Pres. Obama's First State of the Union Address

[@tommyrosendahl7238]

Man, 2008 looks like the mid-90s with that video quality...

[@DJM.I.A.]

Tommy Rosendahl that shit is looking like 2001 😂

[@sanctionedtaco2109]

yeah dude imagine our 4k in a decade... gonna be similar of this probably??

[@thomasalessi7568]

Except that’s not 2008 brainiacs.

[@jeremymoore145]

Tommy Rosendahl ikr lol

[@1hagerachin]

CSPAN still has this quality

[@ltstar9612]

when season 45 wasn't as good as 44 so you go back and watch the old episodes

[@alon4039]

Netflix done fucked up with 45 no one will watch 46 ☠️

[@assassindancer914]

@@alon4039 Nah, they got a new writing team, so the viewers who still had hope, will return and give it more views.

[@bigreeezy]

Season 45 was the best

[@ltstar9612]

@@assassindancer914 season 46 is a spiritual sucessor and spinoff to season 44 with a returning cast member.

[@fathergabrielstokes4706]

@@ltstar9612 season 46 is the most dumbest writing I've ever seen!! The main character talks nonsense!! Children rubbing his hairy legs?? 🤣

[@TheElhim]

who came here after Donald Trump state of the union

[@milesbaker468]

Elham Wondsen me

[@nickrizzo2176]

Me. This is amazing in comparison to trumps

[@brandominoeffect]

Me

[@PetadeAztlan]

I did. Sometimes we have to look back to see the path ahead.

[@pittwill2000william]

I did so this is the real party of lies!! Lol

[@gulaagjamun]

back when EVERYONE clapped for Obama....

[@Sheilazy1]

that's called RESPECT for the presidency. It's a real shame the disrespect the Democrats show every day. Whether you love or hate the president you still show RESPECT for the office of the President

[@BIoomingOnion]

MovedMasterMike that's because there wasn't as much polarization as there is now. Doesn't matter who's president.

[@MICHGO1]

RESPECT IS EARNED. OBAMA EARNED IT WITH HIS CLASS AND DIGNITY.

[@maritzaflores7298]

Respect is earned. Not because you’re the President of the United States I’m bound to respect you. I respect those who have earned my respect. Obama you are a well respected individual along with Michelle. Educated people who have worked extremely. You’re are the definition of the American Dream. God bless America

[@MrGomEzi07]

Wow everyone. EVERYONE! Republicans, compared to democrats, respects any president, because the presidential office is choice of the people's will. Now only democrats did not clap when Trump speaks. Strange heh? Is that because they have lost presidential election and can not accept that for over a year? 🤔 xD

[@mikeinie1]

Wow, I am not American and I can only wish we had a leader like this man in our country. You have no idea how lucky you are.

[@robertmoir5695]

That is so untrue mikeinie You don t even know just how bad this man really was Biden is even worse

[@ladder3257]

oh man you should see where we ended up

[@farrah00]

Obama's speech is just as relevant today as it was so many year's ago.

[@f0otball41]

He never did anything about it

[@Steph48224]

Farrah its 2020 and I’m here after Trumps SOTU address 😂

[@j.franklin21]

@@Steph48224 Isn't it great? Finally, we have a President who gets crap done. Obama was a great speaker, and he gave us Hope that we would work together, but evidently we can't do that. What a liar.

[@Steph48224]

@total destroyer You miss understand me, I came here because I miss this man. Trumps SOTU upset me so I came here to calm my mind 😁

[@j.franklin21]

@@Steph48224 Ah. Very well.

[@thattimestampguy]

*Our History* 1:15 Progess Inevitable, Victory Was In Doubt, One Nation One People 2:45 Last Year, 2009 - We still have economic problems 5:15 Hope For Compromise 7:07 Our Union Is Strong, A Government to Embody Strength *Economy* 7:42 We All Hated The Bank Bailout 10:40 “We cut taxes for 95% of American Families” 12:45 The Recovery Act aka The Stimulus Bill

[@sbmello8128]

It's so encouraging to have an intelligent, thoughtful and mature leader for our extremely interesting country! I am proud to be an American, again.

[@VincentGuillotine]

same! I'd hate for the exact opposite to succeed him in office

[@robertmoir5695]

Barack Obama is not intelligent sbmellow Biden and Kamala both have such a low I Q

[@ladder3257]

F

[@T-Rex-nm1se]

I agree, can you imagine if the president after him when he finishes his 8 years? He probably will be immature

[@matisse11able]

He is the best asset of the US we ever had!!! Brilliant! We should vote for only those who behave on the vision for the future.

[@alexsky88749]

Had you known at that time that Trump would become the next US Président, what would you have thought?

[@Killbot856]

Just checking in to see what it looked like 8 years ago

[@TheCompton1963]

It looked and sounded PRESIDENTIAL. Unlike donald chump's.

[@EM-xd8pe]

Did he not. Stand up and Articulate the best way to tell you that you were down to make you feel better. Space

[@marilynking4003]

Killbot856 - I wanted to do some comparison too. lol

[@j.franklin21]

@@TheCompton1963 Trump* Also, Trump's was just as presidential. Give it a resr, will you?

[@cfc1251]

@@j.franklin21 Aww.. you muss obama dont you. Someone's jealous that their little favorite puppet wasn't as smart and eloquent as obama? Poor thing.

[@QuizHeavenTriviawithJonas]

Anyone watching this 10 years later in 2020?

[@jaidevkumar9570]

Me from India

[@joannshumate3661]

Yes

[@cHriiSzbEe]

2010: “I’ve never been more hopeful for America’s future”! 2020: 😨😰😫😖😖🥺🤮🤢

[@Stretchdiazz]

"The best is yet to come" And then Corona.

[@zoelaverne1103]

@@Stretchdiazz LOL

[@jptbaba]

@@Stretchdiazz so he is to blamme?

[@Stretchdiazz]

@@jptbaba Not at all. It was unprecedented.

[@BruhWhyDidTheyChangeThis]

@@jptbaba no but he sure didn’t help

[@lsim460]

Dang I miss this man. :(

[@marilynking4003]

Princess Snowflake - he convinced me to #walkaway (2014) I don't miss him. But I have to thank him.

[@trey437]

Princess Snowflake what was better when he was president ?

[@karlfortuin5794]

Agree 100 %

[@cfc1251]

@@trey437 We were all United. Regardless of political ideologies. He attempted to be bipartisan, uniting the two parties, (I guess). Foreign relations with our allies were much stronger. We weren't alienated from our closest allies. We had a much more transparent president. Someone who connected with the people.

[@ToastyBoiYoutube]

He was the worst president in history

[@needlove1982]

Finally someone who listens to us, and believe in us as a country again

[@aineaambulwa6595]

so appealing and great

[@texasboy8522]

HELL NO!! KEEP OBAMA ANOTHER 4 YEARS!!! HE IS THE BEST PRESIDENT EVER!!!!!!

[@luckythefox8711]

Who came here to see young obama?

[@luiggihuerta2942]

me

[@flipbarnes2525]

me

[@akaCheezyTown]

DISLIKE!!!!!! YOUNG OBAMA IS THE REASON THAT MEDICARE IS FUCKED TOWARDS YOUNG PPL

[@jakeayres1979]

me

[@sewfantastic7257]

Was looking and trump and started to feel depress needed a pick me up.

[@boostermind7]

I'm here to learn English and master Obama's accent

[@RunEnabled]

Still the same two old people standing up there in 2023

[@kvmairforce]

I wouldn't say he is the best ever, but he has done a good job overall.

[@SillyGoose2024]

Well considering what weve had recently

[@kevinlogue5652]

you literally didn't know what you were talking about

[@albifida]

hajdut k iformu p mbu cpat kjo idali im un krijova k m i pagu nji pr nji nuk kam krku gj ti v kriova ti t b trilona m dijn tim haga u prt

[@JohnBarnett-u8j]

Thanks for sharing these memories ❤ John Barnett revisited Tuesday September 10 2024 ❤❤❤

[@CocoTaveras8975]

Wow, it's striking how young, and thus energetic, he looks.

[@MrAstroman2]

Interesting to see how a majority of Congress applauds & stand up for many of Obama's proposals during those tough years. Interesting to compare to Trump's 2018 address, where he sometimes claps for himself & where 99% of the time only Republicans stand up & applaud his proposals. Also interesting to see how Trump talks brought people who face hardships to his State of the Union Address. These are just observations folks, no need to accuse me of being for one side or the other.

[@pittwill2000william]

MrAstroman2 you’re right!! Glad I voted Trump!!!

[@EB-du3vh]

MrAstroman2 I came here to compare lmao

[@hassanabdulahi4705]

lmao you cant compare Obama and trump 😂 Obama was a way better president

[@ozzycool]

Hassan Abdulahi Trump is MUCH better than Obama.

[@ryancasto9317]

This is how you screw the country, and trump shows you how to win.

[@Themediversion]

I've never heard so many Thank yous ever lol

[@TheThomaswastaken]

That was very well done. He addressed the best ways to get us out of Bush Era debt, and to revivify our economy in the long run. If Obama is able to take the actions he has proposed, without undue hindrances, we wlll be living in a better USA.

[@SlothRuka]

Damn, a 52 second opening applause.

[@TheJesseWu]

After 8 years of old presidents, this is refreshing

[@greeneyes9448]

I came back here after Trump 2020 state of union .....

[@maxxtoxinmusic]

I disagreed with Obamas policies but I loved his speeches.

[@meizhao4573]

The speach was so wonderful.

[@mrcomptablecharlo1224]

You would never ever for the rest of your life, have a president like Obama in The United States of America anymore.

[@UberDeadbeet]

Great Speech. Being able to talk, unlike most politicians, really helps.

[@lilliancarbone4100]

Wait a minute didn’t you send our enemies millions

[@memousey1]

What a remarkable speaker! I have great hope for the next two years. I sincerely pray that we have the capacity to pull together for the good of our Nation and it's future. Fear leads to hostility, to violence, to anarchy. Surely we can do better than that. If we value the great work done by the many that came before us in the building of this nation's schools, hospitals, libraries, museums and national parks we can learn to value one another again.

[@genericfakename8197]

Watching in 2020, oh god how far we've fallen.

[@trey437]

GenericFakeName what’s worse now ?

[@Icureditwithmybrain]

Thing have gotten better nutjob.

[@aaronrollins1795]

For real

[@jeffboldrinjr7166]

Okay I get that 2008 was a while ago by now but there’s no way TV quality looked this old back then...

[@TobyMcVinn]

He's a REALLY GOOD speaker.

[@LT1HILLINGHOE]

ReadMatthew24: Amen brother. 9/23/93 saved, on my knees, tears flowing, in a little country church. Took off the old and put on the new. I commend you on your witness.

[@mbarekoulemda4987]

He s GREAT

[@o.g2160]

pelosi is happy.... No Longer HaHa

[@jasleencheema1594]

O.G she’s very happy now 😂😂😂😂 you lose we win

[@j.franklin21]

@@jasleencheema1594 Oh, really? How's that Russian collusion investigation? The Impeachment? Oh.. That's right.. "You lose we win"

[@luluseatowngetdown6251]

“ Russia collusion investigation“ ??? It’s now 2020. Not 2017.😂😂😂

[@Kevbot6000]

@@j.franklin21 lol bye ✌️

[@j.franklin21]

@@Kevbot6000 I think we'll stay, lol

[@anniesue4456]

"The numbing weight of our politics" so true

[@AmandaR212]

Toby and Sam definitely knocked it out of the park with this one.

[@Mooffins]

When you just finished a binge of West Wing lmao

[@lychanthina8402]

WOW. So lovely our handsome PresidentObama he is good man , brilliant leader, compassion for people yes I love it thanks god bless ❣️DearPresidentObama 👍👍👍😘😘😍😍

[@TheThomaswastaken]

He brought good facts and good ideas for improving the economy. I liked it. A four tier plan for restructuring and improving our financial system, all of which based on sound reasoning. A dedication to legislative transparency and a willingness to say it straight. That's just good quality leadership.

[@isaacwarren6154]

Watching this today, this man was phenomenal. He's my role medel. I will follow his steps, so help me God.

[@gargolas27]

Why, 'cause he was good at public speaking - the best at reading a teleprompter? That's hardly a reason to swear by.

[@NikkiMonavari]

​@@gargolas27that's all he really has By policy, he's technically the worst president ever

[@firegameplays1178]

who else here is watching this for school. also, who is here from Mrs. young,s class.

[@Piscesmann]

"We won't quit, I don't quit!"

[@trey437]

Piscesmann everything is better now all he did was raise taxes

[@tanyamishchenko]

watching this in 2018...

[@deepstateglobalistgames7995]

Tatyana Mishchenko Lol

[@hollyg7346]

2019, i win

[@loopthetube]

2020. Had to see if Pelosi made a fool out herself.

[@marilynking4003]

Tatyana Mishchenko - Watching 2020 . . . I was wondering about the Republican's reactions to him. He sure lied to the American people. :(

[@j.franklin21]

2020 here.. Man he could speak. Too bad he used that to lie to us.

[@llluuubluetigers4838]

History . ......wow....I witnessed it all.......

[@obayemiolawale7184]

This is a real state of union address very unique.

[@craig581]

Not as powerful or memorable as Trump's.

[@treniawilson1426]

obayemi olawale 💯!!one thing he isn’t clapping for himself!! Like Motor Mouth!

[@obayemiolawale7184]

Craig Brexit really, bringing people out for a speech is a better way of Economic talk? I think that truth ignorant.

[@KalindaKhan]

GO OBAMA GO WE LOVE YOU

[@lions3]

He's going alright, straight to hell! hahaha

[@Neanderthalcouzin]

I hope America and Americans are doing well: from Britain.

[@adrunkmunkey15]

Okay, who's here during or after our orangutan's first state of the union?

[@itis2182]

adrunkmunkey15 It's been over a year and your butt still hurts?

[@InformedwithAnthony]

Notice how all Republicans are standing, applauding, and being supportive. What a difference...

[@Iburn247]

I am. To see how much lying and divisiveness obama actually did. He was a snake oil salesmen. He started his racial divide agenda first day in office

[@itis2182]

Exactly. Did you see the dems sit and pout at the record low African American unemployment. Trump even stated he wanted everyone to unite and wanted to work with the dems. Still they just sit and pout. How scary is it that people so evil and immature were almost running our country.

[@Iburn247]

Obama talks about giving corperations tax cuts and he gets standing applause. Trump says it and he is a con man. The difference? Trump followed thru. Obama just gave lip service

[@JohnSmith-ur2db]

This is how you deliver a State of the Union address!! Barack Obama set the Gold Standard.

[@themaverickfiles2020]

By feeding people endless bullshit instead of the truth? Get the fuck out of here libtard...

[@thechillmaster5836]

@Morgan Kriese and Trump didn't?

[@ryanlengacher]

At least the Republicans aren’t a bunch of crybaby’s They actually stand up and clap and respect the president on the Other side Unlike the Democrats

[@JWest304]

@nfl972 plenty has change. you know how many more people died in afghan? and how much more surveillance has been put on the american citizens, we even have camps just in case there is a uprising of the american citizen. he's right, he brought change, just not the change that he promised..

[@loopthetube]

Wonder if he was already spying on people?

[@j.franklin21]

Bush's Patriot act ensures us that we were being spied on. We still are.

[@memousey1]

@hardcorenyc Where did you get this information?

[@ionediasadv]

The Americans were happy and did not know .. Good times.

[@andresamartins6622]

They were living in a lie

[@augustakelly6182]

How I miss my President!,,,,

[@EB-du3vh]

Augusta Kelly you don't like what trump is doing ?

[@JackknifeJimmy]

A lot of corrupt politicians in that building.

[@Joshua-Samarita]

I came here to see if Republicans clap in the opening. And they did. Unlike the Democrats today.

[@yvonnew5186]

6:37. I guess he had a crystal ball to 2020.

[@j.franklin21]

Yeah

[@luluseatowngetdown6251]

Total War Destroyer 😹😹😹😹 bruh. I can’t help but laugh. You do live here. I’d want to too. We have a real president here. I would love to understand WHY YOU SUPPORT TRUMP.

[@ازهارازهار-ش8ح]

We must understand our behavior and we face challenges in the work

[@fingong82]

OBAMA 2012!

[@dahfighter9914]

fingong82 lmao

[@LegendaryFimmy]

What an amazing man. I have so much respect for him.

[@robertmoir5695]

I have no respect for that creep LegendaryFimmy He depleted our military He divided this country more than any other president But I can think of someone even worse Crazy Joe Biden

[@khyreedwards1228]

Interesting to watch now

[@bctopper]

We need to get Pelosi out of office fast. Her nonsense statements and actions makes congress even more dysfunctional.

[@albvald79]

bctopper true to this day.

[@American50]

Among the best State of the Union speeches in modern times. Yes, I know many will not agree with my assessment, but the truth is obvious and you are entitled to your opinion also. His record for the past 8 years is very good to excellent.

[@mm860]

Stephen Ranger you are delusional

[@zxb5998]

Stephen Ranger I have my political disagreements with President Obama however I do agree that he's done a great job

[@sandrajames135]

Stephen Ranger President Obama has been the greatest President, with the biggest heart....We love you here in Canada ♡♡♡

[@dgphi]

Just wait till the FISA memo comes out in few days and all the Obama corruption comes to light.

[@Iburn247]

It was all fake tho. Sounded nice but it was hollow.

[@skofdo]

thank you. thank you very much. thank you. thank you. thank you. thank you very much. thank you very much.

[@gsup3435]

Could tell we were in a recession with his word choice

[@djanderson59]

Notice the energy level here vs the robotic nature of the 2019 address?

[@basicallyalandershowitz]

How's that highspeed rail Tampa?

[@albvald79]

President Trump did an awesome job. He looks and sounds like the President he is. Just wanted to hear what Obama said in his S.O.U. speech.

[@f58534]

Albert Valdez he did. Obama did just as well

[@f58534]

I am strictly speaking about his address per say. But I do believe Obama was good for our country.... Oh well we disagree.

[@princetigerbeatz9316]

Andres de Villanueva Much better? agreeing with the ''Liberals'' allowing 1.8 million illegal immigrants to be granted American Citizenship.The fuck your smoking?.Trump is a fuckin half Liberal himself,he was praising the Clintons so much too.I'm not saying he's as bad as Obama,but he's might be heading that route..But,Trump is a much stronger leader with balls the only positive thing I have.

[@f58534]

PrinceTigerBeatz Industy Kits do you know that under the Obama administration he deported the most illegals in the last half century.

[@princetigerbeatz9316]

f58534 That's really good,I did support that part..

[@robertoleeva985]

This man brought people together. He brought the country out of recession. And tried to make good changes. He was liked by most. Unlike Trump who's hated by most!!!! We miss you Obama.!!

[@agentcoco7023]

Your kidding right?

[@lindseysanders3656]

EC I tried to explain to someone that the division of our country didnt happen over night. People dont understand. We are heading back towards a united country; it's going to take a long time. Some people can't see it. The SOTU 2018 was so inclusive and inspiring! Showing real Americans & telling their stories! It's a motivation to take responsibility for ourselves & our country. I think it's important to pray for people that they would discover the truth for themselves.

[@melehi]

I agree, EC.

[@trentschinckel1820]

Wrong you delusional communist your days are over ...enjoy the ride to hell you pos.

[@TropiColt69]

Obama is a Communist that wanted everyone so stay home and live off welfare government funding. Hard working America, turned into seeing how many things we can think of that offends us and made us weak. Obummer

[@MsHakiza]

Obama was once young!! Time is indeed unforgiving))

[@animejustice3393]

I miss you Pres. Obama 2018.

[@carlamorgan6711]

He is so amazing!!! If only the republicans didn't block him every step of the way.

[@FREE_WILL_DEFENDER]

Carla Morgan im glad someone else noticed that

[@1961BJR]

Damned straight. We learned from the most evil of them all -- Republicans. You guys don't go by the Constitution.

[@nelsonking]

Carla Morgan Repulicans approved Obama's cabinet nominations in record time unlike what the democrats did to Trump. Obama didnt attempt to talk to Republicans, that's what. He was not willing to make compromises like Trump is. You wanna know who the problem was, it was Obama and the democrats. Even right now, Trump offers a pathway to citizenship for 1.8 million illegals in exchange for a wall and more border security but democrats wont play ball. Democrats didnt support the tax cuts either. Now that's blocking.

[@fathergabrielstokes4706]

Yes, we once had a black President, kids

[@zanderous9095]

they clapped for nearly a whole minute. what the f--

[@yoshixxlove15]

CROOKS!!!!

[@destinyson23]

Nice to see Pelosi not ripping up speeches. Stay Classy Nancy! Stay Classy.

[@AshRealms]

Trump's speech was phenomenal, looking back at this it seems very shady in the way that obama addressed his issues and didn't have much of a direction of what he was talking about

[@sewfantastic7257]

Trump was on and I needed a pick me up I cant believe what is happen here.I never would dream I would see adults action this way,it the same as middle school.

[@itsolivier]

we are living in strange times indeed.. trump made a mockery of the english language Obama did it honor

[@yay78900]

This speech is what a lot of people want to hear, but actions speak louder than words.

[@RiddIer]

You could tell as he is saying thank you over and over he really wants to say "STFU"

[@gargolas27]

🤣

[@Skenjbear]

I'm here to be reminded how a person in charge should be speaking; Trump's has lowered the standards

[@PumpkinCherub]

Trump is getting the job done - The state of the world you can't be too polite to fix the current problems. It's the best for the future.

[@kpcbeezy1991]

Who is watching this in 2018?

[@artcrazy3137]

God bless Obama, god bless the good ol U.S.A

[@eriqchristensen777]

I’ll be watching this on January 30 instead of the buffoon in the WH atm.

[@davidrg1570]

Eriq Christensen real progress is being made now tho

[@EB-du3vh]

Too bad trumps speech was amazing lol

[@craig581]

It was a powerful speech you missed. He credited many inspirational people and told their stories of hardship and perseverance.

[@hollyg7346]

That is very stupid.

[@hollyg7346]

@Paul Lunsford Stop watching CNN

[@vallykusi3698]

Can someone invite Trumpet to listen plz?

[@sheenabuckles4255]

Lies.lies.and more lies

[@mildgod5353]

obummer and his demorat zombies

[@mason103]

We all miss you, Mr President

[@TropiColt69]

Mason the hell we do

[@agentcoco7023]

Mason NO we dont😏

[@tasha3939]

i was 12 when he was elected president and was 20 when he left office. I am now 27 years old. Time flies. I sure miss him!

[@cb5171]

We went from this guy to Trump... what a downgrade.

[@EB-du3vh]

Chet Bobby Obama did nothing tho. Lol

[@cb5171]

washingtonmonthly.com/magazine/marchapril-2012/obamas-top-50-accomplishments/

[@EB-du3vh]

Chet Bobby the first thing on that list was pass health reform.... how did that go? The mandate was unconstitutional which was a big funding part of that bill. You got fined for NOT having health insurance! To pay for people that don't work enough to have health insurance. To get a government health insurance that was trash. It covered nothing! It was like the cheapest health insurance you can buy type shit. Just trash.

[@EB-du3vh]

Paul Lunsford hows your Obama care doing?

[@Mrbuzz12]

back when nobody knew just how bad he really is.

[@elpeopuru3003]

Guy took over a country that was in the toilet and it's still in the toilet. Don't be biased and pretend he's better because he's black/Democrat, he is simply nothing but Bush 2.0. Btw, my father was in your position 20 years ago and then he lost it in the stock market crash, and the IRS came after him for the next decade pretty much bankrupting him. This country has problems and there are people willing to screw you if they can make a buck.

[@samcollins5276]

what did he do that you dont like? what was it that makes you think he was a bad president?

[@FREE_WILL_DEFENDER]

Elpeo Puru so blame the stock market on the president?? Wtf

[@PumpkinCherub]

Getting down with Ellen, Beyonce & Jay Z on tv on a daily basis.

[@appalachianmountains6010]

Yes

[@Hamppzah]

Did you notice that the video is 1 hour long?

[@dennislyons3576]

Best President in our life time .

[@BwanaJesuasifiwe]

in which regards?

[@kyleb6538]

Lol yeah right, he was the worst president in our life time right up there w jimmy carter

[@thenetnet5556]

Best president to serve time in Guantanamo Bay, maybe. Otherwise the worst!

[@agentcoco7023]

Dennis Lyons Your kidding right?

[@dennislyons3576]

no....his is Obama's economy for one not Trumps.

[@mariobarbieto6039]

Hope and change? Prelude to more hopelessness and more political platitudes.

[@Moredread25]

I like how CBS puts an ad before the state of the union, but CSPAN puts it up ad free. Thanks CSPAN.

[@MrZeusey]

who wants to go back with me

[@arielmatinez]

Noone

[@pete123]

NOOOO

[@pumpkin101473]

never ever!