Re: Misconceptions of Obama fuel Republican campaign - 13 Oc

[Mr40acresandamule]

Just wait-2012 is going to be a brutal and very nasty on both sides. If Obama loses in 2012, I don't believe there will be a peaceful transition of power especially if the election is extremely close and has a controversial conclusion. If Obama wins, I believe there will deep resentment from conservatives like never seen before.

[88bluebirds]

wooow normaly black women come on youtube to cus white woman or cry racism, she speaks the truth tho

[breadstax]

iM WHITE AND I VOTED FOR OBAMAH, MY WHOLE FAMILY DID. UNLIKE MOST PEOPLE IM ABLE TO CHANGE MY MIND IN LIGHT OF NEW INFORMATION THAT I DECIDE IS TRUE. I NOW FEEL LIKE IT DOESNT MATTER WHO IS PRESIDENT. WHY ARE FUTURE CAMPAIGNS STUDYING OBAMAHS CAMPAIGN?  WHO WAS THE MESSAGE OF CHANGE MARKETED TO? MAYBE THE LARGEST AND NEWER VOTING GROUP? ITS ALL A GAME AND B.S. WHO IS IN THE OFFICE DOESNT MATTER. MONEY WINS. GET YOURS

[jazzfan5000]

Very good, Jade! When are you going to run for President?? I'll expect to see you in 2012!!

[TiNa32998]

you go girl!!!!!!!

[claudia1love]

i was listening you-tube comment before the election and after the election. Sorry but you don't speak on behalf of all American but i see your point on how idiotic their replies and comment about things they are told. You seem like a very mature and educated individual, even in Obama own party put up a front for health care reform.... so who is running this country not you and me "we the people" but its we the lobbyist sadly. I am glad Obama is not like the norm. Ty for stating the obvious.

[txtallintexas]

She pretty-but hey Obama WON so baby no worries

[LeedsUnited1984]

Now that Obama has been elected you might actually have to work and get off your food stamps....oh wait no you wont.

What do you think about Obama carrying on Bushs policy in Iraq and on taxes. Its nice to know that Obama fooled you.

[GentleManSteve65]

I think the republics lost cause they got a follower JM to try to convince the American people he could lead. He has never been a leader and never will. His whole life he has always been a follower and that is actually what people seen. He was still wanting to follow after GB and his beliefs. The republicans want to blame Sarah but we know the republicans made a mistake by putting a follower up in a leaders position

[AnimalPlanetSFC7]

this, ladies and gentlemen, is how the media got Barack Obama elected. Using destractive tactics, constant idiodic reports like these, and focusing on what Obama WASN'T, but not on what he WAS and what he stands for. And not to mention who funds him. Please realize that. OBAMA IS NOT CHANGE. OBAMA IS NOT CHANGE. YOU'RE A FOOL IF YOU BELIEVE THAT VIDEO ACTUALLY REPRESENTS ALL REPUBLICANS. PLEASE. (i'm a registered Independent. These 2 parties are ruining my country.)

[Thinkmasa]

"There seems to be a consensus around the world that Americans are stupid"

I watched the whole video and never saw a moment when you disproved it. So what were you doing? Apologizing because your fellow Americans are stupid?

You're right...one of the amazing attributes of incompetence is that the incompetent person DOESN'T KNOW THEY ARE. (You can look this up...there are studies on it).

But don't cooperate with the madness...ADMIT THEY'RE IDIOTS and need to be sterilized. "Say Nurse!..."

[melfromdagr8nyc]

damn i luv a girl dat talks like dat all political and shit...lol my president is black..... haha

[ChimerianSlayer95]

great job! you are a bright and articulate young woman and i hope that you continue on your path to understanding. we need more folks making sense of things out there!

[jpchika]

great video...with you 100%

[laquin]

You've mirrored so many of my thoughts and words on this issue and really made me feel good to know there may be many people who are in agreement with my own opinions on some of these issues. I really loved your statement about those who are controlled fully by 'wedge' issues as their entire platform focus. Of course, I'm in love with you now. :)

[mulattorus]

Excellent response!

[GentleManSteve65]

The truth of the matter. The democrats have had the majority of the vote for two years now. Which means the majority of the house of Representatives have been Democrats, so if anything that was voted on in the last 2 years made the economy go down it had to be the democrats that voted that way. That is the truth. No ab living at all.

[sunni1102]

A person making 250K would only be paying 3 to 4 percent more than what they been paying.

What about us middle class tax payers? we will be paying for the next 6 years for the $70 billion bail out for these rich exec who made out like fatcats with their millions in payouts and bonuses, and we are going to pay for their mismanagement and greed. Doesn't that sound like socialism the republican way?

[truth2theppl]

Excellent comment.

[GentleManSteve65]

I can see you do not understand how Things work. More trouble will come if the banks go down from foreclosures. That will effect the lower class that needs loans to keep living. If you never believed anything before believe that. Again no ad living at all, The facts

[peechyking]

The 700 billion dollar bailout was an ultimate result of the Community Re-investment Act, passed by the Democrats to allow for the distribution of sub-prime mortgages to people they KNEW could not afford them. Using a ratings system utilized by community groups to basically strongarm banks into selling these loans. The money isn't bailing out "rich execs", it's bailing out the people that were stupid enough to live outside their means.

[pastexit]

your video is on point and im not trying to bring this wave down but i work with black people who are just as ignorant. they even agree that black people are going to take over. they even think that obama is currently making the gas prices fall! the fact is a majority of americans are stupid. i see it all around me. but yeah keep it up but keep digging. good post.

[mtded]

: ) very smart video. finally, something positive.

[shuroshka]

agreed.

[John61188]

Youre awesome!

Obama 08

[jhazz1962]

the rally was held where they hold jamboree in the hills.i live about an hour from there.you would be surprised at the number of closet racists in this area.i have to deal with this crap on a daily basis.i am white and voting obama so not everyone from the tri-state area is this putrid.

[bluesamurai8]

like what you were saying, but you were too close to the camera. ^_^

[OtisButler]

It's funny that you mentioned "racial issues," as I'd be willing to bet that greater than 90 percent of Americans have never read "Dreams from my Father," including many who will vote for Obama.

You should also be aware that the "wealthiest of the wealthy" includes guys like Warren Buffett, who has endorsed Obama, and will likely expect support in issues such as ethanol production and subsidies.

But then, ignorance is bliss, isn't it?

[headydanger]

Right on Jade. :)

[A1Googler]

Sorry, I couldnt hear a word you said. You're too hot. j/k No I'm not. You're too hot.

[Cameron816]

Thanks Jade2002. Finally a commentary without spin.

[RichardBurton79]

What's sad is how the Media will take a small fragment of people and try to stir the people into a frenzy of rage.

I'm also frankly tired of the "Joe Six Pack" statement that Palin throws around.

One thing I'd like to point out, voting Republican or Democrat is truly ignorant. It's not about the political party but about the issues. The real issues. Who cares about gay marriage really? I work on Wall Street and the Economy is driving itself right to hell in the back of Bush's car :).

Cheers

[nickm133]

Smart and pretty.

[luisbautista69]

good job!

[hatchett4u]

"Excellent commentary! Hopefully, some day jade2002 will run for office! What an excellent speaker!"

[tramayn]

not to mention youre cute!! lol

[mythz07]

So you're basically saying that McCains camp knew the rednecks would come out? Get the votes, get elected and it'll all blow over? Maybe I totally misunderstood. What if Obama gets elected? We'll see this nonstop. Black people are way to emotional to take this on a consitant basis.

[cepacol06]

Black people are way to emotional to take this on a consitant basis.

- you came up with nice lines at the beginning and this last, makes me want to puke.

[mythz07]

You're white correct?  So how would you know?

[cepacol06]

because i am well educated, unlike you who can't differentiate between racist line and assuming people of color are all the same, neglecting the fact that it has something to do with class and status, historical affects and post slavery effects. As if Obama get elected, it gives an idea that not all blacks look like flavor flava and not all whites look like ignorant fucks like you. Get it?

[mythz07]

In general all black people are the same when it comes to flashbacks of the sick history of wicked behavior acted out againt our ancestors. When whites turn racist and start ranting like a kkk member... all we see is your ancestors wicked spirit in you. U know whites better than me cuz ur white. U follow? Obama is mixed. To call him black is to ignore his mother. He's black according to old white law made to make servents out of as many ppl as possible.

[Yeigerbombz]

lol someone saw 8 Mile

[kwestyunz]

Well done, nicely handled. Insightful and intelligent.

[Mistmorn]

Like Sen. Obama, I am of mixed race parentage. I have always indentified more with my Puerto Rican heritage than my Kentucky white bread roots.

The people on the video taken at the Palin rally (where they worried the blacks would take over the country) remind me of my relatives in Kentucky and Indiana - people who were rascist idiots back when I was a child and who, as an adult, I have nothing to do with.

Obama/Biden for the change we need.

[emeryemery]

I think you are wonderful. Thank you.

[chanserd85]

I really feel what you're saying, jade2002. It's amazing, but also very sad, that these people don't realize how plain ignorant they are. It's actually disturbing especially that the older generation obviously aren't any wiser.

[double0devin]

thankyou for being a positive, itelligent, competent human being responding to something that could easily have just produce another rant regarding this subject. Thankyou for not adding to the chaotic screaming or opinion on Youtube.

[adanremnant]

Very well put. I'm from Ohio but live in Georgia now. Thanks for cogently expressing your thoughts and highlighting the "s"election of G.W. in 2000.

[Appleye]

very well done. And your right about the world's stereotypes of America.. most of the negative stereotypes are based off of seeing so much coverage of these small groups with extremist type views. The bad usually sticks out more than the good. I see a lot of potential for change in some of that when Barack is in office. much love from Canada.

[mihail2000]

YEAH DEATH TO AMERICA and kill all Americans

[DopeisBack]

this election will force the US to face itself. win or lose. i'm glad these people are being exposed. sick of white ppl trying to tell me racism no longer exists. i won't call those people ignorant. ignorant is far too nice of a word. they're stupid and i do not pray for them. i pray for their children. the US won't be healed until everyone like them dies off. no amount of intelligence or logic can combat someone so backwards. thanx for this video i needed it to cool down.

[zabbygrl]

Great video! You took the words right out of my mouth. So nice too see an intelligent thoughtful American after seeing so many sad and disheartening videos on the internet. Just wanted to say thank you to a fellow Georgian, too!

[Gameplayr8891]

I wish there were more Americans like you. It'd make this country a much, much better place.

[chainedtothedream]

my god, a cogent, lucid and mature youtube video response about politics! i'm happily surprised.

[pyrocatmoonstalker]

Really! Thanks for posting this jade2002. I'm always hesitant about clicking on RE: type videos, but this one was poignant, intelligent and just long enough.

[moshen66]

speech ... haha

[moshen66]

You are beautiful. No make -up either. I have an internet crush on you :) Oh ya, great speach too and i agree with you 100 % From Canada.

[Rissa06]

All I know is I am twenty years old and I waited two long years to vote and this is my very first time ever voting in the presidential election. OBAMA 2008. Good job on your video!

[majdal1]

This is the best response I have heard to the American issue. I'd elect you for president!

[ilaughin08]

I fear that people like thgis will turn to violence. and no one wants or needs that no matter if u r dem or repub we can not let this type of talk turn into violence. im sad that this hatred is really still around

[djray182]

those people really are ignorant. im 20 and live on the outside of detroit, i will be voting for obama. i just cannot believe that people still hold so much hate against people of color.

[zoemayne]

oh yea i forgot to mention you look good!:) hollabak

[zoemayne]

JESUS/BIDEN 08!!!

I fear that there are more of these people than estimated. If there are too many of them Obama might loose its unknown how many of them there are but we should be alright.

[saladinthe]

One Vote for President Obama!

-Checked (abt 2 hours ago)

And will be taking all of my family members including uncles and aunts, a total of 23 people tomorrow.

Yes we can, yes we will and Yes We Have!

[MusicaChick]

The thing is, you lump all middle-class white republicans into the same group and that's not fair. I for one am shocked by some of the misconceptions regarding Barack Obama shown in that video. And, hey, I happen to be a white, Christian, middle-class Republican from Texas.

To be sure, I haven't decided who I'm voting for yet. But I know my vote won't be based on the race, religion or gender of any of the canidates.

Good video, though. I appreicate that you kept it fair for the most part.

[sallykins]

"The saddest ignorance of all."

Awesome.

[pootie13]

Beauty and brains!

[mindbender]

Very well said. Subscribed.

[SecretSweety]

Look, they WILL continue to support them no matter what, because they know at the root of it, especially in this presidential race for these people anything is better than having a black president.

[StoneBrownPro]

absolutely! anything is better is that is the sentiment. Even in an economic crisis, the notion is that America has overcome many crisis in the past regardless who is president. So there is no reason to think we can't get out of it even with McCain. At least these people are open about their feelings, now imagine the millions who are secretive. The guy in your class, or at work, even your best friends and relatives.They may publicly endorse Obama, but when they hit that booth it's another thing

[SecretSweety]

LOL "or once"

[lizmerry3911]

Some things that struck me about your comments:

The mention of Bush doesn't help your credibility, because he WAS elected twice. No comment from me about how well it's gone, but you do appear disgruntled.

Isn't Obama wealthy? What about Oprah? The Hollywood elite who have contributed to Obama's campaign? I don't see a Joe Sixpack (whoever that is...I'm assuming he's middle class) among them.

I'd love to see the day when common people (not Harvard-trained attorneys) can become President.

[cecsix]

I find this attitude that we want a "common man" to be president to be terrifying. I don't. I want the very finest and most highly educated amongst us to be the leaders. Joe Six Pack or Joe the Plumber might be great at what they do, and they might be really fine people, but to be an elite nation we must have leaders who are the best of the best.

[lizmerry3911]

I never wrote that I want an unqualified or ill-educated man/woman to be President. However, only the most wealthy can reach the American public via television. I find it outrageous the millions of dollars that are spent on Presidential campaigns.

[clausbohm]

Obama does not have seven homes or married into money like McCain did!

[lizmerry3911]

My point is that he's wealthy. Both candidates are. Are you disputing that?

[zoemayne]

yes lets all elect the computer illiterate old bag(who wears $500 shoes) over the Harvard graduate. Your argument that Obama is wealthy doesn't fly because Mccain is wealthier. Hell, his wife has more money than Obama & Michele combined.

[lizmerry3911]

Hmmm. I never mentioned who I intend to vote for. I'm simply tired of hearing about McCain's wife's wealth while no one mentions Obama's finances. I'm about fairness.

[zoemayne]

the media is not about fairness. you'll find more fairness on youtube. you'll also find more honesty here too.

[awallace54]

There are thousands of "Joe Six Packs" contribu ting to Obama's campaign, many, like me, giving only $5 or $10. Yes, there's Oprah and Barbra and all sorts of stars. The media picks up on that as the stars want them to. But there's also an under-employed 54 year old female who gives her son's babysitting money to the campaign. I've followed him for a long time. He's the real deal.

[gluedbranches]

Jade,

A poised response and a fair assessment of the "national character" of the U.S.A.

Brett

[tonyfears]

Jade you are a impressive, itelligent young black woman maybe one day you should run for President....think you could be the #1 woman I'll vote for someone like you !!!

[c6ft2000]

well said jade. and you a hottie even with you mo mo on. lol

[ljone82]

Jade: thanks for this. Please keep spreading the word in such a calm, rational tone. We need more of this in order to a) keep the focus on issue and b) avoid the violence that the insane, racist rhetoric we're hearing could very well lead to. Well done. Keep speaking truth.

[nisteap]

Hi Jade,

What an impressive, itelligent young woman you are. Please know that not everyone who is white feels the way that video said. I am an Obama supporter, I am working for the campaign. And I am personally so very sorry that white people could feel the way you have seen and heard. It must be so hurtful, and if I could take away the hurt you have felt, I would. You are a beautiful child of God, filled with the Holy Spirit, and I hope you keep speaking out.

[theladydm]

Hi Jade,

It sickens and saddens me to know that someone, somewhere, will see that McCain/Palin rally video and believe that all Americans are that ignorant. Worst of all, this aging generation of racists and zealots are passing their message of hate down to their kids and grandkids. Where does it end? I'm from Texas, and I see this attitude all over the place, from people young and old. Well, I've been a proud Obama supporter since his campaign began, and I'll proudly cast my vote for him!

[TamRiver]

Racism isn't as minor a problem in other nations, but you'd think it was when they judge us.

However, given what we've seen at McCain/Palin rallies I don't blame them. Some of the people in that video (the guy who said Palin was filled with the holy spirit) didn't seem bad at all. I may not agree, but some were simply ignorant. Others, while ignorant to the facts on Obama, were straight up insulting on a level that is hard to pardon.

[mexpharoah]

Good video! i just watched that al jeezera video too. I can't believe that there are people like that that still live in this country. But one of them was right, he IS related to a terrorist...Dick Cheney.

[clouddancer9875]

well said Jade2002

[dawookiee43]

You are so right on this. I'm from Georgia as well, and I have to see some of this b.s. going around. I'm white, but ffs I just wanna kick some of these racists in the nuts so they'll never reproduce. I do feel sorry for them since they are ignorant, but I'm mad at them as well since all they have to do is look up some things and they'll find it out. Willfull ignorance is not something to pity them about.

[DatVillain83]

"reason"...no reason, that's the key word you used at 3:16. The GOP is the conviction party. They will always promote 'culture' & wedge issues of the 'heartland'. If you have strongly held convictions you don't have to have a reason to vote, you just go and vote. Good video!

[kaycee1123]

Such a good point.

Abortion and all of the "Christian" issues have not changed one bit. The people in the video don't read or even know the background on Obama but open their mouths with out knowledge the bible says be quick to listen and slow to speak...

[jyson1]

You are absolutely right!

I love beautiful, intelligent women!

[gwenfindsfrens]

i just wanted to say...you are absolutely right...its just ignorance...propaganda...botto­m line...NO POLITICIAN nor PARTY...is exempt from this judgement...ALL are guilty of the same thing...when voting, one must vote unfortunately for the lesser of two evils...strategic voting...period...and i agree with you vickilynn...christians SHOULD know better...its all so sad really

[neoarchangemon]

WOW, I just watched your video and a tear came to my eye. You should definately do more commentary. I was one of the people blasting those Ohio-ers, and this opened my eyes.  You are right you cant get too mad at them if they truely dont know, and as the video shows they dont know. "Thier ignorance is just sad." Very well put.

[jeytina]

Thanks so much for that post!

[vespergbi]

You should make more political videos.]

[vickilynn38]

TheJacolyte,

What Republicans said they deregulated anything, or that you can't buy goods from China? It's getting the information to buy goods from China that is difficult.

As for regulations/deregulations, remember the California energy market was deregulated by Dems, which caused high energy prices and rolling blackouts. Both Dems and Reps are guilty of this financial crisis with CRA and repealling the Glass/Stegall Act of 1933, which removed good regulations.

[da162]

Please with the CRA nonsense! If you researched it just a little you'd see the private lenders who were not bound by CRA were responsible for the vast majority of this subprime mess. Depository institutions were just following their lead to be competitive. Failure rate of CRA related morts is LESS than the national average.

You're right that dems & cons conspired for deregulation but cons lead the charge as it's fundamentaly THEIR philosophy. Don't forget Enrons role in CA! Manipulation.

[vickilynn38]

da162,

Dems Barney Frank and even Senator Obama opposed regulations to stop bad lending practices. The New York Times reported on Sept. 11, 2003, "These two entities -- Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac -- are not facing any kind of financial crisis," said Barney Frank.

McCain, on May 25, 2006, said "I join as a cosponsor of the Federal Housing Enterprise Regulatory Reform Act of 2005, S. 190, to underscore my support for quick passage of GSE regulatory reform legislation."

[da162]

Puleeeze! You're pointing at a splinter under the fingernail of the demo party while ignoring the stake through the repubs heart! Phil (nation of whiners)Graham, McCains unofficial economic advisor lead the charge for repeal of glass/stegall. I'll give you that it was on Clintons watch but again WOULD YOU DENY THAT UNREGULATED MARKETS ARE THE OFFSPRING OF CONSERVATIVE FISCAL THOUGHT? Even Greenspan now admits that you all screwed the pooch royally. Are YOU willing to admit it?

[chanteuseCrystal]

thanks for making this video.

[lordmonfort]

These People?!...What do you mean, THESE PEOPLE! ;)

Seriously though, I have to partially agree...a lot of it is ignorance and misinformation, but a great many wouldn't have it any other way. Maybe they have been brought up to fear other races, but many would just put us on a boat and ship us out of the country...it is much easier for them than learning and accepting us.

I'm saying this, living in Southern Ohio in a small town that is 98.6 white, while I'm hispanic...I've seen it firsthand.

[vickilynn38]

My last response was to TheChristianPower.

Anyway, Jade, I can understand you wanting to respond to this Aljzeera news report. I'm a Christian first, and a conservative republican second, and it breaks my heart, too, to hear people say ingnorant things like that about anyone. Both political parties are guilty of saying terrible things, and even in every religion. No one, not even Christians, has a monopoly on tolerance or morality, but Christians should know better.

[TheJacolyte]

jade2002: I would just like to inform you, that the republicans who are saying they have deregulated, haven't deregulated anything.

What they have simply done, is keep regulations that squash small businesses, while they discard regulations that get in their way.

Please do not sucker for it! If we had true deregulation, small business would be able to buy goods from China just like wal-mart can, and I'd be able to start my own electric company if I wanted to.

[caribenoisleno]

i could listen to you all day... you make me miss home...

been out here three years, and haven't ran into anyone nearly as eloquent, intelligent, and beautiful.. thanks for posting..

[pinkerchaos]

I live in Georgia now too!!

I love this...there's always going to be ignorant people in the world and it makes me so mad that they do not look at the views and ideas of the presidents..what they plan to do in their presidency..but instead at their names, ethnicity, religion

though i would think...i would hope that it is because the town that they showed in the video is so secluded and close minded to outside opinions so they are so ignorant

[xxmusicaladdiexx]

I agree.

Some people are iggnorant.

[damaris8]

I don't think Americans understand HOW MUCH the rest of the world HATES US. We think we're so superior to other nations & cultures, that in actuality, we're the laughing stalk of the world. I know, its sad. It's almost embarrassing claiming to be American in other countries. Thats the Truth.

[christ798]

I'd hit that.

Obama '08!

[LeBateauRimbaud]

Sadly honey, these people DO represent a large portion of the persons living in this country. And THAT is the problem here! I don't feel sorry for these hateful imbeciles ONE bit...there's no excuse - NO EXCUSE - to be that goddamn ignorant in the year 2008, living in America of all places.

PEOPLE, DO NOT TAKE THE POLL RESULTS FOR GRANTED. GET OUT AND VOTE ON NOVEMBER 4TH.

[Max22relax]

VOTE EARLY, DONT WAIT TILL NOVEMBER 4th

That One/Biden '08

[behinddawindow]

Yea I do feel bad for those who are ignorant. I guess sometimes Ignorant is Bliss to campaigns as they can fuel people to either party.

[TheChristianPower]

Don't listen to this monkey! She just wants more power over white people.

[pinkerchaos]

you would be one of those igorant people she's talking about....

[vickilynn38]

You're obviously an internet troll and Christian poser.

[TheChristianPower]

No, in fact I'm not.

America is the best country on the planet. Obama Hussain is a threat to our country. If Obama wins he will give unfair advantages to blacks and bad things will happen to whites. That's why she was dising the Palin supporters, because she wants barack to win so she'll have more power. It's not rocket science.

[emp823]

Having christian in your name doesn't make you right. The fact that you fear a black president is disappointing.

[DopeisBack]

LMAO see what i mean? this is not ignorance. this is sheer stupidity and hatred. unfair advantage as in? white privilege? white privilege like a white woman who went to 7 diff community colleges and barely got her BA being compared to a harvard grad? that advantage? you people are disgusting. you fear blacks so much because your conscience is so guilty. you don't want to see us inspired or motivated. well here's news for you: win or lose, black people are never going back, never.

[TheJacolyte]

I hope you're being sarcastic.

[TheMorbidAtheist]

great vid

[TheSarahChannel]

lol, it's because they think OBAMA is OSAMA.

[SpudzMackNZ]

I know exactly how you feel. Not only am I deeply embarrassed of how he united states reflects onto the world, but also white people in general. I am white and that.... disaster for lack of a better word does not reflect my thoughts and feelings. I hope that people can see that is a small percentage of people and we are not all prejudiced.

[TheEyesOfNye]

You're so pretty, I wouldn't mind if you took over.

[samphibian]

Could you keep the camera steady next time? It was hard to watch because the picture kept moving around. Your comments & analyses are great, & thank you for putting this out there.

[jade2002]

sorry, will do :)

[kingflipp]

jade if you think the percentage of these ighorant racist in america is low then my friend you are very naive..think about it how do you think bush was re elected? these type of people..in my humble opinion i think if Obama was real he would go to kenya and become president there..use his popularity to really do some good in this short time on earth..then maybe smart blacks will follow his well deserved lead..peace...pfg4life

[spencerlassan]

You hit it right on! I tell people the exact same thing- republicans use fear tactics to get your vote, when they don't care for your concerns! I have heard everything from Obama's a Muslim to he wants to take guns away...it is ridiculous! They throw these issues at you, to try to make you scared of things that are not even issues, like gun control. Let me just say that this country has 10x more shit to worry about than rednecks and their guns. Well done, Jade.

[LynRuiz]

I am just barely 30 years old and combined my husband and I both have paid a total of $100,000 in Federal taxes and SSI. The middle/working class DO support this country.

[sharktheory]

obama 08!

[jmkinney85]

Great post, I couldn't believe that video is being used to portray people like you and I. This is my second comment ever, I was compelled to create an account just to respond to that. You took it a step further and delivered a poignant and eloquent live response. Thanks.

[GothicAngelRaziel]

Thanks for posting your video! I agree with you on most of your points, but I don't feel sorry for people who don't even WANT to try to educate themselves! Many people won't vote for Obama because they think he's Muslim or a terrorist or something, but I bet if pressed that the real issue is the color of his skin. Never mind the fact that he was raised by white people. They don't want to like Obama and they don't want to hear that he's anything like them because then how would they hate him?

[hooyaj555]

Well said. Great thinking. Obama '08.

[kimmaklyn]

i am from belmont county where this takes place. it's been my expericence and my black friends' experience(s) that most of the people around here are quite ignorant and racist. but in the worst way-they are nice to your face. so you don't really know who the racists are until you see them interviewed after a republican gathering. i'm not shocked by this video, but quite embarrassed!

[nguida1]

"It's the saddest ignorance of all; They don't know what they don't know." I like that quote. Thanks for the video. :)

[116pairsofshoes]

who are you............like wow in many ways

you are articulate and well educated on the issue, and yes the world does view Americans as stupid not because they are. Cause I've meet my fair share of polite and educated Americans, it's your ignorance as a people as a collective that draws people to make that conclusion.

I wish American's all the best but if you guys don't get it right this time then........

[Greeseball]

Your Beautiful and intelligent. That's a rare combination.

[daemon825]

Well I'm glad you think Bush was only elected once too. The first one was totally rigged/messed up!

[totodyal]

I'm embarrassed that those people in that video are making Americans look stupid and I believe people should stop filming and uploading crap like this because it really does send an INACCURATE message about our country. This is not the majority of America and we should focus on getting rid of this ignorance, not waving it around as a reminder.

[neight78]

Vary sad. When will people wake up 50 years from now, Thats to long the white christians may have blown the earth up by then.

[Ziggysamboe]

very*

[busterbros]

She blames Republicans for NAFTA?

[faerydancer]

Well stated. I agree with you 100%.

[losse5656]

Good video chick...and your cute

[vaporretarder]

I live in and around this area where Palin came and had that speech,....and fortunately MOST people around here AREN'T like the people in this video. There are some bad apples, but in a video, those bad apples DO spoil the bunch. I'm ashamed to call these people my neighbors now. On a brighter note, just about 2 days later good ol' Mr. Biden came to a town about 15 minutes away from the town Palin came to,...and without incident. The Republicans just seem like rats scurrying from a sinking ship!

[BusBoyIsBack]

The root cause of racism is ignorance.

These individuals who are dropping N bombs and calling Obama a terrorist have no idea how this political system really operates.

Most Americans don't for that matter. The reason why we are always left choosing between the lesser of two evils is because the two candidates of the major parties are handpicked by the aristocracy and their interest are never the same as the citizens.

The legit candidates are the ones who don't get the corporate media exposure

[jade2002]

I think you are very right BusboyisBack (unfortunately)

[warman58]

"Tax cuts for the wealthy"? Who do think pay for all your free stuff lady? A third of the people don't pay any taxes. A tax cut, by definition can only help those who pay taxes. Therefore a tax cut will help those paying a lot of money in taxes more than those who only pay a little in taxes. How hard is that to figure out?

[cmn137]

Glad to see you make enough to be paying for taxes. I sure wouldn't mind if my taxes went up 3% if I was making $250,000/yr. Oh no, I wouldn't have the $7,500 to blow on whatever. Wait, isn't that what some people make in half a year just to get by?

[cmn137]

in response to an earlier post...

[warman58]

A person making 250K would probably be paying over 80k in federal taxes. More than enough if you ask me. I guess I'm just not that jealous of those doing better than I am.

[MaicaBel]

You go Girl! Great to see an intelligent mature woman asserting her very thoughtful protests about the ignorant antics of the 'fringe' aspect of McSame's campaign.

[DIPerlee]

What do you mean: "these people" ?!?!?!?!

[jade2002]

the people on the video I am responding to...

[bomshizzle]

Great to see an ARTICULATE,EDUCATED white man acknowledge afican americans like Jinamama.

[petitepetsitter]

Very excellent point about republicans stating that they had 6 years to appease their voters with "pro-life" and "tax breaks", and nothing came of it. Thank you for making this video! :)

[Jinamama]

Great to see an educated, articulate young black woman expressing herself and addressing these gross misconceptions about Barack Obama and the Democratic party. Now if only the idiots would listen....

[joshin17]

I am so glad I live in California. People like that are just unbelievable.

[backnthedaydawg]

PLEASE!!! California is no better. You must be white or you'd know better.

[zoemayne]

Isn't California the place where the Bradly effect took place?! This type of hate is not an Ohio problem it's an U.S. problem.

[KILLAMANJARO3]

"these people do not represent a large broad brush of the the people living in this country." i am white female and thank you for posting this i cannot stand the whites who act this way. racists assholes. i cannot stand my own race many times. go obama/biden!

[Foultrajik]

Well said. :)

[AuthenticIdiot]

They don't know what they don't know indeed.