President Obama: FULL INTERVIEW | Real Time with Bill Maher (HBO)

Whatever happens next week, the world will miss Obama...

Thank you president Obama! You will be missed after you leave office...

Like him or hate him, this is what a leader sounds like... Careful, deliberate speech.

Back when a President actually answered questions and not just walk out.

This man is possibly the smartest President we ever had. And they opposed him at every turn. Because he was "different". Sigh...

Can you imagine Trump having a conversation like this?? Obama is thinking on his feet with informed, intelligent answers. That Trump was even considered a viable option to fill this mans shoes is a joke and flat out embarrassing.

What a calm, composed, and completely professional interview. Loved it. It showed a steady-handed president on his way out but not off his handle and a comedian in his lane actually letting his subject speak and keeping his jokes at bay. This is one of the best interviews ever. Props to both.

As a Republican, listening to Obama is so refreshing. Even when we don't agree, I can at least understand his position clearly and directly. Definitely comes across as someone you could have a respectful, rational discussion, even when you are on opposite sides of policy. Unfortunately, I don't see anyone like him in temperament in either party with any real chance making through the primaries.

honestly Obama was one of the greatest presidents this country needed damn why couldn't his wife run 😭

Try to imagine Trump speaking with as much knowledge, introspection, honesty, coherency, integrity, decency, compassion, sensitivity.........Hard, ain't it?

It’s crazy watching this nearly six years later, seeing how different everything is- and how a comedy/late night talk show host can give a more serious and substantive interview to a President than an actual “news” anchor can (re: Hannity and Trump).

This is just an astounding interview for so many reasons. Maher asks some great questions. Obama has a sense of humour. Obama gives some thoughtful answers. And in the end, even though they have their differences, there is a level of respect and comradery between them, like strangers with different views, but who both know that they're in this thing together.

I will miss this president more than you know. What an elegant, intelligent, thoughtful man. Now we have to go from this to Trump. SO SO SAD.

In six months, or a year, we're really going to miss this guy

I'm pretty sure most of people are watching this video just because they miss how a president should sound like.

What makes Barack Obama exceptional not only in the world of politics but among all people is his extraordinary ability to retain a sense of objectivity, dispassionately dissect issues, and then choose from among a limited selection of imperfect possible options the best response.

Ok, here's my personal consensus on Obama after watching this interview, which is the most authentic I've seen him, and after seeing him in "Before the Flood" and how he's dealt with the Dakota Pipeline (where I'm NOT happy with him). Is this: He is a very intelligent, warm, and sophisticated individual with a profound sense of reason. He clearly sees what is right and clearly what is wrong, to the FACT, and does what is factually right in a way us people are like "Hell yeah Obama! Do your thing!" HOWEVER, in the pursuit of what is right and Problem-Solving (emphasis on problem solving), he is TRYING TO PLEASE EVERYBODY. Even in the way he constructs his sentences, he's trying to speak in a way that makes everyone happy, "win/win" as you'd call it. But in reality he compromises. - He wants to respect the Natives and preserve the environment, but still allow Oil companies to build their pipeline. - He understands the Healthcare needs for his people and demands it, but still gives pass to many of the chemical corporate practices for the sake of profit - And this is no news, he tries to make sure the Corporates are happy and incentives profit motives, and tries to still give the people what they need. And all in all, I think the worst part of Obama's run, is not himself nor his character, but the amount of compromises he's had to make, and I think he's trying too hard to make everyone happy, preventing further resolution. The reason why people liked Bernie was because he had just as much intelligence, warmth, sophistication, and will to get the job done and do what is right. But Bernie does not compromise on any of these issues, he was a man on a mission, much more "No Bullshit" than Obama. With that said, I think that's why Bernie didn't beat Hillary, the Electoral College/Electives were to scared to get him in, and at the same time I think that's why Obama won back in 2008/2012. I feel like Bernie's attitude solves problems whereas Obama/Hillary just wins you the seat in office because it "pleases". To simplify for any young kids reading this "Obama is a good guy, did his best along with some awesome work, but he gave into social pressure, and chose to compromise, just like any person would." In my opinion, Obama should've pissed more people off: those who incentivize profit over our people, corporate over our care, media over our minds, and organizations over our personal organs. That's my two cents, thank you.

Fuck yeah finally we got him on real time

Such a thoughtful person. The entire interview was not about him. It was about problem-solving and thoughtful consideration of how we solve problems. "Let's agree on facts, and then argue about the means later". Perfect roadmap to solving the toughest problems.

Watching this 4-5 years after it's release makes me speechless. Interpret that as you will.