[Watch] Obama: Ordinary People are Too Small Minded to Govern Their Own Affairs... A video picturing President Obama speaking to a young crowd, shows him stating this: Ordinary men and women are too small minded to govern their own affairs Some are saying that the President never said this and that the video was edited or altered in a way to make Obama appear to make the quote. We at selfnews are presenting the video to you so that YOU can decide for your self. 