Christopher Hitchens interview on the Clintons (1999)

Hitchens reveals his true thoughts on Bill and Hillary Clinton.
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[@damac5136]

Not so sure you have a brain, Jobje.

[@jimmieraper5807]

Manufacturing Intellect

[@jimmieraper5807]

Yellow journalism

[@jimmieraper5807]

History will tell of yellow journalism

[@jimmieraper5807]

Duck you

[@TheSuperappelflap]

Hard to imagine that just 20 years ago, actual intellectuals were interviewed on television by intelligent, critical interviewers, about relevant political issues. What a time to be alive. I miss the 90s.

[@seane6616]

If he was alive woke would of never grew and took over like it did

[@rickjames8961]

"Rose was fired from his jobs with CBS and PBS, where he hosted the interview show "Charlie Rose", following the publication of a Washington Post story in November 2017 in which eight women came forward to accuse him of sexual harassment and unwanted advances. The Post reported in May 2018 that Rose had been accused of harassment by an additional 27 women who worked with him over three decades" Your characterization of a self admitted creep, frankly is rather ignorant of his embarrassing and shameful exit from the public view as a prominent television media personality. A demise brought on by his own ignorance and unintelligent actions dating back decades. For him to enthusiastically go back and forth with Mr. Hitchens from a totally biased perspective defending and excusing one of the most morally bankrupt public figures that held the highest office of our country's history the way he did knowing how he himself acted is laughable.

[@gregoryallen0001]

hard to imagine that 20 years ago we were so naive 🧘🏻‍♀️

[@AnglandAlamehnaSwedish]

I was a teenager but my dad had his books n I started watching him 11 years ago so late in life

[@TheSuperappelflap]

@@gregoryallen0001 people still vote for corrupt clowns in current year

[@scspera]

“It’s the height of bad manners to sleep with someone only once.” I miss Christopher Hitchens

[@SethMacLeod95]

“An incredibly ghastly individual”

[@ashtheviking5007]

He loved a good turn of phrase.

[@henrywilliamson8798]

I loved this line!

[@dianahill5116]

I very much disagree.

[@dianahill5116]

​@@henrywilliamson8798 There are some people, that once was lousy enough.

[@mikepelosi9877]

“I’m going to be vindicated.” Yes, Mr. Hitchens, you were. Many times over.

[@samstan4462]

1999: "I cant believe the laziness of the press." 2023: You aint seen nothing yet Hitch...

[@harpran346]

Its not laziness, its corruption.

[@Podcastforthewin]

Ya this is just corruption. Bought and paid for.

[@christophercook723]

Hitch is long ago deceased.

[@geoffreynhill2833]

They're not lazy, they're cowardly opportunists who follow the money. 🤔( Green Fire, UK )🌈🦉

[@christophercook723]

He is long dead

[@inyourfaceicity5604]

17:25 Rose: “Is it possible that you're so wrapped up in… your… what's the best word?” Hitchens: “Bottomless contempt.” Gold.

[@dreamingrightnow1174]

It's the raw honesty of this man that I love. I can tolerate almost any flaws if there's truth with it. It's so rare.

[@eoinsweetman9263]

A beautiful line.

[@lifemusic1980]

He was the best

[@StephenButlerOne]

@Alien Intention you just wrote it though?

[@DrCruel]

@Alien Intention Hitchens always gives you more than you bargained for.

[@RenegadeSound]

Notice sharp intellect is never derailed by an interrupting interviewer.

[@Veronica-je9qj]

Well said!

[@kdkseven]

I stopped watching Rose in the mid 90s because i could no longer tolerate his interruptions and his constant inserting himself into the story. He's especially bad in this interview. Probably because he had to work especially hard to defend the establishment from Hitchens.

[@fee8255]

Charlie Rose is a piece of shit

[@fee8255]

FukAzz RS 😂😂😂😂 aaahhh man! Ya got me belly laughing my sack off! Thank you!

[@orangewarm1]

That Rose's style. He's not trying to derail.

[@pappyodanial]

I wish Hitchens knew about the island. He really was a dagger of truth. He is missed.

[@deeznutz8320]

His Iraq stance was stupid, but on the Clintons he was razorsharp

[@PerryCuda]

The DiCaprio movie?

[@seane6616]

If he was alive woke never would of took over like it did ha

[@avo616]

@@PerryCuda the rape one

[@vitoruffalo2576]

Was Alex Jones talking about the island back then?

[@vaughncollins1386]

It’s like Charlie Rose isn’t even listening, Hitchens makes an undeniable point for ten minutes only for Charlie Rose to keep asking “Is it possible you just hate Bill Clinton?”

[@rabidbigdog]

I guess we can just be thankful Rose didn't keep interrupting as well.

[@ginchen33]

Ah yes, Charlie Rose another slime-ball, who sexually abused women and thought he was above the law. No wonder Rose admired Clinton.

[@michaelorsini9695]

Rose was embarrassing here..trying to plead, beg and cajole Hitchens into changing his mind about Clinton. Turns out Rose would later be revealed to have some of the same problems as Clinton.

[@ginchen33]

Charlie Rose and Bill Clinton, it takes one to know one Charlie. God, I miss Hitchens, he was never boring, and had integrity.

[@cariboocustomwoodworks6528]

It must have been maddening to constantly be right and not only have almost no one listen, but have them fight you the whole way saying you're wrong. An intellectual powerhouse we desperately need today. RIP good sir.

[@michaelhunziker7287]

Trump feels the same way. Constantly attacked, yet right the majority of the time, despite the lies.

[@cariboocustomwoodworks6528]

@@michaelhunziker7287 oh Jesus... Trump is a pathological liar and malignant narcissist. The fact that he got a few things right doesn't mean he's not wrong most of the time. Give your head a shake.

[@za-music]

@@cariboocustomwoodworks6528 No one is ALWAYS right. Mr Hitchens BS to justify Iraq war is an example of how far he was from truth, sometimes.

[@cariboocustomwoodworks6528]

@@za-music sure but anyone comparing Hitchens to Trump is laughably misinformed.

[@MrAquinas1]

This degenerate was never right about anything in his life.

[@here_we_go_again2571]

Christopher Hitchens was 100% right about Bill and Hillary Clinton!

[@here_we_go_again2571]

Fixed ... You happy :P

[@PittsburghSonido]

I love how Hitchens knew even back then that so-called “liberals” were actually quite conservative. Fratricide was the key word. The left eating the left. And since he stands well to the left, he actually stands with the true left of America. Its bullshit. There is no left party in The US. Only right and center.

[@monkeymox2544]

@@PittsburghSonido There might be a bit of confusion here - for Hitchens, and for most people in Britain and Europe, the word "liberal" doesn't mean "left", it refers to a liberal economic system, i.e. free market capitalism. Liberals have never been left-wing.

[@stillmatic03]

Tony H yes, there is no true left.. with the exception of the growing minority of democratic socialist

[@PittsburghSonido]

Gary Ark I believe that was just another way of wording my comment.

[@williamclark1091]

Charlie trying to defend Clinton’s indiscretions, and then getting completely cancelled because of his own Picadillos. The irony is stunning.

[@byculla6]

He looked rather uncomfortable during his discussion with Hitch! ..Bastard.

[@PittsburghSonido]

He wasn’t canceled lol

[@aimeerebecca1]

Nauseatingly so! 😂

[@petersweeney5777]

Hubris……

[@cataniamommaitalia87]

​@PittsburghSonido yes. He was

[@MasonSandnerFitness]

If only we still had Hitchens with us today… we desperately need someone of his intelligence, rhetorical prowess, education on historical events and atrocities, and defenders of freedom and democracy.

[@jimbo43ohara51]

Ruthless and megalomaniacal style? Not sure about the Clintons, but the assault on Capital Hill tells us everything we need to know.

[@davedennison7386]

No fxxker would listen to him...in the age of "I do my own research"....hitchens would be person non-grata....

[@mpup54]

To be fair, this era would have killed him because everything is out of line and it isnt centered around by one person, its widespread and he couldnt corner one individual anymore. He wouldnt like this world we life in now at all.

[@t3mpl3guardian]

"Let me finish my point" -Charlie Rose. Hitchens apologizes. Rose spends the rest of the interview interrupting Hitchens.

[@michaelorsini9695]

So much for someone's personal life not impacting their professional life...

[@mitchellhawkes22]

Only to interrupt. Never to make much of a point. Pretty easy to make a guess about Charlie's manlove for Clinton. Maybe Bill was a role model for Charlie.

[@drichi07]

Well, it is Charlie after all.

[@itswrongtokillanimalsifyou2837]

Clumsy hosting, I agree.

[@stillmatic03]

T3MPL3GU4RD14N you all are all spot on... this was so painfully frustrating

[@tucowept]

In the 80's I hated Hitchens, In the 90's I was less sure that I hated him, in the 2000's I respected him, now I just miss him.

[@antediluvianatheist5262]

I always liked him, but was later shocked to discover he was a socialist. Now i respect him more.

[@harrymills2770]

He saw the madness of the left, but never drilled down deep enough to find the roots of that lunacy in his own philosophy.

[@OlliGarch]

Antediluvian Atheist made me lose respect. Socialism doesn’t work never has never will. It takes strong centralized government. Something I am against. We are all entitled to our opinions though.

[@espositogregory]

Hard to box in those we get to know. I likewise disagree with his views on religion, but damned if I can’t help but admire his manner and consistency

[@mariannorton4161]

@@harrymills2770 I disagree. I think his only weakness was the Kurds and the war in Iraq. Other than that I've never seen him falter. I think his philosophy is rested in history. There is not one moment to choose from, but a huge moment in time.

[@imbyl6087]

Charlie Rose - gold medal for interupting the guest... Chris Hitchens - speaks the truth - subjectively & objectively.

[@OgamiItto70]

His M.O. It's why I quit watching _The Charlie Rose Show_ (or whatever it was called). I got sick to death of him asking questions and then interrupting the answer.

[@anitakephart3851]

Christopher only answered to Christopher, never Chris....

[@kwakester]

Just imagine how hard it was back in the days before the internet to go out and do the work to discover government corruption and share that info with the world.

[@Supernova684]

I wish Christopher was still alive. We need him now more than ever.

[@Mrzanetti100]

Imagine his commentary in the 2016 election.

[@waingro5834]

Chomsky has pretty much said everything you need to know about whats going on right now.

[@godemperor4249]

@@waingro5834 Chomsky has no clue. He supports AOC's idea of the new green deal. A communist

[@puppetsock]

@@godemperor4249 Well, so was Hitchens at this point. He only drifted away from it at the end because he was a father who cared about his children and he could see where socialism would carry them.

[@godemperor4249]

@@puppetsock He changed his mind later after knowing of the corrupt system. If Hitchens had any lasting ideas of meeting god or the creator only he knows.

One of the best retorts of Hitchins I’ve heard (when he was being interrupted) was “I’ll finish this sentence if it kills you!”. Legend.

King Kush there is no one more gullible than a person who believes in god. Religious nut cases.

[@user-ys3xr9bl7f]

King Kush You don’t know enough physics up argue that point. In fact, it is far, far, far, far more complicated than that. And by the way, we still admit that we aren’t 100% on how the universe began and it is still under discussion and debate. We never said it was a cold, hard fact because it isn’t. Although it is a plausible theory because of the work and evidence behind it. Why would so many intelligent people believe in something if it were that simple and stupid?

[@user-ys3xr9bl7f]

King Kush And at least we do not believe in something invisible and is not backed up by any concrete evidence. Religion only fits into the philosophy of science, and it’s only there for the “why?” Not how. It’s there to give reason for the existence of everything, and yet the religion itself lacks any reason. Religion can only defend the “why?” Until we ask for the reason of that why.

ِ you lost me on ‘you...’.

[@TheodoreQDuong]

King Kush i’m pissed you people believe in a magic man in the sky

[@jaghook]

I am listening to Mr Hitchins in 2023 (january). And everything he has just said has come true, completely vindicated.

[@samansiddiquie1902]

Christopher Hitchens was the most articulate, resonant and thoughtful voice.

[@andrewtorr-pianoman8342]

Who's still paying attention 2019 to one of the greatest debaters ever

[@goldilox369]

Word! Wow, I just got curious tonight... And this was one of the suggested videos, & I'm LMAO because you can tell both these guys were drinking in the green room before they shot this conversation. Not totally loaded, but, there's so much speculation & gossip and I am loving all of it. But, still... OMG. Legend.

[@jefferynelson]

Me

[@PussyCat7419]

@@jefferynelson Me too

[@tony9286]

nobody

[@2788247]

Andy Torr I am here 2019

[@Kate-Does]

Proves how profoundly intelligent and insightful Hitchens truly was. I continue to learn from him.

[@Sabotage_Labs]

I've never been aligned with his politics but always appreciated his insite, arguments and overall honesty. Miss having him in the arena.

[@RobVespa]

You are sorely missed, Mr. Hitchens. Time has proven that you were a unique presence in this world and, sadly, left a void no one is able to fill.

[@jonharrison9222]

Least of all the spiteful mass that is his brother.

[@RandomBSer]

Yes

[@elizabethshannon24]

RobVespa - hello. I now listen to Douglas Murray, the evergreen Richard Dawkins and the beautiful mind of Thomas Sowell and I also miss Hitch.

[@KayBacci]

Have you never listened to Douglas Murray, or read any of his books. I suggest that you do, as soon as possible.

[@RobVespa]

@@KayBacci - I've not heard of Douglas Murray, but will look into his work. Thanks.

[@georgecarabine9047]

"In May 2018, 27 more women came forward and accused Rose of sexual harassment, including groping and fondling. This brings the total number of women who have accused Rose of abusive behavior and sexual harassment to 35." says it all one needs to know.

[@gabrielgabes5074]

Thank you, truly. I did not know that. He lost all the respect I had for him and gain a lot of disgust. About Clinton I already knew.

[@jzthompson9598]

YES! The guilty 'shuffle' in practice. I used to get a nice vibe, but, over time, totally got a creepy vibe from CR. I didn't always agree with CH, but I never got the creeps from him.

[@wintergirll]

Disgustang

[@TheCarto87]

He touched my doodle

[@jeremyashford2145]

due process, people

[@myaomink]

On Clinton: “He’s an abnormally ghastly individual.” Hitchens was a virtuoso. We need him now more than ever.

[@nonefvnfvnjnjnjevjenjvonej3384]

yup would have totally ripped apart the whole trump train single handedly.

[@sleepystar1638]

Lol the guy who literally describes himself as a Marxist you guys are communists

[@cypher6938]

You see....no gateways now. *giggles

[@predragnicic7138]

Only Kosovars love him

[@ianmangham4570]

💯

[@leolyon2373]

A Righteous Man exposing hypocrisy. Thanks, Mr. Hitchens

[@gfscfinance8866]

I am hearing christopher in aug. 2023. RIP. Wow what an eloquent man and journalist. All his assertions have absolutely turned out 100% onpoint. I wish he was alive today

[@bernardcurtin1524]

Notice how uncomfortable Charlie Rose is when speaking about sexual assault?

[@weaksignal8009]

See how flapped Rose is when Hitch states that Clinton might love his mistress. Rose just says "thanks Ghislane..., Say bye to Jeffrey for me, and send in the mop boy"

[@jzthompson9598]

YES! The guilty 'shuffle' in practice. I used to get a nice vibe, but, over time, totally got a creepy vibe from CR. I didn't always agree with CH, but I never got the creeps from him.

[@harrymills2770]

@@jzthompson9598 Rose let his position go to his head. He had an ideal opportunity with open-form interviews, but he still talked over his guests.

[@jzthompson9598]

@@harrymills2770 Particularly the female ones.

[@maticbukovac6966]

He looks drunk.

[@billmar308]

"It's the height of bad manners to sleep with someone once" My new line.

[@justinberber4615]

I'm going to try that on all my one-night stands that I would have preferred to have been 2x or 3x night stands.

[@jshepard152]

Wonder if he learned that from the boys he buggered.

[@craignasen579]

This is good

[@joannietrotter2344]

I roared with laughter when I heard that statement. I miss The Hitch.

[@mrs.herculepoirot7763]

@@joannietrotter2344 Me too!!!

[@mrs.herculepoirot7763]

I still miss him so much and always wonder what he would think of the state of the world today. Mr. Hitchens was so witty and bright.

[@bbqchezit]

Such a great speaker, simultaneously the most natural, witty responses; while being too idiosyncratic to copy. That's a really hard balance and he always struck it

[@allsortsgifts6202]

Mesmerising speaker.

[@martindurkin8837]

"An abnormally ghastly individual in every respect." Rose is staring into the sun.

[@dicklindenhoffer6837]

That waa beyond epic

[@SethMacLeod95]

😂😂😂😂

[@ronagoodwell2709]

Loved Hitchen's "bottomless contempt" towards Henry Kissinger as well. Hillary Clinton called Kissinger her "dear friend." Says it all.

[@joemartines3545]

Yeah but Hitchens was limited with his critiques... an establishment radical like Chomsky...

[@riverc.820]

Dude, Hitchens supported Bush & the War. I hate Kissinger for personal political reasons, but the dude is not an idiot. Even though I hate him, I would want his perspective on things. Purity tests like yours don't work in real life.

[@joemartines3545]

@@ingefossen8499 please don't compare Hitchens with Vidal. Vidal spoke the truth no matter what the issue or political cost...

[@fedorovexpress]

Not my kinda guy.. says Bernie sanders

[@knowahnosenothing4862]

Nice to hear these things. Almost had me. Just another egocentric with a talent for talking. Turns out he just burns people who've burned him.

[@johnsundermeyer9085]

I miss Christopher Hitchens more and more every year

[@pbjt2396]

It was good to see the interviewer squirm each time he failed to force Mr. Hitchens (May he RIP) to stand down via manipulation tactics, use of his hand ✋🏼 etc. Ugh. I know those strategies all too well and it was a real treat to see Mr. Hitchens handle it with poise, grace, and dignity. Refreshing!!! ❤

[@the215sean]

"The interviewer"

[@davidlamb7524]

Charlie Rose was a great interviewer and just doing his job. He was obviously a great admirer of Hitchens and Hitchens enjoyed the interview.

[@Indraveer1357]

Christopher says to Charlie” What if a woman laid a charge of sexual assault against you?”. Well, that did happen!!! Actually, eight women and Charlie was fired!

[@thatiswhotheyare]

Charlie’s defense and push back on Jennifer Flowers looks like one good old boy defending another. His incredulity at Hitchens remarks was way more genuine then we could have known.

[@alkatraz8163]

Looking back on this from 2021, I have to say that Hitchens was more correct in his assessment of Bill Clinton than anyone dare admit. One can almost hear the gears grinding in Charlie's head.

[@kodfkdleepd2876]

I'm sure there were others... they too are probably dead... funny how things work out that way.

[@keithfullmer1058]

Also, and I believe more importantly, on his assessment and conclusions on the "new" left!

[@davidkornblatt991]

Its surprising how loyal Charlie is loyal to Clinton!

[@CzolgoszWorkinMan]

the grinding was coming from underneath the table

[@mariannwatt2678]

@@davidkornblatt991 he is a schooled eliteist protector of a far left trying to mask itself as smart and the true modern man . i has just goten worse over the yearsas the mask has come off !

[@tekharthazenyatta2310]

Q: Why does Bill Clinton wear underwear? A: To keep his ankles warm.

[@arriuscalpurniuspiso]

Charlie was Clinton's wingman on the Lolita Express. He is squirming here

[@nicolaspereira2771]

How Charlie Rose reacted to the ''you would deny it if acussed of rape'' is priceless

[@terrywatkins27]

The world is poorer without Christopher Hitchens's mind.

[@keithrussell2186]

78I ty

[@joelonsdale]

And his body, without which his mind would be absolutely useless.

[@MrThumbs63]

I disagreed with much of Hitchens' politics, but he was consistent his entire career. He questioned both sides with equal ferocity, and should be remembered for that. Oh, and Charlie comes across as such a sycophant and creep.

[@judithslay]

Wish he could be here today

[@tcudahey9550]

Wrong. Anyone who denies the existence of God is a fool. If I told you that your computer evolved, would you believe it? But 'intelligent' people believe that this earth and all life on it did exactly that. Such foolishness.

[@snoddyification]

Just found Mr Hitchens. Makes more sense than any other person i ever heard

[@randomuploadsism]

Look up Dawkins too

[@josephdegennaro6819]

He is great. Check out Norm Cromsky. Brilliant about most subjects. No bullshit.

[@snoddyification]

@@josephdegennaro6819 yes, noam is good too

[@joygorson4648]

Your discovery even though late is like finding the gold-laden tomb of a Pharaoh. Enjoy!

[@nukebuilder]

I truly wish Hitchens was still with us, I would love to hear his thoughts on current events.

[@davidleedougherty6478]

Me too, however I think he pulled the cart to the middle of the road from wherever he started -- which is incredibly important, and could be labeled intelligent, since no one knows much truthfully about the way the entire world functions and just being able to see the other side and avoid extremes is basically all one can hope to do -- I'm afraid we'd see him pointing out Trump's strengths. Trump does have strengths. I can say that despite being more strongly opposed to him than I've ever been to anyone in my life. My point being it would be extremely sad if I found out that hitchens would do that, were he still around. On the topic of god, he was never wrong because that's a very black and white issue, and his eloquence and contribution is unmatched. Politically I'm afraid he might be the type to not see the forest for the trees, due to being so well traveled and experienced; he possibly might have thought it was more about giving the benefit of the doubt to the perceived underdog, or loser or however he might want to describe someone like trump, when Trump should really only be described as the biggest piece of garbage to ever walk on two feet. Genuinely just trying to get someone else's thoughts on what hitch might really say about the way things are now. Not being condescending at all. Like I said my whole thing is being open to the possibilty that I'm wrong, and the certainty that I don't know much honestly.

[@donokeefe3960]

"I'm going to be vindicated, too. People are going to be saying to me a little while from now, as they already are beginning to, maybe you were right about the guy all along." 12:50 True.

[@szalay83]

If only he was still alive now. We can only imagine what he would have to say about the Clinton's now, with everything that has come to light

[@davidsmock8235]

Not at all true. He's rotting in the ground, and I'm smiling about it.

[@hanorabrennan8846]

@@davidsmock8235 you fat fuck!

[@Lovinlife1234]

@@davidsmock8235 by your pix..eeewwww!

[@Lovinlife1234]

@@davidsmock8235 keep eating David...you will be rotting too,!!!

[@miketalley5476]

Mr. Hitchens was a man of impeccable integrity. He is greatly missed, especially in this time of "alternative facts" and sedition at the highest level.

[@henryhenrison7122]

"SeDiTiOn" 😆

[@dnickaroo3574]

Christopher Hitchens was a socialist of the Trotsky variety. Hitchens had always had a rather indulgent view towards colonialism, lamenting the decline of British power. He defended poets and writers who mourned for the days of “the sun that never sets” with its concentration camps, famines and massacres. Hitchens’ rhetoric serves a “leftist” case to defend the Bush administration’s imperialist and genocidal venture in Iraq as a war of liberation. Hitchens was one of the lowest form of slime. The more one gets to know him, you find he was even worse than first suspected. He had to anaesthetise himself with extreme alcoholism.

[@noneofyourbiz6885]

He is the reason for the woke movement you see today.

[@mohankang8062]

@@dnickaroo3574 Yes, absolutely, I couldn’t have put it better.

[@mohankang8062]

@@noneofyourbiz6885 I have made the same comment several times. I do wonder how the portable atheist would have handle it….I cringe when so many people praise him…He was the pied piper for so many ignorant folk.

[@paso193]

Rose refusing to listen to and accept downright FACTS that Hitchens is laying out is just disgusting, but typical in today's mainstream media. Hitchens handles him well and makes him sound like a rookie interviewer who just has a 'gottcha' agenda to grind. Well done, Mr. Hitchens as you rest in well-deserved peace. 👍🙏

[@Paulstoodup]

Died too young, The Hitchin brothers are by far the two most intellectual outspoken truth tellers that we need today. He knew twenty years ago what most people know now.

[@kodfkdleepd2876]

Charlie Rose has played his small part to get the dystopia we now live in, I bet he's proud of himself.

[@thorpenator9148]

Agreed. I'm sure Rose is a made up name. You know like Rock Hudson...Michael Douglas...Lorne Michaels... Larry David...Jason Alexander...and dozens more.

[@m.v.6870]

I'd give my monthly payment. No need to go over board 😉

[@nospoon4799]

He is serving the beast to avoid the exposure of his own secrets.

[@skelleyd9097]

@@thorpenator9148 is this like an anti-Jewish thing? i’m just asking cuz Larry David is his real name…

[@thorpenator9148]

@@skelleyd9097 Guess they really wanted to hide the facts of thier real identity. Not sure if it's anti anything...but control over the entertainment industry.

[@danl6558]

It's creepy how correct Hitchens actually was, so long ago.

[@samanthab1923]

There's always one person who can see the forest 🌳 thru the trees 🌲 Clinton continues to be greedy & self serving.

[@stealthymonk8808]

*Creepy, Dan.

[@hansiesma16]

@@stealthymonk8808 what?

[@stealthymonk8808]

@@hansiesma16 I was informing Dan how to correctly spell 'creepy'.

[@pinkberryconsumer4059]

How so. FACTS are not CREEPY.

[@x_flies]

How legendary is Hitchens. Absolute legend.

[@theclocktowerottawa]

Brilliant. A cogent, passionate plea for any semblance of truth and transparency from any side of the floor. Non-partisan. Brutal. Honest.

[@NickLitten]

Society is weakened by the loss of Hitch's intellect and direct honest smart delivery of facts. RIP old chap.

[@chrisjones3901]

Dont know any of these men but find interview very odd ,the interviewer not like this man saying his beliefs,if he dead now was he bumped off .by the way I wouldn't trust a Clinton no way

[@alanmazzucchelli9013]

Nick Litten ,Not to mention his unparalleled quick witAnd mastery of the English language.

[@hanorabrennan8846]

@@chrisjones3901 I wondered that myself. If they could get Ruby with cancer back in the 1960s how do we know it's not applicable here.

[@patr70]

@@hanorabrennan8846 Ruby Slippers from The Wizard of Oz?

[@marymac1483]

I had never come across this guy Hitchens and am devastated to learn he is dead. What a class intellect and person.

[@Fritzolennon]

I only learnt of him last week and am also sad that he has passed on. Trolling through his vids now.

[@particlewaveduality]

@@Fritzolennon I've known about Hitchens for decades, but only as an atheist, polemicist. I didn't know he was a self described Democratic Socialist, which puts us poles apart politically, nor did I know of his naked hatred of Bill Clinton which puts us in complete agreement about him.

[@James-oo1yq]

particlewaveduality left-Right he is not. Even if he describes himself as such. He was an amazing Man and gave a tough time to anyone who deserved it no matter their political following. Dawkins describes him perfectly when giving him an award shortly before he passed, I believe the video is on KZbin somewhere.

[@CDStoner]

Trawling not trolling (I hope)

[@ddocg]

You should check out his brother, Peter Hitchens also a great intellect and writer and still alive too.

[@crispybits3765]

I miss Hitchens so much. Oh to still have him with us and here his views on the world now, with its social media fuelled culture wars and division. I see him more and more in his brother these days, who although a political opposite (on most issues at least) has the same skill for calling out hypocrisy and bullshit from our political masters and within the press.

[@francismallard5892]

What a joy it is to hear an actual discussion that’s not merely about opposing parties shouting their talking points

[@OnkelStein]

The interviewer was constantly interrupting Hitchens and tried to skew anything he said.

[@cherithcutestory6729]

"It's the height of bad manners to sleep with someone once." -Christopher Hitchens🔥🔥🔥He really was the greatest...I wish we had more honesty like this in these times🥃

[@LukeMcGuireoides]

I think he was cut off before he could finish - and deny it

[@michaelric3540]

Guess I have bad manners 😬

[@FictionCautious]

There's too much democracy these days.

[@pommiebears]

@@michaelric3540 ah...it’s the height of bad manners to say that you’ve only slept with them once. It’s his British sensibilities that make him say that. Lol.

[@BMWWolf]

Miss Hitchens so much. My dad and I drank whiskey together in his honor when he died. A true hero and defender of civilization.

[@exysness]

Haha funny that. I see him as a frustrated man who missed out on the meaning of life.

[@loveurlife4ever1]

Funny that, it’s clear ur projecting. “Lex Fridman is dangerous” 18 min inspirational video on KZbin ends w the poem “if” by R kipling

[@jeffmilroy9345]

Have another whiskey. It makes his Marxist Leninist militant atheism a bit more palatable I suppose. However, I cannot complain about him despising Clinton. A toast to that!

[@exysness]

@@loveurlife4ever1 "ur" projecting what, pardon? So if I was idolising your idol, you'd be impressed, but if I point out he grew frustrated it's a judgement to my character? That's retarded.

[@stephenholmes1036]

Peter his brother is also a very good man

[@user-hr8jo9tc4c]

Only discovered Hitchens after he died and I do miss him.

[@ispeeeaaakeeewhaaaleee]

What an articulate man. He could be speaking about any other American politician and still be spot on.

[@waynetemplar2183]

I've always said that Christopher Hitchens was an excellent judge of character

[@nonamemcgillicutty9585]

He was in on it, he's a scumbag

[@johntao6822]

@@nonamemcgillicutty9585 nothing compared to Clinton

[@duncefunce1513]

@@nonamemcgillicutty9585 in on what? Huh?

[@misterbonzoid]

Watching Charlie stop Hitch and then get lost reformulating what he just said is pure gold. Thanks for posting.

[@joshjosh1780]

here in 2022 it would be amazing to go back and say to Charlie Rose, "you're not gonna believe this, but everything Chris has said here is only the tip of the iceberg"

[@LiINammmm]

For real

[@alexanderthegreat_CarGuy]

Rest In Peace my man. You were a legend. Edit* you ARE a legend.

[@TheLordsofMidlothianRVA]

"He is an abnormally ghastly individual in every respect." Well damn.

[@sandilongworth9871]

RIP Christopher Hitchens We miss you We have needed you more as time has passed.

[@17primemover]

I had almost forgotten the intensity of the Clinton apology/defense machine in the 1990s.

[@marksmith7425]

Hitchens was a great man who never shied from speaking his mind and that is the finest thing any man can do .It doesnt matter if you agreed or disagreed with him on anything he ever said but personally i cant think of anything i disagreed with him.A great man sadly missed and we need someone that can even come close to him.That has not happened up to now and doubt there ever will be which is sad.

[@MattLuceen]

I love how Hitchens just gives Charlie the silent treatment at the end, signaling that the conversation is now over. So good.

[@mauricegarvey4631]

He lets Rose bumble along to an incorrect mumbling conclusion, and the Hitch allows himself a cheeky smile to boot! Wins again.

[@Kentucky_Blue]

So sad he isn’t alive today. He would be shining and exposing so much.

[@fionagregory8078]

Smoking kills

[@garypoole8597]

Thought he was still alive. Coulda swàrn I saw him on TV 4 weeks ago

[@andyhalstead3949]

wrong..he would be deeply disappointed with the state of this country and its slide into authoritarian dictatorship

[@jacobjorgenson9285]

Shame exposing no longer matters

[@justdev8965]

And end up like other truth tellers, like Assange? Not sure that'd be good.

[@glynndavies6170]

Still listening to Christopher 🙌🏻

[@michaelbeasley5783]

A truly penetrating and articulate--and opinionated, granted--intellect. He judged, but based his judgements on facts, intellectual honesty, and a quest for Truth. Gone way too soon.

[@georgerichardson7728]

Way back, 20 years ago when humans could still think and debate

[@Sonofserbia]

People were alot blinder back then.

[@georgerichardson7728]

@@Sonofserbia true in some ways, the internet has given us a lot , but in other ways people are media zombies, lost in a sea of disinformation.

[@Inflamedweasel]

@@georgerichardson7728 say it like it is 😰

[@SenorTucano]

Not any more

[@jkt3937]

People can still think and debate, they’re just not invited to appear in most media outlets.

[@elbowroom3663]

In light of the revelations regarding Mr. Rose's own behavior many years later one can almost sense his discomfort at Hitch's dissection of Bill Clinton.

[@carlyleredstone9620]

Its quite fair to think that someone with Mr Hitches moral clarity comes along once in a lifetime , but because of him I will certainly pay closer attention just in case.

[@gymjoedude]

True intellectual conversations done calmly and respectably. This is what we need today on TV and in Congress.

[@jackgavin642]

You can almost see the paycheck Charlie is getting from the Clinton Foundation

[@cristiangalvan9219]

This one killed me

[@richardbarry04553]

You know it!

[@AG-ig8uf]

It's his job as a good interviewer to challenge guests points. The sole fact that he had Hitchens as guest multiple times disproves your libel. If you not open to debate you should stick to propaganda videos.

[@GHGore]

Keep in mind, Rose was already amassing sexual harassment incidents at the time of this airing and Epstein would be providing him recommendations for female staffers for years to come. All details which would take years to come to light.

[@jaywarrenclark6263]

A G: The person who wrote this has no intellectual subtlety and cannot distinguish between a challenge and the continuous interruption of a train of thought from the very person his listeners tuned in to hear! So, just shut up already.

[@weavethehawk]

Christopher Hitchens had a genius for directing the conversation in the direction that he wanted it to go. It doesn't matter how skilled the interrogator, Hitchens always took charge. How he is missed.

[@vernpascal1531]

Wasn't he for the Iraq war?

[@coryaw95]

@@vernpascal1531 he was yes

[@cchj768]

@@vernpascal1531 He was for intervention in Iraq and deposal of Saddam. That Hitchens was also critical of the way Bush and the Coalition conducted the war and post-war management of Iraq was also well-known.

[@helenemaurer8623]

We all miss Christopher we lost a beautiful human being.

[@Concerned_one]

@@coryaw95 disposing Saddam made things a lot worse for Iraq which America needs to answer for, not to mention Libya, Syria and Afghanistan.

[@snappycattimesten]

If I could grant one wish it would be to let Hitch write Kissinger’s obituary.

[@EyeByBrian]

Alas we have Hoover Institution golden boy Niall Ferguson penning the ‘authorized bio’ of Captain K and running damage control on that front. 🙄

[@Spiller333]

I personally miss him. We need him especially today.

[@The-Dom]

This is why modern interviewers cut intelligent guests off. Heaven forbid lucid truth.

[@tonirose6776]

And they can keep up. Rose tries to by raising his voice and talking over Hitchens.

[@buttneked3963]

RFK Jr. sites a long term study indicating America has dropped 10 IQ points every decade since 1989.

[@EricDodsonLectures]

The tedious obfuscation must continue!

[@thengine7]

@@tonirose6776 Hitchens interrupted the interviewer many times as well.

[@geeteshm4858]

They learned ha? Thank goodness, I thought they'll never know how much hated they are. Mostly by themselves and each other...bunch of weirdos.

[@heatvisuals]

Oh Charlie Rose. Professional interrupter doesn’t like being interrupted hahahhahah

[@jairkerker2821]

The guest and subject aside: what a great format this show entertained.

[@maryatvan]

Christopher Hitchens...you are 100% vindicated. Your facts, time and events are spot on regarding Bill Clinton. Rest in Peace. ✝️ Honesty & Truth Lives.

[@cswann8]

1:05 "..degeneration of American liberalism" wow....in light of recent events...this is the most astoundingly prophetic interview I've ever seen.

[@cryptoequalsfreedom8622]

"And if you think Bill's bad, meet that wife of his...." Hitch was spot on that the left sold their souls for the Clintons. They are the worst thing to ever happen to the USA, along with Obama and the Bushes. Complete psychopaths.

[@GebreMMII]

@@cryptoequalsfreedom8622 delusion, George Bush cost America 2 trillion dollars. Christopher assisted in that too, in supporting the invasion of Iraq. Show a little more nuance.

[@fenwayify]

@@GebreMMII I think you meant to say TRILLION. I don't think the Clintons are the worst, nor any of the amalgamation of flawed presidents. We have a corrupt system, perhaps better than most political systems around the world, but still deeply flawed. Unless we magically alter the financing of campaigns, nothing will ever change. Related to this interview, it is significant that Hitchens was so spot on in his analysis of the Clintons, Mother Theresa, etc., though I think he was flat wrong on Iraq. The sordid details described here are quite sad in themselves, as well as in the wake they caused...with some added flavoring by the questioner himself, Charlie Rose. Is there no one left out there who is plainly decent? Jimmy Carter seems to be about it and look at how he's viewed, as incompetent and ineffectual...

[@GebreMMII]

@@fenwayify yeah I’m sorry, I keep mixing up the two for some reason lol

[@fenwayify]

@@GebreMMII Well, with reports out of the Middle East talking about truck loads of cash disappearing without a trace, supposedly to influence (bribe) various tribal groups or others, the dollar amounts almost become superfluous. Those wonderful endeavors seem quite in keeping with previous engagements like Vietnam...endless carnage, built on lies. Quite a great legacy to add to, as opposed to something mundane like health care or education costs or you name it...

[@eye_will-take-the-blame9228]

All these years later, it's still wonderful to watch Hitchens slay the swamp creature Rose.

[@sheilabrennan4481]

2:50, about Clinton. Love it when he says when Clinton came in they said there was a problem with the underclass, where he States I think it was a problem with the overclass. Well said. First time listening to this guy and he got me. Been a Bernie Sanders person for a long time, and they did everything they could to make sure that he was not able to make the changes we need in this country so desperately. Anyway looking forward to hearing more of this gentleman. Not an atheist... far from it ....but a political activist and can certainly appreciate his insight.

[@ElsinoreRacer]

Bernie was torpedoed by the Clinton Mafia running the party. Ask Seth Rich. Oh, wait......

[@davidleedougherty6478]

Atheism is the easiest question to answer in the world. Obviously man created god, not the other way around. If you can't grasp the most simple concept there's no chance of understanding very nuanced issues such as the ones they're discussing here. Your comment is a year old. Maybe you've joined reality with the rest of us since then. Not trying to be instigative. Just being honest. Hope you're well, etc take care

[@MarvinMonroe]

20 years later and everyone now realizes C.H. was right about everything

[@keylime6900]

Other than the Iraq war.

[@Gypsy217]

@@keylime6900 And God!

[@danl6558]

@broomsterm CH would have obliterated that stupid logic for sure. Why does US harbour so many ignorant people? My theory is that religion makes the brain susceptible for right wing propaganda. Are you a Christian?

[@jeffstone2136]

Speak for yourself. Hitchens was wrong about quite a few things, the invasion of Iraq foremost among them.

[@jeffstone2136]

@broomsterm Hitchens was about as much of a Marxist as Leonard Nimoy was a duck.

[@jayqpublic6209]

100% correct about Bill Clinton.

[@Podcastforthewin]

Jay Q Public both Clinton’s

[@johnryan2193]

This man is greatly missed .

[@MichaelOrr1984]

I love the ethos of your channel thanks for setting it up

[@lamars2486]

Thanks PBS❤

[@atwarwithdust]

“It’s the height of bad manners to sleep with someone once.”

[@AnnaLVajda]

Lol. Isn't that called a one night stand?

[@johntao6822]

@@AnnaLVajda I think he meant SAYING it was only once was extremely tacky, when apparently they were a thing

[@DeuPKay]

@@AnnaLVajda lol. are you braindead anna?

[@AnnaLVajda]

@@DeuPKay nope. Why do you ask?

[@righteousindignation8879]

To be fair, Christopher was a raving homosexual.

[@Mike-yg8ig]

Hitch was the best. One thing you can say about him him that is very unusual...he was NEVER in over his head, never.

[@stuarttrewern]

33.30 - the sweetest look at point when CH has his arm right up there and has got control of CR's mouth, and CR realises it as he tries to speak😆

[@Kittym276]

So often over the years of Charlie rose show, I thought “please Charlie, let the guest talk and be quiet”)

[@AGTsakumis]

I always wondered why Charlie Rose was ever considered anything above a quite mediocre journalist and horrible interviewer. Now I know. I am stunned that this interview is available. It is a lavish exposition of Hitchens' incredible intellect, as it is an indictment of Rose's very limited abilities. Absolutely shameful. His fawning idolatry of Clinton is entirely indefensible. RIP Hitch. You were alone at the top.

[@Frip36]

Not to brag. But I was pretty much the only person saying what a blabber mouth shitty mediocrity of an interviewer Rose was for the last 20 years. No one would say it. He had dumb people under the impression that he was good, just because he talked alot I guess. Where were you on the topic 20-25 years ago Alexander? No one said anything because Rose was the gateway to book sales.

[@siLence-84]

@@Frip36 I was at my parents dinner table, calling them morons.

[@CAL-zq3dk]

Almost all of them are mediocre, overpayed, and unnecessary. Actually calling them mediocre is being generous.

[@HumanCarBomb]

Wow....very well written! (I'm only 1 year late - lol.)

[@anthonylorenti945]

Alexander, just read your post (a year later, I know). Hitchens possessed a keen mind and the courage to back it up. Anyway, this was supposed to be an interview on the views of Mr. Hitchens. Instead, it turned out to be Charlie Rose doing most of the talking and most of the objecting. Charlie sounded like a corrupt lawyer for Clinton. I fail to see where Charlie was a competent interviewer (at least in this interview).

[@theauklet]

I miss Hitchens so much. He is sorely needed in 2022, as we fight against the enormous tide of irrationality and greed.

[@iliasdf2595]

And Islam

[@geoffgunner9371]

The most eloquent, intellectual and interesting man. And humorous to boot. Sorely missed.

[@edsmith9846]

I miss Hitchens. A rare true man.