Mayor Mitch Landrieu | Real Time with Bill Maher (HBO)

[@smmydvr]

Such a gifted and brilliant man. Well spoken, concise, and insightful. New Orleans can be proud of their mayor!

[@captainobvious4556]

smmydvr Really do some research on him because just last year a regular rain storm basically flooded the city because the city’s pumps didn’t work because he didn’t know. He basically destroyed people’s homes and other Poseidon’s since he was the leader of New Orleans Sewerage and Water Board. I suggest you google “Down the Drain” a local story about mitch landrieu and the flooding.

[@sparramore]

It was just so refreshing to hear a public official speak human. We need more of this in government.

[@blackout07blue]

Lol. Landrieu is so Bought & Owned. He’s a product of his wealthy and corporate donors. He is the status quo. If only every issue was as easy as removing statues. Lol

[@stephenwalters4798]

Get money out of politics.

[@simplethings474]

Cool guy. Sensible.

[@MightyM2024]

Simon Kanner every muslim is radikal right? It must be sad to be you 😂😂

[@sparramore]

All politics has some level of what most consider corruption...by it's very nature you can't please everyone. A capitalistic society will always have conflicts of public vs private interest. That said we all have a responsibility to reasonably debate the issues.

[@blackbird5634]

the smartest, most reasonable, on point man i've heard in a long time. Good ideas, well spoken, sharp and on the ball. Is the 'joke' here that he's 'not' running? He should be.

[@zyzzyvacation]

7:40 "Not every American needs any kind of gun, at any time, to do whatever they want." So true👍🙏👍🙏👍

[@arlingtonguy54]

New Orleans is fortunate to have him. I lived there during the city’s most corrupt and dangerous times and that’s why I left. NOLA has a long way to go but at least the tide has changed. Thanks Mitch.

[@seasonofthewatchers1010]

This mayor, Bill Mahr, and the whole cast are weak and pathetic. They are all hypocritical America haters. I am so sick of these fools apologizing for our country. Stroking each other's week egos...

[@grahamrandazzo7696]

Getting all that money after Katrina really helped a lot.

[@LordKhabal]

God damn! Well said, sir! Mark me down as on the side of the mayor of New Orleans! *tips hat* 👏👏👏

[@blackout07blue]

Landrieu is so Bought & Owned. He’s a product of his wealthy and corporate donors. He is the status quo. If only every issue was as easy as removing statues. Lol. The man is platitudes on everything. God, you’re gullible.

[@natedagreat19]

blackout07maroon It’s funny what evidence does to a statement. Without it all you have is an opinion.

[@stephenwalters4798]

And you offer, WHAT?

[@cassaleelee]

Using the term 'carpetbagging stooge of northern radicals' says a lot about your way of thinking, not about the reality of Landrieu. signed-southerner from outside New Orleans who currently lives in New Orleans and has seen all the improvements under his term.

[@PaullyMiller]

This guy is so personable and doesn't seem like a typical, rehearsed politician.

[@gyrowave]

Great interview. . .thanks!

[@NewMessage]

There should be a thorough psych review for all cops. Not the piddly chitchat with a counselor they pass as a psych review now. Weed out the 'bullies with a badge' and you'll go a long way towards fixing this.

[@lkbigfish1]

they would never find enough people to hire then, being a cop today appeals to that specific kind of person

[@schmal911]

The type of people that become cops is actually changing quite a bit. It definitely used to be a more blue-collar profession with big draws from the military. As places across the country have started requiring degrees, better testing, etc., the people have also improved. I can also tell you that this new "generation" of cops is actually far more critical of bad cops than most of the public, it just isn't publicized very much

[@EldritchAugur]

Cells interlinked, cells interlinked, cells interlinked.

[@humanonearth1]

This Mayor has incredible stature. He's impressive on so many metrics. A born leader.

[@checksandbalances6714]

Landrieu for President !!!!! love this guy

[@TTV5]

Extremely effective and to the point. Wish Dems would run him for statewide office in Louisiana

[@Tiyath]

1:35 "I think there will be about a 150 people who decide to try and make something different" - Surprisingly accurate prediction lmao

[@bkbland1626]

Mitch Landrieu is a good man. Mayors, on the whole are practical, reasonable people. Cities stop otherwise.

[@pearlyone1]

Mitch Landrieu is the one man that I'd support wholeheartedly for President. Mitch Landrieu is clear thinking, logical, and straightforward. America would absolutely fall in love with Mitch Landrieu if only they could hear him speak. He really needs to give himself to this country. He's one person that I'm sure could resurrect this country from the ash heap left behind by Trump.

[@DanLuxe]

Great interview.

[@Blakelysworld358]

This Canadian sees an American Politician that gives him hope

[@modulator7861]

Impressive guy. I would absolutely support this guy for President.

[@TheComander5]

It's nice to know that someone from my city is out there showing that we're actually reasonable down here.

[@navidb]

Hank Schrader 2020

[@blackout07blue]

Hank would make a better president than this guy. This guy here is thoroughly owned by corrupting Big Money donors.

[@doughnutfingers]

Sanders Landrieu 2020

[@user-bu4dp1di6v]

Navid Behroozi No, Bernie is our only choice.

[@beback_]

Haha dahanet service, good one

[@gregsomebody7247]

Sounds good

[@commie77]

It's not about proper training when it comes to use of force. It's about how the laws are written to protect police

[@nigelztay]

"The current president is a buffoon"....I agree wholeheartedly. And so were the ones who voted for him!

[@captainobvious4556]

Nigelz Tay GOOGLE: “DOWN THE DRAIN” WWLTV it exposes Landrieu and floodings that took place

[@hottafyah663]

Very intelligent man may God use him to bring truth and reconciliation across the country. Great man Mitch we need more white Americans like you

[@vmwindustries]

Fkn love this guy!

[@patriciashepard887]

We need Mitch Landrieu on the front and center of politics to demonstrate what an informed and educated behaves like.

[@MrBoondock1]

I like this one. Him I like.

[@captainobvious4556]

StamperTV GOOGLE: “DOWN THE DRAIN” WWLTV it exposes Landrieu and floodings that took place

[@kristofferstout7951]

I like Him a lot.

[@jmacdonald8630]

Mayor Landreui, you are a wise, common sense kinda guy! Thanks.

[@davidlopezlive]

What a reasonable person

[@leanneblake4248]

Great Show. thanks.

[@greatone4218]

MITCH SHOULD RUN FOR PRESIDENT AND HIRE ME AS A ADVISOR WE CAN DO BIG THINGS FOR AMERICA

[@josephmorales652]

Shit, he knocked this interview out of the park.

[@chillinlee]

Michael Chiklis is the mayor of NOLA? Nice!

[@GerardCantor]

He'd have my vote... if he were running, which he's not, but if he were.

[@lou-annedurocher7228]

This has nothing to do with the current shows..Bill Maher, I am watching "Canadian Bacon' (the hilarious comedy written, directed and produced by Michael Moore). I've seen it at least 15 times, but this time (can't stop laughing!) Trump and the current political events could totally be superimposed into this genius of a movie - right down to the Russians eating Kentucky Fried Chicken out of the bucket, the President starting a war with Canada (can't stop laughing) - weed is legal in South Detroit (Windsor Canada). Watch it Bill . . . I love you Bill . . . Watch it Bill. You deserve a good laugh. You work so hard for us!! Always intelligent, you say it like no one else. I've been wanting to write for a long time. I am no longer a dinosaur. And I love Detroit City!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@aninsimone]

Really like this guy.

[@angelinepearson7444]

We don’t know if the victim was a thief and if so the penalty isn’t death in your backyard

[@LJH70122]

angeline pearson From what I heard, he was in his grandmother’s backyard, when they were chasing a thief in that area. I don’t think he was actually a suspected thief, but it was mistaken identity.

[@brassbnd]

He was in his grandmother's backyard, the cops thought he was a thief they were looking for in the area. He himself was not a thief, what he was ... a father, a son, a brother, a friend, and most of all an unarmed human.

[@tenacious645]

But the police were cowards so they were super scared. Plus the thief was black which means they can fire from their phones.

[@Rakkasan06]

he is from the south wow jaw drop. Maybe there is hope

[@WordsofHarmony]

Rakkasan06 there are democrats in these states...even progressives...its about money and gerrymandering

[@justsaying3729]

Not if you live in Racist North Carolina. My God you talking about the good ole boy system...not much different in Georgia or S.C. It's unbelievable.

[@mistuhdragonfly5574]

The south is the America of America

[@chrisf6390]

Mistuh Dragon Fly, Say WHAAAT?!?

[@nonmagicmike723]

New Orleans is liberal and heavily black. So of course they'll elect someone like him.

[@MarkStevensII]

A lot of police officers are veterans that haven't been adjusted to civilian life. They are still in combat mode.

[@seanwilliams480]

And a lot are simply sociopaths.

[@cynthiahawkins2389]

This guy is DAH MAN!!!

[@ElCatrinMuerto]

Is it just me or did anyone else like that accent?

[@stjacques15]

Can you hear it??? It’s more relevant now than ever.

[@NoteFromSELF]

I like this guy.

[@thinkabout288]

good job Mayor keep it up

[@keeliekalayidol8876]

Never heard of Mayor Landrieu until this and I cannot stop being captivated. He's so funny, smart, quick, and that southern twang every once in awhile 😁

[@KorpsePaintKlown]

Bill, I’m pretty sure no one wants Rudolph Giuliani for president lol

[@tyrone711]

I'd Vote for him

[@Yerlockk]

He makes me proud to be from nola.

[@renaherbert3142]

gmmg I'm from New Orleans too. #bigeasy

[@captainobvious4556]

What is your definition of proud because this buffoon can’t take care of his city. He couldn’t even win his state in the presidential election if nominated.

[@captainobvious4556]

GOOGLE: “DOWN THE DRAIN” WWLTV it exposes Landrieu and floodings that took place

[@cassaleelee]

We got your point of view; you don't need to repost it under each line of praise

[@juststopforreal4382]

Why Bill? I under stand, i was going to say why take off this week YET i forget. You are fair and folks work there,and they family may worship,Just shows how cool you are man.

[@ns-uo7it]

Please run for president!

[@blackout07blue]

Lol. Landrieu is so Bought & Owned. He’s a product of his wealthy and corporate donors. He is the status quo. If only every issue was as easy as removing statues. His status-quo self is exactly who would lose to trump.

[@captainobvious4556]

America would implode on itself if he is in office.

[@susanfrombflo8368]

And THAT is how Dems should be talking.

[@ShannaRiley]

Thank you, Mayor Landrieu. Everything simply, yet eloquently, stated and on point.

[@polisigh216]

I would totally vote for him.

[@ludovicoc7046]

:39 Not true--Andrew Johnson and Grover Cleveland were mayors before becoming President.

[@zurilift]

The guy that got shot wasn't a thief. It was the wrong guy.

[@ZarkowsWorld]

The point was, even if it WAS a thief, they are usually unarmed and not a lethal threat.

[@misterbob3988]

what would you say about the mental stability of a person who pumps 20 bullets into an unarmed young man?

[@cassaleelee]

Hmmm....I'm starting to think you are just a paid bot, as you post the same line depending on what is mentioned. I'm glad you're not a real person with your hateful opinions :-)

[@DPowered2]

the main and only constant attack on gun control is that if we have it then it is only a matter of time till the government comes for all of them. Its not about how many die from guns its the feeling they have that its their right as an american to own a firearm and anything getting in the way of that is something to fight against. Majority of gun owners want better gun control and background checks but they aren't going to fight for it because of a lot of factors like social pressure from their own and the thought of all guns being taken away, so even though they agree on the control they don't want to take any steps and say nothing can be done. Then you have the minority that made it their lively hood like the NRA they get paid from guns and they are very united and focus on gun related bills all the time to make sure nothing happens ever

[@Noliving]

It doesn't help to have things like the assault weapon ban that are essentially banning the most popular long guns in the USA but only might have an effect of reducing the entire gun death total by a few dozen each year. It is kind of like banning mobile phones to reduce car deaths and then saying see we didn't take away your phones because you can still buy land lines. None one is really interested in anything but semi-automatics for rifles, handguns, and increasingly shotguns anymore, like wise when it comes to phones really all anyone is interested in now is mobile phones.

[@armandhammer2235]

....in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defence, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity.....Think about that!

[@vino140]

We like him !

[@heatherbotez]

he's got my vote

[@dentonfender8872]

At approximately 4:00 or a little there after New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu says Americans don't need weapons of war. I disagree. The second amendment give us the right to bear arms not necessarily just to hunt or protect our homes from burglars. The second amendment gives us the right to bear arms to protect ourselves, our community, and our country from the possible tyranny of government. The first amendment contains very important rights, and is a test of governments propensity toward tyranny. If our right to free speech, and press, right to assembly to address grievances, and the right to freedom of worship, and to abolish any connection that religion may have with government is restricted, manipulated, or outlawed by government then we have a government that is tyrannical. The second amendment then gives the people the power to correct the tyrannical flaw that has infected our government. That said if keeping weapons of war out of "we the peoples" possession has merit, then before the people give up their weapons of war, the police have to give up their possession of weapons of war. During the Clinton administration police were being armed with weapons of war. Then in 2005 Congress under Bush started to finance the purchase of weapons of war for police departments across the country. Our police departments did not, and still do not need to be militarized. They had no real excuse to do it during Clinton's reign of power, and the terrorist excuse in 2005 is extremely lame, and suspicious. It seems to me that government may not be afraid of terrorists. Maybe they are actually afraid of the American people, and want to disarm us. Final word here is when the police throw away their weapons of war, then maybe the people can throw away their weapons of war. I can agree that the average American probably doesn't need an automatic weapon, but as long as the police are militarized the American people are not going to give up their weapons ever.

[@bcvc3365]

he's great

[@captainobvious4556]

BC VC he is great for destroying people’s homes during the August flood I suggest you google: “DOWN THE DRAIN” WWLTV it exposes Landrieu and floodings that took place

[@MichaelJones-dt6wk]

Please run for President

[@calebpaddack7450]

No matter what side you fall on the gun debate we all need to agree that suicides shouldn't enter the equation. That person picked a means to an end. You going to outlaw rope, tall buildings, pills because they COULD be used that way? Obviously not. It makes a MASSIVE difference in the numbers.

[@bazerger6258]

...I suppose he meant american soldiers when he said "solders that had been killed in all the wars in the 20th century", will be hard to beat 30+ million with 630 thousand... unless you're Spartan.

[@JFABALL2022]

Mitch danced in Allen Toussaints' funeral parade.....Blessing

[@kenlandon6130]

Well, 85% includes many small town, incorporated "cities," which no person thinks of as cities when you actually go there

[@amerie1987]

My point is.. If you have a police officer patrolling the streets while a lot of criminals are able to carry an AR-15 legally. Wouldn't you, as a policemen be scared shitless and think better you than me? Gun control is a necessity. Better training always a necessity.There are multiple facets to this problem.

[@plantman5126]

It's manipulative to include suicides in gun death stats imo.

[@chasthanhburns123]

They also dont include "justifiable" shooting by the police.

[@chasthanhburns123]

Only for the week minded. And that's called evolution, not something to be avoided.

[@Perceptionreflection]

'You could run on that!' Yes, I as a conservative would VOTE for that. I support the second amendment but that doesn't mean every single person needs a fucking assault rifle. If you can't defend your home with a simple rifle or a handgun, you're not well trained enough to deserve a gun. If you are being charged with domestic violence, you don't deserve a gun. Yes, even under false accusations, fucked as that is. I'd rather deal with going to jail for 'violence' after being beaten and locking myself in a room (thanks Chicago police, I'm sure a bleeding woman in a closet was a threat to a coked out completely unharmed man) than a single person be murdered. If my inconvenience saved a life, I would not hesitate.

[@cynthiahawkins2389]

"governing in chaos"...tell it, brotha Mitch

[@dlr236]

I like that guy.

[@arcticfoxsa]

8:50 No, guns don't kill people. There is no correlation between guns per capita and murders per capita. Not in the US, not internationally. The gun helps, but it's neither the killer nor the ultimate cause.

[@amyc.513]

Would vote for Pres

[@Bella-ix3bf]

Love Bill

[@justsaying3729]

I don't care what they have, you see these officers turned off their listening devices. Nothing will happen to them for killing this young man....Nothing!!

[@lewis3316]

There was over one million American deaths just in WWII. That already doubles his number of 630k. He said that was more than deaths in wars for the 20th century.

[@sourabhtiwri]

All guns must go

[@snowstrobe]

Just a point of detail. Sanctuary Cities in the bible [actually called Refuge Cities] were not established to 'provide comfort to people in need', but as a safe space for accidental murderers to flee from vengeful relatives of the victim.

[@chrissandoval7675]

please run mr. landieu

[@C_mao]

His sister is former US Senator Mary Landrieu (D) But she kinda leaned R, cuz her state produces oil. Seems like she was always one of the few holdouts every damn time the Dems were otherwise unified in trying to get something done. And she was a repeat guest on the O'reilly Factor, Billo probably liked her cuz she was 'easy on the eyes' so to speak, altho i seem to remember her stepping in to help Bernie Sanders in that epic filibuster in (2010?)

[@anaam3875]

It's good to have the Mediterranean Sea between Europe and Africa, showing that humanity, had a mental problem to solve. At the moment the threat of different people, changing the face of what you're bonded with, is still dominantly present (in some areas). Just do what you can to make the country flourish and bright, and the statute responsible. Just like the sun, out of reach, and really making my skin dark at the same time. Does come with better brain protection. Of course people will flee droughts, I would, and will be informed as well. As is an European union, which does exist so now they're looking for it. Of course the UK (island) can communicate with the mainland, I see they have some history there to settle, I think. One European. My Europe. “Your brain: an auto-pilot to begin with.” - BS Thanks Bill for making sense, and a Bill out of this. Might be too dense, but then again what's bliss. See the influence, people might encounter, with one sun and a lens, might help contacts with a solid state disk mounter. #FarmTechsupport #Wheat #What?

[@dailydanks6685]

We want The 🔥Bern🔥 on the show🙏😄. #FeelTheBern🔥2020🔥🤞😬🙏😉👍

[@bargh70]

#sad

[@jaiguru9538]

We don't. Sanders' chance was in 2016, and even then his age was a major consideration. I was as big a supporter of Sanders as anyone else out there, but I am LIGHTYEARS less likely to vote for him in the 2020 primaries simply because he's 4 years older, asking for a further potential 8 years of administrative duties. Nope. Too old. He would have to run the single greatest vice presidential candidate the United States has ever seen because that person almost assuredly will be the president. You'll probably never know how sorry I am to have to speak those words. I believe we missed a formative moment in American history in our failure to elect Sanders, something that probably won't come again in our lifetimes. I'm acutely aware of this loss and always will be. But the moment IS past. The chance has been missed. We have to look forward now and that's going to require someone less likely to die in office. We cannot make the type of changes Sanders proposed with half measures. Losing an administration mid-stride would absolutely short circuit that movement. I want Sanders to stay far away from this election.

[@jh0ker]

You wouldn't want to have a toddler as president either

[@kathyburke99]

www.congress.gov/member/bernard-sanders/S000033?q=%7B%22sponsorship%22%3A%22sponsored%22%2C%22bill-status%22%3A%22passed-both%22%7D

[@studleytrey]

As much as I hate to say it, I am feeling the same way.

[@FrederickDBell]

I think he just broke some news: Kamala Harris is running for president. Love it.

[@PureEvil1138]

Claiming suicide as murder is like claiming masturbating as rape

[@Fadamor]

I think they should drop the RPM (Rounds Per Minute) statistic for any firearm and replace it with the GI60S (Gone in 60 Seconds) statistic for ANY weapon to indicate how many lives could be wasted in that span of time. The metric should use a standard grid of potential victims... say... people arranged at 10' by 10' spacing and going out to 100 square yards. At the commencement of the initial attack, the potential victims are allowed to run away from the weapon-wielder. Knives? Maybe a GI60S rating of two or three. Bats? Maybe a GI60S of 4. An AR-15? A GI60S rating of roughly 45 (between 30-60 rounds per minute with increasing rates of fire decreasing accuracy). Re-stating weapon lethality in this manner would make it much more difficult for the NRA to justify their "guns don't kill people, people kill people" mantra.

[@pag3309]

Such a cool dude

[@boodablack1161]

Bullet tax

[@jackman507]

BILL MAHER IS MY LORD AND SAVIOR

[@Dominian1]

He is going by the old formula of being super inclusive, so everyone can vote for him, while he doesn't reveal his true agenda at all. I like the 2016 style more, where you pick insane people who represent what you're passionate about.

[@BatmanHQYT]

Goodness, this guy is incredible. As much as I want him to run for president I think he's a necessary force of reform and reason down south where racial tensions continue to broil. The fact that he stood his ground against the confederate lunatics in the statue controversy proves what a strong leader he is, and I think his continued presence in New Orleans will help his city and its surrounding regions weather the racial divisions that Trump and his cronies continue to pry open.

[@lindeezz]

Pretty sure he was term limited out. So.. with time on his hands, maybe...

[@2toesjoey]

Illegal immigration is a loser for Dems. Sorry Bill. You’re smart, you should see this and call these guys on this issue.

[@davep8221]

Get out the cloning kit.

[@altitudeillume6729]

combat vet for *WELL REGULATED MILITIA WEAPONS.* attorney's & activist's, please take this angle and run. no more failures; #USANOTNRA

[@altitudeillume6729]

"A well regulated militia, BEING NECESSARY TO THE SECURITY OF A FREE STATE, the right of the people to keep and bear arms, shall not be infringed." *REGULATE MILITIA WEAPONS,* hi-capacity/hi-velocity MILITIA 'GUNS.' forget all other weapons, please. GET A PRECEDENT.

[@ordoveritas]

How is it even possible to become a police officer if you are too fat to even chase down a criminal? Most countries demands some sort of standard before you can even apply to get into the police acadamy. Be in good shape, medicinal and psychological examination just to start.

[@avocadogaming3942]

Never compromise on the 2nd Amendment!

[@seanwilliams480]

“A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.” And never compromise and take out any words, as people often do when they take out HALF THE WORDS and shorten it to just “the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.” Never compromise understanding what the authors of the constitution meant when the wrote “A WELL REGULATED MILITIA” as the FIRST FOUR WORDS of the Second Amendment. Let’s not compromise the full text and meaning of that amendment.

[@montaguesummers]

Come on, Bill, you can't keep suggesting these Lt. governors as potential candidates, they're just not experienced enough. You should be trying to push the Democratic reality show contestants that come on your show to run.

[@leonardwharris]

Jesse Williams opposed to Trump

[@captainobvious4556]

Let. governors just promote tourism

[@billturner8823]

H Bill, I'm Bill.

[@MaximilienRobespierre1]

I had done a video on this issue

[@1p6t1gms]

I was walking in an adjacent neighborhood this week just after sunset and I resemble the two in the video here, so was the police officer. I walked past a driveway by way of a truck with its lights on and what I noticed was a police officer at the garage door of what looked like his home. I startled him when he heard me walking by and I watched him snap for his gun without thinking consciously what he was doing and I said something to him. The point is that he seems to be trained very well, to the point of a subconscious move similar to that if you played an instrument or something similar in function where thought comes from the later mentioned because of acquiring of skill. I’m not walking by his house anymore.

[@1p6t1gms]

If you have read this do you understand what I’m pointing out here and how it may affect lives in a stressful situation?

[@ProProboscis]

8:15 630k people gun related deaths in the US since 1980... I don't dispute it nor would I check it... BUT saying it's more than all soldier casualties for all the 20th century's wars, Bill must have made you smoke some good stuff before starting the show!

[@blackout07blue]

Like half are suicides, right?

[@silkworm6861]

I think he must mean soldier casualties of the United States only, which he should have clarified. From a brief Wikipedia check, looks like the number of American casualties in both World Wars was just over half a million.

[@doughnutfingers]

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_military_casualties_of_war Literally. Just fucking google it you moron. I'm not saying that he's absolutely right, given the terms and definitions of what you may consider a casualty of war, but the numbers support him...

[@ProProboscis]

blackout07maroon that Bill did his job and pushed back on it to be more specific about it!

[@ProProboscis]

Silkworm Well he should be very specific when throwing figures out on the air. We don't have to guess what he means and he did lump suicides with the whole thing which thankfully Bill immediately clarified