Obama on Trump, challenges to democracy - full speech

Former President Barack Obama spoke about President Trump, the challenges facing democracy today, and the importance of voting in the upcoming midterm elections in a speech Friday at the University of Illinois. Watch his full speech.

[@peinek]

Never thought complete sentences would bring a tear to my eye

[@garynorton8122]

Yes it is painful to listen too this bs

[@ericwalker8775]

Kevin. Man you ain't never lied man. Been a long time since we heard an articulate and intelligent form of rhetoric from a former and real president.

[@passerau]

Lol!!! This is too hilarious...

[@fakey4995]

kevin peine Obama is a Legend!!!

[@wabbentertainment6602]

kevin peine facts

[@annamcdearmond19]

I remember going to the polls voting for him the first time and I didn't vote for him on his policies I voted for him because he cares, he really cares with his heart about Americans and all of you can tell he's a good man deep-down; he always keeps his cool he has great etiquette and he loves his family

[@annamcdearmond19]

Talking about Obama. Not Biden..but I do want Biden to run

[@Yarrb53]

Please get professional help, he doesn't care, never dud, he destroyed America. Did you sleep through 8 years ?

[@JoseRomero-ye5jc]

Governor cuomo he es doing a grate job new york it is a very complicate e state and has be come ground cero for the corona virus💪💪💪💪✌✌✌

[@naturalkinkycurlymarie7496]

@@Yarrb53 America & the Economy was destroyed before he was in Office. People actually said they wouldn't want his job at the state the country was in. TRUMP is Destroying the Country with the help of the Poor uneducated _(ignorant)_ class that he loves so much.

[@tharrisgville2002]

so what polices didn't you like....no attack, just asking?

[@markallen3293]

Hate breeds hate, love inspires love. Trump supporters you have a lot to learn from this man.

[@JomesZ]

I'm so relieved that President Obama spoke. Americans needed a this, I hope that everyone votes to evoke change and brings our Democracy back. God bless

[@feurigerStern]

Petrol Enthusiast. I believe that the most awesome message was not siding with a particular political party, but to vote for the democracy that our forefathers intended.

[@clarissahunter5245]

Petrol_ Enthusiast Amen!!!!

[@clarissahunter5245]

Amen!!!!!

[@JomesZ]

@Jack Shrader another fake Fox and friends account that supports the orange idiot.😅

[@theheartless6849]

Petrol_ Enthusiast If your not supporting the POTUS then your the enemy, period.

[@mikehunt4303]

AAAAHHHHH!!!! what a breath of fresh air.

[@abrahamderrick7463]

Thanks for the inspiring speech, it is true we can achieve a great Democracy when we come together for a change in time and it can be done only by voting for a better future for all Americans.

[@Leo9dbass]

A sheep in Wolf clothes...wake up!

[@mariaesnouf4010]

so calming

[@Ambiino]

His speeches just are a breath of fresh air.

[@americanboy79]

That's all he does well is give a speech

[@anthonyhoffman8447]

Yes and make sure u vote!!

[@kelliv2995]

As he was wrapping things up, I could not help but miss everything he represents and that seems to have been torn away from us since the last election. I was surprised to feel actual pain and tears fall. We have to fix this. Please vote.

[@stayclean777]

Thanks Kelli. Your tears are "proof to the night" that America is still here.

[@michaelbrachais9875]

Maga

[@engineroom3246]

your or you're ? I think your grammar is wrong, or is it American English that's just different?

[@360Freaks]

Andrew Cannon You'd imagine that somebody with the mental capacity to write a grammatically correct sentence would also be able to discern between lies and truth. He's not lying, and your grammar isn't good enough to judge somebody else's - just saying.

[@xkilRoywasherex]

Inspirational!!!!🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@TenderAce]

...and delusional when you don't take a simple and closer look at America. I recommend getting in the fight for America. My President Trump is the better man for the job

[@Yarrb53]

DELUSINOAL !

[@wkzeier]

This dude needs to be our forever presidential consultant.. who ever gets into office from here on out should keep him on speed dial. 🙌✊️💯🇺🇸

[@hamidijafri]

I am not an American but still I hear all. This is a speech worth of a president. Unfortunately, the current president slept and does not learn from this. The damage is done. Thanks to Trump. He need a bigger and a higher wall around America.

[@NipoteZia]

Eloquence, class, insight, knowledge, aplomb, grace … I have missed this man SO MUCH!!! It's like breathing oxygen again to hear him speak.

[@Yarrb53]

Did we watch the SAME VIDEO ? I just saw more of Obama's delusional lies.

[@jonathanwade5744]

@Kevin Barry the Koolaid has got your brain all wet. Dry out & vote blue

[@brianhardaway9716]

It doesn’t matter what side of the isle you are on, you have to admire the Fact that he can speak without a prompter, and off the top of his head. As you know, words come out easier when you speak the TRUTH. It made me VERY PROUD to say and have him as MY PRESIDENT. He uplifted the Office to a degree that, in comparison to now or later, is like an Adolescent to an Adult. We are in dire need of Leadership. Every Leader knows that You cannot lead from the BACK!! Not only is he funny, he also shows that Human. I have much Love and Respect for a Man that attempted to bring US all together, but Politics being a Prostitute, the Brother got FUKT!!

[@maureenmcw]

He's a great Statesman . What a terrific speech. Go out and vote Americans , the World is holding it's breath.

[@drock1974life]

Maureen F - so very true! The world looks to us (USA) for leadership and we have severely let them down with that abomination we have allowed to creep into the White House.

[@michaelbrachais9875]

Maga

[@eljesus788]

He just speaks the truth. #nofilter

[@rozzybabe999]

Love this smart man VOTE DEMOCRAT🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊he made me cry = happiness.

[@wendyshaw6573]

NO - do not vote democrat...vote for the person you believe will help you, your state, you nation best, not the party they belong to. McCain was republican....Obama is democrat....both great men. Vote for the best you can - even if it's a woman.

[@TenderAce]

Weep all you want. You're dreaming a glorious nightmare that has little to do with reality

[@Yarrb53]

He made me CRY TOO, when he was President, for destroying America

[@drshellkinggmailcom]

I’m so glad that President Obama said these things, and I’m not surprised that it is him saying them publicly.

[@Pomiferous]

Rejoice Shelk, he will most likely be flapping those lips for a couple of more decades.

[@Pomiferous]

Good take Dez

[@troytoncray4283]

Dez Exactly

[@TenderAce]

Weep as his wishes become old and long been tried as President Trump changes things for the better.

[@9mmsteve]

Liar, Liar, Liar..and has NO ability or sense....."how is he going to bring back manufacturing jobs, wave a magic wand", "you can keep your insurance if you like it", "no IRS targeting of conservatives" and on and on and on.

[@72daystar]

Please vote, America!

[@Yarrb53]

YES ! FOR TRUMP!

[@boughtbot2639]

Obama, I didn't really like you until we got trump. But you are getting young people motivated, and that is needed. Also, you are triggering trump and his fans like crazy. Keep it up sir.

[@user-ed1mj5zk6f]

It is good to see someone that can speak 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@juandeldiablo696]

That’s what education sounds like

[@jolo4036]

Sadly, this is what education produces these days. Utterly incomprehensible, babbling Bullsh*t from the worst president in history

[@kikuongaku2010]

And Where are is his school Records? Why would he hide them? #Redwave2018 #Walkaway

[@juandeldiablo696]

M. Peres I don’t know 🤷🏼‍♂️ where are trump tax returns and why would he hide them ???

[@jolo4036]

M. Peres cON MEN DO NOT LIKE THE LIGHT OF DAY. iF WE KNEW HIS HISTORY HE WOULD NEVER HAVE BEEN ELECTED

[@Pomiferous]

More like championship demagoguery.

[@serafinnieves9247]

It's very refreshing to listen to a sound diligent and honorable man again.

[@saprissa30]

I love you.

[@glynlewis1492]

He never once said “believe me”. Didn’t need to.

[@westechmedia4567]

This speech is YUGE!

[@Pomiferous]

Sure covered a great deal of democrat induced talking points.

[@nospam1583]

VOTE REPUBLICAN IN NOVEMBER AND DO YOUR PART TO "KEEP AMERICA GREAT" !!!

[@Pomiferous]

Could have raised taxes on the rich then also.

[@ihaveanova]

Willing to bet 10 bucks that NO ONE in this comment section looked at the entire video. Any takers?? 😂😭😭

[@vinu1nair]

what a speech :) am not American , but I really miss this guy as president :)

[@billjeff4196]

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[@clarissahunter5245]

I too miss him as President!!! He’s so smart!! And I hope the Democratic’s will win the elections in 2020.

[@Pomiferous]

Please make Warren your candidate.

[@philipeldredge7136]

well vinod, I'm sure glad you aren't an American. see.. Americans have a responsibility to choose leaders that aren't lying hypocrites. see my comments above to understand. this guy hates America.

[@mitzo]

America was great. Not any more. Let's make America great again by removing orange.

[@misskatzlife5892]

We missed you we are fired up and ready to work👑👑👑👑✌🏾️

[@johnhopkins6260]

"...those who refuse to participate in the Politic, are condemned to be ruled by their inferiors..."

[@TenderAce]

I guess you're saying then that people like me will be ruling you. Go ahead then and bend over

[@Yarrb53]

Exactly, and Obama a 8 years prove that. Thanks for pointing that put !

[@garywright7485]

Amen !!!!??

[@IcelanderUSer]

Obama is awesome. We need to hear rational thought right now. What it means to be an American. We’re not banana republicans.

[@garynorton8122]

Yeah, why don't you stuff it, we like being on top again.

[@ChinaxxlGreen-hq2eq]

@@garynorton8122 We know who you are idiot...and we know our research...y'all can't get on computers from other countries and speak for the orange dude...too obvious...

[@ecorona9552]

I'm 34. Have never voted. Always thought of voting and politics a sham (which it is), but I'll be GOD-DAMNED if this speech didn't make me feel OBLIGATED to vote, no matter the outcome. This man is a true leader. And I think a lot of us didn't realize it until now, where he was able to speak without the hinderence or weight of the office on him. GREATNESS!

[@subielife4life]

Damn! this man is amazing at making love to your ears, his voice is pure wisdom. It brings warmth to your soul, even on a sad day, his message brightens your day.

[@Yarrb53]

Time to up your Meds !

[@jonathanwade5744]

@Bryan Rawls I know. tRump has been tryin to peddle that adderall not so subliminally. Sniff sniff......vote blue

[@tharrisgville2002]

@Bryan Rawls dont forget he has orange hair, yes he does lie....A LOT. Also has been proven

[@tharrisgville2002]

@Furry Balls Plopped Menacingly On a Table llllmmmmmaaaaoooooo!!!!!

[@lucyduncan184]

Oh, how I miss his articulate speeches and and a vocabulary above a fifth grade.

[@alan43ish]

lucy duncan yeah we all miss Falling asleep during Obama’s speeches

[@garynorton8122]

I miss the 9,000,000 people who lost their homes. 20,000,000 people displaced.

[@sdmakeupandentertainment]

Yes

[@mystickyclips35]

But who actually wrote Obamas speeches? Some random guy named Dave..

[@lextacy2008]

Yup due to the 2008 crash that republicans caused and Obama had to fix

[@dawncurtis7914]

Now that is a fine man with honor and respectability !! Oh how I miss him !!

[@juansolo7462]

Targeting political opponents.

[@scoobydoo3928]

Selling hope instead of fear. Obama is the man!

[@Pomiferous]

His subjects believe that.

[@geraldparrish1625]

@@Pomiferous If that's the case. I choose to follow President Obama. You can have President Trump.

[@Pomiferous]

@@geraldparrish1625 I'll take a pass on both.

[@chefboy-ar-d6312]

Ah when America was respected👏

[@jovangarcia6084]

Intelligent sentences, am I dreaming?

[@Pomiferous]

More likely under a spell.

[@MsLBN]

Lol I know. This is an adult intelagent conversation.

[@whatacrazyride1658]

Hehehe, it is amazing how your own words can be oddly manipulated by whomever it is that manipulates their perception. There is a perspective that there are just so many idiots out there, who can't form a sentence, which I suppose to be true. However, when our means of communication are being dumbed down in such extremely strange and expanding ways which are "verifiably" open and free, it is a time to recognize that someone who has a conspiracy theory is someone to be listened to, and not mocked. Yes, these types of people overreach.... and there are others who are overreaching into alleged conspiracy narratives at times as well. Go figure. Intelagent....Hehehe, I like it.

[@davismwangi7367]

@@Pomiferous mud

[@tharrisgville2002]

@@whatacrazyride1658 Just because someone can't form a sentence to your like or some made up way it "supposed" doesn't make them an idiot. You can form all of the correct sentence you want, but what it is to you? Can you problem solve, how are your social skills, can you fix things, how skillful are you, can you teach, lead, can you build something or you're just going to go around making "perfect sentences" and criticizing the ones that can't. ijs

[@MyPlayHouse]

Amazing speech from Obama,, he delivers his insults with such precision! Sitting president did not fall asleep, but needed to wait for the coloring book version. Americans, Please vote,, and vote for change! Change will be Better, and better is Good.

[@PKPPK3DIV]

I am a Malaysian, and I have loved Obama’s speeches for the clarity, eloquence and vision. I hope Americans listen to him and stand up as real defenders of humanity.

[@merrylou9645]

I miss you President Obama.

[@ronbishop9278]

This is a great man.

[@drecogotti]

This speech was extremely inspiring. I have never seen this man speak before, but this was amazing. I as adult he was my first vote. This was powerful for me. And he kinda shrunk the brain tumor growing on my brain thanks I needed this

[@nehrupersaud9124]

J

[@waltzguy14151]

I was planning to just listen to 10 minutes of another speech. This is the second speech I sat through.. for a second it felt like we were back to the safety and security of when he was president. What an admirable American.

[@itssanktime82]

I miss this man. Notice how he can speak eloquently and not promote hate or fan the fire of the great divide we're in right now? Notice how he didn't bash anyone, and also addressed global issues not in a hateful manner? That's what a real President does.

[@perfectperson214]

Miko Polo exactly

[@garynorton8122]

What are you reading into?

[@jolo4036]

You been asleep? He promoted hatred for America for 8 years!

[@itssanktime82]

The anonymous trolls will attack what I said, but I'm not mad. I'm tired of these past 2 years. I'm sorry if that offends you.

[@itssanktime82]

@@perfectperson214 keep up the good, fellow human 😎

[@alfonsonation]

I don't even cry at funerals. But at this critical and dark time in our nation, hearing the inspiring words from a true leader that could potentially empower change and restoration to common decency, it truly brings a tear to my eye and lights a fire in my American patriotism. Thank you Mr. President.

[@boomerang537]

What an inspiration of a man and a figure of decency. It made me tear up. Now, it is time for everybody to vote.

[@garynorton8122]

Tell that to the 9,000,000 people who lost their homes during his reign.

[@roopelnova4232]

Action speaks louder than words. All this guy done was spoke softly and double the deficit in 8 years while America got weaker

[@orangecounty7144]

Gary Norton ..It is done! 9,000,000 emails just went out, and as a consolation for their loss, they get a free tour in space with the Spaceforce

[@MsPinkyPanda]

roopel nova- ok so what you said is a lie. No wonder you support the biggest liar of them all. You wouldn't know the truth even if it smacks you in the face.

[@3finger10]

Vote republican.

[@kaixianglin3755]

Really great speaker. Points send out clear and to the point. Mix with gd amount of humor to keep audience mind fresh for the talk. Finally someone with credibility is speaking out for democracy of USA. Hopefully it will bring good to the country.

[@sleepypoodle]

A very much needed speech, not only to put things straight and back into perspective, but also, to remind U.S. citizens of how a president should communicate and conduct him/herself. I really miss Barack Obama...and I'm a U.K. dwelling British woman ! I just ope that it gets to the right ears!

[@mypillowguy445]

Now there's a real president ❤️❤️

[@janedoe1146]

Good to hear common sense, thanks Obama.

[@jimrome5919]

Vote in November! Vote! Vote! Vote!

[@kikuongaku2010]

Obama is shaking knowing the Democrats don't have a chance. #Redwave2018 Have you see president Trump speeches and the thousands of followers. Lol..Democrats are losing

[@TenderAce]

I wouldn't bother wishing you luck, it would hurt my faith

[@Pomiferous]

Vote anything but D

[@curiousguy310]

#walkaway #MAGA #redwave2018

[@Pomiferous]

Better late than never. WalkAway now

[@jleigh4886]

I love this man. I miss him.

[@freedomfighter628]

I really needed this antidote to Agent Orange’s incoherent rants.

[@whatacrazyride1658]

I have to say... I wish I had a decoder ring from a box of Sugar Smacks to uncode some to the nonsense I see. Hehehe

[@luckyotter623]

I wish we could have him back.

[@jayr9952]

Everyone praising Obama here and asking for leadership. GET OUT AND VOTE IN NOVEMBER!! Don't wait to be saved save yourselves.

[@SslashFlex]

This. So much this. Being angry and outspoken about our current societal woes is all well and good; but it's just noise if you don't get out and vote! Is there something preventing you from going to a polling place? Request an absentee ballot and vote by mail instead! Unless things have changed you can request an absentee ballot up to one month prior to the election (varies by state, check out vote (dot) org for specific info for your state).

[@SUSMAR7able]

Jay R Amen!

[@jonathanwade5744]

@Bryan Rawls you’re sooooo right! tRump is a pos. Vote blue

[@nathanielsanders1238]

Obama 2020 for 2 more terms

[@tharrisgville2002]

@@jonathanwade5744 lmaoooo

[@EvenStevenSays]

I miss this man.

[@jonjokar7034]

I have watched this speech more then 3 times and this the fourth one. the reason I keep going back to watching this speech is Trump adminstration and the crazy things that he and his people keep doing .... So I need and I needed to clean up this trash by listening to the great, the real, the honest, president like Mr Obama . Mr Obama became like pain killer when I have Trump pain disease. One speech of Mr Obama will balance up my blood pressure and remove stress. guarantee results

[@Yarrb53]

Keep watching until EVERY BRAIN CELL IS DEAD, Judging by your comment, I think you're close !

[@banelegama5402]

Well said Sir , well said , same here .Obama is something else.

[@johnkormanik4311]

LIAR

[@nutritionistliz6057]

jon jokar WORD!

[@anngouine4630]

@@banelegama5402 oh he is something else entirely. I can't wait to see Obama in prison and he meets Buba in the shower .

[@mikezion4311]

Always a breath of fresh air!!! Listen to him, cos his wisdom is peerless.

[@Pomiferous]

Are you on your knees in a bowing position.

[@bambam2733]

It's good to hear a speech that makes me feel a little at ease

[@MJ-zx4df]

Talk is cheap. He sounds like a used car salesman.

[@bambam2733]

Michael Cramer maybe so buddy....but it's a whole lot better to hear about unity than to hear hateful speech all the time

[@Pomiferous]

Anger is very much attached to post traumatic Trump disorder.

[@Yarrb53]

Have me the runs !

[@kiwi81234]

I miss him so much 😢 💖

[@markmazur232]

Wow do I really miss having a president that can speak in complete sentences and not talk down to people

[@americanboy79]

I know Biden is the worst, I agree

[@mrizo83]

Every video I watch trending on this has two different people. Those who hate Trump and those who hate everyone who dosen't like trump. Some comments are just flat out disturbing and mostly filled with race hate like " get out of my country " . I don't feel like it's any of our country anymore. Seems like the government is running it and all of us. We are definitely not UNITED and will go nowhere the way we treat each other. When will we ever stand together. Life is love and I love life. ✌🏼

[@Yarrb53]

I agree blame it on the Democrats. And I'm case you didn't know this your HERO Obama is guilty of weaonizing our Intel assets to spy And then overthrow a duly elected President !

[@alejandrosanchezvaldez803]

Thank you CBSNEWS

[@osiris_blanche]

& Trump "Fell Asleep". Yeah, sounds about right for a toddler.

[@gabem938]

I miss him as president, he did so much and it shows with our economy, thank you Mr.Obama.

[@teebee3309]

wow damn this speech made me realise how dumbed down America has actually appeared to be for the past 2 years, this man is very articulate

[@saprissa30]

I love you.

[@teebee3309]

@@saprissa30 love you too Thank you

[@Pomiferous]

I never cared for sales tactics.

[@loscalimichboyz714]

44 you da man.I don’t know why it feels good to hear u talk. I know these r old clips but i cant stand one more of these corona virus W.H task force briefings. America needs 44 back.......

[@daddyjoe8564]

The only thing I have to say is, I listen and believe... now a days I can not listen, much less believe in our leader.

[@tharrisgville2002]

ikr, i can listen to this guy all day. he gives you the strength to believe, move forward when you're down and feel all is at a lost. you go to one of his speeches press play, at the end you gone get up, get out, and on they way to slay the dragon youre going to yell.....YES WE CAN!

[@98trooperful]

That is how you inspire

[@craigpaterson9850]

Hope Happens

[@williammwoodjr]

My God how I miss this man!

[@MingPan]

Eloquence, honor, and basic truth... this man is what America great again.

[@YesMeistres]

God I miss Obama...his grace, his kind eyes,his wonderful smile, his thoughtful ways of speaking from a deep mind,and a empathetic heart.

[@stryker9816]

"Don't call it a comeback, he's been here for years."

[@daveroberts8333]

P.E. ? nice

[@manute300]

L.L. Cool J

[@craigsmith6274]

@@daveroberts8333 L.L COOL J

[@sdmakeupandentertainment]

We miss you! 💜

[@TenderAce]

She devil, wipe the make up off and get serious before you put the face back on. Trump is doing our business like Obama never could. It's a value to speak nicely to the masses but "doing" serious business is another matter. try putting your nose on straight, try it.

[@sdmakeupandentertainment]

@@TenderAce #45 is a disgrace to the presidency and anyone who supports this administration or this president is either morally bankrupt, ignorant, or delusional. Possibly all three. But most importantly, anyone who would ask their kids or grand kids to look up to this, shame on you. Disgusting.

[@sdmakeupandentertainment]

@Who knows MAGA = My attorney got arrested!!!

[@rockymezidor337]

I definitely miss Obama , great orator ever

[@rupeshjadhav4713]

His wisdom is going to be remembered forever.

[@mcreardon2928]

Wish the tyrant in the White House now would watch this and learn something. If not the words spoken but most of all how they are spoken.

[@peterrenshaw9237]

@@mcreardon2928 Trump 2020

[@nikkivanderhulst2940]

I'm not even an american but man I miss this guy!

[@saprissa30]

I love you

[@Pomiferous]

Most of his loyal subjects reside in the USA

[@realmvishwa6719]

GOAT!!!This speech will turn the congress in November... Go strong Dems!!!

[@Yarrb53]

Yeah Republican !

[@amvance]

Wow, Im actually learning things about history from listening to a President's speech, imagine that.

[@Ljordan093]

Love this man,miss this man.

[@miguelidcomm]

Thanks for raising your voice, Mr. President! America needs you.

[@3finger10]

Miguelcdim no, Africa does.

[@mattsocal2010]

No, America needs you, this was a major point of his speech.

[@miguelidcomm]

@@mattsocal2010 I've been acting as much as possible (And there's still more that I can do, indeed) and I stand for I said before: we need a strong voice that can raise awareness right now. As we speak, many Americans are too pessimistic and disappointed at the system. In the middle of this nightmare that we're living, President Obama's presence is crucial. We don't approve of the Trump administration, let's do something about it. Yes, his point exactly. ;)

[@amvance]

@@3finger10 oh man, I can't wait until whites are a minority in this country, and I'm white! But I really will enjoy growing old in a country that embraces DIVERSITY, because that is who we truly are. This is a blip, the last gasp of the few, sad whites who think their skin color entitles them to more of everything. This last gasp is tough but it will be over soon and y'all will be forgotten again, FOREVER.

[@jolo4036]

amvance You are a very sad person of no color

[@esse2908]

That...I miss

[@julioorantes2391]

I found myself grinning like a little boy listening to this honorable man.

[@drachmalius6126]

Talk about cutting through the BS, still love the way he speaks

[@bungbess]

we missed you mr. president.. thank you for your encouraging speech..

[@Pomiferous]

The never ending quest to grow government

[@TenderAce]

The past isn't encouraging as the future is for Americans who truly do care and will fight to the best of their ability. I need Trump. Obama is past.

[@olympus5569]

TenderAce no you want trump because he’s giving you what the Americans want, not what you need

[@maxcovfefe]

Amazing. He needs to keep talking.

[@tlcpro]

I love this man, even if I don't agree with everything he has done, but he's a good guy.

[@kathrynshaw192]

Oh my, hearing Obama again is like sitting down to eat the very finest desert after a long, long starvation. We've had 2 funerals and now a speech to remind us that America has been blessed with great leaders in every generation. It's up to Americans to have the wisdom and courage to select the right kind of leadership. Benjamin Franklin, George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, FDR, Martin Luther King, Bobby Kennedy...Every generation has had it's own shining lights. These lights help show us the way to a better brighter future. As with all major tasks or long journeys, it must be broken down into smaller, more manageable pieces. That can be especially frustrating to the very young, but it's still a necessary step. That's why we older more experienced people remain useful. Any good architect or engineer will tell you that a structure is only as strong as it's foundation. We were blessed with the outline for a wonderful country based on Constitutional law. However, every small piece of our government must be filled with people of good intention. People do progress to more responsible positions within our local areas. It's up to us to educate ourselves. We are the bosses. They work for us. Do we believe that we want them to move on to a higher position? A school board member could easily become mayor, governor, senator or even president. So it's up to us to weed out the crooks, thieves and other types of toxic characters before they get too high up in the government's structure. As exciting as national news can be, it's just as important when a local clerk is caught stealing from the county. That's why we keep saying to vote in every election. It's best if you involve yourself as much as possible in local politics. Most importantly, Vote! Leadership that's toxic, that divides us, that demeans us or that provokes war with others is not ultimately in the best interest of our country.

[@tillypw123]

Thank you Obama for speaking on some very important facts on politics, racism, how the system works past to present, and responsibilities!

[@romelanvieh2297]

I wish there were more politicians like him. WE MISS YOU

[@tinoj9661]

and i bet there are republicans in congress, who saw this and wished in the depts of their hearts that they could get four more years of obama tomorrow.

[@bancroftgroves2021]

Tino J amen 🙏

[@newvocabulary]

Not a single year with a GDP over 3%? NO THANKS.

[@tinoj9661]

i have no idea what you are talking about but GDP is messured in a currency. US in $, Japan in ¥. you see a pattern here? when you mean growth you seem to forget that george handed the oval over with a negative growth. a shrinkage as one might say. lets see how trump handels things when you come down from that sugar high the tax breaks produced.

[@1TigerJo]

John Duncan Fortune.com said, "While its possible for President Trump to reach a 3% annual growth rate for 2017, most forecasters see GDP growth remaining modest over the next three years. Economists surveyed by Bloomberg expect GDP growth the hit 2.1% this year, 2.3% in 2018, and 2.1% in 2019." He's counting on a 3% to pay for those permanent fatcat tax cuts he gave the very rich. But, there will be a recession next year. Obama reached and went above it 8 times in 8 yrs. Trump only has prob 6 mo left before he finally resigns in disgrace. But overall, integrity, compassion, and kindness are a better measure than what corporations manipulate in the economic market.

[@amvance]

@@newvocabulary even if your numbers made sense, there are more important things in life than money.

[@star67641]

Thank God! at the right moment...he has come to the stage...to awaken voters...! past Presidents should work for the party...!

[@christelheadington1136]

Forgive some of these comments, they don't know how a president is supposed to acr, nor what ethics are.

[@garynorton8122]

Oh we know. We suffered 8 long years with this idiot who drove this country into the ground. Listen to this idiot talk about jobs. Lol

[@riamack2799]

Gary Norton So Trump is an improvement???? Do you even see what you write? Do not be sheep! WAKE UP!!!

[@jolo4036]

Gary Norton Obama always insisted "jobs" was his very first priority. NO JOBS IN FOR 8 LONG YEARS. Trump started producing jobs even before he took office. God bless President Trump.!

[@stayclean777]

@Dez Perkins seems to be a "thing" in Trump world...you say the opposite of what's true, they give you a...what? Spot to sleep on the sidewalk?

[@AR-ws1gr]

Is he acting?

[@AP-ui7oi]

This makes me sad in comparison to the current state of affairs in the White House. Obama’s eloquence, intelligence and overall integrity.

[@ddesign63]

Love this guy!

[@haidenmorgan]

These are the type of presidential speeches I really miss about Obama. Always walk away from these feeling positive.

[@Mustafa-bd3db]

I don't agree with him on a lot of points but he is way more a diplomat than Trump&Bush

[@MsLBN]

Bush was a he'll of allot better than trump could ever be. Not my party but if I had to choose...

[@pauldudley8837]

This is Obama's Michael Jordan, "He's back!" moment. Thank you, thank you!!

[@lupevaldez8456]

God i even miss his sense of humor

[@lupevaldez8456]

Mangekyo who ?

[@jeank2520]

Yes. He laughs. The current occupant of the White House doesn't even know what it's like to do that. All he can do is flash his Cheshire grin when he thinks someone is admiring him.

[@9mmsteve]

What sense of humor......a dry, boring, stuttering imbecile

[@belinda0076]

Why didn't he care this much when he was in the ovel office. What exactly did he do in 8 years create ISIS, send billions to terrorist, endorsed a criminal. POOR LOSER!! Make up more lies Oboma you hate pusher. Your truly a IDIOT!! GO HOME TO KENYA

[@geraldparrish1625]

@StopZombie Then your six year old brother has a whole lot of sense. To speak that well and intelligently. Maybe you need to line up.

[@ericwalker8775]

To Trump I have one question to ask? You mad bro?

[@Koko-ql4fg]

@Anti-PC Culture honestly and objectively, trump is fuming right now. Hes getting it from all sides. The book FEAR was a slap to his pride, the article published by the NYT was a wound to his pride. The knowledge that someone (several people?) in his administration are working against him but to the interest of the people and now this speech by a president who is so loved praised like obama. It cant be easy being trumps pride right now.

[@screwyootube1]

No, he's asleep. Shhh... Don't wake him. He's at his best when he's sleeping!

[@TenderAce]

Maybe Trump will reply by saying "YES!", this is because I truly know that I am mad at whats been going on with our country since I was a kid. it confused me then and NOW President Trump will clarify matters. Do you have the balls to stand up and take the heat?

[@razarocks]

Well, America has the first the President who has no idea of honesty, no intelligence, and no manners!

[@theGoodlife119]

Hahaha more now than ever!!!

[@notenrique666]

No wonder Drumpf fell asleep watching this. Obama is using big boy words and stringing together complete,coherent,logical statements which are short circuiting Drumpf’s simple & senile brain.

[@elizabethcurran7975]

I love this man. He is Presidential material. I miss you President Obama♥️

[@alizalee5454]

He used the term better angels!! gahhhhh, omg I read a book called the Souls of America where that phrase came up a lot because Lincoln used it to talk about how america's better angels would in the end prevail and move the country forward. its a weird full circle moment for me right now hahaha. It's so nice hearing my president again :)

[@perfectperson214]

Oh how I miss going to sleep at night knowing this man was at the helm. Listen to him.

[@jolo4036]

Yes , I wish he was back!! When I was a little boy my Mom would read me fairy tales also. Slept well.

[@Pomiferous]

Sorry, arrogance and oratory skills don't do it for me.

[@jolo4036]

Double D I can feel the hate in his voice also

[@Pomiferous]

Pathetic when the left complain about divisive.

[@jolo4036]

Double D They act right out from the Saul Alinsky playbook. Obama's Bible