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A Father's Promise

November 16, 2008 10:16 PM

President-elect Barack Obama spoke with Steve Kroft about a special promise he made 2 years ago to his young daughters.

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by dwini-2009 November 18, 2008 10:34 PM EST
I would just like to say that i grew up without a father and i see Barrack Obama as a true Patriot and Role Model for a young African American like myself. It has made me more motivated than ever to work harder and be disciplned, then one day I will also be judged not by the color of my skin, but by the content of my character. I salute you Mr President & Commander-in-chief BARRACK OBAMA.
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by integrity01 November 18, 2008 5:12 PM EST
telmee, not only are you intellegently impaired, visually impaired, and hearing impaired, you have no understanding. You sound like a hater. You have not because you ask not. God is no respecter of persons. If you ask you can receive. Just stop being a hater!!
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by integrity01 November 18, 2008 4:46 PM EST
What was Kroft thinking when he compared First Lady Michelle''s mother to a dog? Ooops he wasn''t. He exposed his true infected heart. President Obama has excellent tact! He''s the man! (God''s Man) I''d trust him to fight my battles anytime. First Lady Michelle Obama you are BLESSED, and so is the USA! I study President Obama so that I can learn from him. Kroft looked so stupid when President Obama asked him how he got along with his mother-in-law. I hope that every man of every ethnic background will pay attention to President Obama and aspire himself to be the man that he is. I love men and I''m not male bashing but most men know that they are not stepping up to the plate the way that they should. There are too many fatherless children and homes. President Obama reminds me of King Solomon. There has never been one wiser than him. I can see God''s glory all over President Obama. President Obama has integrity, tact, love, patience; mercy for those that despise him, understanding for those that are without understanding, knowledge, and wisdom. President Obama has knowledge and wisdom but with everything that God has blessed him to attain he has gotten UNDERSTANDING. He can take that to the bank.
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by shegrins November 18, 2008 4:14 PM EST
I think it is utterly ridiculous that the word S E X is removed from posts on the CBS site. How sad is it that we live in a world where S e X is ONLY associated with profanity? CBS, stop replacing the word S E X with ***
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by shegrins November 18, 2008 4:11 PM EST
Julianne43,

I am sure you mean well when you say "colorblind" but as no one is colorblind or religious-blind. Seeing a person for his or her merits does not make a person color blind. Colorblindness is actually a total insult to people who have lived their lives being oppressed because of their skin color. It is generally what privileged white people say when we congratulate ourselves on not being a racist - but in using this type of wording you discount hundreds of years of oppression and suffering.

Color and religion are not inherently bad things. These differences are actually humanities greatest gift. Unfortunately, humans don''t enjoy being happy and so rather than seeing differences as reasons to celebrate and learn, we use them as reasons to discriminate and wilt.

We need to talk about color and religion and *** as long as there is a power-class and a slave-class. As long as there is a dominate group and an oppressed group. Not seeing the things that create these inequities gives power difference more fuel.

peace,
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by shegrins November 18, 2008 4:04 PM EST
telmee,

First off - arguments are much stronger when you spell your insults correctly.

Secondly, give me a break. Michelle Obama is a strong woman - not a meek shadow of her husband. She is an entity all her own. And she does not cut her husband off, she is his partner. Yes, he may have been voted as President but that DOES not mean the Obama''s suddenly have an unequal partnership.

I suppose you are probably fond of the 50''s-style of relationships - where women exist only to serve men.
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by ladysol-2009 November 18, 2008 2:42 PM EST
It is wonderful to see a loving couple, it is very obvious to see that they feel one another, he looks at his wife lovingly, that is so rare, it is amazing to watch, they keep you transfixed, their feelings are mutual, that is why the children are the way they are, and that love is spread throughout the family, mother-in-law as well, and they are not ashamed to show it. Ladies is this not how you wish your husbands to respond to you.
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by telmee November 18, 2008 1:08 PM EST
Michelle doesn''t ONLY cut in but actually challenges her husband on many of his personal and delightful thoughts. He knows how to treat a wife and a mother-in-law, but she is no fun. It is surprising what a lovely natural way he has considering her abnoxious mouth.
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by mak0123-2009 November 18, 2008 6:50 AM EST
I enjoyed watching this video and seeing the ease and grace this couple has. As a young woman, I really look up to Michelle Obama and I just wish that everyone had a loving partner and mother like her. She is a GREAT wife and mother. Kudos to her and Obama for sustaining a loving and understanding relationship. And I''m disappointed in the way Mr. Kroft used BOTH the dog and his mother-in-law in that form of questioning, I found it to be rude.
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by sugie83 November 18, 2008 3:16 AM EST
Barrack and Micelle Obama are first class! Barrack was demonized for no reason, except he decided to run for president. He still responds with kindness, humulity and patience. They have a lot to teach as we watch them lead.
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by sugie83 November 18, 2008 3:08 AM EST
They are beautiful people! God Bless Barrack, Michelle and the girls as they enter into the office of Presidency. Yes, we want a First Granny in the White House. It is good for the girls and it is good for America to witness. Mrs. Robinson is a widow and they need each other.
Barrack Obama, will you pleasetake a long rest before January 2009. We need you in the best health. Michelle please let him rest without any chores for aleast 2 weeks!
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by mb360 November 18, 2008 1:46 AM EST
I am thankful to see this in my time. I voted for change. When Obama won, change went to hope. I believe we can join together as Americans and hope for the best for our people, human kind. Yes, I have a dream... that children and adults will work together and see no color, one love... yes, I have a dream... Michelle and Barack are exciting and in love still, they sound and look like a true team... What a beautiful dream... Lord keep them safe from harm... They want what''s best for American, you got to love them... Dreams come true... God Bless Us All...
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by angedawg November 18, 2008 1:25 AM EST
"Michelle Obama WILL NOT let Pres. elect Obama get a word in edgewise! Before he thinks about his answer she''''s already butted in and answered it. He just backs down. Chill out lady he''''s the Pres. not you!"

Echodog2,

President Elect Obama had already talked and been interview for over an hour. Mrs. Obama had just gotten out there, So Mr Obama was allowing her to speak.
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by goobledy November 18, 2008 1:10 AM EST
What a beautiful moment. God please keep them safe. Amen.
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by goobledy November 18, 2008 1:07 AM EST
What a beautiful moment. God please keep them safe. Amen.
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by goobledy November 18, 2008 1:06 AM EST
What a beautiful moment. God please keep them safe. Amen.
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by stevechr1 November 17, 2008 11:41 PM EST
Kudos and heartfelt thanks to 60 Minutes and Steve Kroft for this wonderful interview with President-Elect Obama and First Lady Michelle. It is such an inspiration to witness this historic transition by people from such humble, honest, straighforward beginnings. They are just what America needs to help foster a new rebirth of the American Spirit. The Limbaughs'' and Hannity''s of the world must be either too blind or just plain too self serving not to get on the side of our new leaders to help make America an even better place to live. PLEASE keep the Obama''s safe. They need our help and our prayers...
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by misskmsw November 17, 2008 9:26 PM EST
Oh my goodness!! The Obamas are sooooo down to earth and transparent. We all are definitely in transition together. God bless the Obamas.

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by core43 November 17, 2008 9:24 PM EST
There is no question that yes, they compliment each other in many ways, However, we are in tough times, and Yes, it is refreshing to see such adornment between husband and wife, the real question is "Can you apply such elequent speechs, to a world that views us as the problem and convince them that the threats we face each day, Is on a global scale, and is not isolated to a specific area on the map, But is becoming an epidemic world-wide, in the most un-likely of places. Can he re-kindle the trust, America lost so long ago, because of it''s own inflated ego of being a Super Power? Can he breath new life into an ecomony who''s heart has stopped? He faces tough times and his boyish charms, may fare well with the American people now, only time will tell.
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by julianne43 November 17, 2008 9:15 PM EST
He''s black??????Really? WOW!!!!I voted for him on just his merits.. I sure am glad I''m one of the few women that are colorblind. He''ll-THEY''LL be great. Amost of us don''t see color, religion-just what a wonderful president he will be. America needs him.
KEEP THEM SAFE !!!!!!!!!!
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