Barack Obama Explains the Meaning of Life

Hey Obama your wife was not proud until you children were 8 and 10 (You do have wonderful looking children by the way and always be proud of them) but beside the point she state last year was the first time she is proud of this country!!
On the point of us co-operating with other countries, we gave blood for those countries!! what are they doing to co-operate with us should be the question!!

without teleprompter
“Well, uh, I, uh…”
Left radical did not answer the question

I do think though its kind of sad that out natural reflex to what Obama says is to look for some political motivation. The guy answered a perfectly reasonable question openly and honestly, fair play to him.

Life is beautiful and a gift from God!!

Some of you guys need to get a LIFE…
YES YOU CAN!!! OBAMA 08

Was a good answer would you guys come up with something other than a guilt by association. That was played out 5 years ago

One is squaring the Mr.-Clean-of-the-Senate McCain, who teamed up with the remarkably principled Democrat Russ Feingold to sponsor historic campaign finance legislation, with the McCain who has brought big-money lobbyists into the center of his Senate office and campaign operation. Those connections with the Beltway bandits remind one that McCain was previously one of the “Keating Five”–senators whose support of deregulation, a code word for undermining legitimate government oversight of business shenanigans–facilitated the savings-and-loan crisis of the 1980s and ’90s. Not a happy association, at a time when the consequences of bank deregulation surfaces as the subprime mortgage lending scandal that is wrecking the US economy.

It is difficult to square the ex-POW’s unequivocal condemnation of torture with his accommodation to President Bush’s torture policy. Holding Senate hearings on torture, McCain brought the weight of his own experiences against the Administration’s flimsy rationalizations. He even held to that principled position during the early primaries, but then ended up voting for legislation that has helped make torture legal, at least in the eyes of the President.

There’s alot of lunatics in this world, and Obama is one of them.
I need a stiff drink!!!

Obama was responsible through dirty politics in getting his wife, Michelle over $ 200,000 increase in pay at her job with the hospital.

Obama:……..NO DEAL!!!!!!!

racism – self hatred – you folks seem to all wrapped up in your own unhappiness. It’s your problem, fix it yourselves.
Obama 08

I get it already, Obama. You’re a Christian.
If a republican talked that much about their religion, they would be excoriated.

So life is meaningless otherwise?

As for Mr. Obama’s response. Not only do I believe that it was genuine and truthful but it goes the very fabric of who he is and what his campaign is about. When some people wake up in the morning their minds aren’t on how quickly they can outsmart the next person or stab someone in the back. Or worse yet destroy another families hopes and dreams. Some of us know that we are called to fulfill a higher purpose. Something uniquely ordained by the creator himself just for us. We are here to foster a better understanding and set a higher standard. It’s part of the HUMAN spirit to want to rise above adversity and bring others along with you and for parents it’s why they’re created to watch over children. So I think that not only does Senator want that for his girls but for yours and mine as well and for that he should be commended, b/c in the face of all adversity he is still on that path.
Thank you Sen. Obama for helping us all recognize what life SHOULD mean to us all.

I say, let’s party all you Hillary Supporters. Let’s make those irritable Supers and their stooges and the bias media sweat!
Let’s see…is it over a Million Hillary Supporters that are now going to vote for McCain.
I am one of 18,000,000 and growing strong.
I am woman, hear me roar!!!!!!

For someone who is sincerely interested in the future of this country, his words are profound. He is not a selfish man, but genuinely cares for people, even when he is hated. For those of you voting republican, here’s a wonderful video.

If you want a blog that never ever posts negative articles about Obama—go to Huffington post.
They live in a fantasy world centered around Obama–who walks on water and is the most handsome and perfect man on Earth.
All because you criticize Obama. Sounds like they prefer a dictatorship.
Enjoy!

Len
john mccains life is on fear, bush has interjected you all with fear
cmon get over yourself

It was a great answer to a very complicated question for which there is no correct answer.
He put his daughters first. Then he talked about everyones children who are not as fortunate as his may be. Then he talked about our responsibility to this planet and our world. And he ended by saying that it was all grounded in his faith.
I am amazed that anyone would criticize this. When for so many people the meaning of their lives revolves around themselves. This was an incredibly selfless answer that shows how much he truly cares about people.

That is yet another reason why Mr. Obama is above the rest. We know that the hate speech on here is being coordinated by right wing extremists because real feminists wouldn’t use their sex to discriminate and real femenists know what discrimination is so they won’t discriminate against others. Those of us who value truth, don’t stand by and let THOSE people run OUR country anymore. They are Anti-American not Pro-American. THEY are the real bigots and “protectionists.” All of this will be turned around on them and THEY will be exposed for who they really are extremists.

Sen. Obama will rise above all this garbage and win in November. McSame has no chance.
“First they ignore you, then they laugh at you, then they fight you, then you win.” ——–Mahatma Gandhi

Reading some these comments makes me really depressed. It gives me a heavy heart to know that there are some people going through life so angry and so cynical. That’s no way to live this short existence.

Can BHO be enlightened with the meaning of life through 20 years of listening to the sermons of Rev. Wright?
I am still wondering about the meaning of his long life affiliation with such a mentor, not talking about the meaning of life.

“john mccains life is on fear, bush has interjected you all with fear”
That would be ‘injected’, B. And no, fear isn’t why I react to his empty rhetoric with skepticism. I react like that because his are the lines of a used car salesman, not the man who should be the leader of the free world. One will not solve our problems with speeches and high ideals. Practical competent leaders understand the need for action. Nothing in his life or career or philosophy offers a scintilla of proof that he has that understanding.
“Where have all the flowers gone…”
Some of us have been through this and understand that he is just one more round in the Circle Game.
“won’t get fooled again…”

WOW, this is so beautiful. It brought tears to my eys. Here’s a man who truly cares about his country.
People are so close minded and so full of hate that they choose to believe the worst about others.

You know, I’m registered Independent, and didn’t know for sure who I was going to vote for, but I do now.
1. I was struck by the thoughtfulness and the obvious sincerity Senator Obama had answering the profoundest of questions. He knows himself, his values, and what he’d like to give the world. I was impressed, but not entirely sold.
2. Then, I started reading the nasty, hate filled junk from the people who are obviously Republicans and “conservatives.” I was appalled and confused. What happened to the Christian values like judge not lest you be judged, humility, and love?
Sigh. I’m so sick and tired of the fear mongering, nasty people calling my fellow Americans “unpatriotic” or “terrorists” that I am going to make a positive choice and choose to HOPE.
Senator Obama, you have my vote, and I’m going to go to your site and give you some money. The first time I’ve ever done that.
:) And you know something else, it feels pretty good to have at least a little bit of hope once again.
OK Republicans – go after me! Call me brainwashed and stupid. :) But know that you just lost an Independent to Obama.

Imagine that question asked to Mr. McCain.

It’s amazing how people can turn statements around and respond with such hate.
Are you Hillary suppoters forgetting Obama also got 18 million plus voters. If you want to play dirty we will not forget!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Obama represents the best in all of us. He responded well to a “trick” question. Abortion is not the only issue. You can tell the man was young who asked the question. Abortion may be morally objectionable to some but it is also wrong to try to control a woman’s body and not let her make choices about her future.
Go Obama! Show them we need to care more for the people and environment and worry less about fetuses and who is sleeping with whom.

The skeptics don’t believe because their hearts are empty.
Pity them.

Hey Obama You do have wonderful looking children by the way and always be proud of the but beside the point she state last year was the first time she is proud of this country’s politics. I agree 100%
GO OBAMA

Obama has my undying love. Go OBAMA!

Spock:
You know exactly what she meant. As hard as life has been, she was proud that so many people can look past race and vote for her husband, and you know as well as anyone else that in the past a AA could’nt even get close to that much support. Always looking for a negative when it was a positive.

Did Obama just tell a gym full of people that the US is hated around the world, and the reason for that hate is because we don’t co-operate with other countries?
I don’t think he should be talking about this country being *hated*. That’s pretty ugly rhetoric.
I do agree we have some difficulties, but I’ve been in many parts of the world recently where we are very admired and respected.
Also, the Iranian leaders don’t hate us because we don’t co-operate. AlQaeda doesn’t hate us because we don’t cooperate.

Obama needs to explain how he made the under table deal with Rezko to get his ‘dream’ house under market value – that the true meaning of life Americans deserve to know…
Posted by: True Truth | Jun 12, 2008 6:37:48 PM
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Obama doesn’t have to explain a dam thing to you. If he did, it would not matter anyway. I’ll tell you how, he called up a friend and neighbor and asked if he wanted to sale a piece of his property that was not being used, the friend said yes and he bought the additional property to enlarge his yard for the girls.
Initially, he purchased a the home, but before doing so he asked a friend to take a look at it before he made the purchased. The former owners have already stated that Rezo had nothing to do with the sale of their property except of looking over the property for Obama.

say, let’s party all you Hillary Supporters. Let’s make those irritable Supers and their stooges and the bias media sweat!
Let’s see…is it over a Million Hillary Supporters that are now going to vote for McCain.
I am one of 18,000,000 and growing strong.
I am woman, hear me roar!!!!!!
Posted by: stella | Jun 12, 2008 5:14:22 PM
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Hey Stella, McCain has something good for you and the 1,000,000 irrational, revengeful voters.

By the way I am a NP and my son is in law school and will be paying his loans off for years!
Posted by: cissy55 | Jun 12, 2008 3:57:10 PM
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And Obama paid off is loan for years. Only part was paid by scholarship. His mother was on welfare and he did not come up in a wealthy home. Anything he has, he did it himself. No one gave him a thing; he earned it.

wow. one of the weirdest questions for a candidate.. what IS the point? what was McCain lets fight a 100 years war answer? if its important.. I guess every politician better be answering it.. and every voter too.. if this is important.. then everyone in the world needs to answer it…. and yet this is highly personal.. very similar to religion.. and not really worthy of talking to candidates about.. whats next? the sound of one hand clapping? When a tree falls? Why does a chicken cross the road? how bout lets stick to issues? the meaning of life I will answer for myself. and I dont care what mccain or obama or anyone else thinks about it.. thats THEIR conclusion.. and THEIR path.. I have mine… hopefully we all have a good life… and hopefully you do too..

Obama is awesome. I love that he thinks of his kids like that.
Come to think of it, his whole career has been about thinking of others, from his time as a community organizer, to his work in the Illinois Senate where he passed ethics reforms in the government, civil rights laws working with the police, health care programs, tax rebates….to his time in the Senate where he focused on nuclear disarmament, government ethics, federal spending transparency, and other fine pieces of legislation.
If some politicians said this, I would just call it pandering. But, looking at his career and the work he’s done, I believe that these issues are genuinely important to him.

Once again, Obama spoke with grace and wit in response to a difficult question, and spoke from the heart. He certainly does lift a weary country. And people, you can bury your heads in the sand if you like, but our nation’s reputation has been badly tarnished. Those who truly love our country don’t run around screaming “We’re the greatest!” They work to make it better.

@ Tordenskiold
“It is really quite sad: Shortly after 9/11 everybody here was sympathetic to America. But Bush has spend all that goodwill and then some.”
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I can’t abide by the ‘after 9/11 everybody was sympathetic to America’ argument. We were attacked and of course people felt sorry for us. I feel sorry for Burma and China right now, but that doesn’t mean I’m likely to approve of their next few governing decisions.
The goodwill was not sustainable– eventually we weren’t going to be the victim anymore.
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” I don’t think he is talking about al Qaeda or Iran but more likely the usually America-friendly countries. Hate is a strong word, but there is definitely a growing resentment and anger against America here in Europe due to Guantanamo, CIA’s extraordinary rendition program, the Iraq war scam and Bush’s bullying diplomacy style.”
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He said the “around the world”, not Europe. And you know, it is Europe leading the way on dealing with Iran, a process of which Obama is quite critical. I was none too fond of Chirac and Shroeder, but I’d never say I hated France and Germany. If Europeans think their countries aren’t involved in extraordinary rendition, they are fooling themselves (according to Colin Powell).
Finally, Obama said it is because aren’t “cooperating”. Like it’s a kindergarten world.
I’ve been to Asia, Africa, India, and parts of Europe in the past few years and I have never felt “hated”. I have had people stop me on the street just to tell me how much they dream of coming to America.
It’s just a horrible thing for the man running for President to say.

Anyone who here tries to dirty up and negatively attack what has just been so deeply heartfelt and eloquently said, is just admitting to the world how small and petty and ugly they are. They can’t for a single moment acknowledge that another human being could possibly have an inspired moment.

Senator Obama is the candidate to vote for if you want to change to a more racist/socialist/Marxist/communist type of government and country. That is exactly what he means by his motto:
‘CHANGE YOU CAN BELIEVE IN’
Is that what you want voters? Think about it.

I can speak eloquently as well. And so can just about any writer of fiction. All they have to do is read their words. But guess what? His lilting little speech don’t mean crap if Iran or N. Korea is throwing nukes at us. Get back on the plane and get off Fantasy Island people. These are dangerous times and they call for a strong leader. I’m sure McCain loves his family and God as well, but it has no place in a political discussion.

Obama, our next President. Before I had a child it was all about me. After my child was born, it was all about him. I prayed to GOD that I live to see him grown and able to take care of himself. Thank you GOD. Thank you Obama, you are a MAN who puts his family first and thinks not only of their welfare but the welfare of this Country. Octobersun

Obama realized and told us why he is running for President.
Like all the rest of us he just can’t ignore what George Bush and the Republicans have done to this country and planet over the past 8 years. We absolutely need to leave this planet and country a better place for our kids.
It is not that George Bush doesn’t love his children – just that they are not his highest priority.
This country is in deep tofu and the planet in even deeper still. We need change for this reason and McCain can’t do it if he is busy packing his townhall meetings with his own supporters.

The ugliness of some of the anti-Obama comments makes me sure that I am supporting the right candidate for President of this great nation. What I am seeing is a campaign of hope and a belief in the betterment of the planet opposed to a campaign of slinging racial epithets and false accusations. Let’s stick to issues and not personal attacks, shall we? What has happened to civility and decency. Both men are good men but they come from different paradigms. Let them present themselves and their policies and then choose who you want to be your leader but please, stop with all the smearing. I choose Obama because he speaks my truths. I don’t hate his opponent. He just doesn’t speak for me. Too bad we can’t keep it all civil. It saddens me that racism and hatred still rules the minds of so many Americans. If you think it doesn’t, take a closer look.

This is why I am voting for Obama–for my children. So they will inherit a country that stands on moral principles, and provides opportunities for all to secure happiness and well-being. No more greedy fatcats (like the oil companies) robbing our country of its greatness!

Thank you Skywolf, for this comment:
“I can understand disagreement with policies and positions – this is after all a political contest. But to demonize and degrade another human being because you disagree with them says more about you than the person you attack.”
I am continually saddened by the personal attacks against Obama’s character. He, like the rest of us, is a human being. Some may disagree with his policies, and that is fine. But who here is so perfect as to be able to judge or ridicule another’s character?
No one.
I would also like to add:
He answered this question with the kind of personal insight rarely witnessed in a public figure.
When I vote in November, it will be for the person who sincerely wants to provide a safe world for his children, my children, and all the children of this earth – and that vote will be for Barack Obama.

I had my daughters ballgame to be at tonight, so I printed out Obamas response to the the question, I was in tears!! what a guy, what a candidate !! My nine year old is in love with the man!! I want the same things for my children ( who by the way LOVE arugula ) even edamame!! and as a disabled MOM living on a fixed income- – -I know for certain I am not ‘elite’ !!
people around me were wondering WHY Julie was in tears, so I shared…they all agreed and gee guess what? the 15 people around me are VOTING OBAMA and after I talked to another 25 or so, I got them Voting for OBAMA also !!
There was a VERY positive response to Barack’s answer and I KNOW we will kick some butt in NOVEMBER !!
“My parish Priest said, This man will do good for this country !! I pray for him.”
Let us all say prayers for ‘this man’ as my Priest said.
** Note my Parish Priest is from Burma greatful to be in the U.S.A. and is also a very wise, kind, intillectual man!!
GO Obama…..you did us all proud!!

I don’t think about what life means to me. I think more about how to correct my weaknesses and how I can be more aware of the feelings of other people. I think I know a little more now about what it means to be selfish and unselfish. Life is really just a shell to carry out your existence, and the less you think about yourself and questions like what life means to you, and more about learning, facing reality, and taking responsibility for your actions, the better the life you will lead.

How do you think John McCain will answer such a question?

(e NOR me-tee) noun, 1. excessive wickedness, outrageousness. 2. a monstrous offense or evil, an outrage.

For the first time in my adult life I am NOT proud of the America we live in!!!
I mean it. As I read through these comments about Obama I come to realize that some Americans are still filled with racism and hate. They can’t believe that a man of color can rise to the top and become a president. They are stuck in their little world which is comprised of false Christian leaders, right wingers, Republicans and warmongers. I have lost my respect for the radical right and their vision for a hateful America. They were in charge of our country for many years and this is the only legacy that they will be leaving behind. HATE!

This article is more interesting than the reports about the “fist bump”. Thank God for something worth reading.
P.S. This campaign has brought out the uugly in people. I did not realize there is so much hatred. I feel sorry for are children, there is very little hope for them if all they have to teach them are the people who write these sad comments. I pray for our children, I pray for us, I pray for Mr. Obama and his family.
VOTE

“what life means to me is that every day I wake up trying to figure out how can I secure their futures”
But on Sunday he woke up and took them to a racist America hating church. Actions speak louder than words…..

“He stammered a bit ”
Yeah, he seems to do this more than Bush EVER did.
Which speaks to his mental faculties and GRAVITAS.
Which evidently doesn’t matter now.
“He stammered a bit” until he could remember some bloated boilerplate about how he loves the country and will raise or lower the oceans depending on what we are told to believe about the climate, cure acne and create a 2nd sun.
What an empty suit.

People who are so quick to condemn Obama are the same sort of people who’ve never done anything for their community or other people. Obama is one of the few people who has ever run for president who has actually given up a good salary and given his own time to the impoverished citizens of this country. I can understand people disliking Obama’s plans for our country or his political views, understand them not wanting to vote for him, but the comments they make about him are so personal, angry, and vindictive. I can think of only one reason for that, and it’s despicable. People blame Obama for attending Rev Wright’s church but those same people have never picked up a book to read about African American religion in this country. Those people never consider the fact that over 8,000 other good American people, both white and black attend Trinity church.

To Rev. Dr. E Buzz Miller – Obama speaks from the heart. Bush speaks when the person on the other end of the ear piece.

What a question!
Obama answered it in a very straightforward, thorough, yet concise manner.

“Realness is an act you can’t rehearse”

I guess all of you people bashing Obama are doing so out of fear and confusion. After almost eight years of Bush, I guess it is a little frightening to hear from someone that actually has a brain and a moral compass. Bush had neither. I believe Obama has an innate goodness that so many of you cynics don’t understand.

To all who have a major problem with Obama stammering before giving the answer to this question:
Imagine that he hadn’t stammered at all. Wouldn’t you be ranting then that he knew the question all along and just tried to act as if he had heard it for the first time?
Obviously you all are not very experienced on behalf of speaking in front of a crowd without preparation. Sen. Obama was asked a spontaneous question, and to those one doesn’t very likely know the answer immediately (save by conincidence). Of course virtually everyone will stutter a bit trying to answer elegantly, that is, give an answer which doesn’t only involve three words, like “It means ” (the supposed third word in the above example would replace the brackets ). This question part is no exam for which you can prepare or a speech you can rehearse. As you might have guessed from the text, the questioner didn’t just want to hear a three-words answer. Had he given such a one people would rant again, but it would be much much more significant and justified than your petty attempts of badmouthing Sen. Obama.
Come to think of it: Maybe I’m wrong and (some of) you ranters think you really are experienced in giving a speech in front of a crowd (maybe because you attended Rhetorics class or whatever). In that case: Shame on you. You obviously didn’t learn anything.

Here we have someone honestly responding to what makes life worthwhile, his family … and the opportunity to do something worthwhile for his fellow human beings… and all some of you have to do is spout mindless, negative drivel. If you’d just open your eyes…. you might see the future. But that’s the problem isn’t it? You’re afraid of the future. Sorry folks..It’s coming. It will be here soon… And you don’t have to be afraid… you just have to open your eyes… and your soul.

Lawrence – Bumper sticker slogans is not what makes a President!!
By the way Obama states this is the Greatest Country (only after he has been criticized) but wants change, well if your great why would you want to change. Oh thats right he does not want us to be the greatest, Europe is jealous from what he said!!

No vote for Obama from me. I do not trust him and certain am concerned about Michelle Obama’s bitterness and depression.

In life, love is all that matter. Obama has it in an unquantifiable measure, please let him have it all. For no man can lead his fellow man without first loving him.The Republicans may have love but not in reasonable quantity.Above all Obama has shown that the ability of a man to express himself effectively is the shortest cut to excellence.

Wow…alot of bitterness and hatred.What kind of world these people live in?Enjoy your life folks.Life is too short to live in a hateful mood.Get outside and enjoy it for once..

I see that some here pretend to be upset that Obama noted the hatred many people now have for America. Is that because they are so willfully ignorant that they haven’t noticed it themselves? Or are they so indoctrinated by the Neocon swindle system that they can’t stand the truth?
Well, there is all too much hatred fror us in the world; it is not hatred of our “goodness,” nor is it hatred for our “freedom.” It is hatred of our government’s hypocrisy, for its refusal to live by our nation’s stated ideals. There is little hatred annywhere else for our values or for our principles of justice. In fact, the greatest haters of those ideals of our country’s are the very Neocons now misleading us, and those dupes here spouting their contempt for those who would restore adherence to those ideals.
The fact is that our Bush-Cheney government is the worst in our history, and it has attacked constantly the Constitution that forms the basis for our form of government, and the ideals of justice that underlie that Constitution. And the big haters here are undisguised; whatever they may call themselves, they do not represent the best of America.
And they won’t prevail this time!

Many refer to the ties Obama has.In fact, we as americans have ties…for we are all a part of the whole and all misdeeds reflect on us all . That said, we can’t always be vetting those we deal with to accomplish a good deed.Did Obama involve himeself in some criminal activity? If so, why was he not prosecuted? It seems to me, this wasn’t the case, and I for one, have known many people, had many dealings, and yet I was not involved with anyones personal misdeeds. Not held accountable for the acts of others. If my banker kills his wife, it is not my fault, really.Should it then be questioned if my home loan was sanctioned by a killer?

I’m an American, born and raised. Its not the country that is hated. Its the ideals of the common American that is frowned down upon. The American people are waking up from a dream. Waking up to realize that they are ignorant and small minded. Instead of people educating their selves, they rely on gossip and rumor.
To all my fellow Americans: Get smart, or there isn’t going to be much left of our country to fight for.

We so badly need someone with this caring and expansive view in the White House. Especially now. In addition to an IQ ‘tsunami’ in January, 2009; this makes it seem we’ll get a compassion ‘tsunami’ as well. Bless all who read this.

I agree with everything that Obama said except for the one part at the end about Christianity. It’s a shame that in today’s world that he still has to bring religion into play to be elected. The large contingent of “conservative christians” is the reason that Bush won an election, and to pander to them simply to be elected should be unnecessary. He is clearly the best candidate, and is poised to accomplish great things if given the chance to run the United States. With that said, I at least believe that some progress is being made to begin to dispose of the ignorance possessed by so many of the inhabitants (and unfortunately, swing-state voters), and hopefully this will snowball into a better nation and a better world over the horizon.

I think as always, Obama answered the question with poise and confidence. Whether or not he is as genuine as he seems is still yet to be seen. And the answer to his question is yes. Yes he is living in a Country/World that has a huge gap between rich and poor. Yes, they are living in a Country/World Divided by race. And Yes to everything else. He says that life should be about leaving behind a better world. Well that cant happen through a corrupt society and political system. It has to start with every individual.

I will not have as a friend or associate any of the hateful, small-minded people who comprise Obama’s detractors.

Dear “Humane” Your statement shows YOU to be that which you abhor. Try compassion, try to accept that
others who have a different opinion are just as valid as
you feel yourself to be. See beyond Obama into your
own heart. You do not need him. You are complete.