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President Obama

September 13, 2009 5:25 PM

Steve Kroft interviews the president at an important time in his presidency at the White House.

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by RLJbUFORD63 December 14, 2009 12:37 PM EST
When I watch these politicians interviewed, no matter the network, they are never asked to explain American business interests in places like Afghanistan. For example, the public is pretty ignorant about the specifics of oil companies who want to build pipelines and who propagandize the necessity for war for women's rights and a war on terrorism. Rediculous reporting and accountability of our leaders.
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by pamimammi December 14, 2009 11:54 AM EST
Why wasn't this the program aired on T.V? The "show" we got on tv was right up there with some "E!" show, with very little substance and what I would call an overly aggressive interviewer with questions that were of little meat. What about the people, older people that don't have computers. They were left with a crappy interview.
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by SallyJB December 13, 2009 11:33 PM EST
Just what was Steve Kroft thinking with his remark about "bring home the band?" I found it extremely disrespectful to the President as well as the fighting soldiers. Who speaks so flippantly to a president?
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by JerseyGal-43 December 13, 2009 9:58 PM EST
The President's humanity is showing, and unbelievably, it scares people. He's not concerned w/making sure *his side* wins and the other loses. His focus is where it should be... on the American people. And I could not be more proud of him as the leader of my country.

Steve Kroft, you're right. Americans may be weary. After all, the Pres has tackled some major issues in just eight short months--possibly more than the previous seven administrations attempted during their entire terms--but just because that frightens people doesn't mean we shouldn't try.

Change (Who moved my cheese?) is the hardest thing for people to accept. We only need to look at ourselves and the people around us for proof. If we try to coddle people into reform or wait until the majority of Americans are ready, a new millenia will have come and gone. People will always be afraid of what they don't know, esp as they get older. Courage and willingness are the true beauty of youth. That's why we draft men at 18 and have age limits for new FBI and DEA agents.

The president is simply doing what he said he would do if he were electedm which may be a new concept for many Americans. Oh well, that's what change is. While I may not agree with everything he's doing, I absolutely applaud Pres Obama's courage and willingness to address these tough issues head on despite the fear-filled rhetoric. That's how change happens. The fact that he also does it w/o yelling, cheating on his wife, falling down stairs or sounding like a simpleton makes it even better. Proof that he's focused on people, not his power.

I appreciate the pres. for (finally) delving so deeply into this issue after previous older, more-experienced presidents (since Pres Johnson estab Medicare in '65) would not. I, like the Pres, believe this administration will pass some sort of reformed health care plan. It won't contain everything he wanted, but that's okay. He just wants to do what's best for the American people. And in return, we'll cry about this reformed/moved *cheese* for years to come. God bless us!
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by keese27 October 5, 2009 8:57 PM EDT
The fact that we have a president who is actually trying his very best to be honest with the american people and please everyone yet everyone keeps attacking him it proves that our country as wonderful as it is still has racist idiotic inbred idiots who refuse to accept the change. If people actually stopped looking to destroy this man and LISTEN TO WHAT HE SAID ABOUT HEALTH CARE he simply said it 3Xs IF YOU HAVE HEALTH COVERAGE YOU CAN KEEP YOUR HEALTH COVERAGE IT WILL ONLY MAKE YOUR HEALTH COVERAGE MORE SECURE, IF YOU DON'T HAVE HEALTH COVERAGE THE GOVT WILL PICK UP THE TAB What part of that didn't y'all understand? Obama isn't going anywhere no time soon, he will make mistakes like any other president did before him but you know what's funny? He hasn't had an affair with anyone in the white house, he doesn't have a mistress, he is a loving family man who loves the american people dearly. I suggest all you haters on Obama get used to him because he isn't going anywhere. The man is strong, intelligent, and fearless he is the man for the job and nobody else can do it period !!!! GET USED TO IT BECAUSE CHANGE HAS COME and it is only the beginning!
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by keese27 October 5, 2009 8:44 PM EDT
I agree with south paw mom what the hell is wrong with you people? Have y'all forgot who actually got us into this mess cuz it wan't obama. Jesus Christ the man ain't even been president for a yr and look at the mess he's dealing with! He's got to fix the economy, healthcare, deal with afghanastan and for someone who's never been president before, he is doing one hell of a job! the liar was bush, the nazi was bush, the man who didn't give a damn about the working class or health care was bush, the man who sent us iraq and didn't find not one single proof of weapons of mass destruction was bush. Bush Bush Bush. The man who stole a country was bush. The man who and I quote said this about finding bin laden: "I don't know where he is, I just don't spend that much time on him!" Bush Bush Bush!
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by Racquelrosi October 4, 2009 12:50 PM EDT
I think the president healh care plan is perfect for country because with different people coming in and out the coutry,never know what the might have. Having this helath care plan is great because people getting sick and not going to the doctor beacuse they dont want to have a bill to pay.Knowing people that live in this country for years and scared to go to the doctor not scared of the doctor but scared of the money they have to pay.So they don't get there regular check up.This is not a making money thing this is people life were dealing with.Think about your child, your mother, your husband ,your wife in other words your family and friends who can not pay to see a doctor.PRESIDENT OBAMA KEEP FIGHTING FOR OUR FUTURE AND EVERYONE IN THE U.S I HOPE YOU STAY HEALTHY.............GOD BLESS THE UNITED STATES WITH GOOD HEALTH CARE.
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by littlehairs September 27, 2009 8:34 PM EDT
@southpawmom I like your reply.You are not afraid to tell it like it is. The Repulitards have never had an idea about helping the common joe and it seems like they refuse to help any president who tries.Their solution is always GIVE THE RICH A TAX CUT,,,,thats all they know.Bush almost wiped-out the middle class and refused to help anybody but the rich. God Bless Obama, you are right we finally have a pres who CARES. I use to consider myself more in the middle of the road concerning politics,,,but after this total nonsense and total non-support from the republicans,,,I WILL NEVER VOTE FOR ANOTHER
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by schwartzkat September 24, 2009 9:22 PM EDT
I like Obama. He is restoring the integrity in the Presidency missing from the Bush years. I think he's got a great way of making the points he needs. I wish him the best of luck fixing our healthcare system. With all the childish bickering going on between the Republicans and Democrats, they really don't seem to be coming up with a superior plan, rather a mediocre compromise. The Obama administration needs to bring these people together -- the ones that want to get something done. Then, get it done the right way.
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by henryguo221 September 20, 2009 5:04 PM EDT
It is very hard to reconcile the two different opinions. Maybe we can adjust our minds a little bit towards peaceful state. For the rich it would be better to think ?How blessed I?m to have the capacity to pay a little bit more taxes to help more people get medical insurance.? For the people who don?t have medical insurance it would be better to think ?I should work harder to make my life better.?
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