Dave Talks About Putin and Ukraine With Condoleezza Rice and John McCain | Letterman

Condoleezza Rice (Air date: 11/2/11) and John McCain (Air date: 3/10/14) provide their perspectives on Vladimir Putin and Ukraine.
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[@user-op8vi8wr3y]

As a young man, I'm a fan of late night american television, and I've always liked Letterman and Conan. It formed my unerstanidng of the global pop-culture, it taught me English, it's a part of my life. Now, as a Ukranian, I'm really glad to see that this clip came up, and, at least in such way, support is shown even here. But I'm sorry to see that it's just a small fraction of the content in my recommendations, even though half of it is ukrainian and european newsfeed. To everyone reading it, viewers and the chanel administration - this is your fellow human being, a man with dreams and desires, life and goals. I'm currenlty live in war-torn Kyiv, and I'm originaly from Lugansk. Do what you can to stop this war, the war not only for our lives, but for the whole idea of the freedom, western way of life in a way. Show that to your friends and coleagues, don't be a bystander, rise the awareness, donate. Save us. Save yourself.

[@ianpullman203]

We are with you my friend. Lots of support going on within my family and friends, donations and speaking to our officials on how we need to help more. God bless you, stay safe and Glory to Ukraine.

[@marcinna8553]

I think you will find strong support from around the world. And I believe this is the beginning of the end for Putin. It puts into a stark light the question of authoritarianism versus democracy. And anyone with an Internet connection and a brain can compare life in Russia versus the democracies. This includes ordinary Russians, who at this point have no say in their government. And I hope this puts an end to the flirtation of conservative political groups in Europe and the US with Russian-style authoritarianism. It leads to oppression.

[@rocketreindeer]

We are with you.

[@itsmewende]

Donation done. Prayers that the war ends with Ukraine leading the world with bravery to fight for democracy.

[@sassiwich3491]

Dear friend. I live in Wisconsin, a northern state in the USA. Surrounded by Minnesota, Canada, Michigan and Illinois. We are famous for dairy farming and the Green Bay Packers. I live an hour away from Minneapolis. I want to assure you that you are in EVERYONE’s hearts, minds and mouths. I live in town of about 17,000 people. To be honest…, I can’t say that the majority of us, non-politicized, people were well informed of Ukraine’s challenging, but beautiful inception. But we are now! I have masters/graduate degree in social welfare policy and my knowledge/work has been very locally focused. I have been hospital social worker and a forensic behavioral health specialist. I’m not sure why I’m explaining or sharing this with you other than it’s 1:40 am and I feel a sense of guilt for not knowing more about Putin’s deplorable haunting of your country over the years. My friends, who come from all different backgrounds…. YOU/UKRAINE is all we think about. I was going to sit my 9 and 11 year olds down to explain to them what is currently happening in our world at the moment and was shocked when both of my children had already learned about it at school. Their teachers were teaching them about what democracy is and how there is EVIL/Greed in the world sadly, that try to destroy a peoples’ right to freedoms. I promise you, that if it is being taught in our schools…, YOU ARE AT THE FOREFRONT of all minds and good hearts!!! And yes…selfishly, we as AMERICANS that are not well informed about Military weapons are also extremely terrified about “global oblivion” secondary to far reaching nuclear weapons. But we realize our fears and anxieties cannot measure up to what you all are going through. EVERYONE!!! EVERYONE!!! Every Country is invested in your crises. I assure you the world has never become so unified, so rapidly…, as it has for the sake of your people!! There must be something tremendously special about you all as I reiterate, the WORLD has never been more opposed to the assault on a people, as it is now. If you have not already, and are able…, subscribe to the United Nations meetings on KZbin. The Russians are lying and citing that Ukrainian extremists are the ones actually bombing and blaming on the Russian Military. Russian president citing that Ukraine is putting out its own “fake news” to trick the world. TRUST ME…..the WORLD KNOWS WHAT IS HAPPENING. I have donated money to relief fund. I know that you may not be hearing what you hope to hear online or in media…. Regarding rescue efforts. But try to stay calm and think about how the impending interventions to provide aid to you and your people… would not be advertised for Putin and his cohorts to read or see. I will do my part to demand the world acts as fast as possible. I will keep constant prayer, love and light in my heart for you and yours. I’m not sure how to message privately on KZbin…, but if you wanted to chat with someone on other side of world to find out what “WE” are getting to hear and see…maybe we could find way to email/message. GOD BLESS YOU. GOD BLESS UKRAINE 🇺🇦

[@andrewrourke9519]

"The Americans don´t have friends they only have interests." - Henry Kissinger

[@bidenwearstrumpscrappypamp1829]

Exactly.

[@whatchitnow]

It's the same thing. How many friends do you have whose interests misalign with yours?

[@jamoin4310]

Does Russia have friends? Nope

[@nonino1644]

Fascinating. Especially McCain's part. Just read between the lines.

[@GannaLavrova]

I am from Ukraine and I want to thank you for posting this!

[@peterdarker1]

Godspeed to you and your people The free world fights with you 🇺🇦 #AvengersAssemble

[@bilhamcobbly2957]

I’m American,And I support you and all of Ukraine.

[@charlesgallagher1376]

Hope you’re in a safe place.

[@JerjerB]

Love to you from Switzerland!

[@BB-km5nv]

@@bilhamcobbly2957 USA always supports the wrong side

[@bakainblack]

What a truly wonderful assets you've got!! Respect and gratefulness for sharing these gems here again in this difficult time.

[@jfh9209]

David Letterman, thank you for showing these interviews and the plug for UNHCR The UN Refugee Agency at the end. These interviews are proof that there were once two Republicans with a conscience and common sense.

[@weemeemoo]

I wouldn't say that when republicans were responsible for killing hundreds of thousands of innocent people in Iraq and Afghanistan based on zero evidence

[@MatteoPrezioso]

Back in the days when there were real conversations.

[@squanto2]

And real conservatives, not the batshit stupid nut bags we have today.

[@weemeemoo]

The good ol days of the US leading invasions on false premises - so different than Putin invading Ukraine

[@MatteoPrezioso]

@@weemeemoo That's not the point, but hey what's the point in telling you this.

[@marcinna8553]

That's funny. That's what people were saying back in Lettermen's day.

[@MatteoPrezioso]

@@marcinna8553 that is one excellent point

[@grokeffer6226]

I was naive about Putin for a while. Not now, though. It's a shame that we couldn't sort things out calmly.

[@user-rk4ci4ni6p]

You Americans have destroyed Iraq, Libya and Yugoslavia. They helped Poroshenko bomb Donbass. You violated the territorial integrity of Yugoslavia, and then invaded this country. You support dictatorial regimes in Saudi Arabia and Qatar, and then hypocritically talk about Democracy. Your politicians justified the deaths of 500,000 Iraqi children. People are tortured in CIA prisons. And your human rights activists are talking about Chechnya. You are hypocrites. It was your desire for world hegemony that led to the war in Ukraine. If you did not set up your military bases in the Baltic States, Poland and the Czech Republic, there would be peace.

[@grokeffer6226]

@@user-rk4ci4ni6p It's never been up to me what is done by the leadership of great nations. If it had been, I would have tried to come to agreements, truces, and treaties 30 and 40 years ago in an attempt to avoid the circumstances that are unfolding presently. With economic co-operation and mutually assured non-aggression, we could have been a great world culture. Instead, we take two steps away from peaceful co-existence for every one step we take toward peaceful co-existence. Both of our nations could have been much stronger and more prosperous if we had become partners of a sort. But this was a naive idea, that something like this could happen. The world is just too big, or perhaps too small, and political differences have been too much to overcome. I can't help but be very sad for the people who have been made to suffer because of the decisions being made by the powerful elites.

[@user-rk4ci4ni6p]

@@grokeffer6226 Unfortunately, you are right. The world elite makes decisions, and we ordinary people tolerate

[@handycandy7244]

I am from "eastern europe", we suffered from Russians a lot. And I was soooo naive about Putin too! I thought at some point he will go ahead, instead he pushed Russia where it was in the last 70 years - back to medieval ages. And Russia is becoming threat and desturction to us again.

[@grokeffer6226]

@@handycandy7244 Yes, that's true. I suppose that I just assumed that he would behave with honor. But he didn't. 🥺😧

[@MrScroogedmcduck]

Amen

[@dustinprewitt]

Back when Republicans may have been disagreeable, but were at least sane and rational, and put national interest above petty trolling.

[@mtadams2009]

The petty trolling has been going on my entire life. I am well into my 60’s and both parties have done their best to destroy each other my entire life. The only difference now is cable news and social media algorithms.

[@rudyinvegas]

WOW!!! From the grave, McCain spreading knowledge, GREAT upload

[@JorgeRamirez-hz4vs]

That rat called mc Cain was in 2014 motivating the ukies to throw the president from Ukraine, what the hell a USA senator was doing there ,fighting for democracy ? No, they wanted Ukraine to bother Russia , now you have the war and Ukraine is gone as a country forever,that's the fact. That rat must burn in hell right now

[@samwho1731]

I am fiscal small 'c' conservative. I hate Trump. But I think, this Rice should run for the presidency of the USA. Smart, tough and articulate. Mccain, had foreseen the current mess.

[@rosesandthorns47]

McCain helped set up this current mess and C. Rice is a war criminal and is Biden. These are the endless war hawks.

[@johnwong8336]

weapons of mass destruction heroes are back????

[@shawnuel]

Regarding the Bush comment about Putin’s soul, Biden, himself, told a reporter that when he met Putin, they were alone and he said “I can see in your eyes that you have no soul” to which Putin replied “then we understand each other.”

[@shawnuel]

@make a wish Duh huh, duh huh. And you used the word “really”, twice in a nine word sentence?

[@bidenwearstrumpscrappypamp1829]

Because Biden has no soul either.

[@rosesandthorns47]

@@bidenwearstrumpscrappypamp1829 Exactly. Putin does have a sly sense of humor.

[@johnbanks4761]

thanks for posting this today, they should have listened to mccain

[@bsoverns]

It was staring us in the face.

[@UkeTube]

Condoleezza Rice is a Russianist who viewed Ukraine as a liability, not an asset. She was the author of George Bush's "Chicken Kiev" speech. She is singing a different tune now, but not in the 90s. Short sighted. She is a Russian specialist, yet she did not warn about Russia waging genocidal war against Ukraine.

[@bidenwearstrumpscrappypamp1829]

What do you think the US has been doing through much of the middle east? Is that not genocidal war?

[@sukidawter]

We sure could use John McCain’s voice right now. Condoleeza should be on every network explaining this mess. God help us all.

[@bidenwearstrumpscrappypamp1829]

Yeah a bloodthirsty warhawk that never met a war he didn't like.

[@JammastaJ23]

I miss John McCain. I didn't agree with him on a lot of issues but he was reasonable and I never had any doubt that he was doing what he thought was best for the country.

[@charlesgallagher1376]

Right up until Sarah P was nominated for VP.

[@michaelb9537]

Current gop would call him a RINO

[@neiloch]

@@charlesgallagher1376 Almost certain that was a RNC push. McCain was their last peak (in terms of being reasonable) and Palin was the start of their severe downturn.

[@Paul-ic2ki]

@@michaelb9537 he had a giant ego... but wow, years after this statement and after his death, the left acknowledges, he might have been alright... You people hate. With all your soul, you hate the opposition. You really need counseling because you hated GWB, you hated McCain, you hated Romney... for no damn reason. You hated.

[@michaelb9537]

@@Paul-ic2ki I’m not gonna pretend someone’s death means earned admiration/ Rush Limbaugh happily listing names of AIDS patients who died… I’m parodying the current gop- how they stopped being a party and became a cult of personality. Since GOP now means “trump is god” you can see why THEY (not me) would call McCain a “RINO” just like they call the same to sensible people who condemn 1/6. This is a jab at the modern gop- not McCain. I can’t stand right wing media propaganda- “cyber ninjas will show us the truth! Oh the results showed a wider win for Biden? Quick never mention cyber ninjas or Arizona again!” Now they’re saying “we should have seen Ukraine attack coming all along” while they were busy spending months pretending the only thing going on in the world is Canadian Truckers.

[@peterlundskow4061]

Real Republicans speaking here, listen!

[@sadiehawkins5908]

Speking from the center here, I am wishing for the GOP to clean out the rot and become functional again. For two good choices again. Instead of last time where there was only one good choice or 2016 with no good choices.

[@charlesgallagher1376]

@@sadiehawkins5908 ??????

[@sadiehawkins5908]

@@charlesgallagher1376 thanks for catching that my hands don't work well sometimes and I get in a hurry. Is that it?

[@GordBall]

@@sadiehawkins5908 I had to read your post twice to understand your meaning. It's the "one good choice or 16" bit. You intended to convey the year 2016 or '16, rather than the quantity 16. No worries!

[@sadiehawkins5908]

@@GordBall thanks. Missed that

[@mollypinto4666]

Really sad😭

[@Enzorgullochapin]

projection refers to unconsciously taking unwanted emotions or traits you don't like about yourself and attributing them to someone else.

[@SALVATl0N]

Dear God John, you are missed.

[@nobunaga8514]

Man it’s as if they were describing their jobs.

[@gglen2141]

So......not much has changed in the last 10 years. Nothing at all.

[@altayasgarov3742]

RIP SENATOR MC CAIN! Down with Putin.

[@yahyaalkasem3664]

Ah Condalezza, the woman who supported the invasion of iraq and killing of innocent people.. what lovely to see you have somekind of empathy towards human beings.

[@brianambrosemcmahon8531]

McCann would have made a good Republican President

[@cakemix007]

as you know... the American people did vote on it - and they chose Obama after 8 years of unjustified war under G.W.Bush. and McCain - I guess America wanted a change sadly Obama offered no change

[@TheDas9582]

McCain sounds kind of like Johnny Carson

[@badgeologist]

I miss John McCain ((( It's so sad, Putin is alive and McCain is gone

[@user-rk4ci4ni6p]

That bastard threw bombs at the children of Vietnam.

[@BB-km5nv]

@@user-rk4ci4ni6p John MaAcin good guy but stands with terrorism in North syria

[@bidenwearstrumpscrappypamp1829]

McCain has more blood on his hands than Putin. He backed the coup in Kiev along with Victoria Nuland to overthrow the government to replace with a western backed puppet leadership.

[@gavinmc5285]

U.S.S.R., KSČ and ČLA

[@carbonara2144]

Very charming war-criminal right there walking free in the public.

[@bidenwearstrumpscrappypamp1829]

Spot On.

[@stoltmain123]

The real CIA is talking here.

[@MrScroogedmcduck]

Ukraine

[@reinfeddedewolff5565]

SLAVA UKRAINI/ SLAVA USA GLORY TO DEMOCRACY/LIBERTY/HUMAN RIGHTS SLAVA JOHN MCCAINE/ MAIDAN 2013/14. SLAVA MAGNITSKY ACT

[@SakSuper17]

Listening to Condoleezza Rice talk about this is like listening to Jeffrey Dahmer talk about cannibalistic tribes in South America

[@269productions]

Same propaganda diffrent year, to bad no one has a memory anymore.

[@mythbuster6014]

And there is no corruption in America? LOL

[@z.bongerman1062]

John was right about many things here. His views are very hawkish, and would certainly move us closer to war. All his talk about NATO expansion and military exercises would only provoke Putin. Putin has been planning to take Ukraine for a decade or more, there was no stopping him.

[@sassiwich3491]

MY Gosh….. these are a different caliber of Republicans that unfortunately my young children will not ever know. 💔. RIP JOHN

[@BB-km5nv]

MAACIN IS very good guy stands with terrorism in North syria

[@bidenwearstrumpscrappypamp1829]

I see many here love msm talking points and propaganda.

[@ValensBellator]

Lord you certainly took all the wrong lessons from this.

[@ImmaWright]

He dug up McCain?

[@jossiesh7649]

this lady should mind her own business.

[@dhaijma]

Two upright warmongers as guest in your tv-show. What an achievement!

[@postoak2755]

I miss the days when at least Republicans were smart.

[@jjryan1352]

Neoconned.

[@jaydeecee1643]

THIS is an intelligent woman...could we replace Kamala with her?..even though she's Republican?

[@michaelbaute8891]

Wterd that I actually miss smart Repulican leaders.

[@mesopotamia3458]

support russia❤ From iraq

[@Aistis1918]

Support Israel ❤️

[@kpj9535]

why'd you dig up Conthepeople Lies?

[@arieraaphorst1998]

You must be joking

[@stevie6621]

Putin 💪

[@HyborianAge]

Long live Putin and Russia.

[@brantmacga]

Dislike

[@peterdarker1]

Putin has Parkinsons, stomach cancer, is loopy and desperate

[@BrunetteOnTheCouch]

The end to my enemy. Get out of my country!!!

[@jcnba28]

@@peterdarker1 Sleepy Joe has dementia and doesn't even know what day it is. He needs to be impeached ASAP.

[@ankhor9252]

Really?

[@jcnba28]

Let's go Brandon!

[@weezerptooie926]

That's an assinine statement

[@GeneShuorts]

The sheep have a new catch phrase

[@marcinna8553]

The children have arrived

[@squanto2]

God that's a lame, weak thing to say. Nobody ever said that conservatives are smart people, that's for sure. It's like they are all spoiled 3rd graders.

[@nuendo2496]

Who’s Brandon….I don’t get it.