Are you kidding me? He tells them exactly what they want to hear. No doubt, he is a great speaker and that's part of the reason why he can get the crowds. His methods are all wrong, though. If he wants teacher's to get paid more, then how about doing something to Carroll Thomas' salary and use that "bonus" money to pay the teachers. Problem solved. Don't take any more money out of our pockets.
YES !! Finally Barack shows us how brilliant he is about education! My 4 children had the blessing to attend private school where they learned not only math and reading, but, science, history, art, music and sports and sportsmanship. Put the video games away - buy books for them to read! They will become Independent Thinkers and Global Citizens !!
To people who say it is hard, yes, it is hard to change. That's what he has been saying about "change" all this time. IT AIN'T EASY." But he also said he won't tell us what we want to hear, but what we need to know. You'd be surprised how many of parents have forgotten or don't know how to parent. Keep on Mr. Presdient!! Obama 2008.
Geeze, I'm sick of these feel-good non-specific generalities! Schools are becoming touchy-feely while scores continue to plummet. The only specifics he gives are for parents on how to properly raise kids. Is he really saying he can legislate child rearing? Please.... At least give us some hard specifics on what you plan to do...
Go, Obama. You've got what it takes to be the kind of president we so desperately need. Your speeches travel far, and they certainly inspire those of us who watch your videos from overseas.
Love the idea of educating the whole child, not teaching to a test. No Child Left Behind is a bad program for the student and the teacher. We need to be inspired to learn, and Obama is a great teacher!
This is advice we all know at our core, and its basic advice. It's nice to see a presidential candidate speaking about core needs in a plain way, it's refreshing. I feel very good about Mr. Obamas' campaign, and I hope he stays above the very poor quality of other campaigns. On a similar note I recommend highly watching the "State of the Black Union" forum in New Orleans. While the forum was based about the state of the black community, I feel it addressed the human condition very well.
His ideas are right. His perceptions educated, sensible and American. He embraces the "liberal" concepts of democracy, opportunity and American government and the "conservative" values of personal responsibility, security and frugality. Conservatives: listen at 3:20 to the challenges to our American Community. Barack is the man to bring us together. He knows what we've got to do. Amen.
One of the things I love most with Obama is that he actually DEMANDS something from the people. He's not just promising things... I hope America does the right thing and elects him! (I'm from Germany)
i wish the candidates spoke about education more. sen. chris dodd said something along the lines that children's issues are spoken about maybe 5 percent of the time yet they are 100 percent of our future.
I watched this on cnn live, this part was very good but the best part was when he was answering questions and was asked about his little experience, by the time he finished answering the crowds were already going crazy. The list went on and on and was broad. tax reform,community organiser, lecturer, lawyer, after school program, early education, finding loose nuclear weapons (nuclear proliferation), health care (reform), veterans (finance). The guy that asked the question became a supporter.
Vote Obama!!! It can be a start at ending the Special Interest influence over OUR COUNTRY! WE THE PEOPLE will stand together and peacefully take OUR COUNTRY back!
Awesome!!!!! I wish I could be an american in november...for vote for you Obama but unfortunately I am not....God Bless You I hope you win!! Obama 2008!!!
How are we going to deal with the bullying and fighting in the school? Children are suffering socially because they had to be removed from abusive school setting, and the teachers saw these behaviors as being normal.
This stuff was here long before Bush (He's repeatedly stressed that point). In all our communities, we need to hear this. I'm sure folks will be saying, "You can't tell us what to do our how to raise our kids!" LOL, just look at the discipline problems in our schools today. Anyway, Obama 2008/2012!!!
WOW,Obama is a great American Leader, his words speak true patriotism and love for his country. " Parents and Teachers " out to be proud of him and put him in the White House, since they are a major electorate in America. He understands that "Parents" and "Teachers" are the true "Agents of Change" for the future of today's young americans, our tommorow's leaders! Well done Sen. Barack OBAMA ... - ED'08 for Obama 08'
While I certainly think the very things Obama spoke of should be at the state rather than federal levels, when it comes to parenting, Obama was saying something I agree with. parents need to be active parents.
Senator Obama and Hillary policy for change is very similar that its almost not debatable. The moral value, Character, and integrity is clearly different from each other. This speech itself tells you how much he cares and this is why I am ALL OBAMA 08!
I agree with Obama. I will be so greatful when parents are forced to be held accountable for their children's action. I am homeschooling my 11 yr old son, per him being bullied, hit, and called all kinds of names by his peers. He is an only child, and does not have 1 friend. The educators overlook bad behaviors. My son definitely need after school activities, because of him being a homeschooler and an only child. Also, what are we going to do about the abuse in the schools.
Won't it be grand in January when the bully pulpit loses its current "bully" and this wonderful man and his wife stand in the White House as national symbols of common sense, personal responsibility and intelligent vision? A president necessarily has limited power in our system, but a president can still dramatically change the mood of the country just like a teacher can change the mood of a classroom - by combining effective leadership with high expectations. Loved this speech!
That's y americans have to vote for Obama. He speaks all but the truth. He is the man America needs to change and to vote out this catastrophic Bush Administration.
And just recently we had an incident up in Baltimore were the teacher was cast off, and nothing happened to the students. Got Parenting? I hope Barack speaks more about this. Obama 2008!
You see.... Sen. Obama shows his values and says so many good things that are just accurate and common sense-fully correct, that shows the people how great a president he would be. But rather than playing videos like this, people just want to focus themselves, and confuse themselves, and others incessantly about snippets of certain videos and sound bytes so as to confuse; twist words, undermine, discredit. There isn't much to attack him on except to only undermine him. Please let's change!
Who will do a lot, then? Do you believe all campaign rhetoric? I'm not voting for Obama because of the "promises of action". I vote for him because he has INTEGRITY, HONESTY, and HUMILITY written all over him. You most definitely don't get that with any other candidate.
Amen Pastor Barack Obama. Quite a large congregation you have there... :) Ok, he is not a pastor but he sure can tap into people's issues unlike any candidate running. This personal connection will bode well for him, rather than the sarcastic "celestial choir" remarks by her Lordship Hillary.Rodham.Clinton. Obama 08
I haven't heard alot of good things about obama but the i saw this video on the recent watched videos and I and I watched it and I agree alot of what he's saying. not that it really matter cause I'm Canadian
I wish he would have something in place to catch the bad teachers. I have had really good teach and just crapie teachers getting payed the same. That needs to stop. paying them more and giving them the stuff they need is not even half the battle, but is a good start.
Good for you penny. Look at his face at 4:39-4:45 He is clearly being both ironic and slightly self depricating. That is change too! A leader with irony and a sense of history. I AM LEAVING TO VOTE FOR OUR NEXT PRESIDENT IN THE OHIO DEMORCRATIC PRIMARY. OBAMA 08
Are you kidding me? He tells them exactly what they want to hear. No doubt, he is a great speaker and that's part of the reason why he can get the crowds. His methods are all wrong, though. If he wants teacher's to get paid more, then how about doing something to Carroll Thomas' salary and use that "bonus" money to pay the teachers. Problem solved. Don't take any more money out of our pockets.
He gets it. Like all other issues, he really gets it. Go Barack !
Gotta love that man. What a great human being...so funny, insightful & honest.
Come on NC & IN...bring it home for the rest of us! Yes We Can!
YES !! Finally Barack shows us how brilliant he is about education! My 4 children had the blessing to attend private school where they learned not only math and reading, but, science, history, art, music and sports and sportsmanship. Put the video games away - buy books for them to read! They will become Independent Thinkers and Global Citizens !!
To people who say it is hard, yes, it is hard to change. That's what he has been saying about "change" all this time. IT AIN'T EASY." But he also said he won't tell us what we want to hear, but what we need to know. You'd be surprised how many of parents have forgotten or don't know how to parent. Keep on Mr. Presdient!! Obama 2008.
This guy is awesome! Why wouldn't we vote for him! He speaks the truth. I've seen what he just said time and time again.
Your videos are always highly rated!!
He is on a roll!! :-) And yes!, we are having fun!!
Geeze, I'm sick of these feel-good non-specific generalities! Schools are becoming touchy-feely while scores continue to plummet. The only specifics he gives are for parents on how to properly raise kids. Is he really saying he can legislate child rearing? Please.... At least give us some hard specifics on what you plan to do...
Go, Obama. You've got what it takes to be the kind of president we so desperately need. Your speeches travel far, and they certainly inspire those of us who watch your videos from overseas.
Love the idea of educating the whole child, not teaching to a test.
No Child Left Behind is a bad program for the student and the teacher. We need to be inspired to learn, and Obama is a great teacher!
This is advice we all know at our core, and its basic advice. It's nice to see a presidential candidate speaking about core needs in a plain way, it's refreshing. I feel very good about Mr. Obamas' campaign, and I hope he stays above the very poor quality of other campaigns. On a similar note I recommend highly watching the "State of the Black Union" forum in New Orleans.
While the forum was based about the state of the black community, I feel it addressed the human condition very well.
His ideas are right. His perceptions educated, sensible and American. He embraces the "liberal" concepts of democracy, opportunity and American government and the "conservative" values of personal responsibility, security and frugality.
Conservatives: listen at 3:20 to the challenges to our American Community. Barack is the man to bring us together.
He knows what we've got to do.
Amen.
Family Values - real substance. Solid real, good values.
How inspiring does one man have to be to open the hearts and minds of citizens of this country?
What a genuine person! Says what is needed to be said and not what is supposed to bes aid.
I love how he's all "Raise yo kid!" I love him so much.
One of the things I love most with Obama is that he actually DEMANDS something from the people. He's not just promising things...
I hope America does the right thing and elects him! (I'm from Germany)
i wish the candidates spoke about education more. sen. chris dodd said something along the lines that children's issues are spoken about maybe 5 percent of the time yet they are 100 percent of our future.
you go man,i hope you will be the next president of the USA!!!
Buona fortuna(good luck)
Ashley from Verona,Italy
That was Awesome!! Everyone vote for this man!!
He actually really loves people. He's genuine, sincere and an overall good person.
I don't care if this guy the world or not he sure makes me feel good, and he sounds sincere too.
I watched this on cnn live, this part was very good but the best part was when he was answering questions and was asked about his little experience, by the time he finished answering the crowds were already going crazy.
The list went on and on and was broad.
tax reform,community organiser, lecturer, lawyer, after school program, early education, finding loose nuclear weapons (nuclear proliferation), health care (reform), veterans (finance). The guy that asked the question became a supporter.
He's just telling it like it is! That's why so many people support him!
Vote Obama!!! It can be a start at ending the Special Interest influence over OUR COUNTRY! WE THE PEOPLE will stand together and peacefully take OUR COUNTRY back!
I've never favored democrats in my entire life, but I will be voting for Barack Obama in November 2008.
Awesome!!!!!
I wish I could be an american in november...for vote for you Obama but unfortunately I am not....God Bless You
I hope you win!!
Obama 2008!!!
Its in your hands now Texas and Ohio, keep it going...HE is Our Bobby Kennedy!!
This is what I'm talking about. Someone who just speaks to everyone's common sense.
How are we going to deal with the bullying and fighting in the school? Children are suffering socially because they had to be removed from abusive school setting, and the teachers saw these behaviors as being normal.
This is my hometown!
*cheers*
This stuff was here long before Bush (He's repeatedly stressed that point). In all our communities, we need to hear this. I'm sure folks will be saying, "You can't tell us what to do our how to raise our kids!" LOL, just look at the discipline problems in our schools today. Anyway, Obama 2008/2012!!!
WOW,Obama is a great American Leader, his words speak true patriotism and love for his country. " Parents and Teachers " out to be proud of him and put him in the White House, since they are a major electorate in America. He understands that "Parents" and "Teachers" are the true "Agents of Change" for the future of today's young americans, our tommorow's leaders! Well done Sen. Barack OBAMA ...
- ED'08 for Obama 08'
While I certainly think the very things Obama spoke of should be at the state rather than federal levels, when it comes to parenting, Obama was saying something I agree with. parents need to be active parents.
Senator Obama and Hillary policy for change is very similar that its almost not debatable. The moral value, Character, and integrity is clearly different from each other. This speech itself tells you how much he cares and this is why I am ALL OBAMA 08!
America , we need Barack Obama. Texas and Ohio please vote for him.
Obama 08
The United States needs this man so much as the next president.
I agree with Obama. I will be so greatful when parents are forced to be held accountable for their children's action. I am homeschooling my 11 yr old son, per him being bullied, hit, and called all kinds of names by his peers. He is an only child, and does not have 1 friend. The educators overlook bad behaviors. My son definitely need after school activities, because of him being a homeschooler and an only child. Also, what are we going to do about the abuse in the schools.
PREACH MAN...
put the video game away!!!
Obama inspires change from all elements of life, not just politics.
Obama has so much common sense!!! We need someone with common sense. He has so much reasoning ability.
Won't it be grand in January when the bully pulpit loses its current "bully" and this wonderful man and his wife stand in the White House as national symbols of common sense, personal responsibility and intelligent vision?
A president necessarily has limited power in our system, but a president can still dramatically change the mood of the country just like a teacher can change the mood of a classroom - by combining effective leadership with high expectations. Loved this speech!
Wow I'm a student and I totally agree.
Too bad we have generations of young parents who don't do this like they should.
That's y americans have to vote for Obama. He speaks all but the truth. He is the man America needs to change and to vote out this catastrophic Bush Administration.
you go Obama^^
Ashley,from Verona Italy
WE LOVE YOU TEXAS!! BRING IT HOME!!
I might gonna have to like America again if he becomes the president, there's no way you could go wrong with a guy like that.
OOOBAAAMMMMAAAA!!!!!!!!!! Thank you Mr. President.
On point as usual. Parents are not being parents, then want to blame the school system when their child fails.
Yeah he did. He said America would rise up, and live out the true meaning of its creed. Obama 2008!
This is my favorite video by far. Hilarious and genuine. I love it.
can i get an AMEN? Yes siiiir..AMEN!!! GO BARACK GO !!!!
this MAN has been and seen it all! Obama '08. If not, the country lost what it shouldn't have!
Astounding! So damn inspiring!
Ladies and Gentlemen I think we have found a leader.
"Do somethin with your child!"
That, was perfect. Amen indeed.
We need programs for after school that don't cost alot of money.
Yes You Are....right man...
Amen Barack. Amen.
Simply the best!!!!!!!!
And just recently we had an incident up in Baltimore were the teacher was cast off, and nothing happened to the students. Got Parenting? I hope Barack speaks more about this. Obama 2008!
You see.... Sen. Obama shows his values and says so many good things that are just accurate and common sense-fully correct, that shows the people how great a president he would be. But rather than playing videos like this, people just want to focus themselves, and confuse themselves, and others incessantly about snippets of certain videos and sound bytes so as to confuse; twist words, undermine, discredit. There isn't much to attack him on except to only undermine him. Please let's change!
Preach on Mr. President for 2009 and 2013!!! Lord have mercy!! Obama 2008!
Who will do a lot, then? Do you believe all campaign rhetoric? I'm not voting for Obama because of the "promises of action". I vote for him because he has INTEGRITY, HONESTY, and HUMILITY written all over him.
You most definitely don't get that with any other candidate.
I like his message.
I'm a musician and a teacher. "Can I get an AMEN?!!!!"
OBAMA 08
Can I get an Amen here? Wow this is truely a man of color choice
You awesome, God bless you
Wonderful!
i wish i was in Texas
I completely agree with Obama!
But you know how some say he acts like a preacher. When he said can I get an amen, I laughed SOOO hard! lol
Amen!!!!
OK the naysayers want substance here you go!
FINALLY A POLITICIAN WHO GETS IT!!!!!!
AMEN Barack!
Amen Pastor Barack Obama. Quite a large congregation you have there... :)
Ok, he is not a pastor but he sure can tap into people's issues unlike any candidate running. This personal connection will bode well for him, rather than the sarcastic "celestial choir" remarks by her Lordship Hillary.Rodham.Clinton.
Obama 08
.. and now, compare this with Hillary's speeches! if at all you can, that is. Obama is THE MAN. He can be an excellent Mentor!
Amen!!!
Don't cuss out the teacher!
This guys knows what he is talking about.
lol Barack and them was havin CHURCH up in there lol i'm mad i didn't make it but this is GREAT!!! GO Obama!
F'n A, man! The return of Common Sense.
Obama has so much common sense!!!
Amen.
I haven't heard alot of good things about obama but the i saw this video on the recent watched videos and I and I watched it and I agree alot of what he's saying. not that it really matter cause I'm Canadian
I wish he would have something in place to catch the bad teachers. I have had really good teach and just crapie teachers getting payed the same. That needs to stop. paying them more and giving them the stuff they need is not even half the battle, but is a good start.
Settle down, we're having too much fun!
Common sense is not so common.
GO OBAMA!
Preach on!!! Lord have mercy! McCain and Hillary do that? It's him or nothin'! Obama 2008/2012!!!
Go Ohioans and Texans.
Vote for Obama !!!
Obama '08
Don't Cuss out the teacher! haha do something with your child! I love it
Barack for President!!
Great speech Obama!!
"Turn off the TV set.." - Obama "Turn off the radio" - Dead Prez That's why i'm supporting Obama, he is Hip-Hop :)
the ending was funny but so true.
amen!
This is whats going to bring Obama to the White House.
-Sweden, over and out.
Good for you penny. Look at his face at 4:39-4:45 He is clearly being both ironic and slightly self depricating. That is change too! A leader with irony and a sense of history. I AM LEAVING TO VOTE FOR OUR NEXT PRESIDENT IN THE OHIO DEMORCRATIC PRIMARY. OBAMA 08
Nice.
That's what scares me.
Early voted in Texas... FTW :D