Damon Weaver knows how to talk to people and he is fair in his questions. I am sure other reporters who have some respect for the office of the President will learn from Damon.
Mr. Obama and Mr. Weaver would be wise to remember the following:
"There are many people who really don't understand what is the great issue between the Free World and the Communist World. Let them come to Berlin." - President John F. Kennedy
As well as, "the same revolutionary beliefs for which our forebears fought are still at issue - the belief that the rights of man come NOT from the generosity of the state but from the hand of God." - J.F.K.
good points on both sides. Damon is mature beyond his years, and Obama attempts to address him as an equal (while choosing words carefully so as not to conflate things). Awesome presentation by both!
This lil' man has got it going on! Most reporters wait their entire lives to score ONE big interview, but he's been able to tap into the big names! Obama, Oprah, LL Cool J, Samuel Jackson, Colin Powell, etc. He always looks sharp! Keep going and live the dream Damon!
I love how Obama takes the kid seriously and answers with respect and sincerity. Especially the questions an adult interviewer wouldn't ask, like the bullying one or "what's it like to be president"?
Did you notice how Obama leans forward so he's nearly at eye level with his interviewer?
I just dont understand how people could hate obama as a person. I mean. DAMNIT. Look at this guy! he is giving this kid so much respect. Helping him become a man by showing him that he matters. I could cry. But i wont.
support this man. he does the right thing. even when its not easy.
It depends on the district or state he's in. My elementary school went up to grade 6. Most kids leaving were eleven, or twelve if their birthdays were earlier in the year.
"It just goes to show you how one voice can change a room. And if it can change a room, it can change a city. And if it can change a city, it can change a state. If it can change a state, it can change a nation. If it can change a nation, it can change the world,"
what a great little guy! he's a better ineterviewer than many of those adult scary polician, iam looking fowards for this guy, i wish he's the president after 30~ years. Though i must say, that obama is the best president of us so far they've ever had.
I am so proud of this young man. The people that are working with this young should be commended as well. It is so refreshing to see young black children in a positive light.
Enjoyed the video, great interview for a young man such as himself :) It's a shame how many people are taking this video as their personal opportunity to vent.
Damon you asked very important questions. It is suh a pity to see that some "adults" are showing EVERY child there dark-side. I believe that they live in tiny, and sad world.
Damon you asked very important questions that I wished some of these 'so-called professional interviewers would be brave enough to do instead of producing low-to-no" graded news commentaries. It is pitiful that these "adults" are showing EVERY child their dark-side. I am sure they live in world that is so tiny, sad and pitiful. I believe that they are not aware that they are destroying the foundation of the Constitution of the United States.
I would like to see an infographic comparing the number of who want to keep Obama out of the schools with the number of people who want to keep God in the pledge of allegiance.
Damon you asked very important questions that I wished some of these 'so-called professional interviewers would be brave enough to do instead of producing "low-to- no quality graded news. It is pitiful that these "adults" are showing EVERY child there dark-side. Often, people with negative attitudes live within a nagative lifestyle which is a sad thing. Selfish greed and arrogance have been known to detroy the greatest empires.
Reagan addressed school children and pushed tax reduction. Bush Sr also addressed kids and pushed the Gulf War. So now its Obama's turn -and he intends to encourage kids to excel. What's the problem? I believe Obama should follow the lead of past Republican presidents. Why NOT push his agenda for health (insurance) reform, green jobs and all-around compassion?
Future of our great nation is in the hands of Young children in school now. I am a Pediatrician working in a small American town. I think, we need to inspire our children and create dreams in our children. This is a good beginning in positive direction.
What a great way to raise approval ratings and solidify the government as the end all be all! Go OBAMA!!!! Make this country great just like Bush and daddy bush did too! I hope all you parents out there give up your right as the primary educator of your children and leave that work to the government. The government is much better at everything!!!
Wow...is that like when Unions are on strike, and non Union workers replace them because they need the job to make money to support their families...And the Union workers refer to them as "Scabs" and Un-American.
I thought this was America...but I guess if one disagrees with a Liberal person, then that means they are not an American?
Awesome!! Good job Damon and Mr. President. What a great moment. We look forward to the broadcast for students. Hopefully, they will be allowed to tune in to something so very meaningful and importantl!
Thank you Pres. Obama for caring about our childrens future.
It is heart breaking to think that there are parents that would not want thier children incouraged to do better and to stay in school. I work with teens and thier largest problem is that thier parents don't care about whatever.... let alone education.....
So much money has been spent here in Ohio tearing down perfectly good schools and building new ones. Should we continue using money to reinvent the wheel? Education should refocus on the basics: reading, writing, math, with operational science and American history rebalanced to show some of the good things America and her people have done. We need students with a solid understanding of the basics and a sense of where America came from and perhaps even a little pride in their country...
I agree. I live in Ohio and it seems like there is a mentality of "there is state funding! lets use it now ...hmmm oh this building needs a bigger gym and an extra weight room and separate etc etc etc" lets tear it down and use the state funds to build a bigger place!
So we don't think that this is just a we bit staged. How come there are almost 1/2 a million views & only 725 comments, which all happen to be in a very favorable tone to this video. There is not 1 negative comment, which is unheard of on youtube. Is there a possibility that the comment section is being monitored, & edited.
Comments need to be approved because I must protect my students. Comments that are rude towards the president are not approved because this YouTube channel is not a place for political debate.
Let me get this straight. You just want this to be a cheering section? I can understand censoring vile comments, but if you don't allow civil dissent it smacks of propaganda. It's disingenuous to say this isn't a place for political debate because everything about this is political. Obama is a politician and the discussion is a political one. It also would be a good lesson for the kid. He should realize that if he's going to get involved in politics, he should expect to hear political dissent.
I would imagine if there are racial slurs, or orther inferences of the sort...then I can understand. Other than that, I would think any student that would get involved at this early age in the arena of politics, including interviews like this, needs to realize there is going to be negative criticism.
It's great to compliment this student, and maybe at some point in time he will make a great interviewer, but he needs to learn to speak more clearly in the future so that he can be understood.
Maybe you should point your comment at Foxnews and Rush. There are plenty of places to get your negative propaganda out, we don't need your sad rediculous propaganda being spewed in a childs interview.
You republicans are awful people! I have never seen any other president get this much disrespect. But you will after him I promise you that.
you are an idiot. this is not the place for your propaganda. I see you are one of those whyte folks who cannot accept the fact that this Black man is the President and is doin a good job! Have to nitpick every thing he says and does. Get over it already!
This is why Obama is so popular with my generation!
Even in Canada
Smumpism 1 month ago
This interview was cut, but the making school lunches healthier part????? Ummm no. Your not supposed to tell us what our children eat and don't eat your not their father or mother. studies show that of you followed all the rules they have about eating, you'll starve to death. Don't listen to this guy
HaleyC1231 3 months ago
That was just brilliant. After all the crap that's been going on in the world this year, it's nice to see something that cheers you up and gives you a bit of hope for the future :)
EJRocky 5 months ago
good job damon! :)
missmelanie91 7 months ago 2
This is very cute. I am happy to see that President Obama took this young reporter seriously. And this little guy is setting a wonderful example for other children. I hope that he gets other kids to follow his lead.
Wonderful job done!
readingoutlaw 8 months ago 5
How is this kid getting interviews with Obama and D-Wade?
GarrusN7 8 months ago 7
9:43 - best part of this interview
GideonHaitis 9 months ago 2
Great interview! Glad to see some young people taking their education seriously and able to to convey that through their behavior around the President!!
SimplyBen 11 months ago 7
Good Job Damon! From Atlantis
jonouk89 1 year ago
I support Obama's position and ideals on schooling. Being belgian myself, we have the benefit that all schools are funded on an federal base, which translates to a true "no child left behind act". Obama is very aware of the influence the US has on a global scale and he is involved with the UN and ASEAN, as profoundly as in his interiour homeland situation
I am glad to see that, after 2 terms of politcal failure, fraud and economic regress, the States finally have a just and compasionate leader
Angelicusdiodorix 1 year ago 7
if damon wasn't a kid u can tell obama was bout to say dwyane aint got no game trash talkin bout me!?! i'll take him to the hole
phenomcon 1 year ago
Awesome!
crubeo 1 year ago
and you are a very very good boy!!!
coyoluo 1 year ago
wow it is actually a very nice interview. i know he is young but it is nice to see him getting involved at an early age. also obama was very friendly and he even simplified his english so the message would be clear which was terrific. it was just nice to watch
TrueNegro 1 year ago 4
This kid is such a G! You've gotta have guts to compose yourself the way you did in front of the president.
CheaSpo12 1 year ago 21
Obama said alot of "uh´s" in his interview.
Wargumm1i 1 year ago 3
damn this kid did a better job than some of the other reporters i've seen give interviews.
moneyman237952 1 year ago 6
at least this kid isnt like justin bieber. This guy has good talent.
k001k1dzm4n14 1 year ago 9
i am actually impressed and happy with damon weaver, hes not like some jackhead like justin bieber and all those gay singing crap. This gay actually has some good talent.
k001k1dzm4n14 1 year ago
Awesome.
Krymigia 1 year ago
oh my Goodness Damon you are amazing! I wish you more than the best for the future, you are already on the way, keep doin what you do! Seriously I think its clear to everybody that you have a bright future ahead of you.
pf243 1 year ago
HAHA He's now his homeboy!
I wish i had Damon's luck, congratulations!
I can honestly say that the ONLY unfortunate part of this interview is hearing that President Obama can no longer dunk :(
Damon did a wonderful job representing young students across the country!
ieatchinese 1 year ago
damon is gonna be a huge reporter. he's already interviewed everyone
yellosno432 1 year ago
good interview! I like president Obama.
SuperKimlover 1 year ago
Damon, you rock!! Well done - From London, England
1truthfulman 1 year ago
Good job Damon! From Denmark..
adasw20 1 year ago
Good job Damon! From Denmark..
adasw20 1 year ago
respekt about damon , you could see that he is very nervously
graafitee4eva 1 year ago
Such a good interview.
1333fuller 1 year ago
watch out wolf blitzer!
malikscifi92 1 year ago 3
This is a very nice interview. This president is doing an awesome job so far.
soyruskie 1 year ago
Good job, Damon. You're getting better. Please keep your grades up & present these videos to college recruiters when you get to high school! You'll have a great future after you finish your undergrad studies.
MishuTaste 1 year ago 3
i love that kid:D
faizel12 1 year ago
Damon and I prepared all of the questions. I asked our White House Contact if he wanted to look over the questions before the interview. He refused to because he wanted this to be a ligitimate interview.
CanalPointKECTV 1 year ago 34
Thanks for that CanalPointKECTV. It might be worth adding that comment to the video description sidebar.
Peej
ElPeejerino 1 year ago
@CanalPointKECTV
Cool.. So you most be a special guy in USA :D
perker180 1 year ago
and where is obama-wade 1on1?
matdl17 1 year ago 4
this is awesome. Damon, i watched your interview with MJD... but Obama?!? You are the man
BrysonLax 1 year ago 5
damon weaver= next black president
PariniWeenie 1 year ago
lmao. I dislike many of Obama's views but this interview makes him look human. Good going Mr. President. Good goin Damon!
AxRhea88 1 year ago 5
What a smart boy!
Great work!
Keep it up and I'm sure one day you'll be a famous reporter :)
IMoonLights 1 year ago
great kid. damn smart child
GuardianAngelHB 1 year ago 6
good work kiddo !
Gharr4126 1 year ago 3
Nobody but Barack Obama, would have agreed to do this, on his own. And that he takes him serously is really positive.
You got to be proud of the kid to.
matgylper 1 year ago 5
This was great how even though a kid was giving questions, the president treated it as if its an interview with Katie Couric.
iselldummysmacks 1 year ago 3
What a lucky kid...
dunlrock 1 year ago
cool thats amazing because that the president
jbuday13 1 year ago
Haha President Obama sounded real country when he said "tater tots". This was a great interview.
jmfulls 2 years ago
I'm very proud of Damon and what he achieved so far in his young life. I hope he excels in whatever he wants to pursue in adulthood. Go Damon :-)
wilykitkat 2 years ago 8
What a great kid. He's so previleged to talk to all these famous people.
Keep it up and he might as well be the best in the future
779LR 2 years ago 6
lol he asked one of my questions i wanted to ask obama :)
strstr5 2 years ago
Obama is such a cool guy.
mavericksf16 2 years ago
LOl my name is Damian Wevaer, and his name is Damon Weaver.
damiaweave 2 years ago
jbkk
simm3319 2 years ago
nice job barack you made this kid's dream come true...
simm3319 2 years ago
wow this kid is very amazing..i can tell he probably inspires other kids
alo98789 2 years ago 9
Man i wish could see more african americans taking on roles like young damon weaver. good job bro.
jgrimmage1 2 years ago
wow hes inspiring.
jayballen 2 years ago
I like Obama...he needs to be a bit braver though
zedbazi141 2 years ago
woah! he is a very brave man! president obama is very serious about this. but seriously, are lunch isnt really good!
riacast2 2 years ago
I love this kid (Damon Weaver)!!!
maritzasolito 2 years ago
Damon is too cute!
peaceandlove181 2 years ago
GREAT JOB!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The7legacy 2 years ago
im glad Barack took Damon seriously & wasnt dismissive because hes a kid
SharaabiNo1 2 years ago 197
Man i have MAD respect for Damon Weaver. Interviewing the president? I mean alot of people dont even get the chance to see him!!!!!!!
respect Damon, and keep up the good work!
LAXwestcoast 2 years ago
this kid is awsome : 'I got an interview with president Obama, he's very tall and nice'.
Cuzza51 2 years ago
you're the man! we need more young kids and people like you. i hope this is going to inspire!
Lamanagia 2 years ago
this kid is hilarious! good on yer mate :)
kaboobiestar 2 years ago
how many home boys does he have ?
2kNBAseries 2 years ago 6
6,000,000,000
adzbxr1 2 years ago
Epic Win, Love Obama.
Pilzeintopf 2 years ago
stay srong boy. keep following your dream, we need young kids like you to be role modle for the little one's.
tiyatuffa 2 years ago 130
that boy is going to be one amazing journalist
treehuggerdude4 2 years ago
Good for you Damon, you are an encouragement to all of us young man. Keep up the wonderful work and God bless.
Runnin4Him85 2 years ago
Cool president.
laurissl 2 years ago
sooooooo cute!
rowrow2inarow 2 years ago 12
Pesident Obama= Epic epic win
Stsfan7 2 years ago 11
i agree wholeheartedly.
treehuggerdude4 2 years ago
this is such a good idea, u listen more cus u wanna see how damon does
Rubabes 2 years ago 8
lol i know!
olive1234567899 2 years ago
he acheived his dream!!!!! I'm so proud of him! I've been watching his interviews with NBA players, Oprah, Joe Bidan etc.. its great that he accomplished what he wanted to accomplish!! whoo hoo he has a future in journalism!
8182570 2 years ago 14
I couldn't keep that eye contact with the president like he does.
great job :)
splendus 2 years ago 9
the man!
artofbasketball 2 years ago 5
LUCKY! I wish I could interview Obama. He's hot!
pandaskittles92 2 years ago 7
DAMON IS THE MAN!!!!!!!!!
detroitroc 2 years ago 2
bless . . . .
Tonyo1221 2 years ago 2
I would crap myself.
TheNexus 2 years ago
Would u like to become my homeboy? Aww, that was adorable!! Obama's right, there must be someone in that school n also his parents that's doin somethm right. Just hope he keeps up the good work n not get side tracked.
goddessmhj7 2 years ago 3
this boy take after to arnold's movie!!! very nice!!! mr.obama n1 in the world!
gatto7777777 2 years ago 2
Sean Hannity take notes on how to do a constructive interview. This young man is better than Hannity could ever be.
dhwrd3X 2 years ago 15
@dhwrd3X I agree 100% Keep in mind now Mr. Hannity is not a journalist. Damon Weaver knows how to talk to people and he is fair in his questions. I am sure other reporters who have some respect for the office of the President will learn from Damon.
RealTime88 1 year ago
Damon is a good edition to the fourth estate. :)
ojfhfghdc8r48ty0 2 years ago
Mr. Obama and Mr. Weaver would be wise to remember the following:
"There are many people who really don't understand what is the great issue between the Free World and the Communist World. Let them come to Berlin." - President John F. Kennedy
As well as, "the same revolutionary beliefs for which our forebears fought are still at issue - the belief that the rights of man come NOT from the generosity of the state but from the hand of God." - J.F.K.
ConservAmer 2 years ago
Obama is cool.
Me00721 2 years ago 19
LOL @ 9:13 i thought he was gonna say they start actin a fool...
XxStreetNinjaxX 2 years ago
it wasn't afraid to ask some questions. He had obama studdering on some of them
sqweaty 2 years ago
good points on both sides. Damon is mature beyond his years, and Obama attempts to address him as an equal (while choosing words carefully so as not to conflate things). Awesome presentation by both!
phacopidrama 2 years ago 8
*grins*
Ddyracer 2 years ago
This lil' man has got it going on! Most reporters wait their entire lives to score ONE big interview, but he's been able to tap into the big names! Obama, Oprah, LL Cool J, Samuel Jackson, Colin Powell, etc. He always looks sharp! Keep going and live the dream Damon!
moxichick67 2 years ago 4
lol. That was cute.
verstwo2 2 years ago
the kid is good, lol
Peache17 2 years ago
Great Job.
maybwrongmaybringht 2 years ago
eeeeee
123durasel 2 years ago
lol this was good that obama did
troglodyto 2 years ago 5
Love this! You deserved it!
goodgirl3322 2 years ago 4
"He's very tall and nice."
evanrkg 2 years ago 5
Great interview, very moving.
I love how Obama takes the kid seriously and answers with respect and sincerity. Especially the questions an adult interviewer wouldn't ask, like the bullying one or "what's it like to be president"?
Did you notice how Obama leans forward so he's nearly at eye level with his interviewer?
Great job for both of them!
kretzer4 2 years ago 4
ohh he was so cute when he said "thank you for making my dream come true"
xandinha99 2 years ago 5
I just dont understand how people could hate obama as a person. I mean. DAMNIT. Look at this guy! he is giving this kid so much respect. Helping him become a man by showing him that he matters. I could cry. But i wont.
support this man. he does the right thing. even when its not easy.
underlinedbluetext 2 years ago 21
I totally agree with you. President Obama is a great man. I really feels that he truly cares about all of us.
democraticchristian 2 years ago 12
Wait a minute, he's 11 in elementary school?
nebraska9000 2 years ago
It depends on the district or state he's in. My elementary school went up to grade 6. Most kids leaving were eleven, or twelve if their birthdays were earlier in the year.
CrazyForKate 2 years ago
yes, I remember being 11 in grade 5 and no I didn't fail any grades.
verstwo2 2 years ago
Age 11 would be 5th or 6th grade.
chgosatrap 2 years ago 3
Funny, unfortunatelly I didnt undestand to that sympathic young man.:-(
malespankczech 2 years ago
It's so great to see them both take this seriously. This could have easily become a joke... but it's not. I love that!
daffodilnyc 2 years ago 2
obama rocks!!!!!!!
piperboy350 2 years ago 2
he's so lucky to meet the president
Azahfuad 2 years ago 3
"It just goes to show you how one voice can change a room. And if it can change a room, it can change a city. And if it can change a city, it can change a state. If it can change a state, it can change a nation. If it can change a nation, it can change the world,"
Fired Up! Ready to Go!
InnerCityLL 2 years ago 8
I love mangoesssss
zombiejuice 2 years ago
"Would you like to become my homeboy?"
....greatest question ever to ask the President, period
Frostbite155 2 years ago 17
what a great little guy! he's a better ineterviewer than many of those adult scary polician, iam looking fowards for this guy, i wish he's the president after 30~ years. Though i must say, that obama is the best president of us so far they've ever had.
freeze87 2 years ago 5
half a million views!
CasparWilson 2 years ago
This is pretty cool that this kid got this opportunity to do this.
Habitually233 2 years ago
I thought it was was good, He had alot of confidence for an 11 year old, He could have spoken a bit cleaerer though.
P4LM3R94 2 years ago
lol so he finally got his interview with Obama. Nice
r1a2f3i4d5 2 years ago 2
I love him, he is the cutest thing ever
Im2fli4dat 2 years ago 2
OMG! How super COOL it is to have the President and Vice President as your homeboy!!
wudy22 2 years ago
I am so proud of this young man. The people that are working with this young should be commended as well. It is so refreshing to see young black children in a positive light.
blazzwhizz71 2 years ago 6
I think we got a future President on our hands! :)
TrickyPricky24 2 years ago 6
I'm so proud of both of them! Great interview...especially the "bully" questions.
Vamply 2 years ago 2
Hey, that little guy has got some professionalism in him! Good job! Keep up the hard work!
Bear5177 2 years ago 3
this is so cute :)
MzLoathsome 2 years ago 3
Mangoes and Damon are GREAT!
A very fine interview - your questions, appearence, and composure were all very well done. Keep up the good work!
eva1634 2 years ago
Enjoyed the video, great interview for a young man such as himself :) It's a shame how many people are taking this video as their personal opportunity to vent.
mikewm90 2 years ago 2
What a great interview. A great young man, and a great young President.
TheTruthNow000 2 years ago
Damon you asked very important questions. It is suh a pity to see that some "adults" are showing EVERY child there dark-side. I believe that they live in tiny, and sad world.
lccsmdesiree 2 years ago 4
Damon you asked very important questions that I wished some of these 'so-called professional interviewers would be brave enough to do instead of producing low-to-no" graded news commentaries. It is pitiful that these "adults" are showing EVERY child their dark-side. I am sure they live in world that is so tiny, sad and pitiful. I believe that they are not aware that they are destroying the foundation of the Constitution of the United States.
lccsmdesiree 2 years ago 3
I would like to see an infographic comparing the number of who want to keep Obama out of the schools with the number of people who want to keep God in the pledge of allegiance.
christopherritter 2 years ago
Damon you asked very important questions that I wished some of these 'so-called professional interviewers would be brave enough to do instead of producing "low-to- no quality graded news. It is pitiful that these "adults" are showing EVERY child there dark-side. Often, people with negative attitudes live within a nagative lifestyle which is a sad thing. Selfish greed and arrogance have been known to detroy the greatest empires.
lccsmdesiree 2 years ago
What a great example of a very well informed young man!
Good Job Damon! I am proud of you!
yeahokay1100 2 years ago
this kid is awesome! my heart swells...
benzsl2009 2 years ago 2
Reagan addressed school children and pushed tax reduction. Bush Sr also addressed kids and pushed the Gulf War. So now its Obama's turn -and he intends to encourage kids to excel. What's the problem? I believe Obama should follow the lead of past Republican presidents. Why NOT push his agenda for health (insurance) reform, green jobs and all-around compassion?
aradvo 2 years ago
This is a great interview from an up and coming black man. I look forward to seeing what this young man will do in the future.
lordcron 2 years ago
What an awesome job!! You are one of my new heros!! Keep working and I hope to get to vote for you in 35 years1
crazy4carolyn 2 years ago
This channel is a propaganda outlet.
musicman02 2 years ago
Future of our great nation is in the hands of Young children in school now. I am a Pediatrician working in a small American town. I think, we need to inspire our children and create dreams in our children. This is a good beginning in positive direction.
rthomson59 2 years ago 4
I teared up at "thanks for making my dream come true". What an awesome kid!
MsSampagita 2 years ago 4
What a great way to raise approval ratings and solidify the government as the end all be all! Go OBAMA!!!! Make this country great just like Bush and daddy bush did too! I hope all you parents out there give up your right as the primary educator of your children and leave that work to the government. The government is much better at everything!!!
ApeManIsFree 2 years ago
I'm amazed at Damon, he's so mature and cute. I'd be doubly impressed if he came up with those great questions by himself.
remembertosmileppl1 2 years ago
great interview, excellent questions
TScottbaby22 2 years ago
Damon, YOU ROCK!!!
ill2molly 2 years ago
I loooooovvveee mangoes!
DaveyD327 2 years ago 4
whoever is giving these comments thumbs down isnt american
kobejr81 2 years ago
Wow...is that like when Unions are on strike, and non Union workers replace them because they need the job to make money to support their families...And the Union workers refer to them as "Scabs" and Un-American.
I thought this was America...but I guess if one disagrees with a Liberal person, then that means they are not an American?
How sad!
53chieftain 2 years ago
lol president obama is now my homeboy!
cooliomedia 2 years ago
this was a really good interview of the president and im glad to see some one of my generation actually inthe media
but i would have liked hium to ask him about reform of the cariculum in the us
sithapprentic03 2 years ago 2
hahaha my school is letting us skip school on tuesday when he gives the speech :D
DigitalL3gend 2 years ago 2
Awesome!! Good job Damon and Mr. President. What a great moment. We look forward to the broadcast for students. Hopefully, they will be allowed to tune in to something so very meaningful and importantl!
htokarz 2 years ago
What a incredible young man. Congrats to him for expressing his ideas, and asking the right questions.
1earthtec1 2 years ago 3
Great interview, Damon! You make us educators proud!
strubinator 2 years ago 3
Thank you Pres. Obama for caring about our childrens future.
It is heart breaking to think that there are parents that would not want thier children incouraged to do better and to stay in school. I work with teens and thier largest problem is that thier parents don't care about whatever.... let alone education.....
YouthForLife2003 2 years ago
Yeah, this is great & I don't understand why so many people hate Obama, nor why so many parents are opposed to this speech that he will give.
freewaydoggy 2 years ago 3
This is great
borndrunk76 2 years ago
OMG I'm crying. Damon is a star. His family must be so proud. What a sweet and brave boy! He will go far in life. Just look at who his friends are!
JackieBlue4u2 2 years ago 3
So much money has been spent here in Ohio tearing down perfectly good schools and building new ones. Should we continue using money to reinvent the wheel? Education should refocus on the basics: reading, writing, math, with operational science and American history rebalanced to show some of the good things America and her people have done. We need students with a solid understanding of the basics and a sense of where America came from and perhaps even a little pride in their country...
americana83 2 years ago
I agree. I live in Ohio and it seems like there is a mentality of "there is state funding! lets use it now ...hmmm oh this building needs a bigger gym and an extra weight room and separate etc etc etc" lets tear it down and use the state funds to build a bigger place!
coolfez8888 2 years ago
Go Damon!
GObama!
=D I love it!
KauKwazy 2 years ago
Why doesn't he let FOX news interview him?
5kidsluvit 2 years ago
So we don't think that this is just a we bit staged. How come there are almost 1/2 a million views & only 725 comments, which all happen to be in a very favorable tone to this video. There is not 1 negative comment, which is unheard of on youtube. Is there a possibility that the comment section is being monitored, & edited.
aldell1 2 years ago
Comments need to be approved because I must protect my students. Comments that are rude towards the president are not approved because this YouTube channel is not a place for political debate.
CanalPointKECTV 2 years ago
Let me get this straight. You just want this to be a cheering section? I can understand censoring vile comments, but if you don't allow civil dissent it smacks of propaganda. It's disingenuous to say this isn't a place for political debate because everything about this is political. Obama is a politician and the discussion is a political one. It also would be a good lesson for the kid. He should realize that if he's going to get involved in politics, he should expect to hear political dissent.
OutlanderWarrior 2 years ago
Agreed.
embryoniccobra 2 years ago
Your response was exactly what I was going to leave...Thank You!
CanalPointKECTV...You should be ashamed for even suggesting that "You have to protect your students!"
That in itself is actually "Rude" to the American Public.
53chieftain 2 years ago
If you saw some the comments I have to delete you would understand why I have to protect my students.
CanalPointKECTV 2 years ago
I would imagine if there are racial slurs, or orther inferences of the sort...then I can understand. Other than that, I would think any student that would get involved at this early age in the arena of politics, including interviews like this, needs to realize there is going to be negative criticism.
It's great to compliment this student, and maybe at some point in time he will make a great interviewer, but he needs to learn to speak more clearly in the future so that he can be understood.
53chieftain 2 years ago
Maybe you should point your comment at Foxnews and Rush. There are plenty of places to get your negative propaganda out, we don't need your sad rediculous propaganda being spewed in a childs interview.
You republicans are awful people! I have never seen any other president get this much disrespect. But you will after him I promise you that.
lordcron 2 years ago
you are an idiot. this is not the place for your propaganda. I see you are one of those whyte folks who cannot accept the fact that this Black man is the President and is doin a good job! Have to nitpick every thing he says and does. Get over it already!
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