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Subscribe to RSSPresident Obama Thursday answered questions live via YouTube following the State of the Union.
Recap from NBC News: In a YouTube interview set up by the White House, President Obama called for restraint from the Egyptian government as well as demonstrators in that country, adding that he has told Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak that "moving forward on reforms is absolutely critical."
Asked about the mounting debt and unemployment, the president said his administration will be "focused exclusively" on economic growth over the next 12 months. He said he will look to make cuts "with a scalpel, as opposed to a chain saw" in order to save $400 billion.
Obama was also asked about U.S. drug policy and whether it was time to legalize and regulate drugs. He said he was opposed to legalization and added that the nation must focus on the problem of drug use as a "public health problem."
There were also several light-hearted questions. Obama said he wanted to stay neutral on a prediction for the Super Bowl and said that the best thing about being president is the ability to help people. The worst thing, he said, is feeling trapped in "the bubble."
Other topics included the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, renewable energy, the DREAM Act and health care.
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Wonder if he cherry picked?
Dang it "video not available" looks like I will have to try later.
Obama LYING YouTube rather than the BoobTube?
This could excite only the MSM, DNC and other communist organizations
Instead of finding fault with every detail, why not appreciate the fact that the President took time to talk with average Americans and answer their questions? Do you really want a king instead?
I try to get my kicks on 'ewe' tube.
Apologies, technical difficulties, we have a link to it now.
What difference does choice of media (teleprompter, magazine, talk show, presentation, speech, town hall, backyard barbeque) MATTER if Obama just keeps telling the SAME LIES?
I have a feeling you do not actually listen to the News of the good things he has done. I take it you are republican, taken more money from the poor to give it to the rich. We wonder why our country is going to h*ll? There are more poor and low-income people in America versus the rich
fruit loops vs healthy foods - don't buy the crap, no demand no product on the shelf.
Dream act - 4 year mandatory military service (male or female)with at least 2 years overseas and a given amount of reserve service. Honorable discharge, honorable life as a US citezen with available education benefits. Dishonorable discharge, bye-bye!
Math and science emphasis - this is going to require parents and teachers to inspire the students to learn and to be taught goal setting and rewards. Forget about rewarding students who do nothing orare allowed to be disruptive in the classroom at the expense of their fellow students. We have become to complacent in taking part in our childrens education. Extracurricular activities may be nice, but ignoring the childs mastery of the fundamentals in education isn't going to help him communicate in todays society.It is good that obama acknowledged that more $$$ spent on education wasn't the answer. Cut out the paper work required to meet government mandates. Let the teachers teach, not babysit
I am a construction worker out of work for 6 months now and still no prospect in the horizon. Allot of talk on infrastructure but not allot on building construction. I do not mind hard work, just want to know how do I land one of those infastructure jobs?
Perhaps Spank can point you in the right direction. I understand he's in this line of work.
Cuban-Nel.. You get one by being an illegal attached to a union construction company. You didn't really think he wants you to have a job do you? He needs to repay the unions for getting him elected, nothing more.
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Cuban-Nel.. You get one by being an illegal attached to a union construction company. You didn't really think he wants you to have a job do you? He needs to repay the unions for getting him elected, nothing more.
Jim how do you know this guy is not in a union, labor unions supported the president as they have ever since roosevelt, don't talk crap to this guy, because a republican president 30 years ago broke a union (air traffic controlers). don't be a hater because skilled labor unions know that republicans are full of SH&T, its not clinton or Obama fault that reagan strained relations with skilled labor unions that has lasted 30 years and will last from now on.
Don't be a hater, blame Reagan.
I take that back, skilled labor supported Eisenhower the father of the interstate HWY system for ovious reasons.
cuban-nel - be prepared for travel either for bridge construction or road. Bridge construction will be physically demanding, many companies will want you to consistantly handle 100 lbs. Get used to heights and working with a lanyard and harness + bustin' rod. You are likely to go to bed physically tired and don't try to avoid OSHA rules.
Keep an eye out with your states work development online site , craigslist or other online job search. Good luck.
you haters have nothing to offer but hate because your lives are misarable.
Aaron- here's the best part (worst part?) of your post:
I don't know which side you are directing this to.
Drive by,
Does it really matter? Aaron pretty much nailed it.