They aren't.. which is the point of what he is saying. He was a statesman in the eyes of some people and a terrorist in the eyes of others so how will you remember him? Are you one of the people who thinks he's a statesman or are you one of the people who thinks he's a terrorist? (In reality it's all in how you view the person. He can be/likely is both).
Hitchens is above average? Wow! He is one of the greatest minds in recent history. He is incredible well read, writes many books and is a master debater. I have never seen Hitchens lose a debate ever! My point...I think you greatly underestimate his intelligence.
yea, Hitchens would have ripped tucker carlson a new one today. Hitchen made his opinion on Putin very clear back in the day, and it was the poplar opposite of Tucker carlsons view .
Tucker used to be a somewhat normal broadcaster. He used to work for CNN and I think NBC. His current Schtick is just an act. He hates Trump, but his people have made him wealthy. I'm not sure what makes him worse, that if he was doing it because he really believes it, or the fact that he has an audience he doesn't want to lose.@@imamoronand9199
Notice how the greatest criticism of Tucker amounts to that of his bow-tie. Hitchens was very complimentary of Tucker and said he would be one of the great conservative polemicists of the future. Hitchens predicted well. Love both of these guys simply for the rage they created, and still do, in their opponents.
I agree. I am a longtime fan of Tucker, since the beginning of his TV career 20 years ago. I was always impressed with Tucker’s intelligence and the fact that he is an independent thinker. And I like his unique style. I think people are very juvenile to make fun of Tucker for wearing a bow tie.
this why network corporate funded tv is dying and podcasts are overtaking. They only have certain time slot..podcasts have hours and hours, and unfettered dialogue content
Yeah it's unfortunate but they have strict time constraints on shows. I remember tucker speaking on how ridiculous the TV structure is years back. So happy he's not with fox now 😂
@@jamsmusingsquite ironic how it pans out hey. In one of Hitchens other c-span interviews a lengthy one he speaks on tucker saying he told him to keep writing and give up on TV, and he hoped he heard his words in his head telling him to give it up. Now tucker being forced into doing what’s best for him longterm decades after hitch told him to
if youre asking that question you really dont understand him, he looks at the biggest picture, is as intellectually honest as possible and always speaks for himself
@@gouthamswaminathan5036 I knew I was breaking the Social Media Law but I couldn't help myself. Forgive me. Just write up my Social Media Confession and I'll sign it.
Except for the Iraq war. Chomsky was right. He was not a complete atheist. He espoused the state religion. He was unmatched in the role of dissenter on many topics, but the myopia and deference toward western civilization and its intentions in Iraq was a blemish. Otherwise apart from being a bit smug and friendly with people like Tony Blair he's one of my greatest influences.
I never said Tucker wasn't a bright guy. He got the best education his ultra wealthy family could afford. And he's on his good behavior here because he's being paid to be a respectable interviewer. It's when he lies, spin doctors and demagogues that you realize, "Oh, he's an aspiring fascist." Or maybe he was just delivering what Fox wanted him to deliver and can continue to monetize it without Fox. But that's hardly a person we should respect, right?
@@techtutorvideos There's an endless litany of idiocy from Tucker Swanson McNear Carlson of the Swanson frozen food fortune. But never mistake what comes out of people's mouths for what they actually think. Tucker is a calculating sociopath.
This interview was what? 16 years ago? A lot has changed since then and none towards the better. Maybe it’s the filter you are viewing him through where the problem lies.
@@CSUnger If your intention is to defend Mr. Carlson, I would invite you to do so. Unfortunately, it has been demonstrated that what he has publicly espoused in recent years is not aligned with his actual feelings and beliefs. This makes Tucker a fraud and a hypocrite whose word cannot be trusted.
@@CSUnger A lot has changed for the worse and Carlson is foremost in that category. The frontrunner in the current presidential race literally tried a violent coup after losing the last election. Most republicans seem to have given up on democracy in favor of something like Russian-style right-wing authoritarian government. Carlson is producing Putinist propaganda about how groceries are supposedly more affordable for Russians than Americans (utterly ridiculous) enough so that it should make you radicalize and give up civil civil liberties. It's all barely veiled. I encourage you to look up that video if you have not already done so. Meanwhile Russia is waging war of conquest in Europe.
@Reerrpad5515 Agreed. Hitch is the most brilliant , on the run thinker , I've ever seen. But the reason I love him is his brutal honesty, even when it is unflattering to himself. Most people cant handle that situation.
Erik Forsgren They knew each other outside of this. They contributed essays to, at least one, book together. Hitch thought he was a fine writer, not as good on TV. And I think he was right. He’s not utterly stupid, but his eccentricities in dress and viewpoints don’t carry well.
@@erikforsgren2285 Indeed. Carlson is made to look better simply by not speaking much and letting Hitchens' evident intelligence and learning shine through.
A man like him will reappear. A man (probably many men) like him live now. History has taught us this much. Still, he is a giant among men, and I think all men of reason will miss his passing. And the more I read of him, the more I miss his absence.
@@andybaldman Jordan Peterson lol, I'm sure Hitchens would've loved a pseudo-intellectual Christian apologist. Have you signed up for JP's fake university yet?
I came to see Hitch and Tucker duke it out as has been the case in so many Hitch video debates/interviews or Tucker interviews in his latest Fox incarnation. What a surprise to see Tucker Carlson in a thoughtful and sober exchange. Proof (at least in my mind) that the 2017 talking heads (did that give my age away?) are as characters in a play.
@@Phil_Mitchell Yeah, Tucker doesn’t act all sanctimonious and holier-than-thou like O’Reilly. I really like that about Tucker. I couldn’t stand O’Reilly, acting like he was the paragon of moral virtue. And it turned out that O’Reilly was a total hypocrite with his multiple sexual harassment scandals. Tucker is a cool guy.
Carlson was so amart not to challenge or attack CH but to extract valuable perspectives from him with a professional camaraderie But, LOL, Carlson and Hitchens would never sit in the same room now.
5:15 'La francophonie", errm.. No, Christopher. 'Francophonie' just means speaking French. You mean 'Françafrique', which was a period of collaboration and post-colonialism which saw France pulling the strings of a big part of Africa for decades. Overthrowing governments, supporting rebels, eliminating opponents, shady dealings... Not unlike what the US have done in South America or Middle East.
Hugh Jarce A Francophone is a person who speaks French. Francophonie simply designates the quality of speaking French. He's talking about the "Françafrique". Look it up
As intelligent and well-informed Hitchens was, he was also a massive hypocrite in how quickly he was to criticize every nation in the world for undermining democracy, staging coups, violating international law... except for the united states, the undisputed heavyweight champion of orchestrating coups, killing civilians, and violating international law. He denounced these acts unless the USA did it, in which case he was an ardent supporter, exemplified by his unwavering support for the Iraq war
Tucker still using his “I’m just asking” technique to mask his true agenda. 14 years later he is much worse and apparent in his defense of Christian Nationalism/ White Supremacy agenda. Sad pathetic man.
@jimbrown257 I'll concede point #2. First point is wrong however. Carlson has an intellect, regardless of what you think about his politics or his style.
Yeah, Carlson doesn't deserve the attacks. He's always been an interesting and intelligent chap. I may not agree with a number of things he says, but he asks good questions and quite frankly, we need more bow ties....
I can't stand this generation. Why are y'all such haters. Tucker just had the highest rated cable news show in history for a quarter (2020 Q2). Hitchens is one of my favorites, i own multiples of his books, but hell Tucker is great too. Y'all gotta stop being such predictable haters and up your intellectual game a little bit, you're really disappointing me.
I don’t understand all of the hate directed towards Tucker and the stupid attacks on him. I’ve been a fan of his for 20 years. Tucker is very intelligent and knowledgeable, and an excellent writer. Christopher Hitchens thought so, and he should know. Tucker is also a very independent thinker and I really admire him for that.
If you cant see how Murdoch media empire has made some heavy lifting for fascism and the destructive polarisation of Western culture/politics, then you're really not ready or capable of participating in the discussion for future generations. You're stuck in the past vying for coceitful and affluent fops like Tucker (who even in a mail revealed he's full of shit and just peddling bullshit for Murdoch against his own will) when you should really question yourself how it is that you seem so fond of someone who is simply reading manuscripts tailored attract most eyeballs for ad revenue.
Man, that clip in the beginning really ticked me off. The "peace process?" The only reason there's any conflict to begin with is because of what some absurd, manmade "holy" books which were written over 1,000 years ago say! Large numbers of people involved in the Israel-Palestine conflict die and suffer because of some tribal nonsense that dates back to a period of time where complex human civilizations were a relatively new thing! Enough of this shit!
So you want the Jews to leave the land, or be destroyed. Is that right? Because those are the only two answers there are, in Arab terms, for this to be resolved. Unless, of course, islam disappears, all together.
What a silly comment. It's about the land, which is being sectioned off almost monthly by Israel. Hitchens, throughout his career, was an advocate for the Palestinians. I'm sure that, like Tucker, you weren't paying attention at all to what Hitchens was saying.
it's not about religion. Neither Israel nor the Palestinians are too religious. It's about the Palestinian wanting Israel out of the picture and Israel realizing that that they have no partner. Also Israel is a lovely place to live at. It's not a hell hole, a hell hole would be France or Sweden. Enjoy your imported terror by the millions.
You may feel safe in your small isolated rich community, but I find it hilarious you have to be afraid to walk freely in your own city where there are ghetos of Muslims.
Hitchens never said Rwanda was a French colony. France invaded the country in 1994 to protect the genocidal Hutu government on the basis that it was a legitimate government. They did this opposing not just the Tustis but the Belgian peacekeepers, who abandoned the country. Ultimately it was the Ugandan army who liberated the country...backed by the US and England. The French have a long history of harboring fascism...
I know, I really miss Tucker's neocon days. Back when he supported the invasion of Iraq and Afghanistan, before he became a populist, anti-war whackjob.
yeah he did talk with the soviets about oil trade AND possible cold war neutrality. but what gives the U.S. and Britain to unilaterally decided what constitutes an act of agression when a country does nothing illegal. but either way it still doesn't justify the removal of a guy who was democrtically elected.
@@user-zb2sq9ev3p Your guy is a literal Putinist/Trumpist propagandist. He is literally trying to help an ex-president who already tried one violent coup set up a Russian-style authoritarian state in the US. Just look at the video of Tucker in a Russian grocery store implying that Russian living standards are better than American, which is a ridiculous thing, and then implies that giving away civil liberties for that supposed prosperity is worth it.
I know I am not going to live forever and neither are you, but until my furlough here is revoked, I’d like to raise my tumbler of Johnnie Walker Black high above my head in honor of one of the most brilliant men that walked the planet. 🥃 Miss your humor and intellect Hitch, you were indeed special you gorgeous bastard.
Carlson's brain hasn't rotted today either, as we know from his leaked private chats. He's just playing a character on the air. He's a qualmless, greedy liar, not an idiot.
Pity we lost Hitchens because I'm quite certain that after he was done commenting on Tucker Carlson's love affair with Putin, there'd be nothing left of Carlson but a greasy spot.
Tucker Carlson may be a bit nerdy but he atleast comes across as intelligent and knowledgable here... Hitch is intelligent, knowledgable and cool as shit! Interesting conversation even though they got off topic at the end.
Tucker is the grandson of the founder of Swanson frozen foods, though in fairness, he has tried to build his own career as bow-tie-wearing talking head.
That intro was amazing. "The Israelis give land; the Palestinians give peace." As though Israel hadn't forcefully taken the land they were commanded by their mythology to take, and as though Palestinian resistance were the only obstacle to peace. That is an example of a very dangerous meme.
As though muslims hadn't forcefully taken the land they were commanded by their mythology to take, not only in the mideast but around the world, with no end in sight.
@Derealmist We also have the S.E.A.L.s, and other special forces, we don't need to be terrorists. We strike in the night, and are gone before anyone hears a sound.
Haha, all these fans of Hitch bagging on Tucker. I wonder if they would change their tune if they knew Christopher had nothing but high praise for Carlson.
and lets not forget there were very large rallies and protests in favor of the US after 911. but our media didnt show much of that.lets not forget that most iranians dont support amadiaja...however you write his name. vast majority of soudies dont like the royal family, most iraqies didnt like sadam, most palestinians feared the corruption of arafat and hamas...but these are governments that suppresses discent with horrible tactics
Hitchens did not say it was a French colony. Rwanda hasn't been a colony since 1959. The Belgians took over from the Germans in 1916 and later instituted Hutu and Tutsi ID cards which contributed to the genocide which immediately followed the revolution of 1959 and the 1994 genocide. The French invaded in 1994 to "defend" the Hutu government in 1994. The Belgian peacekeepers abandoned the country when they heard the French arrived.
Well i loved mr hitchens and his reasons for the war in iraq are admirable, i tend to understand his views but I've always disagreed with most of what he said with the exception of religion in general, and i have to agree maybe you are right i totally disagree that we take our children and tax money to fight a war in the name of christianity against islam, its completely wrong. i agree with him that we need to fight the theocratic fascists, but not with my children and OUR theocratic fascism!
What are you talking about, Tuck had Hitch on the rails the whole time. With Hitch about to lead into an apology for palestinian war crimes, Tuck fired back with 'by killing Olympic athletes?' to which Hitch the bitch had no response. Likewise Hitch avoided the question of the double standard against Israel, Hitch just fired off some things he knows about France but side stepped the moral question Tucker quite plainly put to him. Hitch was owned and totally outclassed. I think you can see Hitch even looking nervous lol Just more lefty fantasies, like the adulation surrounding Obama; it's built on a lie.
Tucker is highly intelligent, as is Hitchins obviously. Seems more like an interview than a debate but Hitchins (whom I love) seemed to be veering towards "terrorism apologist" which I know does not represent his actual views. He was possibly defending Palestine because the situation there is primarily England's fault and he believes that the oppressed need to be defended. You'll see that as he got older he leaned toward the Israelis side more than the Palestinians
Americans put down the French, The U.K puts down the Aussies, the Aussies puts down the NZ's, The world puts down the Americans. It's a vicious cycle, it's not the Americans fault that their Government is doing bad by them. It's not us Aussies fault that our Government is doing bad by us. Piss the politics off and let the people be united together all creeds, races and gender! Power to the people.
Two things: 1) Christopher Hitchens talking to Tucker Carlson is kind of like Stephen Hawking being interviewed by Jessica Simpson. 2) Most people can not pull off the bow-tie look. Tucker Carlson is one of these people.
I can't believe I just witnessed Carlson shitmouth have a reasonable conversation with the late great Hitchens. Can't help but think that Hitch would have loathed what would become of Tucket tho
This is RIDICULOUS! Arafat was a terrorist? I guess David ben Gurion, Menachem Begin, Ariel Sharon and most OTHER Israeli leaders weren't terrorists! Such HYPOCRISY!
It’s a shame we lost Christopher Hitchens when we did. It would be invaluable to hear what he would have to say about this current war.
you lot are so pathetic, go read his writings, go read edward said, go and do something other than this pathetic adoration
3:32 3:32 3:32
Considering how much he changed in the 00’s, you might not like what you’re wishing for.
It’s a shame we didn’t lose Carlson instead.
@@TheRealTurkFebruaryhe was right about a lot if you're talking about Iraq
"Which is it statesman or terrorist"
I didn't know those were mutually exclusive.
My thoughts exactly.
They aren't.. which is the point of what he is saying. He was a statesman in the eyes of some people and a terrorist in the eyes of others so how will you remember him? Are you one of the people who thinks he's a statesman or are you one of the people who thinks he's a terrorist? (In reality it's all in how you view the person. He can be/likely is both).
David Longfellow exactly
Your first mistake is using Wikipedia for anything other than biography.
Hitchens is above average? Wow! He is one of the greatest minds in recent history. He is incredible well read, writes many books and is a master debater. I have never seen Hitchens lose a debate ever! My point...I think you greatly underestimate his intelligence.
Miss you Hitch x
Such a shame he's gone. A real voice of reason.
Yeah, too bad you're stupid.
Indeed. RIP Yasser Arafat.
No Tucker is doing an internet show now he's still around
@@Amero2323cringe
Hitchens considered himself a Trotskyist until his death- that’s a total cringe.
What a monumental intellect! I'm not talking about Tucker.
yea, Hitchens would have ripped tucker carlson a new one today. Hitchen made his opinion on Putin very clear back in the day, and it was the poplar opposite of Tucker carlsons view .
Free to disagree
Don't worry, no one would confuse Tucker with someone having a great intellect.
Christopher Hitchens chatting amicably with Tucker Carlson... strange days...
Yes…a time before polarization…before 2015 that is…
Before Cucker tuned into a total unhirable joke.
@@GeneralSamov Cucking for what? Anti-Establishment politics?
DOWN WITH THE ANTI-ESTABLISHMENT.
Tucker looks like he's going to prom.
Bernardo Hernandez Got em.
and virgin lol
Bernardo Hernandez 😂😂 fr I miss his bowtie when he was so much younger
@@harryroadman1089 a good thing
Tucker looks really cute.
"He was a dictator before he had a state to rule." LOL, so true
It was a civilized, educational, and entertaining program. I enjoyed it.
basically because he talks so strongly that Tucker can’t get a word in
Tucker used to be a somewhat normal broadcaster. He used to work for CNN and I think NBC. His current Schtick is just an act. He hates Trump, but his people have made him wealthy. I'm not sure what makes him worse, that if he was doing it because he really believes it, or the fact that he has an audience he doesn't want to lose.@@imamoronand9199
Notice how the greatest criticism of Tucker amounts to that of his bow-tie. Hitchens was very complimentary of Tucker and said he would be one of the great conservative polemicists of the future. Hitchens predicted well.
Love both of these guys simply for the rage they created, and still do, in their opponents.
I agree. I am a longtime fan of Tucker, since the beginning of his TV career 20 years ago. I was always impressed with Tucker’s intelligence and the fact that he is an independent thinker. And I like his unique style. I think people are very juvenile to make fun of Tucker for wearing a bow tie.
yeah its funny how leftists do this. I respect hitchens and tucker carlson
Hitchens would have despised what Tucker became.
Tucker went downhill. In all fairness it started with the John Stewart encounter.
@@kaninma7237 💯 agree!
Why do suddenly all videos older than 10 years look like they were recorded in the 60's?
Because technology has grown in an exponential rate in the last 10-15 years
I love how abruptly it ended.
"Christopher Hitchens, thank you."
"Sure."
this why network corporate funded tv is dying and podcasts are overtaking. They only have certain time slot..podcasts have hours and hours, and unfettered dialogue content
Yeah it's unfortunate but they have strict time constraints on shows. I remember tucker speaking on how ridiculous the TV structure is years back. So happy he's not with fox now 😂
@@jamsmusingsquite ironic how it pans out hey. In one of Hitchens other c-span interviews a lengthy one he speaks on tucker saying he told him to keep writing and give up on TV, and he hoped he heard his words in his head telling him to give it up. Now tucker being forced into doing what’s best for him longterm decades after hitch told him to
@@zaydevans2077 I do remember that! That was the first time I had heard of tucker carlson.
I like his assessment of Arafat.
"a dictator before he had a state to rule"
if youre asking that question you really dont understand him, he looks at the biggest picture, is as intellectually honest as possible and always speaks for himself
That's because he wasn't running for anything.
@@radar0412 Do you realize that you just replied to a 15 year old comment? xD
@@gouthamswaminathan5036 I knew I was breaking the Social Media Law but I couldn't help myself. Forgive me. Just write up my Social Media Confession and I'll sign it.
One of a kind, Hitchens was the voice of reason, irregardless of where or who he was addressing. Such a sad end to this moral titan.
Sorely missed.
Irregardless is not a word genius. The word is REGARDLESS.
Pedant alarm!!! Capitalising word alarm!!!
This was before he was on Fox. This show was actually on PBS.
You could always count on Hitchens to give you "the skinny" on just about any situation, with the least amount of bullshit.
That's because he wasn't running for anything.
Except for the Iraq war. Chomsky was right. He was not a complete atheist. He espoused the state religion. He was unmatched in the role of dissenter on many topics, but the myopia and deference toward western civilization and its intentions in Iraq was a blemish. Otherwise apart from being a bit smug and friendly with people like Tony Blair he's one of my greatest influences.
- "Christopher Hitchens, thank you"
- "Sure"
This was an exceptionally good interview for Tucker Carlson.
Yeah, because Tuckie is loving the Muslim bashing. Wonder why he didn't ask Hitch about Talibangelicals
Very composed Tucker…very funny
I never said Tucker wasn't a bright guy. He got the best education his ultra wealthy family could afford. And he's on his good behavior here because he's being paid to be a respectable interviewer.
It's when he lies, spin doctors and demagogues that you realize, "Oh, he's an aspiring fascist." Or maybe he was just delivering what Fox wanted him to deliver and can continue to monetize it without Fox. But that's hardly a person we should respect, right?
@@techtutorvideos There's an endless litany of idiocy from Tucker Swanson McNear Carlson of the Swanson frozen food fortune. But never mistake what comes out of people's mouths for what they actually think. Tucker is a calculating sociopath.
@@techtutorvideos 😆😆😆😆
Thank you so much for sharing that. Made my day! 😆Damn, Friar Tuck is a clown, as you say.
"how old are you? and you wear a bow tie"
Great to hear from Hitch. Didn't realize Tucker had it in him to act with veracity and integrity. More proof that he simply chooses not to.
This interview was what? 16 years ago? A lot has changed since then and none towards the better. Maybe it’s the filter you are viewing him through where the problem lies.
@@CSUnger
If your intention is to defend Mr. Carlson, I would invite you to do so. Unfortunately, it has been demonstrated that what he has publicly espoused in recent years is not aligned with his actual feelings and beliefs. This makes Tucker a fraud and a hypocrite whose word cannot be trusted.
@@CSUnger A lot has changed for the worse and Carlson is foremost in that category. The frontrunner in the current presidential race literally tried a violent coup after losing the last election. Most republicans seem to have given up on democracy in favor of something like Russian-style right-wing authoritarian government. Carlson is producing Putinist propaganda about how groceries are supposedly more affordable for Russians than Americans (utterly ridiculous) enough so that it should make you radicalize and give up civil civil liberties. It's all barely veiled. I encourage you to look up that video if you have not already done so. Meanwhile Russia is waging war of conquest in Europe.
Tucker loves Hitchens as long as he doesn't bash Christianity or Conservative hypocrisy.
Omg! Carlson actually comes across as intelligent and thoughtful. What happened?
Right wing grift took over
Age. It corrupts worse than power.
And money…
@@angelcastaneda529especially money. They get paid to throw viewpoints, you should see what they said about the election fraud off air.
Who is that dressed up in a Tucker Carlson disguise?
@Reerrpad5515 Agreed. Hitch is the most brilliant , on the run thinker , I've ever seen. But the reason I love him is his brutal honesty, even when it is unflattering to himself. Most people cant handle that situation.
A real meeting of the mind here
"Hi Todd, I'm Tucker."
I'm surprised nobody has commented in three years. What a brilliant reference to the late, great GC.
@@canadianroot Hahaha George Carlin was the best!
Fuck Tucker, Tucker sucks.
I just read that in his voice and cracked up
Wow, finally an intelligent interviewer! honest and lets his subject answer his questions/comments. Very refreshing!
Tim Avery Intelligent INTERVIEWEE, definitively. Tucker's dopey bowtie has a higher IQ than it's owner.
Erik Forsgren
They knew each other outside of this. They contributed essays to, at least one, book together. Hitch thought he was a fine writer, not as good on TV. And I think he was right. He’s not utterly stupid, but his eccentricities in dress and viewpoints don’t carry well.
@@erikforsgren2285 Indeed. Carlson is made to look better simply by not speaking much and letting Hitchens' evident intelligence and learning shine through.
@@user-gf6gf2iy2k yuck you disgusting fool
Carlson has become a pitiful grifter.
A man like him will reappear. A man (probably many men) like him live now. History has taught us this much. Still, he is a giant among men, and I think all men of reason will miss his passing. And the more I read of him, the more I miss his absence.
You don’t miss his absence. You feel his absence. You miss his presence.
Those men are Charles Murray and Jordan Peterson
@@andybaldman Jordan Peterson lol, I'm sure Hitchens would've loved a pseudo-intellectual Christian apologist. Have you signed up for JP's fake university yet?
@@AJ-hc5zo God I love trolling people.
@@jerryebertsI get your point but has he ever been in his presence though?
Two of my favorite people.
Best comment I agree with! 👍
go see the doctor...like Kool Moe Dee said
Tucker's style and looks are reminiscent of movie actors in the late 1980's and early 1990's.
Arafat had his good points. He could turn a tea towel into a cowboy hat, LOL
At least Tucker didn't invite him on and then yell at him to be quiet, like Joe Scarborough did on morning joe.
I came to see Hitch and Tucker duke it out as has been the case in so many Hitch video debates/interviews or Tucker interviews in his latest Fox incarnation. What a surprise to see Tucker Carlson in a thoughtful and sober exchange. Proof (at least in my mind) that the 2017 talking heads (did that give my age away?) are as characters in a play.
Tucker has never been much of a moral crusader like O'Reilly and Hannity are.
@@Phil_Mitchell Yeah, Tucker doesn’t act all sanctimonious and holier-than-thou like O’Reilly. I really like that about Tucker. I couldn’t stand O’Reilly, acting like he was the paragon of moral virtue. And it turned out that O’Reilly was a total hypocrite with his multiple sexual harassment scandals. Tucker is a cool guy.
Every time I see Tony Blair, I think of Jamie Foxx’s impression of him on the Chapelle Show
The irony of Hannity calling someone out for not having to cite sources :D
Carlson was so amart not to challenge or attack CH but to extract valuable perspectives from him with a professional camaraderie
But, LOL, Carlson and Hitchens would never sit in the same room now.
Christopher Hitchens is scary smart!
hitchens is the man
Incredible intellect!
5:15 'La francophonie", errm.. No, Christopher. 'Francophonie' just means speaking French. You mean 'Françafrique', which was a period of collaboration and post-colonialism which saw France pulling the strings of a big part of Africa for decades. Overthrowing governments, supporting rebels, eliminating opponents, shady dealings... Not unlike what the US have done in South America or Middle East.
Anfubvinch no it doesn't. Francophone means speaking French. He is referring here to economic alliance with France.
Hugh Jarce A Francophone is a person who speaks French. Francophonie simply designates the quality of speaking French. He's talking about the "Françafrique". Look it up
Anfubvinch Apologies. You are quite correct. I was wrong. Thank you for educating me.
Hugh Jarce la Francophonie means countries where French is spoken.
Anfubvinch la francophonie of africa means all the french colonies of africa...
As intelligent and well-informed Hitchens was, he was also a massive hypocrite in how quickly he was to criticize every nation in the world for undermining democracy, staging coups, violating international law... except for the united states, the undisputed heavyweight champion of orchestrating coups, killing civilians, and violating international law. He denounced these acts unless the USA did it, in which case he was an ardent supporter, exemplified by his unwavering support for the Iraq war
I watch Hitchens a lot and i'm pretty sure NOBODY is ready to debate him, lol
From WAY back when Tucker Carlson had some semblance of "journalism" left in him.
This was actually very interesting. I didn't feel like I was watching Americans tv, rather I was reminded of a dinner party with well educated guests.
Just because you have the legitimacy of a state behind you doesn’t mean you’re not a terrorist either
I'm 62, his age when he died. I really hurt inside. I'm relieved to see you say that, for my children's sake. Peace.
Are you still alive
rip
Great Point!
I had forgotten that Tucker was almost tolerable once
He still is. You are just brainwashed.
@@mr.constitution He's a piece of shit, lying, inhuman grifter that will sacrifice anything to get his way
Love both of you!!
“Me seeing Tucker Carlson 14 years ago.” Some things never change.
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Tucker still using his “I’m just asking” technique to mask his true agenda. 14 years later he is much worse and apparent in his defense of Christian Nationalism/ White Supremacy agenda. Sad pathetic man.
@jimbrown257 I'll concede point #2. First point is wrong however. Carlson has an intellect, regardless of what you think about his politics or his style.
"Which was he? Terrorist or statesman."
Those titles are very commonly attributable to the same person.
Awesome... Just awesome.
Tucker hasn't aged a day since this interview
All that adrenochrome
Yeah, Carlson doesn't deserve the attacks. He's always been an interesting and intelligent chap. I may not agree with a number of things he says, but he asks good questions and quite frankly, we need more bow ties....
aged like milk
This is PBS Carlson. Not the same thing as the current persona.
"By the way, I don't know who got that blood, but I hope they threw it away," lol!
I did not understand that comment.
@@joannaloha same
And now,
Let's talk about the US foreign policies,
I mean,
Where to begin!
I can't stand this generation. Why are y'all such haters. Tucker just had the highest rated cable news show in history for a quarter (2020 Q2). Hitchens is one of my favorites, i own multiples of his books, but hell Tucker is great too. Y'all gotta stop being such predictable haters and up your intellectual game a little bit, you're really disappointing me.
Are you saying they both care about truth?
I don’t understand all of the hate directed towards Tucker and the stupid attacks on him. I’ve been a fan of his for 20 years. Tucker is very intelligent and knowledgeable, and an excellent writer. Christopher Hitchens thought so, and he should know. Tucker is also a very independent thinker and I really admire him for that.
If you cant see how Murdoch media empire has made some heavy lifting for fascism and the destructive polarisation of Western culture/politics, then you're really not ready or capable of participating in the discussion for future generations. You're stuck in the past vying for coceitful and affluent fops like Tucker (who even in a mail revealed he's full of shit and just peddling bullshit for Murdoch against his own will) when you should really question yourself how it is that you seem so fond of someone who is simply reading manuscripts tailored attract most eyeballs for ad revenue.
Great interview.
RIP Hitchens. We didn't agree on a lot of things but I had a lot of respect for you
Agreed.
At least he knows when to listen and shut his piehole! That's smart to me.
Who’s here in 2023?
This just in. CNN now reporting Barack Obama plans to give full pardon to Gary Coleman. This is big.
Man, that clip in the beginning really ticked me off. The "peace process?" The only reason there's any conflict to begin with is because of what some absurd, manmade "holy" books which were written over 1,000 years ago say! Large numbers of people involved in the Israel-Palestine conflict die and suffer because of some tribal nonsense that dates back to a period of time where complex human civilizations were a relatively new thing! Enough of this shit!
So you want the Jews to leave the land, or be destroyed. Is that right? Because those are the only two answers there are, in Arab terms, for this to be resolved. Unless, of course, islam disappears, all together.
What a silly comment. It's about the land, which is being sectioned off almost monthly by Israel.
Hitchens, throughout his career, was an advocate for the Palestinians.
I'm sure that, like Tucker, you weren't paying attention at all to what Hitchens was saying.
it's not about religion. Neither Israel nor the Palestinians are too religious.
It's about the Palestinian wanting Israel out of the picture and Israel realizing that that they have no partner.
Also Israel is a lovely place to live at. It's not a hell hole, a hell hole would be France or Sweden.
Enjoy your imported terror by the millions.
PompiTube funny you refer to Sweden being a hell hole, based on what? Have you been to Sweden?
You may feel safe in your small isolated rich community, but I find it hilarious you have to be afraid to walk freely in your own city where there are ghetos of Muslims.
Hitchens never said Rwanda was a French colony. France invaded the country in 1994 to protect the genocidal Hutu government on the basis that it was a legitimate government. They did this opposing not just the Tustis but the Belgian peacekeepers, who abandoned the country. Ultimately it was the Ugandan army who liberated the country...backed by the US and England. The French have a long history of harboring fascism...
6:13 Michel foucault was that philosopher, was he not? What the fuck is Christopher talking about?
I think he misspoke and was referring to Jacques Foccart and the assassination of Félix-Roland Moumié.
time does not dictate personal preference no matter how ridiculous
You are an awesome person. Not everyone can have the patience to at least try to discuss with those over the top "I know" type of believers.
2 men talking..one man actually saying something nuanced...something carlsons audience wouldn't even know what the word means
Carlson wasn’t a total nut job back then .. media has really devolved
I know, I really miss Tucker's neocon days. Back when he supported the invasion of Iraq and Afghanistan, before he became a populist, anti-war whackjob.
@@nozomisasaki3403 many did then, 9/11 had a big effect and many were pro war overall who later regretted. How is Carlson a populist ?
@@nozomisasaki3403 Hang on, are you being sarcastic? xd
yeah he did talk with the soviets about oil trade AND possible cold war neutrality. but what gives the U.S. and Britain to unilaterally decided what constitutes an act of agression when a country does nothing illegal. but either way it still doesn't justify the removal of a guy who was democrtically elected.
I'm surprised Tucker can still show his face after Stewart tore him apart years ago.
13 years later & Tucker is the voice of reason & Stewart has become an insane leftwinger! Funny how things work out!😂
@@user-zb2sq9ev3p HAHAHAHAHHAHA
@@user-zb2sq9ev3p Your guy is a literal Putinist/Trumpist propagandist. He is literally trying to help an ex-president who already tried one violent coup set up a Russian-style authoritarian state in the US. Just look at the video of Tucker in a Russian grocery store implying that Russian living standards are better than American, which is a ridiculous thing, and then implies that giving away civil liberties for that supposed prosperity is worth it.
I know I am not going to live forever and neither are you, but until my furlough here is revoked, I’d like to raise my tumbler of Johnnie Walker Black high above my head in honor of one of the most brilliant men that walked the planet. 🥃
Miss your humor and intellect Hitch, you were indeed special you gorgeous bastard.
It's astounding how much Carlson resembles a reasonable human person in this video. The mental rot hadn't fully taken hold yet.
Carlsen and Hitchens genuinely respected each other.
Carlson's brain hasn't rotted today either, as we know from his leaked private chats. He's just playing a character on the air. He's a qualmless, greedy liar, not an idiot.
@@LOLERXPthat's even worse
@@tdb517 Yep.
It's not a matter of contemporization, but rather quantity and variety.
Pity we lost Hitchens because I'm quite certain that after he was done commenting on Tucker Carlson's love affair with Putin, there'd be nothing left of Carlson but a greasy spot.
Who said he loves Putin?
Tucker Carlson may be a bit nerdy but he atleast comes across as intelligent and knowledgable here... Hitch is intelligent, knowledgable and cool as shit! Interesting conversation even though they got off topic at the end.
I would pay $1,000,000 to see Palin vs Hitchens on pay-per-view.
that’s like paying to watch a little girl take on mike tyson
Tucker is the grandson of the founder of Swanson frozen foods, though in fairness, he has tried to build his own career as bow-tie-wearing talking head.
That intro was amazing. "The Israelis give land; the Palestinians give peace."
As though Israel hadn't forcefully taken the land they were commanded by their mythology to take, and as though Palestinian resistance were the only obstacle to peace.
That is an example of a very dangerous meme.
As though muslims hadn't forcefully taken the land they were commanded by their mythology to take, not only in the mideast but around the world, with no end in sight.
Does anyone know how to spell the name of the French cabinet member Hitchens was referring to? I couldn’t figure it out wanted to learn more
I think he meant Jaques Foccart, and confused the first name with Michel Foucault.
@@Catzer111 thanks!
People don’t know it but hitchens was a big tucker. He genuinely respected him
He would despise him today
Tucker’s smart although you wouldn’t know it from his sensationalist 5 minute fox segments
@@Nathan-hs2ut No I don't think so, I think he would respect his courage in calling out the unelected and terrifyingly powerful intelligence agencies.
@Derealmist We also have the S.E.A.L.s, and other special forces, we don't need to be terrorists. We strike in the night, and are gone before anyone hears a sound.
I cant believe that I watched something with Tucker Carlson in it where he wasn't ranting like some deranged madman.
Good point. Before Tucker became a media money grabber: something CH never sold out too...
@@johnlloyd702 Ahh yes all that delicious anti-establishment power cash yumyumyum.
Just stop talking.
Didn’t have my glasses on and thought Blair was Nigel St Hubbins 🤘🏼😆
Haha, all these fans of Hitch bagging on Tucker. I wonder if they would change their tune if they knew Christopher had nothing but high praise for Carlson.
Source?
Wtf I love the French now
and lets not forget there were very large rallies and protests in favor of the US after 911. but our media didnt show much of that.lets not forget that most iranians dont support amadiaja...however you write his name. vast majority of soudies dont like the royal family, most iraqies didnt like sadam, most palestinians feared the corruption of arafat and hamas...but these are governments that suppresses discent with horrible tactics
Hitchens certainly knows his stuff and his english is so good that he can use it as a weapon in a debate.
You do know he’s actually English, right?
Hitchens did not say it was a French colony. Rwanda hasn't been a colony since 1959. The Belgians took over from the Germans in 1916 and later instituted Hutu and Tutsi ID cards which contributed to the genocide which immediately followed the revolution of 1959 and the 1994 genocide. The French invaded in 1994 to "defend" the Hutu government in 1994. The Belgian peacekeepers abandoned the country when they heard the French arrived.
Well i loved mr hitchens and his reasons for the war in iraq are admirable, i tend to understand his views but I've always disagreed with most of what he said with the exception of religion in general, and i have to agree maybe you are right i totally disagree that we take our children and tax money to fight a war in the name of christianity against islam, its completely wrong. i agree with him that we need to fight the theocratic fascists, but not with my children and OUR theocratic fascism!
Nice to see them looking so Young
he's a journalist with a good memory.
Tucker is pretty civil in this interview. Why the hate?
Miss the sage wisdom of Hitchens !
Poor Tucker was hopelessly out of his depth.
What are you talking about, Tuck had Hitch on the rails the whole time. With Hitch about to lead into an apology for palestinian war crimes, Tuck fired back with 'by killing Olympic athletes?' to which Hitch the bitch had no response. Likewise Hitch avoided the question of the double standard against Israel, Hitch just fired off some things he knows about France but side stepped the moral question Tucker quite plainly put to him.
Hitch was owned and totally outclassed. I think you can see Hitch even looking nervous lol
Just more lefty fantasies, like the adulation surrounding Obama; it's built on a lie.
It's amazing how different people can glean completely different things from hearing the same words.
Merry Christmas to all 🎄
Lol your answer did exactly the same thing as Hitchens' answer.
Tucker is highly intelligent, as is Hitchins obviously. Seems more like an interview than a debate but Hitchins (whom I love) seemed to be veering towards "terrorism apologist" which I know does not represent his actual views. He was possibly defending Palestine because the situation there is primarily England's fault and he believes that the oppressed need to be defended. You'll see that as he got older he leaned toward the Israelis side more than the Palestinians
atheist fan b9ys cheers for atheists like a football team.
Americans put down the French, The U.K puts down the Aussies, the Aussies puts down the NZ's, The world puts down the Americans. It's a vicious cycle, it's not the Americans fault that their Government is doing bad by them. It's not us Aussies fault that our Government is doing bad by us. Piss the politics off and let the people be united together all creeds, races and gender! Power to the people.
Two things:
1) Christopher Hitchens talking to Tucker Carlson is kind of like Stephen Hawking being interviewed by Jessica Simpson.
2) Most people can not pull off the bow-tie look. Tucker Carlson is one of these people.
in addition on July 22 1952 the International Court ruled that it had no jurisdiction in the Anglo-Iranian dispute
I can't believe I just witnessed Carlson shitmouth have a reasonable conversation with the late great Hitchens. Can't help but think that Hitch would have loathed what would become of Tucket tho
Sorry to hear that
This is RIDICULOUS! Arafat was a terrorist? I guess David ben Gurion, Menachem Begin, Ariel Sharon and most OTHER Israeli leaders weren't terrorists! Such HYPOCRISY!