Obama: It Gets Better

[@nuioarsonya]

Anyone noticed that It Gets Better Project was made before KZbin came out?

[@liamherndon1694]

Why on earth would anyone dislike this video?!?!?! For once could we stop thinking about what political party we agree with and just be happy that important people see what is going on. When you dislike this video, how does that make you feel? Does it make you seem cool? Why, why would people say that their petty rivalry with the Democratic party is more important than the safety of the children of America! I am disappointed in you people.

[@smileless3465]

I had to commit this sin to get the video to 420 dislikes. Sorry

[@Wald4267]

Every YT video has dislikes and it doesn’t have to do with agreements I’ve never seen a 12K liked video that has no dislikes that would be great but that’s just KZbin

[@CorieCloudyaep]

We dislike because it gets better project was made in 2004

[@beam9962]

Because Obama is a dog, he is a little chihuahua, he only cares about money and himself, and especially doesn’t respects Poeples religions

[@beam9962]

@@ryanhuddart1319 thanks for the lie

[@meyou3509]

Why is everybody being so mean seriously this video is not about politics....we all just need to stand together to fight something that the government cant do alone so cut the politics crap and just help instead of yelling at him for talking about a subject that everybody wants to here about....you may not like the other things he does ok so but this is not the time this is about coming together to make a change not fight change....so make time for some love in your busy schedule of hate so we can make this place a better one to love in.

[@mishonne8498]

I miss him so much now :(

[@christinalarry4991]

Same

[@thornolie]

This still means so much today!

[@KateReadsBooks]

Thanks, but I really wish you would MAKE it better! Come on, government!

[@wspwspwspwspwsp]

Wait what 9 years ago? Man that might have took a long time ago am I right Obama OK I should probably don't have to do that joke Xd but like I'd said Obama you show some respect for me and you just want me to be a good friend and you can see me again soon lol OK this chat is longest but ill go still haha I'm not going to stop this yeah I hate this huh OK I umm OK ill probably leave here now.. Nah just a little bit time it ain't bad right?!

[@wspwspwspwspwsp]

Man my chat is so long

[@agungoxford]

hi

[@Mynameistess1]

Such an amazing man. i can't express how deserving he is to be a world leader, finally a worthy man.

[@menacingpole8284]

If you watch this 10 years ago your all legends

[@LowBallin]

My all legends?

[@elsamarie1921]

I miss you Obama.

[@sflearatgmailcom]

This is beautiful. Remarkable. I have so much respect for Obama for doing this.

[@AndyZaturno]

PERFECT!

[@tocaizo]

Hi

[@Minosu20]

I'm very thankful that you're my president, Mr. Obama. Having an understanding, inclusive president is something the lgbt community needs.

[@THATGUYAGAIN1]

I am a straight male, and when I saw the commercial for the itgetsbetterproject I cried. At 3:07 am, waking up from a nightmare, I cried for all of you. I know it may not mean anything to hear one person say it, but know that there is nothing wrong with you. NOTHING! I love each and every one of you, and if I have my way with the world, IT WILL GET BETTER. Better for not only homosexuals, but for each and every person who has ever been mistreated or judged for being different. Love you guys!

[@MrSpikethefirst]

Man this comment just made me cry. I hope you are well and I hope it got better for you

[@mandeeraemusic]

What a beautiful speech, I wish I would have been able to have this when I was younger. Im still here thankfully and life did get better, I still bear the scars of those days but I wear them proudly knowing It got better. For anyone dealing with bullying of any form keep looking ahead and never look down, it will get better.

[@Shisou11]

This really helped, i'm so glad my friend showed these video's to me~

[@alec4010]

Well said

[@gauntlet3gal]

It really does get better. It gets amazing. There's strength in numbers, and there are so many of us out here that there is nowhere to go but up :D

[@konniash]

wtf it so descasten

[@seanloveshillsongsau]

Obama 2012. LOVE this guy so much!

[@KieraRose]

So is mixing fabrics but it seems like you all decided to ignore that one a long time ago.

[@charlottehitchin4986]

I’m confused

[@whone100]

This is a man who loves his country and is brave enough to say what is true when others won't. For that he has my gratitude.

[@Centrinario]

I'll take that as: "Shit! He got me! Better make a retreat that makes it look like I wasn't totally Pwned!"

[@1JonasFan14]

Our Leader... I've never been more proud of my country!

[@CassidyFrassidy]

he is so inspirational

[@Tisha701]

It's so awesome that this country is starting to reflect the diverse group of people who live here :)

[@TheRandyBobandy]

Bulbasaur is the most underrated pokemon of all time

[@joshuafahrney4536]

I miss Obama. 😔😢😿

[@iBoy2G]

I

[@iBoy2G]

MarsSars107 You may not have a President as good as Obama, but you probably live in a much better country than USA. USA is horrible, lots of dumb people here.

[@dragonlover7196]

this comment did not age well

[@Vincent43534]

@@dragonlover7196 LOL

[@lagirl6339]

he has an amazing speech voice...

[@jillylizzy]

Poignant, heartwarming and dignified. Way to go, pres!

[@lauracholvat]

maybe it's just because I am really tired, but i cried during this video :( brilliant and helpful for everyone

[@snchouse]

ЮЧ?

[@wwg.07]

This video=fail. English Comments=Lose Russian Comments= Win

[@JulsLittleBeirutAnarchy]

Can we have the Obamas back? Maybe, his Wife could be President? I realize he did two terms.

[@Mexighetti]

Articulate. Compassionate. Inspirational. The sun has set on our Camelot. May the years you sowed love and inspiration become alive again.

[@andrew19vato]

if someone is bullying you then you have to AVOID that person at all costs, even if it's a family member, "it gets better" is a lie, it wont get better until you make it better for yourself.

[@antonvolkov9012]

This is his best speech. Straightforward, clear, full of empathy, very true.

[@TThoMusic]

Thank you, President Obama, so much for this video. You have a lot of bravery to do that when America can be such an intolerant and ignorant country at times. You deserve a second term and I'll be voting for you!

[@kippersminecraft]

What are you people doing? This isn't a place to fight. This is a way to get people to feel better and know that, it does, in fact, get better. Please, just stop arguing. It wont help anyone.

[@ianokamotochannel]

@95BrickSquad Just remember that he's spreading a good message, it's not about his laws or theories, he's just supporting a good cause. Nothing wrong with that.

[@llochissimo]

hi, I have spent the last 4 years of the Bush administration in the USA and I felt compelled to leave, I am Italian and i have been living in New Zealand for the last 2 years. I have loved the states and its people, but could not get over the injustice of it all. With president B.Obama in office i finally feel a new wave of freedom and universal understanding blowing through the continent and the world,and I can finally be proud of having studied and absorbed the American culture

[@XxhrrrpennyxX]

There are many reasons I voted for this man; this is one of them.

[@larilaa]

@daimdar Agreed. He did a great, great thing when he made this video. I'm glad there are public figures or even "leaders" like him in the world.

[@duplica123]

Just coming back here, 14 years later. America is going to be run by a bully again.

[@ablack2005]

@SaitoNetwork It's all good! I'm not offended and thank you for replying for your stance on it because it's just a discussion. You are DEFINITELY correct about any forms of bullying being wrong. A child/teen should not be victimized of that...I totally agree. The reason why Obama along with other public figures have become involved with speaking out about LGBT bullying is because LGBT youth suicide rates is 4 times more than heterosexual youth and 62% of bullying amongst youth are LGBT.

[@flyingsigner]

From Australia, I don't fully understand American politics nor care to, but what a great leader with a great message.

[@Klono_Palono]

im at this age right now im not gay but i know what it feels like to get bullied they thought i was weak and i couldnt defense myself these people made me cry and this is what they want to see.that was about 2 years ago. then i became more confident and now i dont take this too seriosly im different than the other people in my school and im proud of that so please be yourself do what you want, because its your life and espacially be proud of youselves (im from germany sorry for the bad language)

[@LOLZHAHANOTFUNNY]

This made me bawl like a baby, and I have no idea why. For ANYONE who tells you and convinces you that your future is doomed to be as bleak as it may be now, they're lying to you. You will not be this age and at this state in your life forever, and life is too short to be brought down by the words of others who don't believe in your vision or your way of life. Face the world straight on with the knowledge that you are never alone, and that It DOES Get Better.

[@KendrixTermina]

Here in Germany, we have a lady who worked her way up (as a protestant woman from the east), used to be a scientist and never stopped thinking like one. Dear Americans, take your pick, who do *you* want as your leader: Some guy who participates in a project against bullying or someone who was a bully himself and (the latter being the point because everyone did dumb things when they're young) claims not to remember it at all and doesn't even bother *pretending* that he felt guilty and is sorry?

[@starcastically]

@chibhatt24 I think the question in that case ought to be why we continue to allow bullying to be "an inevitable part of growing up." Why do we teach our kids that they should just grin and bear it until it's over, because people are just "going to do that," just going to torment them? Why don't we try teaching them that it is NOT ACCEPTABLE to torment others? Why don't we teach our kids mutual respect for other human beings? Why don't we promote acceptance?

[@ex1lepr0]

I don't think Obama's a great president, I don't think he's a terrible president. But...I do think he's a revolutionary president. And this is one of the things that I really respect him for. The first president who's willing to come out and say: It gets better.

[@hazelnut4991]

because you're amazing just the way you are

[@epicpolyphony]

You can't go somewhere that doesn't exist...

[@OhaiMyNameIsHannah]

It makes me so happy knowing that someone like him is our president.

[@rashid_hafez1]

Not sure if he did this for publicity, but this is a caring speech from the president, shows that he actually does care about his people, and I haven't seen another president do this before, it shows that he is caring, he should stay president.

[@ablack2005]

@ocean08 - This video is not about endorsing any President...it's about addressing LGBT bullying. Don't forget about the issue at hand, kind one :)

[@Eerie0Innocence]

I may not agree with his politics, but I love what he's said in this video. :) Respect.

[@Brawl4Metal]

If I was old enough to vote, id re elect Obama in 2012. I know that he promised to fix taxes and blah blah blah, but I think he truly cares about the country and the people. And also, his speaches are just heart warming.

[@SorasShadow1]

How many here are understanding the big message and not caught up on the fact that he's Obama? Who cares what he's done or hasn't done as President or before that or anything! Listen to the message, even if you hate the messenger. I find it very heartening to hear the leader of America, the President, doing something like this and getting down away from Politics for a moment to give this message, forget why he may do it, it matters that he did. Especially for something so important.

[@SlorppeTheFirst5579]

Who came to this channel because of timeworks video cuz I did

[@stevenking94]

obama doesnt believe gays can be married but he went against his moral beliefs to fight for them. and obama i respect you for that.

[@vfaulkon]

Y'know, at least Obama agreed to personally come out and do this. Even if he did write the speech beforehand (or had someone else do it), he himself is in front of the camera. And considering how many enemies this man has that are themselves opposed to homosexuality on some ridiculous 'moral' grounds, that says a lot about how strongly he feels about the issue. So I say 'bravo' Mr. President.

[@idoletc]

Thank you Mr. President...thank you for your intelligence, your committment to the middle class, and just for being YOU. 4 MORE YEARS....yea!

[@angelataylor2883]

No one should be bullied or looked down upon due their sexuality or for anything that cannot be controlled. I feel that it's everyone's responsibility to stand up for compassion. I'm glad that Obama took the time to be an activist. As someone who's straight, I've always felt that any discrimination any LGBT people is essentially horrible...However, let's face it...a lot of the bullying is learned from their parents. People must learn that hatred of ANY kind is wrong.

[@DavidLuigiONeail]

Bullying is never right.... no matter who or what someone is.

[@sarahm2878]

I'm 40 and I'm here to tell you, it doesn't get better.

[@FettuciniPanini]

holy shit lmao

[@millevenon5853]

Liar

[@awwtergirl7040]

lol exactly. You just start drinking more to forget that it didn't get better.

[@CoDyDaTallGuy]

He's been doing it ever since he got into office. It really doesn't matter when the video was uploaded.

[@lestacilo]

Who would put a dislike?!???

[@BenTheBored]

I love how he whistles when he's speaking words that end with s :D

[@CrazyBiotchification]

I know from experience that, yes, it really does get better.

[@ETiWells]

And THIS is why Obama is one of the greatest Presidents we've ever had. He's kind, he's fair, and he knows when a need needs to be addressed, such as when people think they need to take their own life simply for being different. I only regret I wasn't old enough to cast my vote for him when I had the chance.

[@IFUCKINGLOVEYOUTOO]

This is about the Trevor Project. So why are people debating about unrelated things in the comment section?

[@MikelWJ]

@cowboysimpson The thing is, he wants to, but that is a states right to choose whether they make it legal, or keep it illegal, and saying it isn't a states rights goes against the constitution. I support them and everything, and I honestly hope it is made legal.

[@machinegunangel]

These need to be shown in schools. Mandatory assembly.

[@aasiaamari]

*Drops Phone And Walks Away*

[@KendrixTermina]

It's one thing to ... find an internet community, or have, say, a famous musician speak out, but it's a whole different level if the freakin president of the United States of America participates in such an action. And he's doing that vaguely fatherly, calm, reasonable-authority thing of his., which is just perfect for this sort of message: "Look, insecure teenagers, there are adults in suits saying that it's okay."

[@nebulasandblackholes]

@kenzy6666 Date and event please? It would be helpful if you could give a video link.

[@Yognaught111]

@tigerlillys10101 My cousin, she is bi. She was bullied. I helped her as much as I could, and she is a lot happier now, and is definitely never gonna consider suicide again. Tell someone if you are being bullied for being bi. They can help!

[@haleych]

Easing and reassuring words :) im so glad we have an openminded and accepting president! Very powerful speech

[@KendrixTermina]

Also, politics aside, this... this is just true, so true, and it's beautifully said. As someone who was bullied herself, (for other reasons) I can only say that bullying and/or discrimination are some of the ugliest things humans are capable of and how the most important thing for young people in these situations is to find a source of streght, to know that they're not alone, that it's not them who are in the wrong and that they can stop being helpless victims and become active, adult people.

[@Torres89013]

Mr. President, thank you for this message.

[@143hardkaur]

@UhThatGirly i am so proud of you and you should be proud of yourself sweetheart. you stayed true to yourself and you came out, that is amazing. your mom will come around, the reason probably shes not talking, is that she had a plan for how your life would go but it isn't going to go that way anymore. but it is YOUR life love, not hers, but she loves you, and she will come around. as for your "friends?" you are better off without sorry excuses for friends like that, trust me. it gets better

[@LalaMore1234]

Why not? Every breath that you take as a person, every word you speak and thought you think validates the fact that you exist, and that you matter as a human being. NO ONE can degrade your worth, no matter how much they may try (and believe me, personal experience shows me that it can be hard not to believe them). But the matter of fact is, you matter and the world needs you.

[@CheerfulMonsters]

why was this not put on tv.

[@Niodau]

Could you remember all of this? At least he's getting in with the project's effort, what other president's have done something like this, or even supported the LGBT community?

[@gallifreyanharlequin]

Yeah...you're still avoiding what I said. Obama has introduced legislation to help with jobs, also to help people keep their homes in times of crisis, affordable healthcare, and to help make their homes more energy efficient. But, like I said, since people aren't paid a decent wage, it isn't enough to make ends meet. So, no food stamps aren't desirable, but for many people they are neccessary because they aren't paid enough. And I DID respond to your wall street comment.

[@LN-sw2cq]

Do you think he wrote this himself or did he have someone do it for him, either way It's good.

[@ablack2005]

@SaitoNetwork Okay, we can go back and forth about numbers, stats, etc all day, but the point is all bullying is wrong and I'm glad that Obama addressed the subject to raise awareness about gay bullying.

[@VerumEtCalx]

Parents need to keep the lines of communication open with their kids. According to the Guttmacher Institute, children aged 13 to 24 made up 17 percent - nearly one fifth - of those diagnosed with HIV/AIDS in 2008. It is critical that parents moniter those adults who want to help "mentor" your vulnerable child. And its good for kids to keep their antenna tuned as well.

[@johalieb1]

This is very good. Pretty deep and understanding. Obama was supposedly ridiculed and teased initially for being black in Indonesia (Muslim country that is pretty homogenous in skin tone and hair ie 'racially") before he overcame it. He knows what it's like to be a kid and be different, and also, firsthand that it (obviously for him) gets better.

[@chibhatt24]

@starcastically I also want to restate that I agree that the problem has gotten out of hand, especially with the relatively recent development of online bullying. There are most definitely things we can do to quell the issue.

[@FabioSpelta]

I just CAN'T BELIEVE this video is online since October 2010 and it only got 390000 views so far. What are you Americans watching?

[@simplevids1]

THANK YOU ITGETSBETTERPROJECT!!! I DON'T KNOW WHAT I WAS THINKING AT THE TIME BUT I'VE RE-CONSIDERED TAKING MY LIFE AND I FEEL GREAT!!! ONCE AGAIN THANK YOU!!!!

[@DallasWonderland]

@giggleschick69 which is exactly what I was stating "sweetie" , the first time I commented , so idk why you turned this onto something more .

[@xxLoveEmoVictoriaxx]

Love is better than hate.

[@themarquis336]

i respect the courage to say this out loud being the President, but....what do you know!?

[@brandonmsdlolofficial9949]

How did you join in 2004

[@BeanutPutterShake]

And bullying is a stupid thing to do. The sad thing is that it's been going on for so long that it's become a part of our country.

[@Psychotol]

One thing I would mention is that saying "There are caring adults you can turn to" just sounds like a naive assumption. I mean there could be, but it's also possible some of the individuals watching this will have no source of support. There should be a component that addresses that scenario too.

[@BBrucker2]

Let me state first that I like Obama, and strongly support what the It Gets Better campaign stands for. (No matter what one may think about GLBTs, bullying is wrong!) Nonetheless, I find something odd about the comments. Presently, the #1 comment is saying Obama is a great President, while the #2 comment is criticizing someone for saying Obama is a bad President, and stating politics should be left out of the discussion. So...politics are okay only if they're pro-Obama? Hypocrisy, anyone?

[@michaelmouse1]

Now HERE is a real leader! What a wonderful human being.

[@patriciadoes911]

God, I have much more respect for him just because of this.