Obama - "When was the last time you cried and why?"

[Jackeens]

Run time: 01:46 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yYijuCEKyHc   Posted on YouTube: October 23, 2008 By YouTube Member: Views on YouTube: 0   Posted on DU: October 23, 2008 By DU Member: Jackeens Views on DU: 7448

 

[Ned_Devine]

1. real

[gordianot]

2. Kick

I could cry.

[Akilleez]

3. Strong men also cry...

strong men also cry.

[clydefrand]

4. Absolutely...my husband on our first date cried in the movie

Was I ever surprised! But I loved him then for it and even more today.

[Bicoastal]

5. Mind if I do a J?

[Robeysays]

21. daaaaaaaaaaaamn now i really have to watch that movie.

[Robeysays]

20. lol nt

[kayakjohnny]

6. Damn, that guy's good. Everything out of his mouth has a connection and a point. Kudos, my man.

[never cry wolf]

7. The measure of a man

IMHO

[Beam Me Up]

8. I know this may sound a little weird but Obama chokes me up

quite a lot. Just listening to him speak often touches me deeply. I stopped watching TV altogether after * was put in the WH because I can't stand the man -- even watching short clips of him is so irritating I just can't stand it. I'm just not used to seeing strong, intelligent, sensitive, compassionate, articulate speakers like Obama -- not since the old days (MLK, RFK). Clinton never touched me that way. Gore did sometimes but mostly after he had the election stolen from him.

[Tigress DEM]

18. The phrase "He speaks to me" really describes Obama's style of conversation.

There is this feeling that even though he's running for the highest office in the land he doesn't look at himself as an "us" vs "them". He jokes about himself being SuperMan, but you know he's in on the joke.

Clinton was "engaging" but he still had that desire to get away with the little things.

Obama is a grownup who cares about other people and wants to make a difference. He hurts when his kids have to give up part of their life for his aspirations, but sees that they enjoy the time with him and mom even on the campaign trail.

As a parent, you're happy that your kids are growing up... and at the same time, it makes you a little verklempt. Any parent can relate to how he feels even if it isn't for exactly the same reason.

[sallyseven]

63. Me too I am so proud of him.

[Bette Noir]

9. He's a good man.

I can hardly wait to vote for him.

[greblc]

10. Sincerity is so refreshing.

I will cry if this man is not our next President.

[impresently]

11. Very nice.

I agree.
I am the most cynical person you'd ever meet. I grew up in the 80s and 90s, decades that just bred cynicism, especially when it comes to politicians. But every time Obama speaks, he manages to touch my heart in some way. No politician has ever been able to do that to me. He and is family are beautiful people.

[liberaltrucker]

26. Welcome to DU!

:hi:

:hug:

[crazylpn]

36. I agree, impresently!

Obama is an awesome, thoughtful man with the morals and values needed to bring peace and serenity to our country!! :applause:

[quiet.american]

12. He's lovely. He makes me wonder how my life would have been different if I'd had a loving father! nt

[Dystopian]

15. A hug for you....

I understand....:hug:


peace~

[quiet.american]

17. Thank you so much, Dystopian!

:hug: :yourock:

[Dystopian]

22. quiet.american....

No matter who our fathers are or were....we are all as one.
Your sweet reply is very telling....
Keep on keepin' on....just as you are:pals:

peace~

[quiet.american]

24. Peace. :))))) . nt

[greenbird]

47. Yeah me too.

What a gift to have a father who loves you that much.

[TAGGLINES]

53. DITTO

As the dad of 5 kids...I can certainly relate. Some of them have been caught up through osmosis in the RW crap...mom is a lunatic fringe Neo...and I see them on weekends. Drives me nuts. I'm an older cat who remembers the promise of new hope per JFK...RFK...MLK...and Carter...I just want that hope to pour all over my sons' lives. I cry like a baby when I think of leaving them a world where might is right (hmmm) and only chumps cry at their kids birthday parties. Barack has won me over in such a big way...no cynicism, no clouds of war (been there in the bad old days)no bullshit "Axis of Evil"...no starvation...no homelessness, no 'killing people to show that killing people is wrong'...Just peace, tranquility and a chance form us as members of this big blue marble to display the compassion and hope that is our true destiny...

I, too will cry if this man is not elected as our next President...

Gorgeous interview...Thanks, Katie!

:hippie:

[NM Independent]

13. Cool reply, but I wonder what McSame had to say to that question. n/t

[williamson86]

43. He talked about soldiers' families crying in the audiences...

Same ol' politically manufactured b.s.

[tblue]

69. You mean the ones who've said they're voting for Obama?

I'm sure that would make McC cry.

[Flarney]

14. Dammit! He made me tear up!!! :'-) n/t

[RubyDuby in GA]

16. The closer we get to the big day, the more I get choked up just listening to him

It's finally sinking in with me that all of our hopes and dreams might be coming true soon. I'm so proud to have him as our standard bearer.

[Dystopian]

19. I love this man....just made me teary-eyed. Again. KandR n/t

peace~

[JNelson6563]

23. My President!

I do believe election day and inauguration day will be two of the happiest days of my life. Certainly in the top 10. :toast:

Julie

[aaronbees]

25. Touching segment

Says a lot about his character and what's important to him. I bet he's an awesome dad to those two girls. :)

[liberaltrucker]

27. Barack isn't a Deity, he's a human, just like you and me

Having said that, my eyes well up whenever the man speaks.

He understands US, because he's one of US. He was raised in
a lower middle class family like most of US. He gets it, he
understands how most of US live day-to-day.

I'm not seeking a Saviour, just a President who understands
everyday life. Barack has lived it and understands.

[EnviroBat]

45. Me too.

I've never felt that way about a political figure in my lifetime. I think if Barack knocked on my door I would probably pass out. I really want to meet him someday. The only other person I've ever wanted to meet was David Gilmour from Pink Floyd, and I'd even pass on him for the chance to meet Obama.

[Patiod]

55. How sad is it that we are impressed

By a sincere adult acting like a sincere adult, speaking honestly? Yikes.

We need it to be inauguration day!

[Kalifornia.Kid]

28. Very touching - as all dad's with kids who suddenly grow up before we want them to knows

[wial]

29. I cried today

driving a phone list I'd printed to give to another volunteer for a phone bank tonight, through block after block full of Obama yard signs, on a cold October day. I kept exclaiming "every single house! every single house!"

I teared up also when a canvasser told me how kids at the doors in low income neighborhoods would light up when they saw her, a white woman, with a picture of Barack on her clipboard.

this is a historic time.

[IndyOp]

49. Welcome to DU, wial! Thanks for sharing your lovely story.

This election, for me, is all about "us" becoming "we" -- instead of "me" "me" and "me" ---

:hi:

[mcg]

81. Ok, you made me tear up, your story is moving. nt

[Enrique]

30. talk about sacrificing for your kids

if I have to listen to the Jonas Brothers, I'd cry to. :cry:

[ExPatLeftist]

41. LOL n/t

[VWolf]

42. ROFL My 8yo daughter doesn't listen to them ...

YET

[FailureToCommunicate]

48. Yes, but I can remember playing some Beatles

for my Dad and him smiling tolerantly and saying "Hmmmm, that's interesting..."
('course the difference is that music from that era WAS mostly good!!)

[Mark Baker]

65. Well, if it was from the White Album

or even most of Sgt Pepper, then "That's interesting" is about as good a response as you're likely to get especially for a first listen. I love it, but then I love all kinds of weird music.

[nugzie]

31. I keep thinking of Nov 4th/5th...

when they finally officially call it for Obama. I think I'll just cry out of sheer relief. sometimes it feels like I've been holding my breath for 2 years

[barbtries]

37. a friend at work and i just yesterday

were saying that on 11-5 we'll both be blubbering idiots. i hope there's no extended drama, but i know obama's going to win. only question is will they call it for him or will they still be trying to steal it. sometimes i wonder if i'll have to spend another few weeks or months in suspense. but gawd DAMN i am ready for a change.

[pipi_k]

51. The Black Hole of Calcutta...

that's where I feel like we've all been for the past eight years...a very long and nasty nightmare that goes on even after we've awakened in the morning...

That having been said, though...I'll probably be right there with you...in spirit, anyway...crying out of sheer relief when the long nightmare is finally over on November 4th.

Hell...I don't drink, but I may even have a "nip" or two of something tasty in celebration...

:7

[nugzie]

56. 4 years ago on election night

a friend and I pounded PBRs and did shots of Jim Beam as we watched the results in horror. I'll be drinking this year too, but this time in celebration. :toast: :party:

[Iwillnevergiveup]

32. What a treat it will be to watch

Barack and Michelle's kids grow up and have real blow-out White House birthdays for the next 8 years. What a breath of fresh air this whole family is.:party:

[FailureToCommunicate]

78. Imagine Stevie Wonder rocking inside the White

House! Wow, that will make some of those musty ol' paintings tilt a little!!

Here I am signed, sealed, and DELIVERED!!

BUT, before too much counting our chickens... I'm off to New Hampshire to knock on doors for the final push...

[Wetzelbill]

33. Wow, what a wimp

No no, jk, everybody, I couldn't resist the set up. :)

Honestly that's great, what he's a good man. Biden sometimes has to fight back choking up when he talks about his family too. These are both two good and decent men, and its a pleasure to have them on our side.

[judasdisney]

34. Real Americans don't cry

unless their tax cuts & pre-emptive wars are ended & their sports team loses.

[jules1962]

40. wtf?

Whew! I was just about to go McCain on you Wetzelbill!:rofl:

[Wetzelbill]

72. I know it was a horrible thing to do

I can't help myself. :)

[MirrorAshes]

35. Wow. I teared up a little just over how incredibly sincere and genuine this man is.

and just how important his family truly is to him. anti-american my ass. this guy is the heart and soul of everything thats good about this country.

[Jackeens]

38. "Niger lover" LOL

Yep, some guy just told me I'm a "Niger lover" in his comment on the video on YouTube. Tragically for him I only allow comments with approval, so his went in the dustbin. I was tempted to reply, though - eg "Actually, I can't claim to be a Niger lover because I've never visited the country and don't know a great deal about it, but I'm sure it's very nice."

Still, it's good to know racists can almost read and write. I wonder is this the guy with the "Obama is a Muslin" sign in his front yard?

[pipi_k]

52. Maybe he meant

you loved Niger seeds.

I hear they're awfully yummy in a nice banana nut bread.


:7

[WoodyD]

76. The "half-breed muslin" sign?

I think that guy meant "half-blend muslin" and was commenting on Obama's wardrobe. I have a link to that guy's video and some other lovely signs from the Repugs on my blog at http://world-o-woody.blogspot.com/. Scroll down, or click on the "signs of the times" link on the right.

New rule: if you want to vote for your "Mavrik," you need to prove you can spell it.

[ColoradoMagician]

39. That is o.k., Obama. I will cry on the night of the 4th.

For joy and relief. We will get our country back.

[EnviroBat]

44. It's so cool that we are going to have a beautiful human being

leading this country as our president... What a change from the ugly pricks that have been trying to destroy us all these years.

[BlueDonkey08]

46. This guy oozes sincerity

He is like none other - brilliant, disciplined, organized, self confident, compassionate, honest, sincere and oh, so loving! I wonder if he'll cry on the 4th and the 20th?? I know I will!!

[zanne]

50. Dammit.

Like I needed another reason to cry.

[MrsBrady]

54. that choked ME up

this man HAS to be president

[katandmoon]

57. Damn...that made me cry too

[hisownpetard]

58. God, how I love this man!

[beac]

59. I voted for that man on Tuesday!

And I will cry tears of joy when he becomes our President!

[kwolf68]

60. Awesome

If you can't tell this guy is real, you just don't wanna accept the fact.

Barack is a good man.

[fryguy]

61. what was McCain's answer?

I'm guessing he'd say either 9/11 or when he was a POW.

[fryguy]

62. i was close....

....I knew he had to invoke something dealing with war.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j8e8nAO17VU&feature=related

[dhpgetsit]

64. He's a wonderful human being. n/t

[Spacemom]

66. You can judge a man by what type of father he is

He passes the test every time.

[tblue]

68. And how. That right there could put him over the top.

Same for women & motherhood. Not that I"m mentioning any (sarah) names.

[lynettebro440]

67. The man is so cool

and I just love him..God he better win or I won't be able to handle it.

[Santro]

70. My thoughts

I just love this guy. He is just so honest and down to earth.

[Bushies gotta go]

71. This makes every hour I work....

... for Barack SO worth it.

[lindaqqq]

73. I can't wait

to say I love my president.

[Dangerously Amused]

74. Love him. K&R

[LatteLibertine]

75. Experiencing deep emotion is part of our humanity

as is expressing the same. I don't trust "tough guys" with the cork in too tight. It's not normal or healthy. Many have false notions about what real strength is. Allowing yourself to be vulnerable and accessible definitely requires strength.

This vid further reaffirms my support for Senator Obama is correct.

[yurbud]

77. I'm sure his answer is touching, but what the fuck does this have to do with anything?

[Jackeens]

79. Well...

....it has nothing to do with the big stuff, like the economy and foreign policy, but it was one of the CBS questions put to both Obama and McCain in the 'character/personal' section of the 'Presidential Questions' series. Personally, I think it's good to know the quality of the man you are about to elect, and these questions gave a little insight to the character of both men. But there's no need to take it all too seriously, most of the time the debate has been about the serious stuff, rightly.

[yurbud]

80. even as a kid, I noticed reporters asking stupid questions like that:

''Your house has just burned to the ground, with your entire family inside--how do you feel?''