Obama discusses Kaepernick's anthem protest

President Barack Obama said at a CNN presidential town hall Wednesday that he respected Colin Kaepernick's decision not to stand during the national anthem.

[@lieutenantprick2770]

I feel bad for anyone who is President. They have an impossible job. Can't protect everyone, can't make both sides happy at the same time.

[@danielcastillo9587]

They? Some of them

[@d.b.levitt]

Well, nobody can. But... presidents can leave a very positive and important mark that nobody could disagree with.

[@nathanaelmukyanga3866]

Lieutenant Prick you’re right 2000% .just be right with the truth .

[@arcnova1982]

@@danielcastillo9587 you just proved the point

[@sjsussavasjsusabsaa3453]

Lieutenant Prick those chose to be like that 🤣🤣🙃

[@littlejedi9307]

I love how he pauses to think.

[@Mhats]

yeah think to say what people want to hear

[@stevornrichards1380]

@@Mhats oh boi

[@christopherwilmoth8557]

I miss Obama like Crazy, he thinks carefully about each word befor uttering it, Always takes a minute to gather his thoughts, uses positive language and does not call people out

[@littlejedi9307]

christopher wilmoth. DONT BOO, VOTE!!!!

[@1.1billiontwitterhitsforcr47]

Obama is a politician. He wants to let Kaepernick know he supports his broken leg stance when Kaepernick agreed to be employed by the NFL. As soon as Obama said, it is Kaepernick's right to sit on his butt while he is the poster child of a Nation. I say, if you want to be a pig than get out of America. Both Obama, and Kaepernick represent a Nation. BOTH!!!! George Washington said it best, "The thing that sets the American Christian apart from all other people in the world is he will die on his feet before he'll live on his knees" (George Washington, 1789). Yeah' OBAMA George Washington said this!!! So, shut your pie hole, and learn from the BEST!!!

[@sarahss2483]

I miss having a president who thinks before he speaks

[@cyl0118]

this. this is the comment

[@rileye.1604]

SGT. York 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@estherskov1451]

SGT. York Watch fox news i’m sure you’ll here good old Donald Speak there

[@briansleeps]

SGT. York idk wym we have a jackass as president

[@ZombiesGaming100]

Being well spoken doesn’t make you a good president. Obama did nothing for the black community. Trump on the other hand has done way more and has fixed poverty and unemployment for blacks

[@phiisamajicnumber1859]

Colin is not protesting a flag or a song. He's protesting injustice and police brutality.

[@baqueiraberetsa9220]

Bullshit. That stupid fucker depicts cops as pigs and hates white people and America.

[@jashoun591]

Baqueira Beret SA and when did u hear him say he hates white people and America?

[@deqafarah5483]

Pete Johnson what you don’t understand is in order to actually stage a protest that’s actually gonna attract the attention of the nation is not to “do it on your own time” it’s to do it in a moment where the country is watching. By kneeling during the national anthem he’s not disrespecting veterans but he’s more so protesting that while the nation comes together to sing a song about the freedoms of people, black people are being exempt from this and are suffering at the hands of the very people who enforce the LAWS of this land.

[@brianstevensii938]

Phi is a majic number EXACTLY!!

[@cynthiajokela7773]

Exactly!

[@VigilantistMinecraft]

You ever realize how you get a completely different vibe when Obama is talking and when Trump is talking?

[@ziadayyas8612]

Vigilantist yes, it's the feeling of being enlightened by intelligent, reasoned ideas, versus the mental imagery of grabbing passing women by their pussies

[@TheWinterShadow]

Definitely, one is a well educated gentleman with class and one is a egotistical child who will say, 'son of b**thes on national tv in front of children.

[@bigbluebuttonman1137]

Yeah. Trump gets to the damn point. Fact is, both he and Obama have the same opinion: "It's disrespectful. It's freedom in motion, but it's disrespectful." I hate that part of politics. You can be professional and easily understandable at the same time.

[@Alpr1010]

It's almost like they are different people!

[@kinnish5267]

Yes one guy represents the UN and the other America

[@EveryDayLifeChannel9777]

The military isn't the only fucking people that keep this country going!

[@cozywanderer7500]

yes they are

[@isaacnovinger3566]

Well then lets get rid of the military, and lets see how often we get taken advantage of!

[@EveryDayLifeChannel9777]

Isaac Novinger You stupid fuck it's a collective effort.

[@eliasalbertogaxiola3381]

@Kenith McIntosh but they're the ones that put their lives on the line for our freedom. no one is saying that they're the only ones that keep this country going.

[@EveryDayLifeChannel9777]

EliasAlberto Gaxiola When is the last time the military have fought for american freedom genius?

[@queiskle]

"We respect other people's rights to have a different opinion" Oh boy that's changed

[@beingsshepherd]

"While our social media moderators discretely purge their dissent."

[@craigthurlow9308]

Suffering from TDS much LEFTARD?🖕👊🏿

[@queiskle]

Craig Thurlow I’m not too sure how you associated my comment to a political view, I actually lean to the right🤷🏾‍♂️

[@Flugs0]

right, in the nba you're gonna get attacked if you're not kneeling lmao

[@srikarvelavarthipati7323]

Trump thinks he’s dictator

[@samyes1726]

Hearing a president speak with poise and articulation while coming off as empathetic and reasonable is something I've missed so much

[@craigthurlow9308]

Yeh this is the same ASS CLOWN that THINKS Austrian is a LANGUAGE🤪Real ARTICULATE🖕🤣

[@AO-ku9ik]

A complete sellout coward!

[@S955US84]

obama is a poseur who peaked at community organizer

[@mr.hutchins7151]

@@craigthurlow9308 some people are helpless and will always be

[@MshAhmxiO1]

how I miss hearing the U.S. President speak carefully with tact & diplomacy

[@gizdonk]

Id rather him tell the bastard to stand up

[@atomictea21]

Mizshell Mxioi I agree rather than calling MOC athletes son of bitches.

[@CrashB111]

Gizdonk You want a dictator, not a president.

[@PaulReinhard]

Let me translate that into English. 'I can't say that I enjoy having a guy forcefully penetrate me but on the other hand I love when he sweet talks in my ear while he does it.'

[@SomeOne-sy6bt]

Mizshell Mxioi say it again....

[@amoeliono]

A leader who calms down instead of sets ablaze, who talks sense instead of nonsense, who unites instead of divides..... miss that..

[@meroxxdaworld]

true...and i still cant believe that people in the comment section are against this...

[@yankee2666]

Obama united, and didn't divide??? Where were you during the eight year faux pas known as his presidency?

[@lordzenkai2004]

Don't forget the fact that during Obama's term, illegal immigrants were in cages and now that Trump is president they are in a facility where they can be treated with more humanity.

[@spaceduniverse]

Obama was the leading factor of dividing America, let's not forget about the 2009 recession buddy...

[@michellephillips3655]

I totally agree Algabran. He is The kind of leader that is A true leader if he had free rein to do what he really thought was needed to do to create a greater America thus impacting positively on the rest of the world. When I read your comment and then put it into my thoughts, I instantly thought about Martin Luther King and how he was so diplomatic and held great leadership. Thus make me smile and think of how ironic the world is and the concept of the roots of bullying. ........it's a shame that the weakest people / nations bully the ones they fear through their own insecurities..... Let the rightful Leaders be Leaders and we will all be alright and harmonious. Women should also be great leaders in the public domain as we have been in all realms from the beginning of time. Respect.

[@JustPierreMusic]

Wow, Obama is very well-spoken. It may take him some time to get his point across, but you can tell he's choosing his words carefully.

[@fearlesskugkug5192]

Ye so he not tell human dat i hab nuke

[@cezariuszreginia7724]

@@fearlesskugkug5192 in English pls

[@TheEchoJester]

About the only thing he's good at

[@TheEchoJester]

@Mr KZbinr which makes him genuine

[@ATX0705]

@@TheEchoJester Stupid fucking logic.

[@eddyreynado]

This man needs a podcast. I’d listen to every episode.. I’m not even American 😂

[@Thawhid]

Ikr he says a lot but he speaks so articulately , its clear, factual and at times it might help me fall asleep

[@shahadfazil6985]

Which is why you would listen

[@kd1228]

Eu também, Eduardo. Tão articulado, chega da gosto de escutar.

[@Red777Ghost]

"This episode I will talk about why I blew up a hospital in Afghanistan"

[@eddyreynado]

Bob Harris haha nah, I’m good in Canada 🇨🇦

[@PLEASANTGIFFT]

I came here to hear what a real president sounds like - something about Obama that sounds so reassuring

[@freddierumeto3466]

a real president...who did absolutely nothing

[@Weelum2001]

Freddie Rumeto Gay rights

[@yankee2666]

That's a 'real president'? You don't understand this county or its needs at all.

[@Gregster98]

if only he did anything good for americans i would believe you

[@profilepicture828]

his voice is therapeutic sometimes. when i want to hear something intelligent

[@tayler6853]

Great answer. I completely agree.

[@d.b.levitt]

He didn't answer, though.

[@jimziemer474]

CaptainEIEIO He didn’t have a definitive answer. He tried answering both ways. You do not have freedom of speech while at work.

[@beingsshepherd]

Bot comment.

[@AO-ku9ik]

CaptainEIEIO yeah the enemy sympathizer sucked obummer!!

[@WarTanko]

the nfl player kneeled as a show of protest which is respectable but the only issue was that it was on private property, its like what if you saw a random person knelling in your backyard you wouldn't be fine with it, its more about where the nfl player protested, if it was on public property its 100 percent ok

[@muggerb8852]

The way he controls the pitch of his voice is amazing.

[@Mhats]

he's a good actor

[@chambersfamily9112]

A REAL President and still my President!!! Much Love brother Obama✊🏿🙏🏾🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@craigthurlow9308]

He’s NOBODIES president you LEFTARDED IMBECILE👊🏿🖕Trump2020

[@xellierguerra1586]

@@craigthurlow9308 calm down like Obama said we all have different opinions

[@craigthurlow9308]

@@xellierguerra1586 FUCK this SMARMY MOUTHED TREASONOUS LEFTARDED DHIMMIRAT 💩 who sold Americans down the river by FLOODING ALL levels of government with DISGUSTINGLY VILE BARBARIC COWARDLY DE EVOLVED RETROGRADE ANTI SEMITIC BIGOTED RACIST ISLIEMOSUPREMACIST 5th COLUMN PARASITIC KORANIMAL CUNTS🤮Not to mention giving away around 1.5 TRILLION $$$ that the CUNT had NO AUTHORISATION to do to the PUTRID iranian MULLAOCRACY🤮While I’m at it FUCK YOU TO OBUMHOLE GROUPY🖕👊🏿

[@xellierguerra1586]

@@craigthurlow9308 jesus christ calm down we have a new president what's your problem now🤣

[@shaungardner4936]

This man is exactly what's needed today... He thinks before he speaks....

[@homgrownbud]

Shaun Gardner dont forget trumps done more then obama has in his 8 fucking years. Obama is a joke

[@tomorrowisnotpromised6218]

Shaun Gardner sometimes

[@jakemoreh6144]

Trump really said the same thing. It's just Trump is more vocal and fires his speech with emotion, and that's what causes people to stay away from him. Go back and watch both videos. They are really similar.

[@aguyandhiscomputer]

Death Locker IF IF IF IF IF IF IF IF IF

[@kevinsupreme2514]

I miss this man, look what we have now, SMDH...

[@veemon9280]

I love how people have completely shifted the gold post on this. Once again completely shoving the black race in the dark to make it about the mostly white military industrial complex. Never mind the many black men targeted by the police every single day and killed! Instead let's make it about the military being offended by people who kneel during the national anthem. Its a form of protest people !!! Protest is meant to call attention to itself!?! A protest only works if it draws attention. Do you think anybody gives a rats @ss if black people in black neighbourhoods march peacefully with signs in front of their local police station ??? I doubt it would even make the news. This is why some NFL players have chosen to kneel during the national anthem, in the hopes that it will get people talking about the issue

[@AJ-sr3hl]

Veemon digimon They feel that they are entitled to keep the tradition going since 1619. Acts 7:51 Ye stiffnecked and uncircumcised in heart and ears, ye do always resist the Holy Ghost: as your fathers did, so do ye. 2 Thessalonians 2:12 They will all be guilty as they stand before God because they wanted to do what was wrong.

[@yankee2666]

Either give specific examples of where innocent black people are being targeted by police, or shut up.

[@deelee5244]

Virtigo Count white ppl wants everything and to be included everything

[@JMM-jk6zp]

I have a lot of respect for what he did. I'm the odd one at Thanksgiving dinner with the family... lol

[@LulzRoyce]

I almost forgot what it sounds like to have an intelligent and well spoken President.

[@shannonstewart4792]

Then you must have just purchased your first television.

[@nathangeorge3635]

All obama is is a trained speaker

[@shannonstewart4792]

@@nathangeorge3635 Not with all that humm and hawww he did lol. His long ass slow speeches were exhausting.

[@shannonstewart4792]

@trolzilalol No Lulz Royce said "she forgot". Their have been many well spoken past Presidents. But being well spoken dosen't make one intelligent. Trump is NO great orator but he is an effective businessman. Guess the public got tired of well spoken politicians making their lives horrible and figured they'd give Trump a chance tho. I think thats why he won. (before anyone ask)

[@shannonstewart4792]

@@erickdraws9563 lmao. My comment was ONE Sentence long. What does ANY of that monologue you typed have to do with ME. Your response makes no educated sense in response to mine. Maybe you sent it to me by mistake.

[@TheColtonStreeter]

Wasn't exactly an Obama supporter but this speech always stood out to me

[@robertwest9720]

This is one time where I think Obama truly gets it about being American.

[@naw28878787]

Choosing his words carefully. As much as I would like him to side with CK, I respect how he tries to play on both "sides". This is true leadership. Shame the orange buffon is here.

[@beingsshepherd]

Over all, which side do you _sense_ he has more sympathy with here?

[@Hollyweed1]

Definitely Kaepernick

[@berndschuster7153]

@@beingsshepherd he never sided. He acted as mediator and his goal was to provide the means for communication by creating the common ground. He showed empathy and understanding to both sides within the conflict thus providing a room for the common ground *with his opinion* that would allow both sides to see each other eye to eye.

[@beingsshepherd]

@@berndschuster7153 I strongly disagree. Imo Obama's essentially saying: _We_ ought to tolerate the wrongheaded's views, as part of the democracy you heroes have given us. Note the (now unfashionable) skepticism with which he describes police protesters' grievances 2:37.

[@ATX0705]

@@berndschuster7153 You're not going to be able to reason with idiots. What he is saying is right there, being said in plain English, and still they don't understand him.

[@JohnSmith-iy7dj]

Not a big Obama fan, but this was a fantastic take on the protests

[@jenniferpace8856]

Bobby Busk yesss!!!

[@younqferriz3015]

Agree

[@TheRigomoni]

shut the fuck up

[@zackcarman7845]

I don't like Obama either, but I agree with you.

[@actsismmljcorrectlyobeyed6190]

@MrShirye Telling the Truth means it doesn't matter who gets pissed off or offended.

[@Oogabooga-]

As a conservative who didn't really agree with Obama's policies; damn I really miss having a president that I could respect.

[@yankee2666]

What did you respect him for?

[@ricklozano50]

@@yankee2666 not paying off porn stars and telling 5000 lies like trump

[@Mhats]

if you were really a conservative you would not respect him considering his anti conservative rhetoric, but nice try

[@ariadnecarvalho7016]

MadHatterx you don’t need to agree with someone to respect them.

[@lorifenton1284]

Nathan Thank you. I appreciate when people don’t bash “the other” side. My political values lean left but I give credit to conservative values as well. The US needs to find common ground and be true leaders again, and an example to other countries.

[@truckingandtraveling]

I've been seeing everyone make this about veterans. I'm a Navy veteran and I don't take any offense to what Kaepernick is doing. No one is listening. They're only hearing what they want to hear. HE'S PROTESTING THE UNFAIR TREATMENT OF BLACK PEOPLE BY POLICE!!! It's really that simple. If you're saying that he's wrong for doing so, that means that you agree with the UNFAIR TREATMENT of black people.

[@RedXhopster]

Lee Bates McDougal agreed!!

[@undrtakr900]

Blaq By Design Thank you for this post, you get it! 👏 👏

[@Ramza941]

My god, how can people still not understand what the issue is over? Nobody has a problem with his right to protest, whether it be for police brutality or endangerment of dolphins, he's wrong for protesting during the ONE MINUTE OUT OF A 10080 MINUTES YOU HAVE A WEEK THAT IS RESERVED FOR RESPECTING THE ONES WHO DIED SO YOU CAN EXPRESS YOUR POLITICAL VIEWS.

[@bonecrusherhenriques7260]

Olbohn a protest is not about when you want it.. How you want it.. And how it makes you comfortable.. It is supposed to shock the conscience.. Otherwise it's not a protest you dumb f***

[@Ramza941]

LOL shock the conscience?? Are you really that daft? So you're telling me you're free to hop on your desk and start kneeling on it during work and your boss has to say "well it's his right he can protest as much as he wants on the clock?" Please tell me you're not that dumb. Please show me where you are guaranteed the right to protest until it "shocks conscience." The only thing "shocking" will be you losing your job for pulling such a stunt.

[@houston-coley]

If miss this voice of reason.

[@ayanomoon8355]

I miss him.

[@noahwilkes338]

Ayano Moon why would you miss him? You have Trump which is a way way better president

[@noahwilkes338]

Who has done a lot more in his time than obama did in his entire term

[@AngelTechno]

Obama had class, dignity, respect, didn't make a fool of himself. Trump is just a 2 year old in a grown mans body.

[@noahwilkes338]

Tyler Hacker trump must be a very very smart 2 year old because he has done way more than Obama did already with class, dignity, and respect to the people who deserve it

[@eddycharles4274]

Best president we’ve ever had. He didn’t even write down any of that fair, inspiring speech. Balanced it perfectly so he didn’t seem biased.

[@Janinho897]

@Gary W I don't think so. He was asked a question. Doesn't seem like a prepared statement to me. Just seems like someone who values the words he's using a little more before the come out of his mouth. There were times when I would call that "presedential". I am now a lil hesitant to use that word tho.. you know damn well why.

[@a-ddaigrepont3375]

@Gary W yep Eddy u bout as smart as NObama

[@a-ddaigrepont3375]

@Gary W amen !!!!! bring it Gary Trump 2020 baby !!

[@deelee5244]

Eddy Charles Well here the bitches of the cult 45 garbage dump

[@deelee5244]

Gary W A drug addict is better than trump this man can’t deliver a decent sentence. His supporters has a low IQ so they think it is ok but it is pitiful. Trump supporters want USA to be run like a dictatorship I hate all them and their demise comes soon they are poor as hell but loves to vote against their own good. Obama did have much class swag , Trump is curly from the three stooges. F you clown face lying fucker

[@millevenon5853]

I feel my intellect increasing every time I listen to Obama

[@S955US84]

If you need obama to raise your intellect - you're damn stupid.

[@millevenon5853]

@@S955US84 please don't bring your hatred to my comments

[@S955US84]

@@millevenon5853 - It's called an opinion and it's guaranteed by the Constitution

[@S955US84]

@Whole Lotta' Baseball - Apples and oranges batboy. Not the time and place and the declining number of fans for all pro sports in recent years proves the point.

[@drakkar_night3346]

I remember in 1st grade, my teacher made me stay in for recess, for two weeks, because I didn't know the pledge of allegiance. Smh

[@Mr.Ganzalor]

MIC INSTRUMENTALZ sounds like North Korea

[@hg623]

MIC INSTRUMENTALZ lmao it’s only like 4 sentences

[@pdoffveteran9471]

Thats because its an American tradition. Just another the left wanna take down.

[@maryruxsarash9353]

They sent a girl in my class to the office for that man thats wild

[@ericg5645]

P'd off Veteran have you ever heard of the 1st amendment?

[@raqueljimenez1852]

He is right all the haters are going to hate no matter what he does.

[@TheSakebomb1]

Ugh I miss when we had a well spoken president...

[@beingsshepherd]

... with just as monsterous policies.

[@AcE-rq5mi]

He asked a former veteran on his team on how to protest. The veteran Nate Boyer told him to kneel. So he kneeled.

[@codyzenyuh5200]

That seams so weird to me. He valued the opinion of a veteran enough to ask his opinion, but when other veterans became offended he didn’t seem bothered. Not trying to make a point, I just don’t know what to make of that

[@durich1000]

What a difference between this president dealing with this issue and Trump dealing with it calling players son of...... etc etc

[@nikhiljhala7124]

He dealt with the issue by enforcing the idea that people on either side of the argument should consider the other sides' point of view and use that the reshape their view on the topic, and to have a discussion to promote positive change and growth for society rather than just saying that people with differing opinions (a.k.a "that son of a bitch") should be "fired" and removed from the discussion entirely.

[@chrishulsey5159]

Trump isn't pc. That's it. and all of us that support Trump, this is the argument we are having with people, but all they want to do is yell and scream. There have been some good protests where both sides have been able to agree and actually have a discussion, but majority of them don't give you the time of day. 2 years ago these arguments that these players are kneeling for might have had a chance, but they way people are going about them, all it is doing is tearing the country apart more and the ones "fighting racism" are the same ones that are making this country more racist. Let's just all sit down, discuss the issues, and find a solution to whatever the dilemmas or problems are. There's no need for all of the violence that has been happening. Let's come together and make this country great again

[@catchme1150]

durich1000 they are sons of bitches

[@declaytor]

durich1000 he wants people to feel Kaepernick pain of only getting 100 million dollars

[@DanieWise]

I miss a well-spoken human being addressing this great nation. He may not have been the best president ever, but he sure knew how to speak professionally and with ease.

[@Subash0069]

Why does an athlete not standing up for a national anthem anger so many people? Shouldn't these people be crying about the suicide, homelessness, poor health care to the veterans? Why do these BLM group always protest about the police shooting? Shouldn't they be protesting about poverty, crime, unemployment, lack of affordable education, and discrimination? The answers you get depend on the questions you ask.

[@aguyandhiscomputer]

Biggus Dickus It angers me because they are boycotting the nation that gave them the ability to be who they are today. I say kick them out and tell them to find another country where you can make millions of dollars playing sports. They are biting the hand that feeds them.

[@wsoxman5375]

You almost got it. You should have said "Shouldn't $millionaire Sports folks be crying about 1000s of Black and Latino kids murdered by other Black and Latino kids, for the past decade or so?"

[@jesseperez4185]

if we are to advance as a species the best was we can, we need to get rid of nationalism and religion. The only ones that seem to be getting really butt hurt about this are the dumb masses. I know plenty of state officials unfazed by the kneeling, I'm 100% bill gates, elon musk, and other people that are focused on advancing our species couldn't give one shit about this.

[@gregwillett2710]

Biggus Dickus If you go read the original mission statement of this movement you will find their purpose stated as protesting wealth inequality, racial injustice, systemic oppression, and the concentrated poverty created by means of gentrification. This mission has never changed. You can go read it for yourself.

[@ogjuggalo4545]

Biggus Dickus fuck you fool, this is about the fucking fabrication of our nation, go fuck yourself in mexico, this is fucking dumb and needs to stop

[@leeleecruz5699]

I agree with how Obama just broke it down. That was a hundred percent pulled out of my brain and I'm so glad that I agree with every single part of what he said. That's what makes this country so great is that we can have differences and that we need to remember to respect those differences and there's nothing wrong with a clean good debate as long as no one is bashing one another and saying bad language to each other because that's when it becomes Savage. Agree to disagree.

[@cloud9ine348]

This seems like a distant dream.

[@beingsshepherd]

When racist bias was uncontroversially implied, rather than overt.

[@oludarebello6307]

Compare this to Trump's comment of "son of a b****". So Unpresidential!!!

[@jo-esttan3242]

Oludare Bello you look like a son of a bitch

[@worldtravelsisters8933]

Trump uses four words and his opinion is clear. Obama used 4 minutes and I still do not know what his opinion!

[@oludarebello6307]

Glib Boy ... 🤦‍♂️in that case you, I just realize you are my father

[@oludarebello6307]

World Travel Sisters Maybe you need to listen to the video again and understand how a true leader that promotes love and peace talks. No doubt I agree with Trump to some extent but not promoting hatred just as Glib Boy above just did.

[@worldtravelsisters8933]

Oludare Bello So did Obama support the NFL guy to kneel, or not? Let’s support world peace by peeing all over our own American flag and praising the actions with the loving words. Peace for pees!

[@senorashish]

Such an elegant man. Seems light years away from what we have now.

[@christophersauer1414]

right because the dude now is as far away from a statesman as possible. and on the edge of obesity

[@davidlindsay9564]

Have Mr Elegant host your party because he can't run a country.

[@db-hj9cu]

David Lindsay I guess u can do it better

[@davidlindsay9564]

I am better at what I do. I'm not a public servant. I understand why people like Obama, but liking his personality is one thing. You may like him, but his presidency was a joke. I don't have yo like Trump, I just have to like what he does.

[@yankee2666]

Thank God.

[@2quick2c35]

So 5 or so minutes to say grow up ,find a middle ground in which everyone can be happy and respect each other's opinions .Even in disagreement .

[@leeleo992]

Want to hear more from colin k.He's a fantastic speaker with agood head on his shoulders.

[@Kflash3782]

That was a deep answer! I forgot how intelligent people rationalize.

[@xfactor1497]

Love how unbiased his answer was. He didn’t take a side. He expressed concerns from both sides and simply told everyone to listen to each other. Regardless of who, I feel that’s the way the President should be. Uniting, not dividing

[@xfactor1497]

I Am The One 🙄🙄🙄

[@beingsshepherd]

"Very fine people on both sides" 😒

[@beingsshepherd]

@I Am The One Veracity aside, if conveying such a sentiment is worthy of scandal, then Obama ought to be condemned for this dignification of angry racists.

[@heredownunder]

That was a difficult question with a tough audience, masterfully answered, because he knows how to bring people together

[@michaeldavila1728]

Man I really miss having him as president 😔

[@beingsshepherd]

He'd dance with Ellen while droning brown kids and it was taboo to voice any criticism * sigh *

[@giantkiller56]

I will never be able to explain how we went from this man to the dolt currently occupying the office.

[@hockeyfan131993]

This answer is spot on. He brilliantly articulated both sides on this. God I swear some people are hopelessly stupid. Don't read youtube comments if you want to keep any faith in the world lol

[@mistahoward1898]

hockeyfan131993 He straddled the fence. Like he always does

[@eramos8916]

I find your post quite funny. Trump has not done what you stated, rather acting as a bully, ignorant and trying to segregate the country with separation rather then ACTUALLY unifying the US.

[@richardharder6499]

Uncle B a president is supposed to straddle the fence you fucking moron. When you get a guy leading a country, telling people which side of the fence they should be on, you get a dictator.

[@soph3273]

Colin Kaepernick said, "I'm not going to stand up to show pride in a flag for a country that oppresses black people and people of color... ------- This quote from him absolutely disgusts me, he's poking at something that he looks at trump or the law enforcement in charlottesville to blame for. Standing up for the national anthem is completely different and he should have complete respect for it to stand that only takes 60 seconds. If they're exercising their constitutional rights they should of done it differently rather than disrespecting the flag that people have fought and died for. Our national anthem is a statement of respect for this hope, not a declaration that those present agree with everything our nation does or fails to do.

[@DrTocan]

hockeyfan131993 So are you saying reading your KZbin comment means I'll lose faith in the world? Or are you a special breed?

[@goldenty34]

So classy and well spoken. Sigh.. the good ole' days

[@2007moey]

GOD knows I miss this man very much. Someone who I can actually sit there and listen to for hours on end and not get tired.

[@csabo1725]

Thank god we don't have to hear the word "folks" anymore.

[@beingsshepherd]

lol It evokes for me a charming rural family, who mean no harm. Like _The Waltons._

[@kunallobo4136]

Everyone roasting Drew Brees right now, needs to see this

[@NorCal-Killa]

I just want to give a virtual hug to anyone that is is angry or grieving over someone that has lost a life, wether you know someone personally or are just watching it on tv * hugs*

[@beingsshepherd]

1.5m Iraqi Arabs.

[@georgebrady5369]

I am here after the George Floyd thing and I understand now that it was never about disrespecting the military, it was about a country that doesn't represent the black community. So why would you stand up for the anthem of a country that has mistreated you and your race for 400 years?

[@amdymi9960]

He is still the president in my mind.

[@kinnish5267]

well he is not in my mind and good reason. This man does not love America and I voted for him and now regret it.

[@OTG-thaOne]

Kinnish SO TRUMP LOVES AMERICA LOL YEA RIGHT...

[@jairo_nieves54321]

Well, your mind is lying to you😂😂😂

[@jeremygziji2668]

Obama killed seal team 6 and spent $9T of taxpayers money ... good choice Amdy

[@colesouthard4847]

Gentle Giant he's the worst president because of his voice? What?

[@MATHEW94061]

Obama is so reasonable and smart... I disagree with most of his polices, but he is a good man. Nobody can take that away from him

[@glenncross956]

He dropped about 30,000 bombs a year in the Middle East. If a country dropped 30,000 bombs a year mostly with drones on the US, then will you call the leader of that country reasonable and smart?

[@joebauers8031]

fuck you

[@1976enidan]

+Batchplz Hahaha

[@leonsingleton4674]

Bernie; Obama killed children and women in Syria by supporting and arming the fsa terrorist.

[@LemosArt0987]

Couldn't agree more. As a Marine Corps veteran it hurts me to see people not loving this country like I do, but I'd fight for their right to express themselves freely. The President understands this.

[@iantembo3571]

What a guy 😭🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽

[@xDshiv58]

Eloquently nailed it on the point. Miss you Mr. 44.

[@nicolebrown6588]

Every time I see Obama I still smile

[@erickvillagrana1699]

Samina Queen me too. I smile that hes Gone

[@sfx592]

Obamacare forced businesses to give medicare to full-time employees. All businesses turned everyone part-time so they had to get a second job. This is called finessing the tax payer into slavery. A better way, is to let hospitals compete for customers like restaurants. Prices would be lower and service quality would be better.

[@killersushi99]

Me too because he's gone.

[@SonnyGTA]

hahahah ME TOO!!! BYE!!!!! HAHAH!!!

[@nicolebrown6588]

erick villagrana stfu he is still around he may not be president but he still is saying wtf is right! Unlike this fat ass president making fucking enemies with every one and getting shit done! But tweet tweet all the damn time or bullshit rallies foh

[@mastergichinfunakoshi5859]

Interesting . . . no one mentions what the NFL players are protestings about. Upload the full interview.

[@julialeland4387]

Because it’s easier to discredit the players who kneel by debating about semantics rather than the actual issue

[@michellemybell5608]

My God what a STARK contrast to what we have today...how incredibly sad...

[@davidjohnston351]

But somewhere I read of the freedom of assembly. Somewhere I read of the freedom of speech. Somewhere I read of the freedom of press. Somewhere I read that the greatness of America is the right to protest for right.

[@IMNOTMORTAL]

Well said Obama

[@MrBlckskys]

+Da Lakewoodian To ask that question shows your lack of intelligence.

[@littlemsmelly]

Ball is life Obama is awesome 😎

[@badnewskellyleak5974]

Obama is a scumbag

[@craigacook8360]

BadNews Kelly Leak why?

[@badnewskellyleak5974]

He is a lying anti-American pile of shit

[@NBaBall3r26]

just get rid of the national anthem before games

[@bryanmcpherson8702]

The NFL is a business therefore its a strike not a protest. Subject to disciplinary action

[@MyRedPony1]

Anyone else here just to listen to the voice of calm and reason? I miss that man so much, and I'm not even American.

[@caroldurkin7121]

This is a true diplomat. How I miss him and his family.

[@milliebean6687]

A true President

[@thelordstroll1150]

13v950 lol! Truer words have never been said! 👍🏼good work!

[@jamesmoore2403]

Spoken like a true conservadork coward

[@glenns.5901]

Millie Bean piece of shit so-called president

[@jefferyjackson5137]

James Moore spoken like a true democrat..... Someone who allows Joe Biden to fuck little girls

[@shadoww0lf557]

Yep he weakened our military and put us in a shit ton of debt

[@jtrejo5967]

🤣🤣🤣 Common that was messed up! He didn’t get the applauses when he expected.

[@Saml66]

And it should be my right to clock anyone who disrespects our brave men and women like that

[@sr166]

Thanks kaep for sparking the conversation you are human besides a meat head who has the platform in TV land

[@sanfordchait1532]

Listen to a career politician avoiding the question. Great form, zero substance

[@geraldlejeune572]

I completely agree with what he said here. I think the problem is too many people these days just wants to fight and insult one another instead of talking about their different views on major issues.

[@terrencemilton5088]

I hear what he is saying. It falls back on respecting each other and helping each other. I think emotions blinds us from the bigger picture.

[@eddieberrll]

i wish obama was president again

[@jeffmccain5165]

eddie berrll go back to Bubba's basement it'll be okay

[@fernandomargellan3176]

Eddie also me

[@homuraakemi2993]

I'm so glad he's gone. I don't like socialism :(

[@freddierumeto3466]

you gonna cry?

[@manweller1]

eddie berrll you want Obama back? 🤦🏽‍♂️🤦🏽‍♂️🤦🏽‍♂️🤦🏽‍♂️

[@terryallen9546]

Every service man and woman in that room...including the commander in chief...took an oath to defend Kaepernick's right to take a knee. In fact, it is their first and primary duty.

[@Phatnaru0002]

He has the right to do it. Doesn't mean it should be encouraged or celebrated. It also doesn't protect him from action by his employer, who's being poorly represented.

[@beingsshepherd]

@@Phatnaru0002 Thankfully the employer's now seen the error of their ways.

[@lynnettecapobianco2757]

“Learning to stand in somebody else’s shoes, to see through their eyes, that’s how peace begins. And it’s up to you to make that happen. Empathy is a quality of character that can change the world.” - Barack Obama

[@ivankip8893]

Jeez Obama you drag on this answer to the point I don’t even remember the question.

[@S955US84]

what else would you expect from a BS merchant?

[@uncleelroy6353]

Can someone tell me where it's a crime NOT to stand for a song. THIS COUNTRY is suppose to be "according to the Pledge of Allegiance. LIBERTY AND JUSTICE FOR ALL." THIS DOESN'T APPLY TO BLACK PEOPLE OTHERWISE JUST TO NAME A FEW, THE COP WHO SHOT MR STERLING WOULD BE IN PRISON, SANDRA BLAND WOULD HAVE JUST BEEN GIVEN A TICKET OR BETTER YET,THE COP WHO WAS TAILGATING WOULD HAVE JUST KEPT GOING AFTER SHE GOT OUT OF HIS WAY,OR ZIMMERMAN WOULD HAVE BEEN FOUND GUILTY OF MURDER, Kasey Anthony would have been convicted of premeditated murder of her own child. Murders TREATED with equal value of life whether they were black or white. That is not the case so I have no problem with what he did. As the old saying goes military,police and even my in the industry I'm apart of YOU KNEW THE JOB WAS DANGEROUS B4 YOU SIGNED ON FOR IT. THAT FLAG DOESN'T REPRESENT WHAT IT WAS MEANT TO NOW AND I DOUBT IT EVER WILL

[@alfakilla1]

Trey Smith Amen brother!

[@vanarp2585]

North Korea is a place...

[@Msurviv]

YEHAWW BROTHER TELL EM.

[@jimmieboy0214]

I can... it's in the NFL rulebook. The Bill of Rights does not apply to the private sector work force. I'm not given freedom of speech at work... I am confined by my companies ethics policy. And it's easy to hand pick a few publicized cases of injustice out of the hundreds of thousand a year to prove any point you want. Next question...

[@uncleelroy6353]

Jimmie Green hand picked instances or not. THE POINT IS NONE OF THEM SHOULD HAVE HAPPENED. THE WHITE KID WHO WAS KILLED BY A ROGUE COP AND HE WAS A COLLEGE student or that kid that was taxed on his genitals. BTW BOTH WERE WHITE KIDS.

[@Dani-ladyy]

damn i needed to hear this...he opened me up...i miss my president

[@ppeterson6386]

This is the way you address the nation!

[@dahannesseremai3636]

How love the quiet in the room while he is speaking about what is true.

[@edwardd4110]

Long live to Donald Trump !

[@Martinnosky]

YES !!

[@edwardd4110]

@@Martinnosky Of course my friend !

[@briannakenan9561]

Very impartial, very intelligent with his thought 💛

[@2quick2c35]

He was just going in circles . Trying to please both parties .

[@adlerzwei]

Ray Ramos Well he's supposed to be everybody's president. 😅

[@glenns.5901]

Bria Khalifa is about as intelligent as a turd in the toilet glad to see that pile of shit gone and now we have a president who is taking action not just talking a lot of crap like dumb fuck Obama. Oh yeah one more thing I'm black but at least I have anuff sense to know what the hell I'm talking about you uneducated bitch, get off your lazy ass and go get a job and stop being like the rest of the leeches on society.

[@Diamond-xl1vs]

Glenn s. Your talking about intelligence, that’s laughable

[@Weelum2001]

Glenn s. “I’m black but...” that’s how I immediately know you aren’t black

[@fromtheright]

It is the right of FOOTBALL TEAMS NOT TO HIRE HIM,

[@Mine-yu7mz]

The funny thing about this kneeling debate thing is that, the reason is never talked about until it is 4 years later

[@reggieglubber5420]

Compare this dialogue to ole "carrot top"

[@victorthomas7667]

Obama never would have endorsed Kaepernick’s protest running for office in 08’.

[@tomadams3528]

"Body! Body!...Nobody's saying you can't see a fucking Podiatrist. Alright?! Ok ?." - Bill Burr. Word.

[@beingsshepherd]

Nor '12.

[@litokhalifa7587]

We’ve never been free

[@S955US84]

No one will ever accuse obama of being concise

[@karenrayner839]

Once upon a time there was a President who was able to answer people's concerns with care and consideration. He chose his words carefully and indicated that it's a good idea to consider other people's opinions as well as our own. This feels like a very long time ago........

[@kevtb874]

'We fight sometimes so that people can do things we disagree with. But that's what freedom means' Nail. Head.Freedom doesn't mean keep stumm. It means you, me and everyone else has the right to voice their opinion. To express their thoughts when they feel something is off. To criticise the powers that be because this isn't North Korea. People have the right to disagree with the players who did this just as much as the players right to do it in the first place. The important thing is not to bitch and moan at one another to the point nothing happens except more hatred widening the divides in the country. The point is to listen and understand both sides have their reasons and like with most things the answer is compromise. You think these players protested and risk their careers for nothing? For something they don't genuinely feel passionate about? You realise they are a voice for thousands, millions others like them? How about listening and maybe in a few years time there won't be protests to begin with. People claiming this is a disgrace to the flag are missing the point. People saying they shouldn't do this during their 'work' are closer to the mark. That is worth debating but seeing as the reason for doing this is publicity and to spark a debate and change, I can see why they did it. It certainly worked. And if they lose anything from it I'm guessing they were prepared for it.

[@jermainenobles8707]

Very well said. I always had a problem with that. Kapernick never broke any law expressing his views/ rights, but everybody willingly ignored his pain in favor of a cultural norm. We have a huge divide in this country that was here from the beginning and it's still here till this day. I do honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice. But i see a longstanding injustice in our country that puts a sour taste in my mouth that most don't have to deal with.

[@X.loading]

I’m sick of people thinking kap was disrespecting the flag, THATS NOT EVEN THE TOPIC! Innocent black people are being killed everyday by police. For the last time! He is kneeling for police brutality, not a fucking flag. (And it’s funny how people don’t get offended over a confederate flag but get offended over someone who is kneeling to make a statemanrt about police brutality)

[@alfakilla1]

God, I love that man! 3rd term, please :)

[@zman42]

what is wrong with you, you like to hunt and so do I and we like our 2nd amendment, and you want this libtard to run a 3rd term, that's not possible, and this same liberal you voted for, wanted to take your guns away, you are very stupid, you are on the ludicrous side of stupidity

[@leahmorris1816]

NRG_MidasTouch dude do you realize how idiotic you sound?

[@zman42]

Leah Morris do you see your a stupid little SJW liberal socialist communist leftist

[@bobbysmith1627]

This my friend is a leader of men

[@lorifenton1284]

Bobby Smith yes!!! And women.

[@FrYLocK41]

He gave the perfect answer. There's really no right or wrong answer because both sides can be argued.

[@theodoremattfeld9034]

Can we just have one thing in this country that is free from political fighting? If that's not sports and the symbol of the flag then what else? Do we want to live in a world where we no longer have even one thing we can all stand behind for even a moment?

[@Decorum.n.Decisions]

Well said Obama.

[@KJ-gr6ho]

This man his wife and kids are very intelligent

[@beingsshepherd]

Cunning.

[@healmyroots]

He thinks before he speaks.

[@javiercastillo7516]

Who wrote star spangled banner and why they deleted some sentences is the real question.