The reason that makes this interview so beautiful is because Tavis never interferes in Obama's answers unlike some hosts who keep on interrupting for another question while the guests is in the midst of answering the first question. OBAMA got enough time to answer thoroughly OBAMA 08
It seems for every question I've ever asked of a president and a leader, Barack Obama comes out with outstanding answers. He ticks ALL my boxes. I'll never tire of saying, Fantastic man. God Bless you Senator Obama, God Bless your Family, God Bless America. Mr President. Obama-Biden 08
This man is an excellent speaker..very intelligent. many of the points he's made are very true..no wonder many have compared him to JFK. Obama '08 !!!!!
One thing I see with Obama running is the overwelling numbers of people (not Black) who support him. I find it refreshing and encouraging that racial we are moving forward. I am hopeful that if he is elected it will be a new era in America on racial coexistence to better OUR nation.
Yeah tavis is a fair-weather ytch, depending on which folks HE interprets as "black powers" sitting on his panel. He'll smile at Obama here and then in the next studio, he'll be riding the brother-bashing bandwagon as soon as he staring jesse jackson or cornell west down the throat. Obama is consistent as a MAN, genuinely for all people -- AND always a Gentleman...ALWAYS. tavis never particularly moved me...but then again, I am a special breed of Woman.
I can't believe this is the only thing you can say about him! I hate politics and I know most candidates are disengenuous, but how can you not commend him for being truthful, candid and smart? Boo to your bad attitude, negativity and rudeness!
He's got skill. The US need him. He already make the worl better by running for president. ...imagine how much more he will do when he is in the White House. America is ready for Obama.
i don't know why you got a hands down over this question. the answer is a lot of black people in america snap their fingers when they shake hands. and every place has it's own version of the hand shake. also, it's gone beyond just african americans who do it, and people of every race do it. or maybe that's just a city thing.
I don't see how a honest,rational thinking voter could not take Obama into consideration. I mean Ron Paul is great and all, but unity,thats what we need. Don't be a hater,look at everyone and make an honest,educated decision.I hope Ron Paul gets the Republican nomination,now that would be a hard vote.
I'm a Ghanian-Briton, and at 0.35, Obama and Smiley do what I call "the hand-shake" (u click fingers as your hands leave each others). Now this is customary among the many of us, but I didn't know African-American's do this. Is this a 1 in a mill sighting or do loads of African- American's do this?
A change I would like to see is the US government stop asking Ethnicity. How about simply born Citizen, Naturalized Citizen or Non-Citizen for a change. I have never been to France, but do they call themselves German/Francos or Latino/Francos...
Yes he is a member of CFR (Council on Foreign Relations). He is also part of the current US Government as a senator. It doesn't mean he is supporting all of the government activities and it doesn't mean he is supporting all CFR activities and it has nothing to do with loyalty. And remember CFR is also an information gateway for foreign relations. And yet, it has nothing to do with Police killing people.
I Belive barack obama is a angel, sothing whit him that make me feel like i can trust him, I realy hope he becomes presidente of usa, I am from sweden but it's serius for me to to get a good presidente in usa Freeworld, Vote fore obama!!! =)
@SasoriOfTheBlackSand, not me, nor my son. Hate is a strong word. I hate how Congress & the Republican are standing in the way of Obama's plans. And, I hate that Obama is giving in to them, but I hope to never hate Obama.
This is really a breath of fresh air, those of us who are watching the American politics from a distance can only watch and hope that Americans evaluate every candidate honestly and I am sure, if they do they will realize that Barack is the real deal! With his attitude it wont be that difficult to mobilize the world to solve some of our difficult problems, especially the rising tension of world war. Now there is a tension to reverse the damage that Bush caused in his foreign policy
The Handshake !!!! He even put the snap in it. Aside from the political savvy, This is going to be the coolest president EVER !!!
The reason that makes this interview so beautiful is because Tavis never interferes in Obama's answers unlike some hosts who keep on interrupting for another question while the guests is in the midst of answering the first question. OBAMA got enough time to answer thoroughly OBAMA 08
It seems for every question I've ever asked of a president and a leader, Barack Obama comes out with outstanding answers. He ticks ALL my boxes. I'll never tire of saying, Fantastic man. God Bless you Senator Obama, God Bless your Family, God Bless America. Mr President. Obama-Biden 08
I am not American , but I beg you , vote for this man.
He's the Chosen One
OBAMA 08 !
I smoke, I'm white and I'm a registered republican in California and it doesn't matter.
Obama 2008
This man is an excellent speaker..very intelligent. many of the points he's made are very true..no wonder many have compared him to JFK.
Obama '08 !!!!!
I'm feeling it. We're taking this all the way.
Yes sir!
One thing I see with Obama running is the overwelling numbers of people (not Black) who support him. I find it refreshing and encouraging that racial we are moving forward. I am hopeful that if he is elected it will be a new era in America on racial coexistence to better OUR nation.
word.
What is it about Tavis Smiley that makes me feel like a high schooler could do his job?
Yeah tavis is a fair-weather ytch, depending on which folks HE interprets as "black powers" sitting on his panel. He'll smile at Obama here and then in the next studio, he'll be riding the brother-bashing bandwagon as soon as he staring jesse jackson or cornell west down the throat.
Obama is consistent as a MAN, genuinely for all people -- AND always a Gentleman...ALWAYS.
tavis never particularly moved me...but then again, I am a special breed of Woman.
I can't believe this is the only thing you can say about him! I hate politics and I know most candidates are disengenuous, but how can you not commend him for being truthful, candid and smart? Boo to your bad attitude, negativity and rudeness!
God is awesome, He repeats History until we get it right, President Kennedy, Senator Kennedy, Senator Obama....
BTW I'm white too, not that that should even matter. Mr. Obama is my Senator. I pray that very soon, he will be my President!
He's got skill.
The US need him.
He already make the worl better by running for president. ...imagine how much more he will do when he is in the White House.
America is ready for Obama.
POWERFUL !!!
Yeah... about that...
i don't know why you got a hands down over this question.
the answer is a lot of black people in america snap their fingers when they shake hands. and every place has it's own version of the hand shake.
also, it's gone beyond just african americans who do it, and people of every race do it. or maybe that's just a city thing.
Listen up USA!, if this guy is what he says he is.. he is truly your savior, and will be the better man to "heal" USA!
Jakob,Denamrk
I don't see how a honest,rational thinking voter could not take Obama into consideration. I mean Ron Paul is great and all, but unity,thats what we need. Don't be a hater,look at everyone and make an honest,educated decision.I hope Ron Paul gets the Republican nomination,now that would be a hard vote.
AMEN!
I'm a Ghanian-Briton, and at 0.35, Obama and Smiley do what I call "the hand-shake" (u click fingers as your hands leave each others). Now this is customary among the many of us, but I didn't know African-American's do this.
Is this a 1 in a mill sighting or do loads of African- American's do this?
BLAM!!!!!! that my friend was the most logical and condescending slap in the face ever. As regal as a glove off duel challenge!
This is a good interview, and I don't have that impression at all about Tavis Smiley...
OBAMA/SMILEY 2008
A change I would like to see is the US government stop asking Ethnicity. How about simply born Citizen, Naturalized Citizen or Non-Citizen for a change. I have never been to France, but do they call themselves German/Francos or Latino/Francos...
Barack Obama's books have both gone PLATINUM.
best protection on the earth.. thats wassup
Yes he is a member of CFR (Council on Foreign Relations). He is also part of the current US Government as a senator. It doesn't mean he is supporting all of the government activities and it doesn't mean he is supporting all CFR activities and it has nothing to do with loyalty. And remember CFR is also an information gateway for foreign relations. And yet, it has nothing to do with Police killing people.
yes and he's a fellow lefty 2...
I Belive barack obama is a angel, sothing whit him that make me feel like i can trust him, I realy hope he becomes presidente of usa, I am from sweden but it's serius for me to to get a good presidente in usa Freeworld, Vote fore obama!!! =)
Obama is da best ever
Watch zeitgeist it debunks Christiantiy. You can watch it on google video for free.
the handshake was masonic
Old news! But he quit AGES ago!
Ron Paul rules!!!!!!!
He's a smoker! I'm not kidding.
Boooooooo!
@SasoriOfTheBlackSand, not me, nor my son. Hate is a strong word. I hate how Congress & the Republican are standing in the way of Obama's plans. And, I hate that Obama is giving in to them, but I hope to never hate Obama.
This is really a breath of fresh air, those of us who are watching the American politics from a distance can only watch and hope that Americans evaluate every candidate honestly and I am sure, if they do they will realize that Barack is the real deal! With his attitude it wont be that difficult to mobilize the world to solve some of our difficult problems, especially the rising tension of world war. Now there is a tension to reverse the damage that Bush caused in his foreign policy