Full Barack Obama speech month after Donald Trump 2024 Election win hopes for unity, bipartisanship

Former U.S. President Barack Obama delivered a speech in Chicago about pluralism and unity, calling for Americans to engage with each other despite their differences.

[markbratcher]

“Accuse your enemy of what you are doing as you are doing it to create confusion.” Although misattributed to Karl Marx, is certainly what is going on here

[DeboraleeFloyd]

How is this pro "pluralism" when you take jabs the entire speech against people who voted for the opposing side???

[dariangregory]

Kamala Harris inherited the nomination when Biden stepped down. No one chose her she just ended up the nominee. That's not how Democracy is supposed to work. Obama supported that, he went on the road to try to convince people it was okay that happened and we should vote for Kamala anyway. Someone who champions Democracy wouldn't have supported that political inheritance. Yet here He still has the nerve to stand up there and preach about Democracy when he was ready to bypass it for party convenience.

[CHISENGA]

Notice how the speech has turned into a reach for peace, love and understanding, now that the rabbit has the gun. The good part is, that’s actually a better approach and we can only hope that it’s his sincere call

[TimShipley-eg]

😅Where was Democracy when you have no choice who you want to represent your party for president

[europa_bambaataa]

The discourse is too lofty. This isn't what we need right now. He's still speaking as if most of the country is watching- they're not.

[meeravalencia]

This speech sounds like he’s been in control the entire time

[homemadevideos]

2:56 Voted for him twice. He ended up being the reason I left the party when he doubled down on neo-conservative war crimes. He’s the reason I became disillusioned and cynical because he preyed upon my bleeding heart. So angry at his oh-so-cool lying self.

[wanderlustcook]

Forever grateful to this man for Obama care❤saved me thousands on health insurance in last years.

[clintonmatthews]

Again who are you speaking to and what insurrection are you trying to incite

[moonsonate]

Timestamps (Powered by Merlin AI)
00:02 - Obama emphasizes the importance of democracy amid political division.
03:07 - Emphasizing the need for pluralism to strengthen democracies amidst cynicism.
09:02 - Obama reflects on post-WWII democracy and its exclusionary history.
12:12 - Historical movements challenged societal norms and sought deeper government intervention.
18:01 - Addressing government gridlock and the need for pluralism in democracy.
20:52 - Building bridges fosters equality and social justice for lasting change.
26:40 - Unity requires understanding diverse identities without losing our individual experiences.
29:15 - Unity and understanding are essential to overcoming division and achieving justice.
35:20 - Emphasizing practice and rebuilding institutions for unity in a polarized environment.
37:51 - Mega churches promote community engagement over theology for deeper conversations.
42:46 - Promoting pluralism can effectively combat extremism and enhance democratic practices.

[illxplicit]

Last month he was telling lies about Trump. Now he’s talking about pluralism. Go away Obama

[jodibetty]

The only difference Now is that we can See the bs. Do you know who saw it almost two decades ago?! 45/47.

God save country.

[katieg]

The people who NEED to listen to this won’t.

[QUICKBOOKS]

I am getting the impression, mist negative comments are from people who just watched Fox News, and not this video! If that is the case, I feel sorry for you. You are unable to think for yourselves!

[MajorPayne]

Speak to us like we're 5 years old. So sad that we have sunken so low.

[marilyncallan-cxrk]

In civil dialog, it's essential that our population know how go think critically; to weigh up arguments from a rational viewpoint as well as from emotional ones. Toactually "hear"& be heard, Civics must be taught in schools. Western Civilization. History.. How else can we have meaningful discussions? Such people are then not suseptible to cultism & propaganda.

[MsTiLaJ]

I’m always encouraged by his speeches. This was a very good outline on what’s happened to get us to where we are. Now the work discussed has to be done, lasting change will not happen fast.

[mtmg]

This man has caused more division, harm, and damage to our country than any other president of my life time. And I voted for him twice. This is being called The Great Awakening for a reason! Buh-bye Barack- YOU ARE FINISHED.

[Rosell-hg]

Thank 🎉 you 🎉 for 🎉 the 🎉 work 🎉 you 🎉 do.