President Obama's Interview With NPR's Steve Inskeep - December 2015
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- In a wide-ranging, year-end interview with NPR, the president says he makes "no apologies" for going after ISIS "appropriately and in a way that is consistent with American values." The interview comes as Obama's strategy to fight terror is receiving low approval from the public and fierce criticism from the right for not being more forceful. The president also discusses his concern that campus activists aren't hearing other points of view, the legacy of his climate deal and why he feels Donald Trump is "exploiting" the anger and fear of some American voters.
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What a wonderful President! So objective, so willing to understand other points of view, able to give thoughtful respectful answers to the most complicated and often leading questions. I'd vote for him again.
You are so cute! Please don't ever vote again! How can you rose colored glasses types not smell the shit you convince yourselves isn't there!???
I LOVE THIS INTERVIEW...I am going to truly miss this great man when he's gone...God Bless you President Obama, you and Michelle were the chosen ones and my God the both of you DELIVERED!!!!
+Edie Anderson Moron.
+Edie Anderson Delivered _what_? The man has fked up the country. More unemployed, more national debt, race relations set back years, healthcare more expensive and in worse shape than when he started. Foreign policy is in the sh*tter. He has given Iran the Bomb and kowtowed to Muslim countries. The pulling out of all troops in Iraq leading to the rise of ISIS. The failure of just about every green company his govt subsidized (one of the biggest being Solyndra).
And the scandals. The NSA spying, the using of the IRS against conservative groups, Benghazi, Fast and Furious and the death or border agent Brian Terry. The VA scandal. The prisoner swap for deserter Bowe Bergdahl. I could go on...
All while he and his family live it up in the WH, go on vacation after vacation, and he plays golf.
+da5idnz
Decreased unemployment, decreased deficit, more honest race relations, health care given to millions of people without it, foreign relations in better standing than since Iraq invasion, one real chance for the bomb to be delayed in Iran actually taken, the reversal of the Iraq war which was a completely misguided lie that cost us thousands of soldier's lives, for nothing. NSA spying was started by the Bush administration. Benghazi is just as much a conspiracy theory as 'Where's the birth certificate', he's de-escalated the drug war, tried funding the VA only to be blocked by republicans... There is another side to every point you've raised.
There is no real communication between the sides of this country anymore. The hatred for Obama is so extreme that people are inventing things to say about him, with no relationship to the facts anymore.
Is he perfect? No. Is he what you say he is? No.
***** "You people commenting on here are truly disgusting", guess you are right there with us dirtball.
+moodmuzik "He's a Muslim liar". What the fuck does that even mean? Is that supposed to be an insult? I suppose "liar" isn't good enough that you have to throw Muslim in there to accentuate your hateful message.
It's understandable why many in America do not Obama. His manner, leadership style, policies, and people skills are intelligent, subtle, and calculated. His worldview extends well beyond the shores of the United States and in turn, he is shown great respect by world leaders. Most of his strength, which has translated into America's strength, comes in the form of long term relationship building, strategic planning, and demonstrating real care for the views of all people- including those he does not agree with. Obama plays American politics like a game of chess, when most of his critics, and most republicans in general, are playing checkers. He is undervalued and under appreciated by those who can not speak the language of subtlety, refuse to think critically, or who are driven by knee-jerk reactions and fear. He's simply "on another level".
He is who America needs right now to correct the mistakes that was leading us into a deadly nuclear war.
This man is too intelligent to be the President of the United States
I am sorry to say you've got that right man!
+someone2307 wrote: *"This man is too intelligent to be the President of the United States"* - He is a somewhat better liar than the typical thieving neo-communist god-mocking control-freak liar in the Demonic Party. That's probably what made you so willingly swallow the stupid idea that he possesses greater intelligence than the average Democrat or Republican.
+randalusa I remember people telling me that the only reason that I thought Sarah Palin was dumb was because the news media was spreading that idea. Actually, I had listened to her interviews and formed that opinion both rapidly and independently.
That's when I realized that dumb people can't recognize smart people. If you don't realize that President Obama is intelligent, or if you think that this thought is some idea passed around, then I have a hunch as to why that is.
+randalusa he can never change you stoned mind. A bigot raised by racist parents talk exactly like you. I do hope you understand the world is changing. This is AMERICA NOT WHITE AMERICA. Get over it.
Intelligent? He's a slow talking, overly wordy dummy. Every sentence, or word, is followed by "eehhhhh". His ideas are basic, but to incompetent people, wordiness can dress it up like intelligent speech.
it's hard to destroy a group when you are at the same time supporting to them.
EXACTLY!!!
Tell me, how is Obama supporting ISIL?
+Curtis Mason It's more of a..I'll scratch your back you scratch mine type of relationship as opposed to direct support. It's obvious people like Hilary Clinton and every other status quo politician is doing everything the can to oust Assad and doing little to stop the real threat.. a no fly zone would stop Russia from doing harm to i$ il. . meanwhile Turkey is apparently directly assisting and we say nothing.
Hahahaha... I hope you're joking
***** Im not sure if you're saying 9-11 was an inside job or not Im very confused. Use a language that can be understood alright.
He's a good man
+Claire Crawford If those are your kids, they are so CUTE!
+Claire Crawford Pffffffft....
um.....
+James Taylor You're misguided on that. What make you think am RACIST? Anyway, my view point represent fact. If you don't know someone, just don't assume they're racist.
He makes so much sense in this interview. It is crazy how the media twist and perverts his message.
Except.... we now know most of it was a complete lie.... Treason
@@theothelion8421 - Really? How? Most of what he said was verifiable fact. The person who truly lies all the time is Trump.
@@catchgenerics8667 Are you saying that two people can't lie all the time, only one at a time?
Fantastic interview. It really reminded me why I have so much respect for this president.
thanks for this interview. well done steve
My comment is to express disappointment in so many of the above comments! This was an historic conversation that the President held with NPR. That we could be privy to it is a privilege that being a citizen of a free country gives me. I'm grateful for the chance to have witnessed it.
+Charles Arnold these comments are just one example of the irrational hatred that he discusses in the interview.
A privilege? The whole speech he never once called it what it is. Isl@mic radicals.
+microbusman How is it irrational?
+James Taylor I believe you did not understand my response. It's about my appreciation of the free flow of information, regardless of its imperfections, from the President.
+Charles Arnold Agreed. The President openly discussed what his strategy is in fighting the enemy; full knowing that the enemy is listening to everything he says. That kind of transparency from our leader is part of what makes America great. Now excuse me while I go brace myself for a bombardment of hate from those who want to call me ignorant and moronic for inferring any level of transparency coming from American leadership.
I can no longer sit through the blatant hypocrisy and lies that spews out of this man's mouth.
tozzed No
+randalusa GFY PLEASE. You spew a lot of words signifying NOTHING. Dismissed !!!
+DeShiia Coleman Hilarious...what did you do when Bush was president? Idiot.
+Frank Brenner I love how you are so brainwashed to defend this horrible excuse for a president that you automatically assume that any criticism of him must be from someone who was an avid Dubuyah Bush supporter. Try thinking for yourself sometime. It feels really good.
+randalusa : You lose all credibility when you call the entire press corps demonic thugs. Keep that in mind the next time you feel compelled to defend against name calling.
This is a great man and a great President.
"It is important not just to shoot but to aim"
Terrible, not great. Obama the Terrible.
Agreed...
+Anthony Bailey Horrible president and weak man.
+TheGuerillapatriot Whatever. Anothere ignorant rethug comments. LOL !!!
+Anthony Bailey President Ebola excoriates evil racist blue collar workers and celebrates the ethnic cleansing of Whites from country, praising "demographic change".
I will miss President President Obama. I believe history will assess his 8 years as courageous and smart. he doesn't fall victim to the harassment & real disrespect from the Congress and special interests who make their money exploiting the prejudiced and fearful.
I highly respect this man.
It's nice to finally put a face to Steve Inskeep! I always pictured him as older.
This is a fantastic video; thank you NPR!!
Steve has an awesome voice!!
And he knows how to ask an open-ended question.
Obama is one of the best presidents we've had in a long time.
he is a good man who unfortunately has to deal with a minority but very vocal population that hates him for no good reason!
I can listen to these two talk all day long! A love of intellect here!!
I like how this has millions of less views than the Miss Universe Thing
+Eduardo Amador-Diaz Interesting Point!! That says a lot about society. Sadly, it seems that entertainment has become more popular than political issues to listen to and discuss respectfully.
+Eduardo Amador-Diaz no one gave a shit about that pageant until after the fact...otherwise, no one watched that shit...
Haha cmon man use your brain.
kids use the internet probably more then their parents and they definitely won't care about politics but they will want to watch a "funny" accident on the miss universe thing
What a brilliant man!
You just aren't accustomed to hearing intelligent dialogue from leftists. This is pretty basic level conversation for the right, and not that impressive.
Obama is such a great president!
yes ma'am one of the best if not the one and only I definitely agree thank you for that it hurts to see people always criticizing him and Michelle it's totally ridiculous and hurtful I can feel it myself I don't know how he puts up with it that man is made of iron I swear.......
This chick has NO IDEA what a "Great president" is! If he was a "Great president" he would had out this country another $10 billion further in debt! We wouldn't had ISIS, we wouldn't have 1/3 of the country out of work, he wouldn't had divided this country along racial, political, gender, sexual, religious, and age, lines, he wouldn't used his "Pen and his phone" to push his unconstitutional executive orders when he doesnt get his way! (Too much more to list) there hasn't been a great President since R. Reagan!
+Mark Volker I agree, but he is ok for a president🙌🏽
+Mark Volker literally is the dumbest person I've ever seen. Don't do politics . You suck.
He's a great corporate shill at best
Thank You Mr. President Obama and Your patience with Steve Inskeep.
This is a man of true integrity. I honestly he believe, in terms of intention, he wants the best for this country, and by 'best' I mean promoting things like equality, peace, acceptance, economic growth, education, long term investments etc...
These are all adjectives that I've yet to hear the Republican party verbalize
Integrity? He lied during the 2008 campaign about planning to place tariffs on China to protect our jobs, about renegotiating NAFTA, about creating a healthcare plan that made our monthly premiums "about the price of your monthly cell phone bill", about ending the wars abroad, about keeping special interests out of his administration, about cutting our national debt, about broadcasting the healthcare planning live over C-SPAN, about broadcasting meetings with lobbyists live over the Internet...I'm exhausted, so I'll stop there.
All Trumpers should be required to watch this. This is how an intelligent, mature adult conducts themself.
Steve Inskeep has such a radio voice, it is so hard for me to believe he is anything more than a voice.
What better point about climate change can be made than what President Obama stated here? When TWO HUNDRED COUNTRIES come together to talk about and agree on this issue, maybe you should rethink your ignorant opinion. This isn't some conspiracy. What would people stand to gain from wanting to prevent global warming other than preserving our world for future generations?
+Logan Wallace You think all the countries in the world are lying to their citizens about climate change so they can tax an industry? Get real. They could do that without the big show.
+Blake Armijo Only conspiracy theorists are against it. Either that or shills who have financial interests in keeping global climate change a "vague conspiracy". There's no in between.
Don't forget to take your crazy pills, Richard.
***** I am not reading your entire 124 line post! And frankly, just from the first couple sentences, it's easy to tell that you're pretty insane. Good luck with that!
***** Your theory literally makes no sense. Even poor countries are participating in climate change sessions - countries lacking the industry you're trying to say is being targeted. Other than your cockamamie theory, what else could all the world leaders and scientist get out of scaring everyone half to death over climate change? Huh? Hmmm, maybe they're doing this bc it's an actual threat. Frankly, you would be laughed out of academic circles for being a climate change detractor. You might as well claim the world is flat too, or that the Earth is the center of the galaxy.
Despite what you think about President Obama, this is what you call an informative interview. Well done NPR, light years better than mainstream media news outlets like Fox News, CNN, and MSNBC
Great interview, Mr. President. You too, Steve.
Amazing Man :) nothing but Respect for the President :)
I like Mr Inskeep and I love President Obama
One thing about this President, that set him a part from all other Presidents in the past is, he really cares about all of us, all US citizens all Gods people, not just the Blacks, Whites, Christian, Muslim or Jews, what ever you are this president cares. If you hate him or not he care about you. He is not just for one group of people he is for ALL OF US....... You have to love that. #teamobama .
Well spoken Mr. President.
Best president ever!
Why, because he speaks in halting tones, which, for some reason, stupid people believe is a sign of the intelligence they lack?
I just want to say good job Mr. President
It doesn't surprise me that Obama accepted to do a long interview with NPR. He understands that NPR is a fine and respectable news organization - a dying breed in the media landscape. He understands that they're not going to dumb down the interview or spin it/slant it in any way for political gain.
Thank you President Obama. THE best president of my 60 years on earth.
(When I say this I always admit that the bar is set low, as track record of the presidents in my lifetime ranges from very good to awful. No greats so far.)
Good ,Very good interview!!
Wow, Great interview.
I don't support Obama on basically any decision he has made. I do not think he represents America, a strong position in the world, or protection of our own citizens as a leader should. But I can respect his candor and clarity in this interview.
Whoever wrote these answers for
him did a good job.
I never knew what Steve Inskeep looked like. Hmmm.
That is why I am here!!😁😁😁😁
I don't know if I can deal with another 4 years of Obama. THat's why I'm voting Trump.
+Danny Provolone HEY GUYS LOOK! "Points" AN IDIOT!
alex xela Stop hijacking my post by pointing at yourself.
Danny Provolone nicely said
Danny Provolone although what did obama do that was so bad, so repulsive, so hated?
+Danny Provolone You realize that our country's laws don't allow him to get elected a third time, right? So... You're worried about him getting reelected why?
Real president awesome interview 💯 bravo Mr president 👏
Im here.
Ok. Im listening.
the comments are so partisan it's disgusting. He's a really level-headed guy and I think he said some good things in his defense here. I just wish the moderator asked better questions.
This man is so intelligent and so well spoken. People really need to understand the situation in the middle east. Its not as simple as "putting boots on the ground". It begins with Hussein in 2003 and the conflicts of Kurds, Shiites, and Sunnis. The understanding of the relationship between these groups is essential in making smart decisions. Also, we support the FSA which fights alongside ISIS against Assad but we are trying to redirect their goals so that they focus on beating ISIS. I am not saying we should do one thing or another, but before you get on here and talk down on our president, learn about the actual situation in the middle east and ignore the talking head on CNN or FOX
His answer to why people dont like him pretty much sums it up. and he explained and articulated it better than they ever could.
Oh yeah!
I wish Steve Inskeep would do harder questions!
NPR is a me-too news organization. They haven't broken news since that one story some young kid broke in the '90s. All they do is summarize stuff the NY Times publishes. Inskeep is a softball interviewer if you're a Democrat.
I think President Obama is Genius, and of course Stable Genius.
Yes.
You're right, most Americans *ARE* worried about the changes you are implementing! A simple unbiased poll will confirm I speak for the majority of Americans, when I say, "CHANGE IT BACK!"
Need. Trump. Now.
+Brasov Raskon Need Trump to go away now. He's a clown and a goon.
+Frank Brenner awhhh anti trump ppl trying to destroy this country again.....people like u need to look st our country now and from the past......and actually look if we did better in the past or present
+Brasov Raskon Need. Trump. (to STFU) Now.
+Brasov Raskon
*President Ebola excoriates evil racist blue collar workers and celebrates the ethnic cleansing of Whites from country, praising "demographic change".*
You don't have to like what Trump is pushing, but the man is not afraid to speak his mind. He doesn't need money either. Obama is a worthless chump who has drained the USA in an eight year long toilet flush. What a wuss.
I feel sorry for him. He probably doesn't need my pity, but I really do feel sorry for him. So much unjustified hatred born of ignorance is directed at him. I don't agree with all of his policies, but he's a very intelligent, thoughtful, respectful person and I think all of his responses in this interview just further back that up. Overall I think he's been a successful president, and if our next one does even half as well I'll be happy.
I like this video.
I first heard this man on NPR a few months ago, and thought his name was Steven Scape.
Outstanding POTUS!
Whose here after watching Trump flame out in an Inskeep interview after 9 of 15 minutes?
The irrationality in these comments is staggering. This was a great interview with interesting insights into the President's thoughts.
A President who can articulate a well thought, logical plan that he is implementing and a in-depth understanding of the dynamics of the circumstances in which he is implementing it. Hmmm.
i've said many things about this man, mostly negative, but one thing is undeniable. he is one of the brightest, loving men we've ever had in office. i just hope dr. ben carson gets elected to continue this trend going. #voteforcarson
I love hearing about our personal opinions in regards to foreign affairs as though we have a clue what we are talking about...
How people can point the finger to Obama as the center of the issue, is simply ridiculous. Understand the complexity of the situation and don't act/speak on fear that the media establishes.
Don't succumb to the media! We need to come together as a country and have a stronger sense of nationalism and faith in our Executive branch.
This country has turned into a feeding frenzy amongst eachother. It has become a country that preaches hatred and discrimination to both Muslims/Immigrants etc, instead of remembering the core values that this great country was established upon.
We don't even need ISIS to destroy us, we are doing it to ourselves.. WE (the people + congress + media) needs to change, and this country will be great again.
Классное интервью и в плане неудобных для президента вопросов и потрясающих ответов президента, баланса вопросов по внутренней и внешней политике. Однозначно мы все будем скучать по Бараку Хусейну Обаме :)
Путин знает, что этот человек Обама клоун. он сделал нас настолько слабы, что даже выход из строя ржавой российской армии будет оспаривать нас снова скоро. Обама разорвал нас. он победил нас лучше, чем когда-либо могли России надеяться.
worlds greatest leader!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I dislike Air Liquide, the company, that fired me for no complete reason. But I hold no grudge towards Paris.
where is the rest?
My life under the Obama administration from his office to my local representatives has been better, despite the vile Republican entrails of hate.
Like poker, there are vast tells to his endless lies. We do not live in a republic anymore, so as long as this master of infiltration walks free.
Interesting he pronounced it Eye-sil. I remember when Sam Power was pronouncing it Ih-sil, Obama also began calling it Ih-sil. Why the shift?
Time to vote Trump.
God bless you obama
I'm surprised NPR hasn't closed the comments section.
Literally said our "values" and "unity" will "defeat" ISIS. I can't believe I voted for him in 2008.
The camera man should be fired. Lighting and viewing angles are abhorrent. I love you, Mr. President Obama!
[Knowingly]
where's closed captioned for deaf folks ? :(
criticize Obama now and when he leaves we will criticize the next president, is a never ending wave of criticism.
cool
Peter Werbe is driving a 1965 ford mustang on e b maple at 187 mph
The lathe of heaven
can't we all just get along
This interview indicates how really smart Obama is!
Man, this guys looks super old now, and drained, looks like he's seen some serious stuff behind the scenes as president.
wait on 15:11 did Obama mistake Steve's name and call him Keith?
who is the interviewer here???
Whats going on?
he almost said carbon monoxide 21:41 he started to say it then stopped and said emissions. "we are confident it is within our power," China is the main polluter in Carbon(shanghai in particular) so why are they not our main focus??????
The word
The last temptation of Christ
The painted bird
Woman in the dunes
The joy of laughter and forgetting
Okay, have half of you haters on this video even listened to the entire video? Because what Obama has been saying is logical and meaningful. Is he 100% correct in his decision making? Probably not, and there can be arguments made in areas where he couldn't know shit about the subject. But it doesn't make him a complete idiot. He is an intellectual person, as I would argue Bush was in his term in office, who takes actions on his point of view and morals. People are waaay too critical of the president. Every action has a reaction, and we as citizens do not really think about that. Just an opinion.
Awesome president . (Steve Inskeep looks different in my imagination)
we need a new president ASAP!
Why is blue collar frustration about the economy "misdirected"?
+bon vivant because xenophobia, the fear of Mexicans, Muslims and blacks is not what makes america great. Their frustrations should be directed at the leaders of corporate America who stash trillions of dollars abroad in tax havens, don't pay a living wage and fight every effort to tax the pittance they retain in the united states. We bailed corporate execs out post-2008, in turn they should make an effort to help us out a little.
bon vivant Please point out where I called you names, whereas you call me an idiot in the first sentence. Where did I call you racist? You say I have never studied in college. How do you know that for sure? I won't question your opinions on the issue because you are a military person whose opinions are always right.
+bon vivant America will never be a socialist country. Do you honestly think that everyone can come to America and collect free shit...maybe move to Hollywood and fuck Pamela Anderson? That's not how this country works. If you work hard, or have big tits, you can do well here. If you sit on your ass and complain, you're the problem. We don't need people that will tread on the system and not pay into it. Nothing is ever free. When our President begins to think that free shit is a right, we are fucked. Someone has to pay. When he is letting people come into our country and not making them pay, someone else has to. It's pretty simple shit.
+Prince Akeem Serving in the military doesn't make someone right, neither does being a self proclaimed prince.
+bon vivant Illegals do pay taxes (sales tax at the very least), and get few if any free government services.
Where are they getting free healthcare? Why are all those uninsured Americans not getting this free insurance that the illegals are supposedly taking?
Do yourself a favor and watch the episode of Morgan Spurlock's "Inside Man" about illegal immigration. Take a look at the type of jobs those guys are taking... I doubt you will take any of them.
Eyes, down and to the left. It doesn't get much clearer then that.
Part of the problem is us the people. If social media plays a huge role in this fight , then lets not frustrate things by being smart ass trolls and and conspiracy theorists. Put your hearts and minds to work and put some thought into what you say online.
A fantastic president...
May he rest in peace...
Its hard to watch Obama. He looks like he is trying to curl up and disappear.
я хотела бы текст этого видео
So that's what Steve looks like.