Bill Clinton Tells Obama To Lighten Up

about friggin time

In this video, Bill Clinton emphatically and wholeheartedly agrees with Obama's actions in regards to the stimulus.

However, the title of this post implies that Bill Clinton disapproves of some aspect of Obama's behavior or decisions, and that's not what this clip is about at all. Clinton essentially says that it's important for Obama to be moderate in the way he discusses the economy with the american public, and simultaneously agrees with Obama's decision not to sugar-coat everything (the way Bush might have done) and give the american people false hope or false promises.

I missed it, when did Clinton tell Obama to lighten up?

He said the last thing you want to do is give people false promises, but I'd like to see him show more hope. And that was really just a footnote in the interview. The interview was mainly about Clinton agreeing with Obama.

Change the title, it's misleading.

Shitty title!!

It's always a pleasure to see Bill in the News and in a one on one. I'm not sure he was actually saying "lighten up" It seems he was guite clear as to when this situation should have been addressed. Specifically, a year ago, I believe that is what he said. Let's think about that for a minute.

i really like Clinton. he was a good prez

This title needs to be changed.

He needs to tell him to quit spending our damn money

The title of this post convicts you as a train liar VSiskos.

Bill Clinton never once said or suggested in this interview that President Obama should lighten up.

Stop instigating deceit and hate.

Shame on the staff for propping this mess up in the ratings.

I have no use for Obama at all. BUT i dont think he should be sugar coating anything at all. I give him credit for having the balls to say its as bad as it is. I do however think he is doing it to get his spending bills through quickly.

My Friends, I think ole' Billy here is still sore at Barry. It was supposed to be Hilllary's Turn not "That One".

Clinton is as much responsible for the economic situation we are in today based on his deregulation of financial institutions, which lead to democratic greed mongols getting $$$. Next came Bush and now the repulicans are going to get theirs from more financial manipulation, AND if you think Obama is not going to take care of his than get in touch with me I've a historic stained dress I'm selling. cya uncle Joe

I believe he said Obama needs to "Light up" and pass to the left

Obama is false hope!!!! The whole campaign he ran was false hope!!!!! We had nothing to base this change movement on he had no experience and was basically a street demonstrator with followers!!! Duh have you guys seen any change yet, or just taxes getting ready to go up in all states? all of you no brainers who voted for this half white guy should feel stupid for not thinking your decision through before you vote, at least 48 percent of this country knew that the hope and change was just a poly to get the less educated people to vote for the person who they think will fight for their rights ...... hahahahaha I love laughing at you retards.

CHANGE = FRAUD
HOPE = NOT HAPPENING
AMERICA = HAS NO HOPE WITH THIS MAN IN OFFICE

WTF did ya expected ?

Americans vote for Obama was but an act of self defense against child chewing monsters REPUGS... 8 YEARS TOO LATE !

"The smart way to keep people passive and obedient is to strictly limit the spectrum of acceptable opinion, but allow very lively debate within that spectrum." - Noam Chomsky

"The only difference between the GOP & DEMs is the velocity with which their knees hit the floor when corporations knock at the door." - Ralph Nader

"Political language is designed to make lies sound truthful and murder respectable, and to give an appearance of solidity to pure wind" - George Orwell

Well the title is certainly misleading, but it's comforting to know that Clinton, who did some great things for the economy during his term, is supporting the Obama administration's tactics in getting us out. Most people are going to be looking for a quick fix, but like Clinton said in this clip it's not going to happen over night. Don't lose faith in Obama, he'll get us out eventually.

I thought that read "Bill Clinton tells Obama to Light Up" ... I had to read that twice... sadly enough I was disappointed the second read.

oh,my god,a former president tell the present president,maybe it`s good to Obama,especially something with the bad economy!

Horrible Title.
I hope the people who write Current titles don't associate with the people who write the Break.com descriptions xD

Just when I thought Clinton might feel vindicated by the disgrace that became of GWB...

Oh look, Clinton is back.... At least this time we aren't all cringing at every other word. :)

Hilary Clinton Ron Paul, even the Nader bomb I think would have thought all this out more and thought of other ways to stop our outrageous spending....

I do agree with Bill Clinton being a good president... But he also had his problems in the office atleast he didn't cut people off of Medicare like me and my family i think that Obama should wake up and relize what he is doing to people in the world and how he is hurting his fellow americans....