ABC's World News on Wednesday night used limited news time to feature a silly piece with soundbites from naive kids around the world sputtering beauty pageant-like simplicities about how President Barack Obama will bring “world peace” and inspires them to say “yes, we can!” Reporter Jim Sciutto touted how “we heard children around the world expressing hope and fascination with the new American President.” Viewers heard a boy in Russia yearn for “peace, democracy and friendship” and a girl in the United Arab Emirates assert “he's interested in giving peace to the world and stopping wars,” all before a boy from Indonesia promised: “He's going to change the world and make world peace.” From Gaza, a kid hoped Obama will “prevent Israel from attacking us.”
From Pakistan, Sciutto relayed, “hope for an American President with a Muslim father.” A boy then wished “he can make the citizens of the U.S. recognize that we, not all Muslims are terrorists and not all terrorists are Muslims.” And what story on foreign reaction would be complete without input from France? A French girl: “I think that he may stop the war in Iraq. At least I hope he will.”
Sciutto ended by trumpeting how “that familiar campaign theme has gone global.”
Girl in South Korea: “Yes, we can.”
Boy in Italy: “Yes, we can.”
Barack Obama: “Yes, we can.”
Girl in France: “Yes, we can.”
Sciutto's story followed a similar one, but on kids in the U.S., narrated by Sam Champion on Wednesday's Good Morning America. Check Scott Whitlock's posting: “ABC Touts Messages from Kids to Obama: Stop the Wars! Save the Earth!”
The MRC's Brad Wilmouth corrected the closed-captioning against the video to provide this transcript of the story on the Wednesday, January 21 World News on ABC:
CHARLES GIBSON: Worldwide reaction to Barack Obama: In the Middle East, many newspapers are taking note of the President reaching out to Muslims in his inaugural address, promising new relations. The headline of one Palestinian daily paper read: "Obama is Committed to Open New Page with Muslim World." And closer to home, Cuban President Raul Castro today said he wishes President Obama good luck, and that Obama, quote, "seems like a good guy." But it is not only adults and world leaders who have something to say about President Obama. Children around the world are welcoming him and weighing in with their reactions and their advice. Our Jim Sciutto has been sampling kids' reaction from around the world.
BOY IN RUSSIA: Peace, democracy and friendship.
BOY IN INDONESIA: Freedom and hope.
GIRL IN UNITED ARAB EMIRATES: He's interested in giving peace to the world and stopping wars.
JIM SCIUTTO: From the Far East-
GROUP OF CHILDREN SHOUTING: Hello, Mr. Obama!
SCIUTTO: -to the Middle East-
SCIUTTO: Do you place a lot of hope in him?
BOY IN ISRAEL: Yes, I do.
SCIUTTO: -from his childhood school in Indonesia-
GIRL IN INDONESIA: It's amazing.
BOY IN INDONESIA: He's going to change the world and make world peace.
SCIUTTO: -to his father's home in Kenya-
GIRL IN KENYA: He's prestigious, peaceful, and he wants to change America.
SCIUTTO: -we heard children around the world expressing hope and fascination with the new American President.
GIRL FROM THE PALESTINIAN WEST BANK: No one's better than anyone. We're all the same. We shouldn't discriminate anyone.
SCIUTTO: No matter where they're from or how young they are, children here all have something to say about Barack Obama, and some advice to give. In Israel and Gaza, it's hope he'll bring lasting peace. "We hope he will be fair to the Palestinian people," he said, "and prevent Israel from attacking us." And in Pakistan, hope for an American President with a Muslim father.
BOY IN PAKISTAN: He can make the citizens of the U.S. recognize that we, not all Muslims are terrorists and not all terrorists are Muslims.
SCIUTTO: We found children in many countries are aware of his promise to withdraw troops from Iraq
GIRL IN FRANCE: I think that he may stop the war in Iraq. At least I hope he will.
SCIUTTO: And wherever we went, children spoke about how Obama's inauguration renewed their hope in the American dream.
BOY IN PALESTINIAN WEST BANK: This thing shows that America is the land where everybody has the chance to be something important.
SCIUTTO: That familiar campaign theme has gone global.
GIRL IN SOUTH KOREA: Yes, we can.
BOY IN ITALY: Yes, we can.BARACK OBAMA: Yes, we can.
GIRL IN FRANCE: Yes, we can.
SCIUTTO: Jim Sciutto, ABC News.
—Brent Baker is Vice President for Research and Publications at the Media Research Center
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Of course. Kids are easily
Thu, 01/22/2009 - 10:20 ET by mattmOf course. Kids are easily brainwashed. This is why libtards want the voting age reduced...some even want it down to 12 years old.
Kids
Thu, 01/22/2009 - 10:24 ET by blazermaniacIt's not just the 12 year old kids that have been brainwashed. So are the ones between 18 & 25. They have no idea what they voted for, but they wanted a celebrity as their president. And I couldn't help but notice the still picture with the name "France" on it. It won't be too long, until we get to be like France. And that is a horrible thing.
blazer
Thu, 01/22/2009 - 11:44 ET by misterbill"It's not just the 12 year old kids that have been brainwashed. So are the ones between 18 & 25. They have no idea what they voted for, but they wanted a celebrity as their president."
Unless we, somehow, get the second group (18 & 25), to wake up and see how the destruction of this republic will affect them the most, we will not be able to stop the onslaught of socialism in America.
I see on TV that they say that 60 years old is the new 50 now. Well, unfortunately, 25 is the new 18. Most of these kids are so wrapped up in self pleasure and instant gratification, (which we the parents and grandparents have provided), that they do not mature or understand the world around them until they are past 25.
The Young & Clueless
Thu, 01/22/2009 - 15:05 ET by blazermaniacUnfortunately, this is what we have to look forward to. Young people, easily influenced by the left. Many of them want it all, and are spoiled with instant gratification. Very few of them save their money and figure to get a bailout from the government. If this trend continues, we won't be able to laugh at France, because unfortunately, the USA will become France.
He can make the citizens of the U.S. recognize that we,...
Thu, 01/22/2009 - 10:24 ET by Prester John... not all Muslims are terrorists and not all terrorists are Muslims.
But can he make Muslims recognize that non-Muslims aren't infidels and therefore not worthy of death if they don't convert?
really?
Thu, 01/22/2009 - 10:26 ET by AJBI would dispute that assertion. Islam considers all non-believers 'infidels' and permits (nay, requires) believers to do anything, include lie, subvert, cheat or steal from infidels. So how can you trust ANYTHING a muslim says? There are some who say they are for peace. Wow. Do you want to buy some land in Florida too?
Its an Obama-nation...
But we are talking about Obama....
Thu, 01/22/2009 - 10:32 ET by Prester John....the savior of not just the US, but of the entire world, and if he can schmooze with the Iranians, why can't he schmooze the rest of the Muslim world and make them love us?
I think you missed my sarcasm.
Prester-
Thu, 01/22/2009 - 11:49 ET by misterbillI caught your sarcasm and I appreciate it.
The problem is the Messiah's magic carpet is at the cleaners and he will not be able to summon his jinn and fly over the Muslim world.
He has decided, instead, to sit in the oval room and distribute the wealth of America. He has chosen 12 prisoners in Guantanamo as advisers. The rest of the prisoners are going to join Murtha's staff.
more like it..
Thu, 01/22/2009 - 12:53 ET by AJBanti-christ
AJB
Thu, 01/22/2009 - 16:14 ET by sentforth5Obambi is not the anti-christ. satan is THE anti-christ.
This is,however. a gift to us from God in the form of an example of what will happen when satan arrives on Earth. The Bible says satan will destroy wonderfully;that he will come into power peacefully with promises of riches,gifts, no responsibilities, a chicken in every garage, etcetera....and all you have to do is follow him.Then the "great apostasy" will occur as millions of uneducated would-be Christians will stop following the true Christ Jesus because of deception.
Pretty good picture of what we have going on now with this obummer character. God loves us and is giving us examples of the tribulation to come.
one word..
Thu, 01/22/2009 - 10:23 ET by AJBOnly one word can describe this mentality..
Obama-nation.
The Age of Obama
Thu, 01/22/2009 - 10:27 ET by LCT688I think this about sums it up.
Sung to the Tune of “Age of Aquarius”
When the Loons are in the White House,
And stupidity aligns with greed,
Then Hope will guide the planets
And Change will steer the stars!
This is the dawning of the age of Obama
The age of Obama
Obama! Obama!
Conformity and higher taxes
Looting and theft abound
No work or responsibility
Golden living ‘cause it’s all for free
Through massive taxing confiscation
Of other’s wealth’s true liberation
Obama! Obama!
When the Loons are in the White House,
And entitlement is the new creed,
Then Hope will guide the planets
And Change will steer the stars!
This is the dawning of the age of Obama
The age of Obama
Obama! Obama!
As our Truth Squads go marching through the streets
And free speech is stolen away
We’ll be the bearers of his fascist vision
Obama has shown us the way!
We are the shock troops of Obama
The age of Obama
Obama! Obama!
Conformity and higher taxes
Looting and theft abound
Inspired intimidation
Spreading fear throughout the nation
Building his socialist vision
Through constant class division
Oh care for us; Obama!
www.theeveningchronicle.blogspot.com
"A nation which can prefer disgrace to danger is prepared for a master and deserves
It's Good To See the Democrat Talking Points Have Reached France
Thu, 01/22/2009 - 10:34 ET by lareeApparently there is a Democrat Play book?
This is Paul Begala, this morning on Imus in the Morning. Day 3 of
Obama’s day in office, the talking points have been distributed? KEY WORD DISTRIBUTION. The Democrats real agenda....Spread the word, Spread the Wealth?
http://youhavetobethistalltogoonthisride.blogspot.com/2009/01/paul-begala-men-in-tights.html
"No one's better than
Thu, 01/22/2009 - 10:47 ET by Kevroy"No one's better than anyone."
Oh really? Maybe that should be the phrase on our money rather than In God We Trust.
TV Show
Thu, 01/22/2009 - 10:50 ET by cvgbuckeyeAfter participating, (mostly monitoring) Newsbusters for a couple of years now, I have come to one conclusion:
NEWSBUSTERS MUST MOVE TO A TV SHOW.
Most, if not all of my friends are Christian Conservatives, yet I have had to inform each one of them regarding the existence of NB. That is indicative of a powerful medium that is an unquestionable candidate for a higher level exposure medium.
Bottom line, I could imagine a TV show (preferably on Fox) that would involve a great media critic, someone like Bernie Goldberg, or maybe even Karl Rove, Newt Gingrich, Michelle Malkin or maybe even "The Great One" as the moderator. He/she could have, maybe a three or four, regular panel team to show videos or transcripts of their latest picks for outrageous media bias examples. Then there could even be a viewer vote each night for the most outrageous biased example and a running total contest for the "Top Ten Most Outrageously Biased News Organization and also the top 10 Most outrageously Biased Newsperson", based upon viewer voting.
There could even be room for viewer participation, each night with someone who submitted his/her example.
I think it would be a ratings and advertisers bonanza.
What da ya think?
I'd watch!
Thu, 01/22/2009 - 11:15 ET by SeashellI'd watch!
Wow. The end of this
Thu, 01/22/2009 - 11:16 ET by TexasteacherWow. The end of this honeymoon is not only going to suck for the libtards in this country, but apparently the whole world.
Like I've said before, I'll give that hack chicago a**hole a chance when my rainbow-colored unicorn he promised comes prancing up my driveway.
The Young and the Ignorant
Thu, 01/22/2009 - 11:36 ET by Mary Louise TurnerApparently, the toxic liberalism that has polluted America's public schools is spreading...yikes! Be afraid, people, be VERY afraid! I worry for our nation's future if our young people are allowed to be poisoned with liberal idiocies. We saw what happened last year when the Young and the Ignorant were allowed to vote.
All Hail The Chosen One
Thu, 01/22/2009 - 11:49 ET by cocodrieHe is going to make each and every one of us as prosperous as his brother and as happy as his aunt in the ghetto.
Why would any of you want to complain about that? Share the wealth.
Jesus Loves You
All Hail the Chosen One
Thu, 01/22/2009 - 11:56 ET by misterbillOne definition of hail----
" a showery precipitation in the form of irregular pellets or balls of ice more than 1/5 in. (5 mm) in diameter, falling from a cumulonimbus cloud."
A number of us better run for shelter.
I did not watch any of the inauguration. I am a simple man and I did not want to watch the installation in office of my executioners.
The words I read on the web after the inauguration from Lowery and Alexander suggest to me the pellets, referenced above, will not be of water.
Kids Say the Darnedest Things
Thu, 01/22/2009 - 14:54 ET by GothampcI can't speak for kids in foreign countries, but I can speak for my experience.
I was a young teenager when Jimmy Carter was in office. The thing I remember is having to wait in gas lines and having a fear that my parents may run out and not be able to get gas. When I grew up, I realized how incompetent the Carter administration was and how bad Democrats were in general. As a result, I've never voted for a Democrat (Unfortunately I have voted for Rinos).
Only the future will tell how Obama will shape the children of today. He may turn them into life-long Republicans.
ABC News should be ashamed
Thu, 01/22/2009 - 16:31 ET by Captain KirockUsing children in what amounts to political propaganda for the Obama administration is disgusting. Goebbels would be proud.
I pray that none of these
Thu, 01/22/2009 - 17:04 ET by RR GOPI pray that none of these dear children nor their families nor countrymen happen to be at ground zero for the next Islamofascist terror attack.
But, it these Marxists lay off of these madmen and give them breathing room then, unfortunately, the odds of that happening surely increases.
One of the 24% who thinks George W. Bush was a great President. One of the 89% who wants to bring back the stock and pillory.
Attention OBAMA voters
Fri, 01/23/2009 - 11:52 ET by cocodrieObama is going to sign an executive order to provide American taxpayer money to international abortion groups. We don't have money for necessities here but we have money to export murder.The blood of millions of these children is now on our hands. The shame and guilt falls upon us all.
We used to be a proud and just nation. Now we will lead the world in the torture and murder of innocent babies.
The shame, the shame, the shame. Jesus Loves You