The Speech that Made Obama President

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  • čas přidán 29. 08. 2012
  • In 2004, a one-term senator from Illinois took the stage to deliver the keynote speech at the Democratic National Convention in Boston. By the time Barack Obama had finished speaking, Democrats across the country knew they had seen the future of their party.
    Political speech experts featured in this episode include:
    Michael A. Cohen
    Author, Live From The Campaign Trail
    Mario Cuomo
    Former Governor of New York
    Robert Lehrman
    Chief Speechwriter for Vice President Gore and Professor of Speechwriting, American University
    Charlton McIlwain
    Professor of Communication, New York University
    Jeff Shesol
    Speechwriter for President Clinton and Founding Partner, West Wing Writers
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  • @patatjepatatjepatatjepatat3341
    @patatjepatatjepatatjepatat3341 Před 3 lety +19213

    Back when you voted for someone because you supported them, not because you hated the other guy

    • @Mexalori
      @Mexalori Před 3 lety +159

      @@user-yv4iz7ed9c Biden called a former kkk leader a mentor a guide and a friend so who’s the racist?

    • @g_temp1180
      @g_temp1180 Před 3 lety +132

      @@user-yv4iz7ed9c biden is rascist, "your not black if u don't vote for me", "i don't want my kids growing up in a racial jungle", the poor kids are as smart as the white kids". Now give me a quote from trump that is rascist.I'll wait u brainwashed sheep

    • @bree4774
      @bree4774 Před 3 lety +192

      you don't vote for the person, you vote for the policies. voting for someone just because you don't like the other guy's behavior is beyond stupid

    • @aryan7767
      @aryan7767 Před 3 lety +35

      Sadly, that’s how most of public vote in democratic nations throughout the world

    • @jakeg4309
      @jakeg4309 Před 3 lety +63

      bree that’s not true. Why would someone vote for trump if they don’t trust him. I sure don’t. With the constant tweeting and complaining and arguing and lying. He’s ruining democracy and the look of america

  • @Vailskibum
    @Vailskibum Před 3 lety +30681

    Throwback to when things were actually presidential

  • @chrisb7198
    @chrisb7198 Před 8 měsíci +1557

    Times were so different when we had Presidents who could talk in complete coherent sentences.

    • @zman1937
      @zman1937 Před 7 měsíci +31

      Those are the right words to define the big difference between Obama and the rest.

    • @paultvshow
      @paultvshow Před 6 měsíci +7

      Are you serious? Are you even American? I know you might have been sarcastic but implying that other presidents could not talk in complete coherent sentences is ridiculous.

    • @chrisb7198
      @chrisb7198 Před 6 měsíci

      @@paultvshow I am American. I am serious. trump is an uneducated idiot that has no grasp of anything. He made promises he did not fulfill. He makes money by doing illegal things which he is going to jail for. He did nothing but divide my country. He incited an attack on the capitol. If you can't see these things you must be deaf dumb and blind.

    • @JOSEPEREZ-fc4eh
      @JOSEPEREZ-fc4eh Před 6 měsíci +4

      Great speech talker but was some of the worst years for the working poor.but he left very rich

    • @chrisb7198
      @chrisb7198 Před 6 měsíci +16

      @@JOSEPEREZ-fc4eh Economic growth was 2% during his presidency which proves you wrong.
      The Dow Jones was just under 8 thousand when he was elected and at the end it was just under 20 thousand.

  • @jnyYT
    @jnyYT Před 3 měsíci +96

    I’m from the UK and i got a sense of american pride just listening to this

  • @ML-ul2zq
    @ML-ul2zq Před 4 lety +11230

    I was visiting my father in the nursing home when we watched this speech together. He pointed at the screen and said "There's your first black president right there." He died 3 weeks later. It seems a lifetime ago-and it was.

    • @prairiegirlist
      @prairiegirlist Před 4 lety +514

      I'm sorry for your loss.My Mom loved Obama,she died 7 months ago at 90.

    • @j.r.williams7095
      @j.r.williams7095 Před 4 lety +288

      My condolences for your loss. My mother passed away this year. I'm so glad she lived to see the first Black President. Your father was so right!

    • @GlitchedPepsi
      @GlitchedPepsi Před 4 lety +43

      He pointed at the most corrupted president in the world.

    • @keshavsharma9137
      @keshavsharma9137 Před 4 lety +238

      @@GlitchedPepsi Really! I think he is a good human being.

    • @abdirahimhusein3810
      @abdirahimhusein3810 Před 4 lety +25

      M L my deep condolence to you Bro

  • @vihaze6725
    @vihaze6725 Před 8 lety +33338

    Whether you like his politics or not, you have to admit, Obama is one of the most gifted public speakers in history.

  • @gjk540
    @gjk540 Před 9 měsíci +356

    I will never forget this speech. I turned to my husband and said, "He will be president one day." I never doubted the certainty I felt that night.

  • @benjaminlogan4382
    @benjaminlogan4382 Před rokem +2463

    A perfect storm is brewing in the United States. Inflation, bank collapse, severe drought in the agricultural belt, recession, food shortages, diesel fuel and heating oil shortages, baby formula shortages, available automobile shortages and prices, the price of living place.

    • @stellarosephilips605
      @stellarosephilips605 Před rokem +7

      Government policy has thrown the future under the bus for decades. The day of judgment is near. I predict an 80% drop in the stock market. Investors will abandon stocks in favor of real estate. There will be no money in banks... You must devise a strategy for survival.

    • @amelialilyharper8066
      @amelialilyharper8066 Před rokem +5

      These are the conditions in which life-changing money is made by those who remain calm, patient, and take controlled risks. Volatility goes both ways. The bigger the red candles, the bigger the green ones.

    • @miaavalayla3999
      @miaavalayla3999 Před rokem +2

      it's a good time to buy and basically I've just got cash sitting duck in the bank and I'd really love to put it to good use seeing how inflation is at an all time-high, who is this coach that guides you, mind I look them up

    • @kaydenliam9124
      @kaydenliam9124 Před rokem

      I'm really worried about the current bank crisis. If a bank as big as SVB could fail, I fear for a lot more. I know a friend who is running a high-growth startup, and was badly hit by the bank run. I have pulled out more than $340k from my bank. After all, the FDIC covers only up to $250,000, and the implosion could have bad effect. Looking to invest into the stock market now. Does anyone know how I could go about it?

    • @miaavalayla3999
      @miaavalayla3999 Před rokem

      @@owenchrisgeorge2254 He appears to be well-educated and well-read. I ran a Google search on his name and came across his website; thank you for sharing..

  • @jaxoed
    @jaxoed Před 3 lety +7396

    Wow, there was actually a time we had to choose who was better - not who was less terrible.

    • @TJ_Reactz
      @TJ_Reactz Před 3 lety +55

      TEchNIcly they aRe the SAME ThING

    • @fayestruble8879
      @fayestruble8879 Před 3 lety +216

      @@TJ_Reactz I would argue they are not

    • @ah0122_
      @ah0122_ Před 3 lety +217

      Exactly both of em suck. Biden is more preferable because he supports that everyone deserves human rights. Humans rights isn’t political, and if it goes against you, it shouldn’t. If it’s against ur religion, so what? It doesn’t affect you. If it’s bothering you that people who are different from you are equal, then you are part of the problem. That’s why I’m settling with Biden, because even thought he’s not great, he’s a better option than trump and will always be better.

    • @kamalibrathwaite
      @kamalibrathwaite Před 3 lety +12

      That says alot and it should never be. To choose which one is less terrible or worse would still result in failure or people being affected in some way.

    • @TJ_Reactz
      @TJ_Reactz Před 3 lety +10

      @@fayestruble8879 I agree I was just joking

  • @rinyas
    @rinyas Před 3 lety +6790

    "No one knew who this guys was"
    Everyone in the crowd holding up an Obama sign

  • @loadi2865
    @loadi2865 Před 8 měsíci +84

    Obama is one of the most gifted public speakers in history

  • @nilsp9426
    @nilsp9426 Před 7 měsíci +151

    My understanding of people with a message like Obama's is that even if you are on the other end of the political spectrum, you are able to see in him and can be seen by him a human with ideas worth sharing and a live worth living. He was the one giving a speech at McCains funeral, praising his accomplishments and seeing in him a role model despite all the disagreements. We should bring that back.

  • @malaekahana1
    @malaekahana1 Před 3 lety +2939

    Nice thing about Obama was that "He did not read much of his speeches, HE spoke freely..

    • @Slapfan4life
      @Slapfan4life Před 3 lety +117

      Shit became a joke my friend. Wish we could just head back to 2008 and run those 8 years back. This new shits wack

    • @1dcrek141
      @1dcrek141 Před 3 lety +49

      things were so nice back then

    • @jackthefrog80085
      @jackthefrog80085 Před 3 lety +11

      Americans have a strange way of dealing with presentations.

    • @joshuamacal3641
      @joshuamacal3641 Před 3 lety +29

      Wasn't Obama notorious for reading off a teleprompter?

    • @blinkers88
      @blinkers88 Před 3 lety +26

      Speaking freely while using a teleprompter? how does that work?

  • @MrJmazing1
    @MrJmazing1 Před 4 lety +5526

    I forgot how young he appeared before the 8 years of presidency

    • @Halo-lg7rq
      @Halo-lg7rq Před 4 lety +320

      Conservatives aged the hell outta him

    • @Septiccatgaming
      @Septiccatgaming Před 4 lety +129

      Hakim Lotoro It was probably just BS from both sides.

    • @Halo-lg7rq
      @Halo-lg7rq Před 4 lety +26

      IloveCzechRepublic facts 😤

    • @lukejaywalker2728
      @lukejaywalker2728 Před 4 lety +169

      @@Septiccatgaming it's sad that government now is just everyone attacking each other rather than focusing on actual issues

    • @Septiccatgaming
      @Septiccatgaming Před 4 lety +118

      Mrblopscotch That’s why, in my opinion, Obama was one of the best presidents. He did his best to try to change the country the way he saw it better. Most conservatives seem to think he was a horrible president or just OK. He tried to do good for our country, but I guess we can never agree on anything in this country.

  • @user-jj6vq7eb5k
    @user-jj6vq7eb5k Před 9 měsíci +94

    The most powerful speech I’ve ever heard. Barack we miss you . "THE AUDACITY OF HOPE.'' That gets me every time..

  • @belljoe
    @belljoe Před 7 měsíci +267

    Success depends on the actions or steps you take to achieve it. Building wealth involves developing good habits like regularly putting money away in intervals for solid investments. Financial management is a crucial topic that most tend to shy away from, and ends up haunting them in the near future.., I pray that anyone who reads this will be successful in life!!

    • @Robertgriffinne
      @Robertgriffinne Před 7 měsíci

      Starting early is simply the best way of getting ahead to build wealth , investing remains a priority . I learnt from my last year's experience , I am able to build a suitable life beause I invested early ahead this time .

    • @smithlenn
      @smithlenn Před 7 měsíci

      The rich Invest in alternative income streams that are independent of the government should be the top priority for everyone right now. especially given the global economic crisis we are currently experiencing. Stocks, gold, silver, and virtual currencies are still attractive investments at the moment...

    • @dawsondanny990
      @dawsondanny990 Před 7 měsíci

      I thought about investing in the financial market, I heard that people make millions if you know the tricks of the trade, but I lack good knowledge and a strategy to outperform the market and generate good yields. I have $160,000 but it's hard to bite the bullet and do it.

    • @rannyorton
      @rannyorton Před 7 měsíci +1

      Having an investment advisor is the best way to go. Based on a direct encounter with a CFP named Kate Elizabeth Amdall, I can say with certainty that their skills are excellent. She helped raise over $580,000 in 18 months from an initially stagnant portfolio of $150,000

    • @dawsondanny990
      @dawsondanny990 Před 7 měsíci

      Fantastic! can u share more details?

  • @tush800
    @tush800 Před 3 lety +4183

    "The hope of a skinny kid with a funny name who believes America has a place for him too" best speech

    • @tush800
      @tush800 Před 3 lety +28

      Many can relate

    • @lotuspurity11.11
      @lotuspurity11.11 Před 3 lety +37

      That line is so powerful...😔🤧

    • @user-th6zg8fx6o
      @user-th6zg8fx6o Před 3 lety +5

      @Gary Vallone k

    • @yK-oq3to
      @yK-oq3to Před 3 lety +22

      talking about pre-buffed steve rogers aka capt america

    • @TheMilpitasguy
      @TheMilpitasguy Před 3 lety +17

      @ hey, I'm Asian but it brought a tear to my eye too

  • @mikeladu148
    @mikeladu148 Před 3 lety +3330

    “The hope of a skinny kid with a funny name who believes America has a place for him too “

    • @graceedits3118
      @graceedits3118 Před 3 lety +203

      Hearing him say that got me all choked up

    • @torin6258
      @torin6258 Před 3 lety +142

      That hit me the hardest

    • @philipem1000
      @philipem1000 Před 3 lety +101

      I heard this speech when he gave it, and said "the hell with Kerry, let's nominate this guy!"

    • @vinceabueva3217
      @vinceabueva3217 Před 3 lety +44

      he was referring to himself. he was an also an outcast.

    • @nadiarose7871
      @nadiarose7871 Před 3 lety +10

      thats a good line fr

  • @historylover3018
    @historylover3018 Před 2 měsíci +8

    He spoke with a lot of credibility in his voice.. That was very rare, and still is.

  • @Mmouse_
    @Mmouse_ Před 8 měsíci +14

    I'm not even American... But I'd vote for Obama.

  • @mecolayposting9315
    @mecolayposting9315 Před 3 lety +13647

    Funny how this got recommended to me after the worst debate in America's history

  • @lv2668
    @lv2668 Před 4 lety +4465

    This is terrifying, this speech was so good I I felt a United States of America inside me as a Belgian

    • @morelyfe1891
      @morelyfe1891 Před 4 lety +34

      Lol

    • @iii8010
      @iii8010 Před 4 lety +2

      Uncomming meme
      czcams.com/video/nQGsT44rVjk/video.html

    • @DEV3N87
      @DEV3N87 Před 4 lety +27

      You were misled. Obama had insane amounts of corporate donations, dark money, and really powerful friends of his that dont have American intereste in mind.

    • @furiangaming1500
      @furiangaming1500 Před 4 lety +3

      Ahahahhaha🤣😂🤣😂

    • @jackhelzner3815
      @jackhelzner3815 Před 4 lety

      yessir

  • @SeniorsAreMyPeople
    @SeniorsAreMyPeople Před 8 měsíci +13

    I was "dial spinning " when Obama started this speach and his first words stopped me in my tracks. I'm Canadian. I don't watch American political conventions but this was something special. It seemed to me that he was being groomed for something big. In 2008, I knew he would get the nomination and that he would win. I've never been so sure of any election outcome. America was never going to pass up the chance to elect a black candidate to the presidency. The fact that he is a brilliant, honorable man is a bonus. It would be interesting to know the number of people who voted for him who had never voted before.

    • @nonyabusiness5607
      @nonyabusiness5607 Před měsícem +2

      It was my first vote. We had a party on election night and I hugged my girlfriend at the time out of joy, then eight years later when trump won I left early and went home and got drunk.

  • @user-fv8iv5zh3e
    @user-fv8iv5zh3e Před 5 měsíci +18

    제가 처음에 TV를 통해 오바마 후보 연설을 들었는데 눈에는 광채가 빛나면서 신선한 느낌과 목소리 청량감 등 연설을 듣는 동안 시간 가는줄 모르고 온몸에 전율을 느낄정도로 감동 그자체
    였습니다 그런 경험 느낌
    처음받았죠 연설 끝난 후 저는 오바마가 대통령 당선되겠다는 확신을 가졌죠!!! 지금도 그때 생각하면 마음이 설레일 정도니까요 강하면서도 부드러운 호소력있는 뭔가 애절한.. 이미지 각인 프레임에 갇혀 버린것 같은 느낌 대단한 것같아요

    • @ifrxyo5724
      @ifrxyo5724 Před 2 měsíci +3

      As a American. Who sat as a child watching this in its whole. Am so glad that a Korean from a land known for its love of theyre own nation enjoyed our patriotism. This speech had inspired my love for the nation and world we live in. I proudly stood at attention during your national anthem while touring S.Korea. So kindly support us untill another speech like this graces your ears. Stand by us as we go through the pains of our nation because by my own flag Id hope to be called to help hoist yours in hope to never need to. God bless our countries and livelyhood. To a world of peace and tranquility.

  • @Bigtiddygandalf
    @Bigtiddygandalf Před 3 lety +2178

    “There is no liberal America, there is no conservative America. There is the United States of America”
    We need this more now than ever

    • @nglalmuanawma7487
      @nglalmuanawma7487 Před 3 lety +2

      There is liberal American...The Bible didn't.. co-operat with liberal..American please Come to God where You borne..

    • @nglalmuanawma7487
      @nglalmuanawma7487 Před 3 lety +3

      when Obama is president..American Economy is lower...an higher than 2% of chaina..only ,,, when Covic19 is rise-up You blamed Donal trum..But people of America you didn't no your
      duty you must protect your self..because Coronavirus didn't care Joe bent or Donal trum..unless you protect your self you protec your country..don't use your liberty on Coronavirus..because virus didn't care your liberty..he didn't care about rich or poor..don't use as politic Covic19 didn't no about politic...unless you protected your self..America born against To Jesus
      where you belong

    • @Joker45JS
      @Joker45JS Před 3 lety +18

      @BUCK LANE They havent legalised it, they have decriminalised it. You can take a look on how spain/Dutch handles the drug issues, and they have a lower drug users then America. Treat it like a sickness not a crime.

    • @Joker45JS
      @Joker45JS Před 3 lety +27

      @@nglalmuanawma7487 Im getting a seizure from you.

    • @nglalmuanawma7487
      @nglalmuanawma7487 Před 3 lety

      @@Joker45JS what seizure do we have

  • @aaeve5676
    @aaeve5676 Před 3 lety +5355

    Im not American but you gotta admire Obama's Charisma and Confidence.
    Edit: Grab some popcorn cause we're gonna dive in the reply section.

    • @sneddypie
      @sneddypie Před 3 lety +10

      @TheEnd what

    • @SaltyMinorcan
      @SaltyMinorcan Před 3 lety +15

      @@sneddypie the End posted what we used to call anarchist; It was meant to make people think (in this case) an Obama supporter was ignorant and harsh. it's fake

    • @Rubioh1228
      @Rubioh1228 Před 3 lety +12

      He is a disgrace for united state of America

    • @Weensho
      @Weensho Před 3 lety +112

      @@Rubioh1228 's logic: Charismatic leader = disgrace LMAO

    • @huzi37709
      @huzi37709 Před 3 lety +71

      @@Rubioh1228 Wake up, most Americans do not think the same as you. To most Americans he was seen as a great leader.

  • @nellynatukunda6165
    @nellynatukunda6165 Před 7 měsíci +4

    The Best of them of all... Best Speaker... God bless you Barrack Obama

  • @theskyehiker
    @theskyehiker Před 3 měsíci +4

    It still makes me cry when I hear Obama speak. What an amazing man.

  • @LoveMusic05450
    @LoveMusic05450 Před 4 lety +1806

    “The hope of a skinny kid with a funny name who believes that America has a place for him too’”. ❤️

    • @JosiahWarren
      @JosiahWarren Před 4 lety +10

      worst president

    • @derekrequiem4359
      @derekrequiem4359 Před 4 lety +241

      @@JosiahWarren We're talking about Obama here, not Trump. Try to stay focused please!

    • @jasonmontalvo3919
      @jasonmontalvo3919 Před 4 lety +23

      Dimitris p he don’t talk like a retart trump

    • @gcwalisilekunene4987
      @gcwalisilekunene4987 Před 4 lety +24

      @@derekrequiem4359 Tell these fools plzzz!!😂

    • @mahbubulhassan5132
      @mahbubulhassan5132 Před 3 lety +33

      Dimitris p no doubt that Americans with IQ level below 20 are Trumps supporter

  • @Whizkidsoo
    @Whizkidsoo Před 3 lety +5406

    His Public speaking is admirable... he could convince me to eat cheese and I’m lactose intolerant 😂

    • @sosh3296
      @sosh3296 Před 3 lety +38

      🤣🤣

    • @blockmore1
      @blockmore1 Před 3 lety +85

      Better than Trump

    • @hannahmadden3573
      @hannahmadden3573 Před 3 lety +17

      You're also clue-free. Obama's speeches are straight from the mouths of lobbyists to deceive the ignorant.

    • @hannahmadden3573
      @hannahmadden3573 Před 3 lety +11

      @@blockmore1 You're an idiot. Trump was out-spent by over 40% by his opponent, while Obama bought the elections each time. That's the REAL measure of a candidate. Anyone can BUY an election.

    • @killerkirby366
      @killerkirby366 Před 3 lety +21

      You don't need much convincing I've seen lactose inrolerant pepole eat an entire cheesecake

  • @matthawkins4579
    @matthawkins4579 Před měsícem +4

    One of the best speakers I have had the honor to hear.

  • @eugeneariz4395
    @eugeneariz4395 Před 5 měsíci +8

    I watched this speech live on tv. I never even heard of Barack Obama at the time and as he spoke and i listened i said to myself this man will be The President of The United States one day.

  • @Obamafan6861
    @Obamafan6861 Před 4 lety +915

    My mother was 79 years old then. She was lily white and from Alabama so had seen more than her share of racism.
    She called me the day after this speech and said "That man will be President." She got to vote for him once.

    • @specialvideos3984
      @specialvideos3984 Před 4 lety +2

      Is she still sharing of racism?

    • @takingnone1780
      @takingnone1780 Před 4 lety +28

      Special Videos she probably isn’t around anymore man

    • @Obamafan6861
      @Obamafan6861 Před 4 lety +18

      @@specialvideos3984 Youare not a person.

    • @teadur
      @teadur Před 3 lety +12

      @@specialvideos3984 Really dude?

    • @Nisuco
      @Nisuco Před 3 lety +14

      @@specialvideos3984 wtf is wrong with you

  • @joseysuniverso
    @joseysuniverso Před 8 měsíci +7

    What a speech bro 😎! Insightful young man ✌️

  • @user-fh6qp4vr6v
    @user-fh6qp4vr6v Před 8 měsíci +5

    Absolutely speech as a president congratulations

  • @willemmmmm
    @willemmmmm Před 3 lety +875

    The contrast between this and 2020’s clusterfuck of an election is astonishing 🙄

    • @oppothumbs1
      @oppothumbs1 Před 3 lety +3

      Cnn lies all the time. I accidentally looked at cnn a few times on here and now i can't get my algorithms to stop showing me the far left. This is the real dangerous .... youtube, google, facebook, twitter etc are attempting to control us.

    • @willemmmmm
      @willemmmmm Před 3 lety +18

      @@oppothumbs1 😂

    • @riesl406
      @riesl406 Před 3 lety +10

      Trump is out so a shitshow like this year won't happen again hopefully, but you never know with american voters.

    • @novosib9017
      @novosib9017 Před 3 lety +5

      @@oppothumbs1 i look at: Ants, UFC, Ford mustangs....and all i get in my recommendations is ANTS, UFC, AND FORD MUSTANGS

    • @whatarewesomekindofspookysquad
      @whatarewesomekindofspookysquad Před 3 lety +6

      @@oppothumbs1 That isn't unique to the left. I looked at Fox News a couple times and I got messaging from the right. Hell, it's just a way that google works where the things you search get regurgitated back at you to promote you using google products more. It's a corporate thing not a political thing.

  • @TheHollomap
    @TheHollomap Před 5 měsíci +3

    Regardless of your thoughts on his presidency.... Dude was one of greatest orators of the last 30 or 40 years.

  • @clementmartinez121
    @clementmartinez121 Před 3 měsíci +6

    How speeches are done 👍, without accusations and conspiracies, lies and slander. Should be the standard.

  • @theosaunders7321
    @theosaunders7321 Před 4 lety +4807

    Damn this got me so fired up and I'm not even American

  • @shikhrajsingh5726
    @shikhrajsingh5726 Před 3 lety +2816

    Man, this guy is good. He should've been president or something

    • @Jlau.
      @Jlau. Před 3 lety +184

      Ikr, he is a good speaker and maybe even the 44th president

    • @ICF31
      @ICF31 Před 3 lety +145

      Ikr! Like maybe even get 2 terms!

    • @joecorn9938
      @joecorn9938 Před 3 lety +17

      That's a copied comment

    • @ICF31
      @ICF31 Před 3 lety +15

      joe corn r/whoosh

    • @shikhrajsingh5726
      @shikhrajsingh5726 Před 3 lety +51

      @@joecorn9938 Who cares???

  • @MarilynODay-np2pb
    @MarilynODay-np2pb Před 9 měsíci +4

    One smart guy. One SMART PRESIDENT.

  • @user-rb8wq1lc4h
    @user-rb8wq1lc4h Před 7 měsíci +4

    My father was born and raised in a small village in Kenya is what melted my heart

    • @christabelmubanga9038
      @christabelmubanga9038 Před 4 dny

      Wow ambitious youth foundationsss founder would like to take this opportunity further wow i miss Him today tomorrow and forever ORLANDO HEALTH SUTTER HEALTH supporter

  • @johnpark47
    @johnpark47 Před 4 lety +2671

    So, This is what the president sounds like.

    • @valeriericksmithlovett428
      @valeriericksmithlovett428 Před 4 lety +70

      ...AND THEN YOU WOKE UP... TO PRESIDENT TRUMP... MAGA2020

    • @keithhill6239
      @keithhill6239 Před 4 lety +30

      Trump got elected specifically because of how bad Obama ran the country.

    • @funplayer05.1
      @funplayer05.1 Před 4 lety +85

      @Keith Hill I don’t think Trump does any better than Obama did... ( USA got hit the hardestby Corona, Trump just Lets people continue risk their live while going to work etc.) and stops funding for a cure against the treatening virus

    • @mjwander1
      @mjwander1 Před 4 lety +4

      more like a master manipulator because that's what he is

    • @rolyreyes5097
      @rolyreyes5097 Před 4 lety +80

      Yes, oh the good old times when we had a real man/gentlemen as a president. Now, please ignore the buffoon that we have running this country, who behaves like a 3 years old child smh...

  • @benpietersma9501
    @benpietersma9501 Před 4 lety +1378

    imagine being born and raised in kenya for your son to be the president of the united states. must have been one hell of a dad

    • @traderDuca
      @traderDuca Před 4 lety +13

      I've been to Kenya three (3) times already. I won't stop going there, lol

    • @stevesanzari7294
      @stevesanzari7294 Před 4 lety +18

      His Father was a Bum ! That’s why his Mother sent him to Hawaii ! Plus she divorced the Father ! What’s wrong with you Morons ? Don’t you have ANY Brains ? Guess Not !

    • @benpietersma9501
      @benpietersma9501 Před 4 lety +42

      Steve Sanzari calm down I haven't researched every part of his life 😂😂🤦‍♂️

    • @anjolaxo3875
      @anjolaxo3875 Před 4 lety +37

      What about the mum? She literally gave BIRTH to this incredible man. Give credit where it’s due.

    • @Blue-is2sx
      @Blue-is2sx Před 4 lety +26

      Yeah, this man was raised by one hell of a MOM.

  • @marilyncintron3864
    @marilyncintron3864 Před 2 měsíci +4

    I remember seeing him for the first time. This speech was a shock and the best thing at the convention. My dad and my grandmother talked about him for weeks after that. We all love Obama. So glad my grandmom lived to see him elected.

  • @lemonjuice3453
    @lemonjuice3453 Před 7 měsíci +7

    I'm not even American. but i cry on this its too beautiful.

  • @yogabbagabbs2026
    @yogabbagabbs2026 Před 3 lety +846

    This is not a liberal or a conservative america this is united states of america.... we need to keep that motto in 2020.

    • @MichaelJ44
      @MichaelJ44 Před 3 lety +9

      yogabba gabbs
      It’s MAGA america 😎🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

    • @buffprayingmantis2739
      @buffprayingmantis2739 Před 3 lety +32

      @@MichaelJ44 Fuck no!

    • @lofvi
      @lofvi Před 3 lety +29

      3KA shut the fuck up

    • @AthenaGate
      @AthenaGate Před 3 lety +35

      Yeah, I never appreciated Obama's leadership until now. He really did help unite the country at a time of great stress for everybody. Even his speeches during BLM protests were on point. He understood that nothing is black and white. So many people forget that Trump is just obsessed with Obama and his legacy. It really shows his true colors and I never understood why anybody would support trump. Then again being the first black president and helping legalizing gay marriage was probably the straw that broke racist/religious America's back.

    • @chewwa1700
      @chewwa1700 Před 3 lety +7

      It’s super unfortunate that we have let this country divide as badly as it has. It’s disgusting the way people talk to other humans, it’s pathetic how we have taken huge steps backwards. The system is broken now and we need a leader who wants to mend this country, not embrace the hate. Trump embraces the hate, he wishes death upon those who oppose him. It’s disgusting and sad that people follow him without question. Everyone should have 3-5 year plan to get out of this country. It is falling.

  • @velvetwatermelon2647
    @velvetwatermelon2647 Před 4 lety +1703

    “There is no liberal America. There is no conservative America. There is the United States of America.”

    • @rolyreyes5097
      @rolyreyes5097 Před 4 lety +80

      Yes, oh the good old days when we had a real man/gentlemen as a president. Now, please ignore the buffoon that we have running this country, who behaves like a 3 years old child smh...

    • @nikolatasev4948
      @nikolatasev4948 Před 4 lety +25

      This was very inspiring, but is unfortunately not true any more. People looking at the exact same thing, and seeing two opposite things.

    • @multifacetedbonecollector
      @multifacetedbonecollector Před 4 lety +8

      Obama was actually known as the "divider in chief" , he didn't build that. He is a traitor. Wait and see, won't be long now before the wool is ripped from your eyes.

    • @multifacetedbonecollector
      @multifacetedbonecollector Před 4 lety

      @@velvetwatermelon2647 you here me? Ooo a tough guy. Well, now that Renegade has left office, low and behold, we are a free country and you have the right to ignore me and block me and whatever else you wish. BUT you cannot control me, I am free...again. For your sake you might want to get ready for some disturbing facts. Its ugly!

    • @multifacetedbonecollector
      @multifacetedbonecollector Před 4 lety +1

      @@velvetwatermelon2647 I'm sorry to disturb you. But, darlin, it's not lies. I am not political, I just love my country. The two party system is part of the corruption.

  • @bobbyshabangu
    @bobbyshabangu Před rokem +6

    This is one of the best speeches I’ve ever listened to. The the scholars are doing a great job breaking it down. I’m South African and the best speech delivered by a South African politicians is that of Julius Malema during the funeral of Mama Winnie Mandela - give us a signal speech.

  • @ephraimrashford3759
    @ephraimrashford3759 Před rokem +6

    🇰🇪from KENYA ❤

  • @lesiredmendoza581
    @lesiredmendoza581 Před 3 lety +684

    I feel like I’m going through a breakup, where did it all go wrong

    • @VOID_DEATH
      @VOID_DEATH Před 3 lety +45

      Trump.

    • @engagementengagement8836
      @engagementengagement8836 Před 3 lety +13

      Nut job evangelical conspiracy theorists

    • @BrutallyHonestDave
      @BrutallyHonestDave Před 3 lety +1

      Went wrong after Democrats lost fair and square and refused to accept it

    • @tomr6955
      @tomr6955 Před 3 lety

      You were wrong for going out with him in the first place

    • @lauramaizels1967
      @lauramaizels1967 Před 3 lety

      when the leftists got into the education system and they stopped teaching love of country and civics and history and the marxists have gotten in

  • @platinumkevlar
    @platinumkevlar Před 3 lety +1428

    I am watching it while the Presidential Debate is going on between Trump & Biden.

  • @stefanodsica2522
    @stefanodsica2522 Před rokem +417

    I've invested heavily during the pandemic and earned considerable passive income. I'm pursuing a dividend and growth hybrid strategy, which I believe is smart. Credit goes to my advisor Zach Micah Demers.

    • @divonteschiller8788
      @divonteschiller8788 Před rokem

      Consistency is the key to a successful investing journey as modest investments for longer periods of time will usually outperform larger investments over shorter periods. I’ll keep working with Mr Zach his ways are very defined and yields results

    • @Jorgmiller
      @Jorgmiller Před rokem

      Who is Zach Micah Demers?

    • @carolsitsons443
      @carolsitsons443 Před rokem

      He is a financial analyst and the advisor who has helped me learn how to consistently secure wins from investing regardless the nature of the market

    • @teddy.bisson.411
      @teddy.bisson.411 Před rokem

      Zach Micah Demers is a highly knowledgeable investment advisor and financial planner who helps me navigate the complexities of investing. His insights and recommendations have been instrumental in growing my portfolio from 40K to 120K

    • @Giggle_Pig
      @Giggle_Pig Před rokem +3

      this is the most elaborate advertisement of all time

  • @LeuelAmare
    @LeuelAmare Před 9 měsíci +2

    I do appreciate you
    You are a star our planet
    God bless you

  • @lorraineshannonowens5893
    @lorraineshannonowens5893 Před 4 lety +2621

    January 2020 and I'm still impressed with him as a Man and President.

    • @jimmiebanks2460
      @jimmiebanks2460 Před 4 lety

      Lorraine Shannon Owens

    • @Hussein-kf3iy
      @Hussein-kf3iy Před 4 lety +73

      Downstroy99 how the fuck does Jesus come into the picture??

    • @MGee-sm2uh
      @MGee-sm2uh Před 4 lety +5

      @@Hussein-kf3iy
      No need to make a point with disgusting language.

    • @wilmercuevass
      @wilmercuevass Před 4 lety +64

      Downstroy99 how was he the worst. He’s the reason why the economy is booming and there is jobs right now. Your are just mad that he was able to bring back America after the market crashed in ‘09 and your president right now can’t even do that

    • @SL-wk6dp
      @SL-wk6dp Před 4 lety

      Yes

  • @MakiVerem12345
    @MakiVerem12345 Před 4 lety +9738

    Good times, when the president did not speak on a fourth grade level.

    • @oremstale8558
      @oremstale8558 Před 4 lety +175

      I've never seen 2 comments representing each of their parties so accurately before

    • @Citadin
      @Citadin Před 4 lety +111

      @@oremstale8558 Obama was far better at deceiving gullible Americans as the bankers and neoliberals' tool. Trump is more transparent.

    • @MakiVerem12345
      @MakiVerem12345 Před 4 lety +399

      @@Citadin Is that why Trump has made more than 18,000 false or misleading claims?

    • @Citadin
      @Citadin Před 4 lety +71

      @@MakiVerem12345 none of these claims has cost as much as the Obama bankster $10 trillion bailout, or cost as many lives as people killed in Syria, Yemen, Honduras, Haiti or Libya that Obama raped and destroyed.

    • @HenrythePaleoGuy
      @HenrythePaleoGuy Před 4 lety +163

      And Trump is any better? What a joke he is.

  • @dernochjungenoergler
    @dernochjungenoergler Před 8 měsíci +2

    President Obama was an extraordinary public speaker.

  • @Rothschild1976
    @Rothschild1976 Před 8 měsíci +2

    Great Job‼️

  • @terryrudford5134
    @terryrudford5134 Před 3 lety +3698

    Im not American but you gotta admire Obama's Charisma and Confidence.

    • @baugettenemo8376
      @baugettenemo8376 Před 3 lety +17

      Yes agreed

    • @entertainmentguru5282
      @entertainmentguru5282 Před 3 lety +7

      Yes

    • @nightcxregalaxy3226
      @nightcxregalaxy3226 Před 3 lety +38

      I dont like Trump. But Obama did many drone strikes and air strikes in the Middle east and Afghanistan... Killed many innocent people living there

    • @amaze2173
      @amaze2173 Před 3 lety +4

      Same here from an American but his policy’s melt most the inspiration away.

    • @amaze2173
      @amaze2173 Před 3 lety +8

      @@nightcxregalaxy3226 Yeah that was pretty bad...He also gave out important military info like when the troops were coming home from Syria. Isis swept right in as we went out. Also joe Biden was against the raid that killed isis’s leader, but was cool with bombing the shit out of places.

  • @benv7933
    @benv7933 Před 4 lety +975

    He looks SOOOO young in this.

    • @odumahojorma
      @odumahojorma Před 4 lety +54

      he was. but when u get into office, the pressure, stress and load on your shoulders is unbelievable

    • @reddog4375
      @reddog4375 Před 4 lety +18

      He was 43 in 2004

    • @jimmiZify
      @jimmiZify Před 4 lety +1

      Ben V He looks soooo stupid too!

    • @ammarsiddiqui3602
      @ammarsiddiqui3602 Před 4 lety +12

      @@jimmiZify really?

    • @itstheburnz
      @itstheburnz Před 4 lety

      So young, so green....he simply ignored that what he had no taste for in the job...it was simply remaking American in a quasi huge government, socialistic heavily regulated heavily taxed environment that consumed him. Oh and taking over a 1/6 of the economy with the legendary "Obamarama care" not a bad thing per se, but it was sold to us with lies and misrepresentation.

  • @LindaMalvino
    @LindaMalvino Před 7 dny +1

    While watching this Dem Nat'l Convention live on TV I said to my husband, this man will be our first black president. I had no idea who he was at that time but loved what he said. I saw his intelligence, his patriotism and his enthusiasm. He was and is a force for the way our country needs to go. I have great admiration for him and for his brilliant and beautiful wife.

  • @beckypincalifornia1985
    @beckypincalifornia1985 Před 3 měsíci +1

    The first time I heard of Barack Obama was when he became the first African-American to ɓecome the president of the Harvard Law review in an article in the San Francisco Chronicle in about 1990. A name you don't foreget, along with a photo of a handsome man with a wide open smile.
    Then came this speech at the Democrat convention. It was mesmerizing and thrilling to hear his words about no blue or red states ... but the United States of America.
    My favorite president, ever!

  • @flowerboi1815
    @flowerboi1815 Před 4 lety +2144

    One of the greatest. Notice he doesn’t repeat shit and doesn’t brag about himself

    • @stevesanzari7294
      @stevesanzari7294 Před 4 lety +9

      Then it wasn’t Obama Speaking !

    • @flowerboi1815
      @flowerboi1815 Před 4 lety +93

      Steve Sanzari you dumb lmao

    • @chinajoenotmyprez1371
      @chinajoenotmyprez1371 Před 4 lety +23

      That’s because he has nothing to brag about 😂

    • @flowerboi1815
      @flowerboi1815 Před 4 lety +82

      TrumpTrain2020 I guess having the most infected of corona virus is worth bragging about.

    • @chinajoenotmyprez1371
      @chinajoenotmyprez1371 Před 4 lety +8

      @@flowerboi1815 Yes and you can thank Blue State Governors like Andrew Cuomo for that dumbass he's the one filling nursing homes up with coronavirus patients.

  • @orlandoducati
    @orlandoducati Před 7 lety +374

    Man, he really has public speaking down...WOW!

    • @MissD1029
      @MissD1029 Před 7 lety +4

      Orlando Biotechnology agreed. It's like I'm in church.. I will never get tired of hearing his speeches... I could see how he won!!
      Voted twice!

    • @cindyn4403
      @cindyn4403 Před 7 lety

      ***** as a president you can't change things in no time without consequenses we citizen are never fine with a president. We always complain but when we have to do it on ourselves we search for help. It's sad how ppl never think how the job really works and just think that he can change everything like they want. The world is a cruel place where always have problems because of our attitudes. Rip usa

    • @flashmedia8953
      @flashmedia8953 Před 7 lety

      Cindy Nguyen Donald Trump does. If you think you are better than Trump, you are very welcome to sign up for President. It's sad that people still believe in traditional Education. Education has its limitation.

    • @all4alotless978
      @all4alotless978 Před 7 lety

      Look at this www.ebay.com/itm/272475859247

    • @Emma13684
      @Emma13684 Před 7 lety +2

      it was his vision and his passion for caring. And then he has such a great IQ and he is educated. Great speaker is right

  • @markclark9239
    @markclark9239 Před rokem

    Hello that is so excellent doing great always bless you 🎉❤

  • @AmbLeeToe-nz5vk
    @AmbLeeToe-nz5vk Před 6 měsíci +2

    I am watching from Liberia , I really amiyer his speech

  • @azmodanpc
    @azmodanpc Před 3 lety +1836

    Back when a President could actually speak fluently, eloquently. 5 years of Trump has many nostalgic for these moments.

    • @Rosterized
      @Rosterized Před 3 lety +14

      @@Cooliewhistles new try in 2024 lmao

    • @eb2957
      @eb2957 Před 3 lety +24

      5 years? You're beyond stupid. Trump as done more for the United States than almost any president ever. You hate him why? He built the wall? He told NATO to go F themselves? You have no clue about the world. Honestly. Please stop talking about things you have no clue about.

    • @hokagenaruto1461
      @hokagenaruto1461 Před 3 lety +55

      @@eb2957 he's still a ass president in my opinion

    • @Rafid-ez8jm
      @Rafid-ez8jm Před 3 lety +115

      @@eb2957 your glorious Trump was friends with Epstein, gave the rich tax breaks, wanted to cut down on providing free meals to hungry children, encouraged people to inject themselves with lysol, discouraged wearing masks, and many other asshole things. Just leaving this out there

    • @Aki-hb1jy
      @Aki-hb1jy Před 3 lety +88

      @@eb2957 lol yikes trump supporter. Trump is literally one of the worst Us president in all of US history 😂. Stop smoking plastic

  • @niumamoosa4508
    @niumamoosa4508 Před 3 lety +4932

    When you miss president Obama and you aren't even American.
    Edit: I don't know how this got so goddamn political this was just my opinion

    • @ryancenord6768
      @ryancenord6768 Před 3 lety +283

      @Barry Allen Good for you

    • @Noq92
      @Noq92 Před 3 lety +48

      And you didn't even knew what an evil son of a bitch he was

    • @bengalshead
      @bengalshead Před 3 lety +117

      Barry Allen and trump is good?

    • @bengalshead
      @bengalshead Před 3 lety +190

      Barry Allen people hated him cause of his skin color what do you mean humans and losing common sense

    • @eulalioloya6579
      @eulalioloya6579 Před 3 lety +25

      OBAMA WAS ONE OF THE WORST PRESIDENTS IN THE HISTORY OF USA

  • @UnremarkableMarx
    @UnremarkableMarx Před 7 měsíci +1

    Rumor has it the guy is still president

  • @opertinicy
    @opertinicy Před 5 měsíci +1

    The BEST public speaker/orator of at least the 21st century. You feel the honest compassion behind it

  • @plusorminus9177
    @plusorminus9177 Před 3 lety +634

    When presidents were still young.

    • @stamatispelekanos650
      @stamatispelekanos650 Před 3 lety +35

      Ya now they are old. Trump and Biden. Lol 😂

    • @rae9766
      @rae9766 Před 3 lety +45

      We need to stop having grandpas as President

    • @bobplanderlinde329
      @bobplanderlinde329 Před 3 lety +1

      Have you seen 20th century presidents?

    • @roli5797
      @roli5797 Před 3 lety +2

      i missed the days of teddy roosevelt

    • @offline-po8vw
      @offline-po8vw Před 3 lety +5

      we need to stop having hamsters and guinea pigs as our leaders

  • @Monkemonkemonkemonkemonkee
    @Monkemonkemonkemonkemonkee Před 3 lety +1749

    He looks so young and full of hope. Running the country really stressed him out so much. Nothing but respect for the guy.

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    • @TheWrestlingful
      @TheWrestlingful Před 3 lety +14

      Yeah...that's kinda how a Presidency works

    • @Monkemonkemonkemonkemonkee
      @Monkemonkemonkemonkemonkee Před 3 lety +17

      @@TheWrestlingful No shit running a country is stressful one wrong move could kill millions.

    • @deebeefr
      @deebeefr Před 3 lety +4

      @@jamesb3623 Dude he's a pastor he's not an atheist like you and I bet you can't prove god doesn't exist.

    • @jamesb3623
      @jamesb3623 Před 3 lety +9

      @@deebeefr yeah I know but it's the same bothways why shove ones believes in a comment section when no one asked for it and has nothing to do with the topic at hand.

  • @sirryhmes5277
    @sirryhmes5277 Před 5 měsíci +2

    The great speech that i do repeat in my daily basis ❤❤

  • @TairnKA
    @TairnKA Před rokem +1

    I was watching various movie and television Presidential speeches, when I found this video.
    Being a moment in history, gives it impact on what is happening today and the recent past in this country and the need to gather up those ideas and recreate our Democracy in ways that aids All Americans.
    There's a word that I wish the founding fathers had added to the Constitution and Bill of Rights... "Fiduciary" by all branches of "our" government, towards All Americans.

  • @shay9732
    @shay9732 Před 8 lety +391

    All political views aside, Obama provided me with inspiration to be better and do more.

    • @boydegg
      @boydegg Před 8 lety +10

      +S9732 Same here. He is an inspiration.

    • @veeherreraJanecka
      @veeherreraJanecka Před 8 lety +8

      +S9732 my daughter us a strong Republican and said the same thing..he's inspiring. He's extraordinary.

    • @sambamamadoudoumbia5481
      @sambamamadoudoumbia5481 Před 8 lety +1

      +S9732 exactly like me

    • @jennfaire8726
      @jennfaire8726 Před 8 lety

      +S9732 What did you do good??... Dumb LIAR!!

    • @shay9732
      @shay9732 Před 8 lety +1

      +Jim James I am a St Vincent De Paul volunteer, I graduated high school in the top 2000 of 60000 in my country, I am studying electrical engineering and business & i also run my own youtube channel which helps other students to study smarter and get better grades. No hero but i try my best. How about you? :)

  • @LurkerPatrol5
    @LurkerPatrol5 Před 3 lety +675

    I'm crying again. I became a US citizen right before this election. I cast my first vote for him at the age of 21. He was my president.
    I remember when he won and how people in the street that was just quiet 5 minutes ago turned it into the biggest impromptu dance party I had ever seen. People were hugging and kissing, confetti, people brought their drums out, cheering and clapping and singing.
    I miss this.

    • @SurasmitaMeher-ch3lo
      @SurasmitaMeher-ch3lo Před 3 lety +25

      This comment was so real it teared me up!

    • @georgemutemimusyokah.7505
      @georgemutemimusyokah.7505 Před 3 lety +5

      The changed we wanted...

    • @helenenewman3651
      @helenenewman3651 Před 3 lety +7

      He's an amazing man.

    • @CarolinaKasey
      @CarolinaKasey Před 3 lety +6

      I was young back then lol 1998 babi
      And yeah I miss Obama because it feels presidential way, way, way before COVID-19.

    • @nebulae87
      @nebulae87 Před 3 lety +8

      Congratulations on becoming an American Citizen! I hope this country has been great for you and any family you may have had until now or in the future. Everybody deserves the best things in life, I hope the U.S. has provided that for you and continues to do so.

  • @eileenshulkin4916
    @eileenshulkin4916 Před 9 měsíci

    I will always remember that speech and thinking that our next president would be him

  • @Allchickensmustdie
    @Allchickensmustdie Před 3 lety +444

    Let me give you my opinion as a Canadian. This man was the epitome of The United States’s strength in the world. His confidence, his eloquence when he talks, the way he carries himself, the respect he had for others, and the empathy without lack of strength that defined his communicational dominance. If you leave politics out of it, and simply analyze the characteristics of Obama and your current president, you can see how the US has lost its international respect. When I was growing up, I (like many of my peers and fellow Canadian citizens) viewed the US as larger than life. You branded yourself the greatest country in the world; and regardless of our national pride, we could understand why. You had the country where dreams could come true. Where you could make it big, get rich, get more opportunities than anywhere else. Canada, as well as the rest of the world, looked up to you. While Obama did not represent the political views of every American citizen, his persona reflected your ideals. His strength and power of speech was a representation of the power you had internationally. But now; in 2020, that is gone. The world no longer looks up to the United States. A country that had long thought to be the strongest, the best, the wiser older brother, is no longer on top. A country once at the forefront of the expansion of scientific knowledge reduced to arguing scientific credibility. We still talk about your country, but largely to mock your current state of affairs. What was once an “I’m glad we are so close with the United States” has become an “I’m glad that I’m not a citizen of that country”. Truly cruel fate from being at the top of the podium. A once magnificent wildfire of red white and blue diminished to a small flame, an unfortunate fall from grace to be sure. While we still understand your strength, we have lost that respect that you had deservedly earned in previous years. Donald trump, whether you agree with his views or not, is not a man that the world respects. His presence, his persona, the way he carries himself is a testament to the overwhelming divide that plagues your country. An unfortunate time in a prestigious history to say the least. All is not lost, but I’m afraid that Biden as a personality is not much different. My hope for you from an American supporter is that your flame will burn high and mighty once again, and those stars on your flag will signify your astronomical world strength once again in the future.

    • @homeacres9454
      @homeacres9454 Před 3 lety +10

      Obama was indeed something else. Now the US need to pick between Trump and Biden.....OMG. Either way....Putin and Xi Jinping would say "Mehhhhh"
      -greetings from S'pore 🇸🇬

    • @jn2263
      @jn2263 Před 3 lety +18

      Very well said and I 100% agree as a Brit

    • @dorianmanto7513
      @dorianmanto7513 Před 3 lety +8

      Agree as a Czech!

    • @tinpotbacon2718
      @tinpotbacon2718 Před 3 lety +2

      Not agree in US, he’s created this devided nation. Sad

    • @alexsavastru8125
      @alexsavastru8125 Před 3 lety +28

      This is the essence of what I feel now, as a romanian kid, far away from the stars and stripes. During the Obama administration, which thankfully was ongoing during my formative teenage years, I have garnered a great respects towards the United States of America, due in no small part to Barack Obama. Now say what you will about his dijon mustard and his dad jeans, but we've had it easy with him at the helm of the world. I thank him for being my "adoptive president", as I would probably be a different man today without him showing me what a true leader can be capable of. Nevertheless, my love, admiration and respect for the US has slowly been eroded by what I feel has been a shift from truth, "factual" science and democracy towards lies, "religious" science and autocracy. We, both the american people and the rest of the world, have not had a day off in 4 years and, regardless of who wins this election, the frustration continues. The US's reputation has been irreversibly tainted by the unceremonious display of ignorrance, insensitivity and dishonesty at the highest level in the land. Let's hope it gets better but remember, it might never be as good as when a skinny kid with a funny name held office. Honestly, thanks, Obama.

  • @aakashhaque9805
    @aakashhaque9805 Před 3 lety +428

    He's good at public speaking. He should get into politics.

    • @hvr.
      @hvr. Před 3 lety +5

      R/whoosh

    • @vaszs5641
      @vaszs5641 Před 3 lety +3

      LMAO

    • @Zac_R
      @Zac_R Před 3 lety +44

      @@hvr. I don't think you understand satirical comedy my friend.

    • @hvr.
      @hvr. Před 3 lety +3

      @@Zac_R oh so it's a joke. Good

    • @bilichuks3222
      @bilichuks3222 Před 3 lety +10

      @The Grizzled Norseman maybe Trump should read a teleprompter once in a while, let's hear a decent speech of his for once.
      You guys would just come here with your random accusations, to try and start unnecessary arguments.

  • @gjwehliye4416
    @gjwehliye4416 Před rokem +2

    Setting pace for many black presidents to come.

  • @watotoflippingcars
    @watotoflippingcars Před 2 měsíci +1

    This speech threw my brain into joy. Oh man! ❤

  • @Lauren-uv8nc
    @Lauren-uv8nc Před 4 lety +1626

    he just seems so... president-y

    • @mikehunt4023
      @mikehunt4023 Před 3 lety +38

      Lauren _ presidential

    • @Lauren-uv8nc
      @Lauren-uv8nc Před 3 lety +47

      Laine Anger ok i’m sorry but “poor sod” made me laugh

    • @mikehunt4023
      @mikehunt4023 Před 3 lety +12

      Laine Anger calm down Laine

    • @harrisonconesa334
      @harrisonconesa334 Před 3 lety +1

      @@Lauren-uv8nc Hi Lauren it's nice to meet you

    • @soniapinkney1342
      @soniapinkney1342 Před 3 lety +5

      Yes thats the word i was looking for Lauren !!😊😊😊🇺🇸
      I know this speech was a few years old ..but it was like the first time i listen to him ..i was like who is this guy ??...Hes going to be President one day !!🇺🇸💙

  • @mw6563
    @mw6563 Před rokem +1396

    I saw this live. Had never heard of him. Such a unique name… it was very memorable. Pure inspiration for everyone to do better. Be better. That’s good leadership.

    • @benjaminmugisha5492
      @benjaminmugisha5492 Před rokem +4

      Hello

    • @Srilankanenglishteacher
      @Srilankanenglishteacher Před rokem +6

      Wow! The way you put it, it says it all and a lot at the same time. Not knowing who he was, yet being spiritually uplifted to do better, must have felt like something that you as an American needed at the time. I am glad that you gotta experience that in first hand. 😇

    • @bigverybadtom
      @bigverybadtom Před rokem +14

      A pretty speech, yes. But Obama did not practice what he preached. It was all an image.

    • @saraburns7340
      @saraburns7340 Před rokem

      @@jasonbender2459
      Your " chosen.one." WTF is wrong with you?

    • @simplesimon1436
      @simplesimon1436 Před rokem

      He fucked the economy. Did nothing for blacks. Has a racist wife. Did nothing special during presidency. Shit President

  • @claires1177
    @claires1177 Před 3 měsíci +1

    I vividly remember that night and that speech! I remember getting goosebumps and telling my sons who were 10 and 11 "that man would be president of the US! "

  • @mainakihurusia6380
    @mainakihurusia6380 Před 5 měsíci +2

    Product from kenya 254 🇰🇪

  • @victornyaga8950
    @victornyaga8950 Před 3 lety +636

    Back when everyone wanted to go and live in America

  • @corabernal6432
    @corabernal6432 Před 3 měsíci +1

    This is why I voted for him -twice!❤️👍🙏😮🤟

  • @Smiley_101
    @Smiley_101 Před 11 měsíci +1

    Hands down he n his wife has the best speech ever ❤️ love them

  • @Farashaash
    @Farashaash Před 4 lety +270

    after 16 years, never get tired of this historic speech

    • @ruthlamontanaro552
      @ruthlamontanaro552 Před 4 lety +4

      Ok LeTs BRING him BACK 😝

    • @Farashaash
      @Farashaash Před 4 lety +6

      @@ruthlamontanaro552 very funny huh? but the fact is if we could bring him back we would do!

    • @ruthlamontanaro552
      @ruthlamontanaro552 Před 4 lety +2

      yes yes!!!!!!!

    • @Farashaash
      @Farashaash Před 4 lety

      @@ruthlamontanaro552 lol quick reply I thought you're available lol.. am republic but this fella 'Obama' was real as a present weli educated, charming, nice talk, handling all the shit inside or outside of the country

    • @stevesanzari7294
      @stevesanzari7294 Před 4 lety +1

      Knowing who Obama REALLY is NOW ! He makes me NAUSEUS ,

  • @aralagao6096
    @aralagao6096 Před 3 lety +648

    Listening to Obama is SUCH a pleasure. He's so smart, literate, articulate, insightful, graceful, funny, etc. He was a REAL President.

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    • @saptab1344
      @saptab1344 Před 3 lety +19

      @@wilsongracia2138 shut up

    • @beyondthepale9071
      @beyondthepale9071 Před 3 lety

      @BUCK LANE very disappointing and amazing what people consider attributes of a good president

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      @Baaalllllllllllllllll Před 3 lety +10

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  • @georgesheffield1580
    @georgesheffield1580 Před 9 měsíci +1

    Professor Obama , no teleprompter. Looks at the audience not past them . Pauses to let it sink in . ACCURATE ,ACURATE .

  • @user-nl2fr1xq9l
    @user-nl2fr1xq9l Před 8 měsíci +1

    Inspirational

  • @cafaett
    @cafaett Před 4 lety +224

    5:03 got me almost tearing up...he got my vote at that part. "The hope of a skinny kid with a funny name who believes that America has a place for him too."

    • @hameedkhan7126
      @hameedkhan7126 Před 4 lety

      Hi

    • @MichaelJ44
      @MichaelJ44 Před 4 lety +3

      Bett Family
      So you voted for someone based off what someone else wrote for him? Says a lot about you

    • @cafaett
      @cafaett Před 4 lety +1

      @@MichaelJ44 hehe 😁 Mr. Putin why so emotional

    • @user-en4hd1er3z
      @user-en4hd1er3z Před 4 lety

      @@MichaelJ44 He wrote his own speeches until he became president.

    • @stevesanzari7294
      @stevesanzari7294 Před 4 lety +2

      What a Tear Jerker ! No I meant what a Jerk Off !

  • @ms.gregoria2249
    @ms.gregoria2249 Před 3 lety +2821

    If you're watching this in 2021, wishing you good health and happiness always! ❤️🎉

  • @MrRachaellondon
    @MrRachaellondon Před 26 dny

    I needed this for my spirit and soul right now. Right now people are so brutally selfish and dividing. Thank you for posting this beautiful speech.

  • @henryarero
    @henryarero Před 7 měsíci

    The Politics of Hope By His Excellency Dr William Ruto of Kenya

  • @alessiodelcastillo1613
    @alessiodelcastillo1613 Před 3 lety +1311

    Back when America was the most respected nation in the world. Now we're the butt joke of politics

    • @simonwinter8839
      @simonwinter8839 Před 3 lety +70

      Highbury AFCSoul
      I disagree with glen b.
      If America wasn't the most respected country in the world it was certainly up there.And importantly it was taken seriously. How can anybody take Trump seriously. To most of the world he is indeed making America a laughing stock.Please America,don't give Trump a second term.

    • @alessiodelcastillo1613
      @alessiodelcastillo1613 Před 3 lety +44

      @@simonwinter8839 We're just as astonished as to how people support Trump here in America

    • @beekarinsaan
      @beekarinsaan Před 3 lety +41

      @Gleb B. / Глеб Б. America was doing pretty good under Obama's presidency. Under Trump even the allied nations are thinking about switching sides and taking Russia's support. Seeing how badly the US has handled the pandemic while Trump kept saying his favorite word "tremendous" over and over again has made other countries rethink their loyalty towards the US.

    • @simonwinter8839
      @simonwinter8839 Před 3 lety +23

      @Gleb B. / Глеб Б.
      I wake up every day thanking the Lord above I am NOT an American.
      I was born in Cambridge and I left there when I was six months old and have lived in London ever since.I am now sixty three.
      So obviously not an American.
      I would be interested to know why you came to this conclusion. And just about everyone I talk to thinks Trump is a disaster.

    • @simonwinter8839
      @simonwinter8839 Před 3 lety +5

      @@alessiodelcastillo1613 come back to this page and see what glen b.thinks.
      It's really quite amusing.

  • @petma5551
    @petma5551 Před 3 lety +975

    “Two gifts, the mind, the ability to speak to large groups of people.” The old man put it quite clearly.

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    • @osimenfidelis4974
      @osimenfidelis4974 Před 2 lety

      Nice one

    • @atomlabs
      @atomlabs Před 2 lety

      Agreed! You might be interested in our video about him then. Hope you all are able to watch it! (:

    • @jeriwinston647
      @jeriwinston647 Před 2 lety +1

      @Pickup Truck-STFU!!!

  • @livinglifeleona
    @livinglifeleona Před 2 měsíci +1

    He's also making strong eye contact with the crowd AND the camera. It makes the space between you and him feel small. It's not about "him," it's about "us/we."

  • @miguelharrison8470
    @miguelharrison8470 Před 8 měsíci +1

    Magnificent