Comments on: Interviewing President Obama in Ghana

By: Walleye

Walleye — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 14:06:44 +0000

Enough about this birth certificate already. If RL Wellman had a brain he would know that the laws of the land do not permit anyone to hold the office of president unless they are American citizens. The Supreme Court, the Senate etc etc would not allow that unless of course the laws are changed. That being said, I suggest RL Wellman crawls into a hole so we never hear from him or from others that perpetuate this fantasy story.

By: Bonnie

Bonnie — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 13:59:50 +0000

Anderson – the only places you saw in Ghana were the poor places? I will probably take pictures of the poor place in Ameirca and make a documentary on it too.

By: juddie, newyork

juddie, newyork — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 13:56:30 +0000

why are people even talking about michael jackson?! this article has nothing to do with him but i highly doubt if hes the father
i think its just a rumor or something so chill peeps

By: anna bear

anna bear — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 13:55:04 +0000

wow i heard the same thing but i thought it was stupid
you idiot i dont think hes those kids father but he could be no one knows yet
he needs to take a dna test and stuff before we can accuse him of anything like that!
i love you anderson and i think you would make a great father!

By: Fuad Khan

Fuad Khan — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 13:55:04 +0000

Just curious do you plan to do a segment on Marwa Sherbini?
the lady that got murdered in cold blood in Germany in front of a court by the defendant for wearing a head scarf.

By: debbie, Accra

debbie, Accra — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 13:50:15 +0000

Alpha Charlie 360 I cannot blv u were in and out of my own accra without me knowing. ac360 airs 2am my time and i am mostly late for work in the a.m! gosh, u shd have announced your arrival! I would have shown u a little something something. There is loads to see so do come back! I love your show. And i will make sure the spiders dont get to you. Keep up the good work! Don't u just love ghana????
God's own country!

By: Phil B

Phil B — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 13:25:20 +0000

I look forward to the interview. Anderson I couldn't help to notice that about 80% of the comments are from females. What's it like to be a rock star journalist ?

By: Zack

Zack — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 13:24:48 +0000

Judith,

I understand your anger from some of these post but there's no need for reverse racism. Parts of this country WERE constructed under the blood, sweat, and tears of Africans. That being said; plenty of Irish, Chinese, German, Italian, English, French, and many other walks of life played pretty big roles as well.

By: Rita Genovese

Rita Genovese — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 12:35:22 +0000

Dear Mr. Anderson

This morning, as every morning, I watch CNN. There was a report on slavery worldwide.

Haiti – the commentator placed a 5 gallon containter full of water on his head and carried it up the hill – he wanted to see what this experience felt like. This activity is expected of children and to be done up to 5 times a day. The reporter added that a child was not hugged until she was 14 years old. How is this possible?

Whenever I see such reports, I become enraged. A member of an eight children family, with limited resources, with years of pychotherapy and "positive thinking" did not erase or dilute the feeling of worthlessness, never having enough, never being goog enough, struggling all the time. Yes, you go through life, but settle for crumbs.

If individuals who cannot afford having children can be educated in birth control, perhaps, maybe perhaps, we would not have so many chldren throught the world suffering.

How can I help?

Rita Genovese
610-449-7853

By: Scott

Scott — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 12:35:05 +0000

Where else would you interview King Obama but in a castle?

By: amina

amina — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 12:30:55 +0000

To Michelle Lymen. What a silly idea that the 25-40 millions Africans who were tortured ,kidnapped, raped and murdered for centuries paid the price for Black Americans to live as we do today.
Why should we be grateful when whites did not have to pay such a price. We Black American live as we do today because we fout the racism, lynchings, being burned alive in public, civil rights etc for hundreds of years!!!
There are many middle class and properous Africans living in Africa.
The media only shows one side. It is like people in foreign countries learning about whte Americans by watching Jerry Springer (which is aired internationally).

By: amina

amina — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 12:17:02 +0000

Racism agains Blacks began with European domination and slavery. If there were no economic benidfit for slavery ( tobacco, cotton and sugar cane plantations) there would not have been slavery and ther would be no need for the stereotypes, psuedo-science alleging Black inferiority and pacification(destroying their land ,culture and self-concept) of people of color .
In some parts of Africa during colonial rule African with lighter -skin were preferred by whites and in some cases were given bleaching cremes to lighten their skin in order to obtain employment. As a result, in Africa and many former colonies like India and Asia peope are still spending millions to bleach their skin since lighter skin is associated with higher status/value. The effect of racism/colonialism has damaged the self-esteem of many people of color. Imperialism sought not only to contro the material wealth but the mind as well.

By: anne

anne — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 12:16:34 +0000

Hi Anderson:
welcome back!
It looks like you had an amazing trip. The photos are incredible.
I enjoyed the first part of your interview with the President last night, and am looking forward to more tonight.
I hope your eye is better now as well. Take care.

By: Troy Singleton

Troy Singleton — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 12:12:04 +0000

Anderson,

I remember you on Channel One back in the day and knew you would be great. Everytime I see a interview with you it shows how professional you are. Keep up the good reports...

By: Aspen Professor

Aspen Professor — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 11:59:58 +0000

To Quote a fool ... "Like I asked before, is President Obama trying to cover up os destroy his original birth certificate? It’s always a wonder when he has spent so much money covering up his past" .... RL Wellman

This right-wing extremist has a one track mind if he has one at all.
It is sad to see a person so dedicated to tearing down what will become known as the man who erased our memory of the worst President and Vice-President this country has ever been saddled with. And, to think that I was once a registered Conservative and the Vice-Chair of my Party in my home town. The right-wing is doing their best to flush my former Party down the toilet of history. SAD!

By: sam

sam — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 11:42:35 +0000

Anderson,
I am happy that CNN Covered Ghana and it's historical Castle. Americans and Black People need to know how it all started and understand that, afterall, there is Hope for the furture for Africa.
Love you all and God Bless America

By: Richard Nimms

Richard Nimms — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 11:35:27 +0000

Anderson: Lets see if Obama and the liberals can point out a country ruled by blacks thats doing well! The communists pushed out white rule in africa; and now those countries are trajic. Announce to the American public what this black president is doing to drag down this country. You owe it to the public as an journalist of the truth. How can CNN not report on issues about ACORN, SEIU and the 32 czars appointed by Obama who have no oversite by the 3 branches of government. How can 95% of taxpayers pay no taxes and take from the 5% of rich whites, and sustain this country. Dude your gonna run out of rich white people, maybe we'll get lots of low cost illegal immigrants to pay up Eh!

By: Maverick

Maverick — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 10:08:21 +0000

Ah yes, Anderson Cooper, the same guy who can'r think for himself, and hangs on every word that comes out of Obama's mouth. Hey Anderson how about asking some tough questions, like why hasn't the president kept his campaign promises.

By: Kojo Omono Asamoah, Columbus OH

Kojo Omono Asamoah, Columbus OH — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 09:04:12 +0000

I watched Your interview with the President last night and I could not be happier as Ghanaian. Thanks Anderson.

By: ebenezer

ebenezer — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 08:55:50 +0000

I am surprised that someone is talking about Darfuor and Congo Please tell me who will like to be fired upon, yes everybody wants to be in a place he or she will not be scared or insulted at. Yes his people are from Kenya but if the situation is nothing he can be proud of then he has to be where he can see the people are not so tensed. Why cannot someone talk of Nigeria when the world or people wakeup everyday to hear news about Ogonu or people attacking their own country and its recources. We as ghanaians should be proud that atlastwe have know how to compromise.