Christopher Hitchens On Morning Joe discussing Obama's Nobel Peace Prize

October 2009.
Christopher Hitchens on Morning Joe discussing Obama's Nobel Peace Prize.

[@DonnaMariaWHV]

That's "Mr. Hitchens" to you..."Andy"...

[@neglesaks]

Call me Hitch.

[@likewiselikeyou104]

"..moist and Bambi-like.." -- HItchens, crushing

[@jamesmiddleton6340]

"Fine." Ouch.

[@YourMother88]

The sound of a 110 IQ meeting a 150 IQ

[@Falcon-um7vo]

1:57 "I'm Andy or Andrew; I'm not particularly particular." Well, good for you. That has nothing to do with someone else's name. And then the lady using a very condescending tone saying his name at 2:38 out of spite for being corrected earlier. These people are a real piece of work!

[@givemethatwhistle6616]

How right he was! I have not always agreed with Hitch, but his intelligence is plain to see. He was a remarkable fellow. The word gets bandied around a lot, but he was a proper 'intellectual'. Strangely, despite his reputation, he doesn't come across as confrontational. I guess when you know exactly what it is you are talking about, you don't have fear of confrontation. That little remark at the end just puts everyone in their place,'I know the agenda for this interview you make believe journos and I am, politely, having none of it!

[@mariusmule]

Hitchens seems to be the only one with a brain on this news clip, no surprise there. It's a shame there aren't as many free thinkers like this in the media as opposed to the talking heads. The world might be a different place indeed.

[@emmett3067]

Smarter than all of them put together. RIP.

[@joshuamerrill3959]

I feel like these guys were not expecting Mr. Hitchens to be so smart.

[@Sagaciousish]

Hitchslapped into oblivion

[@paesanellis5720]

Sagaciousish lol well said.

[@memonk11]

What condescending dunder heads. It's amazing Hitch was able to stay civil.

[@lubatiflides3374]

It is the astounding power of simple truth that gave them pause. Thank you Christoper. XXX

[@LarryTaint-qn8pd]

A rare moment when I agree 100% with Hitchens.

[@somenothing7914]

rare?

[@LarryTaint-qn8pd]

Drew McGivhan Yes, rare; adjective; an event, situation, or condition not occurring very often.

[@jonathansimmons3344]

Darn a literate baby. Hey Stewie!

[@fredthemanish]

Mucus Lungbutter what dont you agree with him on?

[@julien8629]

"he has enhanced our reputation" What does that mean? I constantly hear my fellow Canadians say this on Trudeau.

[@dg1431]

It's something that can't be measured with evidence or statistics, typical liberal feelings bullshit. That's why Hitchens calls it a virtual prize.

[@leonfdawson]

Terribly unprofessional interviewers.

[@takerdust]

+Leon Dawson news-entertainment for sponsors/profit.

[@mervinprone]

Morning airheads

[@iammovingtokorea]

Awesome. Mr. Hitchens owned the panel.

[@setrakian4279]

Hitch had these talking heads owned like a cat with a box of mice.

[@915buck]

I miss the Hitch, what a wonderful man, eloquent speaker, he makes these interviewers look like illiterate slobs!!!

[@christerry4395]

Hey Andy or Andrew, don't be disrespectful, even if you don't like Christopher. Give him the respect he would give you.

[@NeilCrouse99]

I think the person who won the Nobel Peace Prise with Henry Kissinger in the 70s refused to accept the award. lol,... Henry Kissinger winning a Nobel Peace Prise,....hurts too just type the words. :)

[@torejssing7515]

Lee Duc Tho.

[@EmilyDNelson]

2:00: Ha! You can see how annoyed he is. And yup, I was pissed then and told my dad he should have turned it down. "Oh no, that would be insulting." So the hell what? There were people who actually DESERVED the award that year.

[@Frlene71]

"looking moist and bambie-like" hahahahaha

[@mervinprone]

It would’ve been pretty funny if Pat Buchanan had interrupted Mika to correct her that it’s “Patrick, not Pat, if you don’t mind”

[@wowmind2011]

I totally agree with him. And I am a black man that voted for Obama.

[@HistoryChannel1776]

And you voted based on race.

[@fredthemanish]

Jimmy Mac most likely yes. it makes sense, regardless of color though.

[@stevenbowman2266]

why do you assume that

[@donaldjameson5658]

Your not black stop lying.

[@haroldsutton9170]

I shouldn't be too surprised by some cable 'news' hosts, but was still upsetting to see Mika and Andy act childish after the late Christopher Hitchens correct the hosts on the name he prefers to use. Hey Andy, just because you don't care if you're called Andy or Andrew doesn't mean others don't care about their names. Obama should have turned down the 'virtual' Nobel Peace prize in a dignified manner. The opinions used by some of the hosts that he deserved the prize by changing the conversation on the world stage, changing the world's attitude toward America, and enhanced America's reputation around the world would be laughable if not utterly sad. Afghanistan is still in a state of war, Yemen is in a very dire situation, Syria is still experiencing civil war, Ukraine is in a very dire situation, North Korea is still threatening other countries while persecuting its population, Libya is still experiencing civil war, etc. What has Obama done anything from when he won the award until now that reinforces the idea that he deserved to win?

[@matthewborn8832]

Don't you love how Statesmen from warring Nations receive Peace Prizes? I wouldn't even consider an "A for Effort" or "Honorable Mention" for most politicians, especially American politicians. The one possible exception being Jimmy Carter who didn't fire a shot in office and devoted his life after the Presidency to public service and humanitarian relief (he won the prize in 2002). The Nobel Prize should be reserved for the Arts, Sciences, and Humanitarian communities, period.

[@matthewborn8832]

+ConservativeAtheist Oh, that must be true.... they waited on Reagan to come in and trade them armaments in exchange for hostages. The red scourge gave way to the Arab democracy which views favorably US foreign policy and meddling and everything worked out for the better now, didn't it? Jimmy Carter didn't negotiate with terrorists, Reagan dealt under the table with belligerent forces while fighting his short sighted proxy wars. A spineless weasel still beats a craven liar and war profiteer.

[@GoldFaceFella]

Hitchens: the ultimate truth teller.

[@lessevdoolbretsim]

I had no idea Christopher made the point that I firmly agree with, that pacifism doesn't bring peace. As a matter of fact, I believe that unilateral pacifism brings certain tyranny and death for you.

[@olbeef250]

Could not agree more

[@nodeal4791]

He puts the G in Genius

[@czg123]

“My parents named me, “Christopher”, I prefer you call me by my birth name.” - Christopher Hitchens =) xoxo

[@petyrkowalski9887]

Christopher.... Only because its my name... Lol

[@ARCHIBALDHAX]

The Peace Prize is actually awarded in Oslo, not Stockholm.

[@mervinprone]

I noticed that. Perhaps he misspoke because all the other Nobel prizes are awarded in Stockholm.

[@newcjon]

Why does she laugh when he mentions North Korea testing another missile that morning?!

[@infinightsky]

because their missile defense system is extremely antiquated.

[@bennyrodriguez8788]

Como quisiera que hubiera conversaciones así en español.

[@braaroen2462]

Oslo, the Nobel Peace Price is handed out in Oslo. The peace price is the only nobel price not handed out in Stockholm.

[@garylist9]

It's Christopher only because it's my name 😂

[@aaronkightlinger1774]

So painful now in hindsight, hearing Hitch struggle with his voice in these later interviews. RIP, good sir.

[@nunyab8972]

+aaron kightlinger This was in 2009 before he was diagnosed, he's just drunk lol.

[@triciacol]

Sorry I posted my observation before the exception was mentioned

[@JeepBoiFL]

"Moist" and Bambi like" Get it right bitch!

[@wingtips123]

Good God--Hitchens just now stated (at 4:00) that the acid test of the Obama Admin. is "Iran," and all these years later we have an Iranian deal based on a suite of fictions bruited about by his pajama boy staff, in essence all falsehoods. He called it--years ago!

[@nathanrobbin6341]

Avery IRAN may still emerge as a secular democracy. 50% of Iranians are under 27 i beleive and they are done with the old guard. My hopes are with them.

[@BABYLON467]

fine! brilliant

[@krejdloc]

Mindless Mika......

[@emcats84]

Look at how smug they are. How dare he question their political messiah.

[@WORKERS.DREADNOUGHT]

I thought Le DucTho turned down a joint prize with Kissinger for ending the Vietnam War as for him it had not stopped.

[@skillful101]

He is spot on! the same thing happened when they gave the president of Myanmar the peace prize, yet she still went on and commited ethnic cleansing, now you have an ethic cleanser who has a nobel peace prize!

[@Jackllewellynn]

Obamas entire term was a DEI trip and I knew it as a kid but didn’t have the ability to express it until 10+ years later

[@paulp3992]

i just realized you can tell he's a heavy smoker be his inhales. RIP Christopher Hitchens. and dont smoke

[@cutazabutton]

I wonder if this was before or after Obama's Apology Tour?

[@willknowsright9615]

Is it just me, or is both the reporter and other guests besides Hitchens acting like they have an attitude with him?

[@checkmarkdatter1785]

It's because he dared to insult their almighty prophet Obama

[@jippy33]

He didn't come to Stockholm, he came to Oslo.

[@tensecondbuickgn]

Let's give the first black president the Nobel peace prize for being president. That's how everyone in my circles interpreted that lol. It's an insult to Ralph Bunche!

[@okiepita50t-town28]

That’s like giving the Heisman trophy to a 3rd string quarterback in hopes he will improve greatly.

[@bbradleyism]

Considering the truth he has told about Obama and the Clintons, I can only imagine what he would say about the right-wingers

[@PittsburghSonido]

Only because it’s my name

[@donlove3741]

😂😂😂

[@eliotk1385]

Its a shame, but even now you can see his health degenerating.

[@teflonprimate5970]

Hitchens handed "Andy" his hat. How is our standing today?

[@normalguycap]

The derision in that Fine. Was hilarious! Andy is a blockhead as if how little he cares about his name matters to anything.

[@johnaddisoncull]

If you were in a position of power while Hitchens was still with us, you would have done well to have kept him very close and in constant council.

[@keynatyler4767]

I would have felt safe if hitch run my country UK or us

[@cutazabutton]

Meek-A doesn't seem as whiny and scowling as she is now.

[@fwily2580]

Boy is she slow.

[@marionkeenan2980]

Hitchens was on the wrong side of Iraq and hell was he mad about it. I lost all respect for Hitchens a long, long time ago. However, RIP.

[@marionkeenan2980]

+Cryer24597 well, I was in good company, Gore Vidal agreed with me.

[@cs.1762]

Lê Đức Thọ turned it down when was awarded the prize with Henry Kissinger.

[@captaincorleone7088]

He was a no-show, on the grounds that there was no peace in Vietnam for anyone to celebrate or take credit for. Kissinger was another target of Hitchens' scorn and deservedly so too.

[@TravelsTTG]

Yup Sartre turned it down.

[@cdrpaige9486]

"Enhanced the reputation" of the United States-Ministry of Truth, anyone?

[@774Rob]

+Cdr Paige The BBC got all moist and bambi like. I don't think anybody outside of the so called liberal intelligentsia were so impressed.

[@WORKERS.DREADNOUGHT]

Apparently Paul Dirac only accepted a Nobel Prize for Physics as he did not want the publicity of turning it down.

[@proclame]

Kiani Francis As did Richard Feynman.. Both Great men.

[@WORKERS.DREADNOUGHT]

Most of the early Nobel Peace Prizes seem to go other members of the Nobel Committee. And Henry Kissinger. (Le Duc To turned it down) Then of course there's Mother Theresa...

[@triciacol]

Of course Le Duc Tho did turn down the Nobel Peace Prize (Jointly awarded to him and the infamous Kissenger)

[@r.c.roberts1413]

Jean Paul Sartre, the French philosopher, turned down the Nobel Peace Prize.

[@AbCDef-zs6uj]

No, I believe that was the Nobel Prize for Literature that he turned down

[@homewall744]

Think of all the peace he brought, or is it all those pieces of flesh, buildings and countries he helped create.

[@ks3899]

Adult talking to children

[@senecauk8363]

Duc Tho turned it down.

[@Sisyphusquit]

I'm andy or andrew...no one knows who you are so it doesnt matter andy

[@rupertbloomsbury9789]

Under-qualified and overrated - Obama in one phrase

[@Christian_Prepper]

*HITCHENS is WRONG!* We give trophies & ribbon awards to loser kids for just being a part of the team, but *_not even participating in the event!_* So although I feel as Hitchens did, I have accepted that the world has gone to crap & we cannot expect common sense any more.

[@Asskicker14]

he is mocking the nobel committee's decision

[@Ufomongo1]

Oslo, not Stockholm. Also not given by the King of Sweden. Nobel's b-class.

[@carl5381]

Im married to a Norwegian and she flipped her shit over that line XD.

[@Larsholden702]

No one cares about Oslo xD. It has always been like this, still is, in fact. Even 6 years after this comment.

[@jonathansimmons3344]

He was so triggered by the nickname Chris.

[@NobleSteed00]

do you know why?

[@Johnny2Drinks]

I would like to know why please

[@lungcell]

I think he said his mother (who died by suicide) was fond of it and so he made a promise to her. Plus, it's out of respect. He's always billed and introduced as Christopher, so obviously he's not in the habit of shortening it.

[@Johnny2Drinks]

thank you very much

[@robertwoods3750]

I like chris and consider him intelligent, insightful and honest , but I think with all his acumen he confused religion with god , he was right about man controlled religion , being used for all types of subjugation of man , which is not gods plan

[@newmannewmanz7110]

Obama is so bad as president, Kanye West should be ambassador of US to N.Korea.

[@travissmith2773]

Nah, that was pretty much Dennis Rodman strangely

[@jamesthomas1595]

It hurts to hear him cough and breathe heavily. One of the most agile minds taken by cigarettes

[@paesanellis5720]

These MSNBC clowns lol!

[@Asskicker14]

I like Obama because of the way he connects to people-but he really did not deserve the Nobel Prize

[@carl5381]

connects to whom? radicals and BLM supporters? Well I guess you're right there.

[@Asskicker14]

Crafty Veteran Did not he do a lot for health issues? Did not he preach humanity? Has he been anywhere close to George Bush?

[@carl5381]

nope. nope. WORSE.

[@olbeef250]

Connects with drone strikes