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  • @faytachiMPS
    @faytachiMPS 4 года назад +343

    “America will never be destroyed from the outside. If we falter and lose our freedoms, it will be because we destroyed ourselves.”
    ― Abraham Lincoln

    • @luchi.el.zorrito
      @luchi.el.zorrito 4 года назад +3

      The left wing were literally tearing down american monuments, and are attacking churches.

    • @overvault
      @overvault 4 года назад +29

      @@luchi.el.zorrito HAHA everytime i see you in the comment on this channel you always talks BS and lie...you never learn i guess.
      monumets are for museum, you support genice slavery traitors...
      churches? lies.

    • @michaelpollock1869
      @michaelpollock1869 4 года назад +16

      @@luchi.el.zorrito so you just gonna be a clown like that

    • @faytachiMPS
      @faytachiMPS 4 года назад +22

      @@luchi.el.zorrito ah yes, we should celebrate confederates and slave-owners, right?
      In the words of Lincoln: "Whenever I hear any one arguing for slavery I feel a strong impulse to see it tried on him personally.''

    • @luchi.el.zorrito
      @luchi.el.zorrito 4 года назад

      @@faytachiMPS
      What about indians praising people who used to rip hearts out of peoples chests? You want them to have justice even though they were more backwards than europeans.

  • @nolanhembree5565
    @nolanhembree5565 4 года назад +331

    Absolutely moving. What a guy. I sure do miss him.

    • @80sChick80s
      @80sChick80s 4 года назад +6

      Makes me cry with Joy.

    • @alexiovay
      @alexiovay 4 года назад

      I wait for Joe's speech

    • @domi9146
      @domi9146 4 года назад +2

      @@80sChick80s I'm crying now after watching this video.

    • @robert52354
      @robert52354 3 года назад

      Why? What do you miss about neoliberal corporatists?

    • @robert52354
      @robert52354 3 года назад +1

      @Annabelle Phen Lee hahaha what? You think all criticism of obama comes from the right? 🤦‍♂️

  • @winchan7065
    @winchan7065 4 года назад +125

    "Yes we can"
    Im not from the united states but that single phrase always gives me chills. I miss Obama..

  • @Richi-zi9qr
    @Richi-zi9qr 4 года назад +214

    If this guy chose Joe Biden as his Vice President then maybe there is still hope for America in 2020.

    • @Spawnofme
      @Spawnofme 3 года назад +4

      Like President Obama said, “change has come to America.”

    • @ajohndaeal-asad6731
      @ajohndaeal-asad6731 Год назад +2

      And yes there was. but Trump not out yet

  • @SleezRed
    @SleezRed 4 года назад +410

    I miss the times when our presidents spoke intelligently.

    • @karimaelhajji4479
      @karimaelhajji4479 4 года назад +9

      The answer is simple : a Harvard Laureate! Such a big difference with the actual occupant of the WH!!!!

    • @karimaelhajji4479
      @karimaelhajji4479 4 года назад +11

      @No. absolutely and Trump is envying President Obama's educational background and political dexterity!!!!!!

    • @catherinelewis1951
      @catherinelewis1951 4 года назад +7

      I miss the time when our Presidents spoke intelligibly.

    • @highgrounder
      @highgrounder 4 года назад +2

      @Jesus Mendoza Never use the word smart with me, I know more about wind than you do, I'm the least racist person in this room, I've done more for blacks than any president, with the possible exception of Lincoln, possible.

    • @mhm7719
      @mhm7719 4 года назад

      Biden speaks good

  • @samkemakhoba7981
    @samkemakhoba7981 4 года назад +167

    We use to envy this administration America. This is what we loved seeing.

    • @andypeterson4680
      @andypeterson4680 4 года назад +1

      No this is what YOUloved seeing, an administration that put their friends in all the positions around him and lie about every little thing..

    • @vkfanatic
      @vkfanatic 4 года назад +15

      @@andypeterson4680 that sounds strangely familiar with TRUMP.

    • @andypeterson4680
      @andypeterson4680 4 года назад

      @@vkfanatic nah trump put in people who could trust with our nations secrets , not people like Hillary Clinton lmao and if you want to go there Obama did this first so if anything Trump could just say he wanted to follow in the footsteps off a “good president” lmao

    • @engerbendized2503
      @engerbendized2503 4 года назад +10

      @@andypeterson4680 don't do drugs son!

    • @andypeterson4680
      @andypeterson4680 4 года назад

      @@engerbendized2503 never! Junior at OSU for economics and education

  • @elevationspeaker
    @elevationspeaker 4 года назад +86

    I was a teenager when he gave this speech. Set me on the path I’m on today, living proof of the inspiration he ignited in the soul of this veteran 👑💙🏁

  • @thomasforssell9225
    @thomasforssell9225 4 года назад +48

    “We’ve never been a collection of red states or blue states. We are, and always will be, the United States of America”. Seeing how polarized America is today, sadly, this doesn’t resonate anymore.

  • @akitaxx
    @akitaxx 4 года назад +172

    Obamas speeches are one of a kind.
    Always bring a tear to my eye, and impact me hard. Makes me want to do something with my life.
    Thank you Obama.
    Thank you for giving hope to us.
    We won’t forget you, Obama. ❤️

  • @erickperezcarreno4002
    @erickperezcarreno4002 4 года назад +38

    this thing made me cry, we didnt appreciate him as much as we do now.

  • @blue_pikmin163
    @blue_pikmin163 4 года назад +42

    Its so hard to see how inspiring Obama is, to see how he claims America is a place for all, then see how close this race is...

    • @dvdv8197
      @dvdv8197 4 года назад

      Sure, he was inspiring. But what did he do for the people? Dicky MCGEESACKS.

    • @user-nq4sc4tg2r
      @user-nq4sc4tg2r 4 года назад +5

      D VDV boomer alert

    • @dvdv8197
      @dvdv8197 4 года назад

      @@user-nq4sc4tg2r 🙄🤦‍♀️

    • @dvdv8197
      @dvdv8197 4 года назад +1

      @@Dustinavollmar Obama gave you a Medicare program which came from a Republican think-tank. It SHOULD have been Medicare for all, he had a SUPER MAJORITY.

    • @crazyweb9605
      @crazyweb9605 4 года назад +1

      @@dvdv8197 ASk the senate who stone walled his proposals. Notice he didn't do alot of executive orders like trump .

  • @CR-dq1ch
    @CR-dq1ch 4 года назад +14

    I was a 15 year old kid in Sweden. Even though I was across the globe listening to another country's president elect, I remember crying. It was so moving and in its foundation not only American but truly human. We are one. And people across the world heard the message and the world was a little better for a little while.

  • @danyf.1442
    @danyf.1442 4 года назад +71

    Posting this right now...SERIOUSLY???like we are not crying already😭😭😭

  • @mehunglo1
    @mehunglo1 4 года назад +41

    Fear moves people, more than hope. I've learned that especially the last few years.

    • @crazyweb9605
      @crazyweb9605 4 года назад

      nope.

    • @fionnodonnell5956
      @fionnodonnell5956 3 месяца назад

      Maybe in moments of time, but in the long run, hope will always win.

  • @deadean7057
    @deadean7057 4 года назад +21

    This is the message America is not hearing today........"LOVE"
    Trust me this speech can bring you to tears.....

  • @arshanabbas97
    @arshanabbas97 4 года назад +35

    Charisma is dripping like Dew on a park bench after a cold night.

  • @Xavier-be2mi
    @Xavier-be2mi 4 года назад +34

    Well done, come on, Joe!!!!

  • @JohnnyFire117
    @JohnnyFire117 4 года назад +15

    It's heartwarming hearing his old speech again.

  • @rasmuz8361
    @rasmuz8361 Год назад +4

    One of the greatest speeches ever. At this moment, the world changed and accepted diversity. Hope for all that are oppressed just as Gettysburg.

  • @imperatormaximus8952
    @imperatormaximus8952 4 года назад +19

    This is a relic of a greater, more hopeful time.

  • @Leviathan7777
    @Leviathan7777 4 года назад +25

    Beautiful.

  • @InYoPie
    @InYoPie 4 года назад +12

    Listening to this 15 minutes before my certification exam to get inspired.
    I am officially inspired and motivated.

  • @alpha5124
    @alpha5124 4 года назад +18

    Make a movie on this man already!

    • @highgrounder
      @highgrounder 4 года назад

      If it was a 3 hour long documentary, count me in

  • @Gia1911Logous
    @Gia1911Logous 23 дня назад +2

    This is beautiful
    Especially when he addresed republicans asking for their support
    This is complimented very well by McCain asking his supporters to support Obama during his presidency
    This is what being president of the USA means

  • @ART-gr9zn
    @ART-gr9zn 4 года назад +32

    I am a Muslim girl, and my message today is to love others as they are, to respect your differences, to accept and love others as they are, and most importantly to respect their religions. How beautiful it is to instill love between us. My comment has nothing to do with the video and I hope you respect my comment because I do not insult anyone😊❤️

    • @sunnylilme
      @sunnylilme 4 года назад +4

      I'm a white mama of 4 boys in Lousiana. I too have the same dream. Many, many of us are not haters..its just the loudest voices today.

    • @solehsavage
      @solehsavage 4 года назад +2

      @@sunnylilme nice

    • @ozff-yt6060
      @ozff-yt6060 4 года назад +1

      :)

    • @twoofuslt
      @twoofuslt 4 года назад +4

      Thank you, the world is better because of people like you, people who stop the hate with love even if the other voices are louder. Let us love each other tonight and let us hope for a good new president. Much love from Germany, our thoughts are in the USA today

    • @ART-gr9zn
      @ART-gr9zn 4 года назад +1

      Two of us 🙏🌷

  • @CaptainRillaboomArmenia
    @CaptainRillaboomArmenia Месяц назад +3

    I miss thiis guy

  • @jyumang1
    @jyumang1 4 года назад +8

    I have the chills listening to his speech!

  • @molly.dog8brooke792
    @molly.dog8brooke792 4 года назад +6

    “Us with Them” works much better that “Us vs Them”... if everyone works together to find a middle ground, more will be done than if everyone is constantly fighting. Take of this what you will.

  • @carmenschumann826
    @carmenschumann826 4 года назад +5

    . . . from Europe: What an unprecedented and presidential, incredibly motivating and uniting brain and voice you have had with this man - and unfortunately had to let go . . . I really envy you for such happy moments in history !

  • @SunScourge
    @SunScourge 4 года назад +14

    I remember listening raptly to that speech. I'm from Holland, was a kid at the time, and was quite tired of being blasted by overseas politics at that point, but this struck me. I remember writing in my diary how cool it was that a guy like him could become president, and how much hope it gave me for the world at large. I know things like that can happen again. I want to believe we're on the right course, still, despite or maybe because of setbacks that show how not to do things. Fingers crossed for the future.

  • @thomasforssell9225
    @thomasforssell9225 4 года назад +18

    This is what a true leader looks like

  • @remie584
    @remie584 4 года назад +23

    And we’re about to have our first female, black vp!

    • @kittydollsxo189
      @kittydollsxo189 4 года назад

      Then next we will have are first white female vp!

    • @twoofuslt
      @twoofuslt 4 года назад

      Hopefully, I would have voten Biden too if I'd lived there ( sorry if the tenses are false, my english is not that good)

    • @user-qh6gn8lf7k
      @user-qh6gn8lf7k 4 года назад +1

      @@twoofuslt you just missed the d at the end of ‘voted’ if you did not say so I would have thought English was your first language

    • @highgrounder
      @highgrounder 4 года назад +1

      @@twoofuslt looked like a typo for me, better than a lot of Americans who think that Americanese is the greatest language in the nation

  • @JAKECOT_CENTER
    @JAKECOT_CENTER 5 месяцев назад +2

    When I was 8 years old this was the happiest night I can remember as a kid. The idea of Obama was huge and for a brief moment I thought America could change for the better

  • @imeldahernandez9835
    @imeldahernandez9835 4 года назад +6

    We miss him so much may God give us another president like this one.

  • @Dornatum
    @Dornatum 4 года назад +3

    It feels so good listening to him speak. It's like, ah, our country is in good hands.

  • @CGP05
    @CGP05 Месяц назад +3

    I love Obama. His voice is so warm and comforting.

  • @brandonf24
    @brandonf24 4 года назад +5

    I miss him...I miss seeing what a president truly looks like.

  • @MJSHorror
    @MJSHorror 2 года назад +4

    TBH, myself and my family didn't like Obama as a president, but I respect him as a person. He really is a well speaker.

    • @diegoalvarez6238
      @diegoalvarez6238 5 месяцев назад

      I think this mentality is what both sides need. Not have to like or agree but respect. Well said.

  • @solehsavage
    @solehsavage 4 года назад +9

    *We lost a gem, he's a living legend* 🔥✨

  • @ryanthunderhammer9970
    @ryanthunderhammer9970 4 года назад +12

    I miss coherence from a president.

  • @shogun8376
    @shogun8376 4 года назад +3

    Such a heart touching speech. Wish I'd seen it live.

  • @alecwescott2987
    @alecwescott2987 4 месяца назад

    This gets me everytime. This night in 2008 made me fall in love with politics. I knew, even at 10 years old, that this was a moment unlike anything ive ever seen. And I havent seen anything like it since.

  • @okden6277
    @okden6277 4 года назад +1

    You can't tell me this doesn't send chills. This is what we miss.

  • @bodeankit
    @bodeankit 4 года назад +3

    I remember that day thank you President Obama we miss you

  • @amaldrew3830
    @amaldrew3830 4 года назад +7

    America was great in the past when Obama in office.

  • @susieenglish302
    @susieenglish302 4 года назад +1

    America - this is your capacity to be great. For all of us everywhere to thrive in a democracy, to be something bigger than ourselves and to reach out to those who fall along the way. This is greatness

  • @falloutgirl6551
    @falloutgirl6551 4 года назад +5

    I liked when presidents spoke in full and complete sentences

  • @texadian339
    @texadian339 9 месяцев назад +2

    Obama *HAS* to be, by far, THE BEST orator of my lifetime (nearly 4 decades)! He was a pretty good president overall, though I didn't agree with all of his administration's policies and/or actions...but God d*** can that man SPEAK! 🙌

  • @safaa9654
    @safaa9654 4 года назад +2

    I actually cant believe it was that long ago

  • @ddivincenzo1194
    @ddivincenzo1194 Месяц назад +1

    I voted for him and never regretted it. Love him and his beautiful wife and daughters. There was so much hope then and MAGANUTS ruined it.

  • @m.marrakchi9393
    @m.marrakchi9393 Месяц назад +2

    Miss this man in office 😢

  • @abhishekjain1059
    @abhishekjain1059 Год назад

    This speech gives goosebumps even today, to even non-Americans, who wouldn’t vote for this guy.. miss you mr president.!!
    I watch your speeches before my presentations, give me so much energy.

  • @readlisten3713
    @readlisten3713 Месяц назад +2

    I needed to hear this today.. 11/6/2024

  • @Laylowex
    @Laylowex 4 года назад +4

    YOU GOT THIS JOE, WE NEED TO KEEP ON. AMING CHANGE AND KEEP GOING.DONT GIVE UP

  • @TheCD45
    @TheCD45 Месяц назад +2

    Watching this made me ok again after what just happened....

  • @AndrewMubamba-rv5bt
    @AndrewMubamba-rv5bt 8 месяцев назад +1

    Yes we can, yes we did. thank you God bless you i miss you Mr president

  • @ramaken254
    @ramaken254 4 года назад +1

    What a man. What a human. I love Obama

  • @cottontheeastercottontailr265
    @cottontheeastercottontailr265 4 года назад +5

    Powerful

  • @UXtatic
    @UXtatic 4 года назад +1

    Mitch McConnell had most likely passed out and never saw this speech.😂

  • @taurayimakurirofa2219
    @taurayimakurirofa2219 Год назад

    Each word values

  • @IsraelOfoedu
    @IsraelOfoedu 2 месяца назад

    Most intelligent, inspirational, wisdom, charisma, knowledge, motivational, pure classic, dignified, integrity, handsome, charming and pure in soul

  • @ABCurry30
    @ABCurry30 4 месяца назад +1

    There was an economic crisis at that time. You can see how everyone was being hopeful of what's to come

  • @LitJr
    @LitJr 9 месяцев назад +1

    I wish Martin could of seen this but Obama worshipped Abraham n that was legendary

  • @jocelynzofia
    @jocelynzofia Месяц назад +2

    Wow what a wild contrast from today - empathy please find your way back into this world

  • @kalahking8456
    @kalahking8456 4 года назад +1

    Wow , what a beautiful time.

  • @BombayGamer-sz6dp
    @BombayGamer-sz6dp 4 года назад +2

    Beautiful❤

  • @Juandi202
    @Juandi202 6 месяцев назад

    What a time to be alive. God bless the country that gave me EVERYTHING. God bless America.

  • @javieralejandrogomezmar449
    @javieralejandrogomezmar449 4 года назад +1

    I still see no changes

  • @filledwithvariousknowledge1065
    @filledwithvariousknowledge1065 4 года назад +2

    Reminds of me of Tom Hanks good acting in movies I’ve seen

  • @christophermbuga9623
    @christophermbuga9623 3 месяца назад

    I hardly contain my tears every time I listen to Obama! He is something! He is someone.

  • @djtomoy
    @djtomoy 4 года назад +10

    Change has come to America again! It just got worse!!

  • @TheWasamen
    @TheWasamen 4 месяца назад +1

    This made waves not only within the blue and red United States, it also made waves in the whole world!

  • @valerie-xg9mx
    @valerie-xg9mx 4 года назад +4

    Why is this footage so Pixelated...as if it took place in the 90’s

    • @chickennugget6233
      @chickennugget6233 4 года назад +6

      Maybe you were too young in 2008 to remember. Not everyone even had big screen TVs then. It was just becomming the norm. This was the year of the flip phone. Things weren't all HD then

    • @kalahking8456
      @kalahking8456 4 года назад +1

      Yes it was 8 years after the 90’s , still a very young 2000’s. I was in the 6th grade and would never forget the spirit of hope President Obama bought into the world . A defining moment of history !

  • @pablovalencia8999
    @pablovalencia8999 4 года назад +2

    I'm not crying u are

  • @drawwitme8316
    @drawwitme8316 4 года назад +2

    God I miss this kind of president

  • @vishalwiz1
    @vishalwiz1 4 года назад +4

    The best!

  • @jmorado5494
    @jmorado5494 4 года назад

    This is the time when you can Proudly say that America Was great again.
    I really miss coherent reassuring and morale Boosting Speeches
    Truly Obama was our light

  • @AlixFTBL10
    @AlixFTBL10 3 месяца назад

    Wow dearly missed

  • @srod8818
    @srod8818 4 года назад

    I voted for him in my very first election I was eligible to vote. He gave us so much hope.

  • @이인표-q2o
    @이인표-q2o Месяц назад

    What a speech.

  • @wahengbamsuman6254
    @wahengbamsuman6254 4 года назад

    I miss him, even i am not American, love u obama from India

  • @DanielDanielsen
    @DanielDanielsen 4 года назад +2

    Greatest tweet ever!

  • @MillycentOnego-qm1ny
    @MillycentOnego-qm1ny 9 месяцев назад

    Yes

  • @fluidwings2078
    @fluidwings2078 Месяц назад

    A magic moment, of immense impact

  • @chloenguyen7497
    @chloenguyen7497 4 года назад

    stop making us cry i'm already emotional enough from this ongoing 2020 presidential election

  • @ernest160772
    @ernest160772 4 года назад

    My dear American Brothers and Sisters..., I'm not the citizen of America, I just want to share what is in my mind for you.., America is your beloved country, your homeland.., this is your own election.., this is the moment that your decision will determine your own future as a Nation.., don't let anyone or anything taking away your dignity as a Nation from you..., the Great Nation.., no matter what you vote for.., but please keep the spirit of Unity.., because you are the United States of America.., I'll pray for all of you.., God bless you.., stay safe, stay healthy and take care of each other.., my warmest regard from Jakarta, Indonesia

  • @slj1537
    @slj1537 Месяц назад +1

    I really needed to hear this speech. I have been so sad this whole day. Hate won today and our democracy is in danger. Vaccine mandates may go away. The department of education might be gone soon. I am just so sad because for the longest time as a second generation immigrant that this country was truly something special. That we will always be the becon of hope and prosperity. I have come to realize that this is not the case. This country is not great and I have never felt so defeated in my entire life. For over half my life I had to deal with trump.

  • @cgnconsult
    @cgnconsult 3 месяца назад

    Best orator of our generation ❤❤

  • @sdevfit
    @sdevfit 4 года назад

    What a speech! 🤯👌

  • @realdelgado8189
    @realdelgado8189 4 года назад

    We need a leader that can do what he can do. Hopefully there is one coming soon.

  • @adri6963
    @adri6963 4 месяца назад

    The guys can give a speech

  • @colleenross8752
    @colleenross8752 Год назад

    So far this century has seen the first Black President and the first female Vice-President. How far we've come

  • @axolottadamage
    @axolottadamage 4 года назад +3

    i miss obama 😔

  • @voicelesstoybonnie8788
    @voicelesstoybonnie8788 4 года назад

    The words of a true president.

  • @DrUltr0n
    @DrUltr0n 4 года назад +2

    Oh! how the great have fallen.

  • @JussFoDaLaffsx
    @JussFoDaLaffsx 5 месяцев назад

    What a time to be alive!

  • @nilkanthpatil7467
    @nilkanthpatil7467 Год назад +1

    I love mishal Obama.

  • @doc7sea
    @doc7sea 4 года назад

    Truly. A Class Act.

  • @scubandre1
    @scubandre1 4 месяца назад

    Incredible speech from a great leader 🇺🇸👍

  • @CesCru999
    @CesCru999 10 месяцев назад

    Said it in context America will change here it is