Sec. Antony Blinken On The State Department's Mission To Prevent War And Make Peace

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  • @felixuniverse4032
    @felixuniverse4032 2 ปีที่แล้ว +487

    Yes, that's it - what A. Blinken just said here: "If we try to make the world wiser, it is going to benefit all of us"! We need to thrive for a wiser, tolerant and balanced world, where egos and greed of dictators and billionaires are meaningless, but peace, harmony and well being of people around us brings happiness to each of us. The World belongs to the intelligent , and not to the calculative, rich, and in power!

    • @SouthwesternEagle
      @SouthwesternEagle 2 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      I agree 100%! You've described the absolute foundation of my ideological values! I wish more people had these values.

    • @ecurb10
      @ecurb10 2 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      And can you imagine the previous administration having this philosphy?🤣🤣🤣

    • @Evehawk87
      @Evehawk87 2 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      @@ecurb10 I don’t think they could spell philosophy much less have one.

    • @jgaffney567
      @jgaffney567 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      The problem can be see all around you. Why do you think nationalism exists? Why immigration is the universal scapegoat? How is was deemed acceptable to firebomb Tokyo and place humans in concentration camps. To commit genocide.
      It was not the people who used these tools . They were the tools that used them. And at the top? They have power and weld for a reason

    • @cardion411
      @cardion411 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      BEAUTIFULLY SAID!!!

  • @jessamynrising3990
    @jessamynrising3990 2 ปีที่แล้ว +917

    Civil servants like Secretary Blinken make me proud to be an American.

    • @grandpachas1267
      @grandpachas1267 2 ปีที่แล้ว +23

      I agree. I was a Contact Representative at the IRS for six years (2009-2015). I worked very hard, as did many of my co-workers, to help ordinary Americans with the bullshit tax code system that Congress has developed)

    • @paoloadam
      @paoloadam 2 ปีที่แล้ว +32

      He makes me proud too and I'm not even an American, just from a United States allied country such as Italy.

    • @sinchula1
      @sinchula1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Amen to that.

    • @abocas
      @abocas 2 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      Well, I think you can be proud again of Blinken and your present administration. It understands what it takes run a country, be responsible, reliable, allied and .... diplomatic.
      I won't say a word this time about the former administration ....

    • @danielrobledo3132
      @danielrobledo3132 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Amen

  • @cheerfulstrength940
    @cheerfulstrength940 2 ปีที่แล้ว +309

    Thank you Secretary Blinken for being a wise and articulate leader, and a good human with the heart of a musician! Bravo!!🙏🏽💙🙏🏽

    • @SubvertTheState
      @SubvertTheState ปีที่แล้ว

      He is going to walk us blindly into a nuclear conflict with Russia. The fact that he was non stop talking about economic attack and weapons should be considered in his termination.
      The clapping makes me sick.

    • @epants8507
      @epants8507 ปีที่แล้ว

      Lmao you are a 🤡

  • @avantgardeaclue
    @avantgardeaclue 2 ปีที่แล้ว +782

    Now try to imagine anyone, ANYONE, from the former administration speaking as competently, and as eloquently as this man. It's just ridiculous.

    • @Taijifufu
      @Taijifufu 2 ปีที่แล้ว +38

      I try not to think about it. I hope those days are past.

    • @leoh3616
      @leoh3616 2 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      Imagine Pompeo. Impossible.

    • @shogreene9215
      @shogreene9215 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      Wow he speaks so nice all at the same time drone striking Somalia without any declaration of war for illegal military action against another nation

    • @loudaddy2001
      @loudaddy2001 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@shogreene9215 the State Department is bombing Somalia?
      Noice one, Troll

    • @cefngwyn
      @cefngwyn 2 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      Certainly none of them would be "jammin' with the band."

  • @galahadgarza6905
    @galahadgarza6905 2 ปีที่แล้ว +199

    I really like Antony Blinken, but seeing him play a left handed guitar-as I do-doubled my admiration for him!

    • @duhbearz
      @duhbearz 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      So true. I've been playing guitar for 30 years and i still can't play left handed.

    • @FernMsTiri
      @FernMsTiri 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Being a lefty myself, I was wondering if anyone else noticed his playing style. My question is, how did there just happen to be a left-handed electric guitar on stage?

    • @galahadgarza6905
      @galahadgarza6905 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@FernMsTiri great observation!

    • @UkeCan1
      @UkeCan1 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@FernMsTiriObviously it had to have been pre-planned ... and most likely rehearsed.

    • @JimsEquipmentShed
      @JimsEquipmentShed 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Ha! ha! they didn't, he brought it with him. @@FernMsTiri

  • @andreakohlhaussen7556
    @andreakohlhaussen7556 2 ปีที่แล้ว +224

    Blinken is for sure the coolest Secretary of state ever. And extremely qualified and such a great human being. No one better for the job!!!

    • @ziontrain1742
      @ziontrain1742 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I have one words for him "humble guy"

  • @hawsrulebegin7768
    @hawsrulebegin7768 2 ปีที่แล้ว +50

    He seems genuinely nervous on this. Which is nice to see. No attention seeking nonsense.

    • @uelude
      @uelude 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Yes for sure humbleness is a virtue

    • @OrigamiMarie
      @OrigamiMarie 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Yeah. It shows he's the kind of person who actually wants to be in his current position, making the kind of quiet, behind-the-scenes deals that actually work. He doesn't want to use this position as just a stepping stone to a more visible position.

    • @DavidJohnson-hg1mz
      @DavidJohnson-hg1mz 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Agreed. I like the fact that he’s there and articulating his points, but not trying to make a bit and get attention. If Josh Hawley was up there, he would be juggling flaming piñatas or something just to get attention.

  • @stitchcrafter
    @stitchcrafter 2 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    It's great to see Blinken relaxed, with his guard down...You can see his real personality here. I really appreciate that...

  • @thomaschacko6320
    @thomaschacko6320 2 ปีที่แล้ว +217

    After the farce of the previous “administration,” we now have people in charge of foreign policy who are dedicated, intelligent, and dignified - beginning with President Biden. I am proud that Anthony Blinken represents our country abroad.
    I had no idea about his interest in music! I wish we could have seen him play a full number with the band. (And, he’s left-handed!) Classy gentleman!

    • @elegantgypsyrose5328
      @elegantgypsyrose5328 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Love the left handed...they just think differently than right handed do. Easy to say they are in the right mind but it's more than that. They see the world differently and it's an important difference.

    • @thomaschacko6320
      @thomaschacko6320 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @W H Fitzgerald Couldn’t agree with you folks more! I married one, too!

    • @DavidBoyd828
      @DavidBoyd828 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The guitar looks to be strung upside down. Some lefties play a right handed guitar, "left handed."

    • @lioneltak
      @lioneltak 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Afghanistan, failing Ukraine. This is not leadership. This is failureship.

    • @forcesightknight
      @forcesightknight 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Left handedness runs in the men in my family. So far, haven't had a son myself yet. I always thought right handedness was the anomaly, untill I discovered all the scissors in school were for right handed people. Then i realized i was the wierdo.
      Bonus skill: in the Marine corps, we ALWAYS are on the right flank on a patrol, or in a foxhole, so much so that command will place us strategically, knowing our ability to cover the right greatly surpasses any right handed shooter.

  • @glnnchrstphr9717
    @glnnchrstphr9717 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    My admiration and respect just doubled for Secretary Blinken! Left handed too!

  • @alekmccracken603
    @alekmccracken603 2 ปีที่แล้ว +130

    Him playing at the end, the band accepting him. My heart's strings sing!

    • @dayegilharno4988
      @dayegilharno4988 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Personally, I am not such a huge fan of these kind of PR stunts, but in this case: "Slawa Ukrajini"

  • @annetterichards4072
    @annetterichards4072 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    What a refreshing, delightful, reassuring treat!! Thank you Secretary Blinken 💖

  • @aaryamannambiar6677
    @aaryamannambiar6677 2 ปีที่แล้ว +380

    This dude is surprisingly hilarious! He has good comic timing

    • @manaen1
      @manaen1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Cool we will die laughing

    • @DannyEastVillage
      @DannyEastVillage 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      i thought exactly the same thing--timing!

    • @conservativestrawman9837
      @conservativestrawman9837 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@manaen1 I'd be laughing hard if T-dump was still in office

    • @Pomegranate_David
      @Pomegranate_David 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I'm laughing hard too at his total lie that his department is committed to peace.

    • @SubvertTheState
      @SubvertTheState ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@Pomegranate_David He was chomping at the bit to attack with sanctions, and weapons. Palestine was enraged at his appearance. Same with Iran. World war 3 is close and people like him are to thank.

  • @valeriesmith5780
    @valeriesmith5780 2 ปีที่แล้ว +62

    How cool to see Secretary Blinken jamming with the band - not to mention restoring the State Department, etc.

  • @madsellers4933
    @madsellers4933 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    AND HE PLAYS THE GUITAR?! I am in love with this man. Very happy he's our SOS. Such a great character!

  • @maileannlouie
    @maileannlouie 2 ปีที่แล้ว +55

    He has a very calm, reassuring and soothing voice. I’ve never heard him speak before! He seems extremely approachable lol must be the musician part of him! He’s extremely likable

    • @Markle2k
      @Markle2k 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      He’s learned a bit from Obama as well. He leans into the “aggressive sincerity”.

    • @sludgystarfish
      @sludgystarfish 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      You should look up an old clip when he was a guest at Sesame Street, talking to Grover about refugees. It is the most wholesome, adorable thing.

    • @maileannlouie
      @maileannlouie 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@sludgystarfish I will! Thank you!

    • @Nembula
      @Nembula 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      All those things you mentioned are important attributes of a good diplomat. Biden gave us one of the best. We badly needed someone like this to pickup the pieces after the orange ogre. It will be incredibly hard and heartbreaking if the GOP puts that POS back in the Whitehouse. It will destroy what ever is left of the USA.

    • @maileannlouie
      @maileannlouie 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@Nembula or worse Ron DeDumbest. I live in Florida and what he’s doing is terrifying

  • @tomyoung8229
    @tomyoung8229 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    I had no idea about our new Secretary of State under Biden. Now I'm confident he chose a good man for the job.

  • @Daoland-Everywhere
    @Daoland-Everywhere 2 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    It is nice of the secretary of state to point out that if the usa does not lead it might be China that leads, not as a bad player but just not in usa interests. That is a very respectful remark.

    • @lenawagenfuehr53
      @lenawagenfuehr53 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Honesty in a cabinet member...who would have thought it?

  • @AintSkeerdNWO
    @AintSkeerdNWO 2 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    ALL of the staff in the White House and other admin, y’all are the best! Thank you for standing in the breach…

  • @edwardfletcher7790
    @edwardfletcher7790 2 ปีที่แล้ว +52

    He's smart and funny !
    What a great Diplomat 👍

  • @DrStratComm
    @DrStratComm 2 ปีที่แล้ว +115

    This is how cabinet member should be! He’s smart, funny, and makes you feel like you could totally sit down and have a beer with him and discuss foreign policy or different cultures or travel or something. I’d want to be friends with this guy.

  • @rikkiechambers4959
    @rikkiechambers4959 2 ปีที่แล้ว +110

    Honestly he is one of the first officials in government that has given me hope for peace and helped me understand that we are actually helping the Ukrainian people 🙏🙏🙏thanks for this interview ! This man is the kind of Americans we used to have in government , we need more like him

    • @Floowood
      @Floowood 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Still feel this way?

    • @Lightwing2001
      @Lightwing2001 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Too naive...he is politician and politics is not that simple you think.

    • @edwardlee2794
      @edwardlee2794 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      totally agree. that's the Kind of people I ran into back in those days. and I sorely missed that. longing to see the come back days of the the American people. anyway thanks for the effort and keep up the good work.

  • @KaldiaGaurav
    @KaldiaGaurav 2 ปีที่แล้ว +155

    I've never really listened to Blinkin before right now. I don't know how lethal his bite is, but his bark is freaking awesome! This is the guy we need standing up in front of the media for the Democratic party! I'm so worried that Dems will fumble at the 10yd line and we will return to GOP lead Congress that will, very likely, change the very fundamentals of who & what America is and who & what we strive to be. A media mouthpiece like his could be the difference to losing our democracy as we know it. I know that we can start making significant changes for the American people, once we can get a true majority elected, maybe even politicians who know that they are supposed to represent the will of their constituents, not their own selfish scams! Listening to him is engaging and hopeful and unifying. This man needs to be on the news everyday on all channels!

    • @Rhythmicons
      @Rhythmicons 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      The Democratic Party deliberately stymies reform and is therefore a party to GOP led conservative social engineering.

    • @bodilmills4788
      @bodilmills4788 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Absolutely agree with you!

    • @AZOffRoadster
      @AZOffRoadster 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      The corporate Dem leadership will absolutely screw up the election. They always do. Obama oversaw the loss of 1000 seats.

    • @elledechenestudio
      @elledechenestudio 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      He has my vote, for any office. Especially the top office.

  • @marya.8980
    @marya.8980 2 ปีที่แล้ว +89

    Thank God for Anthony Blinken serving in the US State Dept, with President Biden at the helm. Mr. Blinken you make us proud and we are grateful!

    • @keithc8491
      @keithc8491 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Yes the quality of your staff reflect upon the boss that they serve. Finally a professional, respected American governance that is not an embarrassment to the rest of the world.

    • @StarlahMutiny
      @StarlahMutiny 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Antony**

    • @lenawagenfuehr53
      @lenawagenfuehr53 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      The guy has been Biden's toady since the Senate. He has never held an elected office, but you're all so grateful 🙄

  • @davidice1
    @davidice1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Well I'm in the UK and even I felt a moment of 'thankfully things seem like they're returning to normal'.

  • @lw3269
    @lw3269 2 ปีที่แล้ว +198

    People like Blinken are why I can sleep at night. When Dump was in office, I woke up every day fearful that he had started a war.

    • @denisezink386
      @denisezink386 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      100% agreed with you but I am just afraid the scariest days are coming bad, looks like the whole gang of morons, insurrectionists, traitors, demons, whatever you call them.. are coming back to take control of the House and Senate. My sleepless nights are coming back :(

    • @stefanhoimes
      @stefanhoimes 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      I still have nightmares where he has. Xanax is my bff.

    • @Wollemand
      @Wollemand 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      If Dump was in office I don’t think he would have helped Ukraine in any way.. At first.. Then perhaps he would have been persuaded by other world leaders, and reluctantly chipped in.. Later it would be like: “You could not have done this without me” And “That cool thing Zelensky said: I don’t need a ride, I need ammo??? I told him to say that” He would simply have been obnoxious.. I am so glad, that he is gone..

    • @lenawagenfuehr53
      @lenawagenfuehr53 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      This guy is no better. "Diplomacy supplemented by deterrence". He was the mouthpiece for the shambles of the Afghanistan departure.

    • @winner502
      @winner502 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      what should i expect from a communist

  • @Liza03V
    @Liza03V 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    What a grear honarable man you have. You Americans must be proud!

  • @sibilaribeiro3930
    @sibilaribeiro3930 2 ปีที่แล้ว +34

    I did not have “Secretary Blinken playing guitar” on my bingo card. What a great human! 👏🏻

  • @xxxBKBxxx
    @xxxBKBxxx 2 ปีที่แล้ว +53

    wouldn’t have minded seeing a bit more of Blinken playing guitar! :-)

    • @MattColler
      @MattColler 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Or hearing any of it…
      Was it even plugged in?

    • @uelude
      @uelude 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      They should have him back on. It's good for America.

  • @TheEvertw
    @TheEvertw 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Oh what a breath of fresh air after the dark ages with the #45 stooges, who couldn't keep to a subject, never answered a question, and usually contradicted themselves after 1 minute.

  • @freespirithippie6857
    @freespirithippie6857 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Thank God he's our SOS now and not some jacka$$ from previous administration.

  • @ndomingo2906
    @ndomingo2906 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Someone in a position of power that we can be proud of, finally!

  • @dylanpasnak
    @dylanpasnak 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Proud to have people like Blinken leading America!!!

  • @nataliemadison-rascoe278
    @nataliemadison-rascoe278 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Absolutely precious man! America is back baby!!!

  • @charlieroshea
    @charlieroshea 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    When he grabs the guitar and starts playing.......aaaaaand of course he's a lefty!!! hahahaha thank you thank you I'll be here all night.

  • @womanofsubstance8735
    @womanofsubstance8735 2 ปีที่แล้ว +45

    Gosh. A government employee who isn't so full of himself, who doesn't act like he thinks we should perceive him as a star. So refreshing; calm, informative, well-spoken, a sense of humor. Somebody who wants to do the job, and do what needs to be done for the Country. Love it!

    • @UrielX1212
      @UrielX1212 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I mean killing kids in the MIddle East makes anyone great. Got to love the pro war left.

  • @conmckfly
    @conmckfly 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    What an intelligent statesman! Bravo Secretary Blinken.

  • @bettyandthebeakers
    @bettyandthebeakers 2 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    He has the traits of a perfect diplomat. So glad he was picked by Biden to be our Sec of State!

    • @lenawagenfuehr53
      @lenawagenfuehr53 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Diplomacy supplemented by deterrence. No thanks.

  • @laalaa99stl
    @laalaa99stl 2 ปีที่แล้ว +138

    "Don't believe everything you read on the internet. Especially if it was put there by Russians." -ABlinken

    • @edwardfletcher7790
      @edwardfletcher7790 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      That's a meme quote for the 2020"s !

    • @handyvickers
      @handyvickers 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Oh so true....
      But not only the Russians!

    • @Watcher4111
      @Watcher4111 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Russians lies everytime they open their mouths

    • @lioneltak
      @lioneltak 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Blame the Russians? Russian Collusion was a hoax and so are the Dems.

    • @boubasabeur3544
      @boubasabeur3544 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Putin said same thing about americans

  • @maltedmilk6888
    @maltedmilk6888 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    OH COME ON!!! LET US HEAR HIM PLAY THE WHOLE THING!
    Hope he shredded that guitar

  • @gracemir2
    @gracemir2 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    It is very good to see Secretary Blinken here 👍👍👍

  • @Sarcasticron
    @Sarcasticron 2 ปีที่แล้ว +74

    People around the world need the US to have a strong and competent State Department, which aims for peace through diplomacy. Please, sane Americans, vote like your lives depend on it! Your country affects the whole world. All our lives depend on it.

    • @ibinshkamed1586
      @ibinshkamed1586 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Future freedom at the ballot box may well depend upon the results of the coming elections. Vote BLUE in '22.

    • @blaisebizimana2062
      @blaisebizimana2062 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Amen. We have made a mistake once. Never again

    • @darbrzoz
      @darbrzoz 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I shudder to think, that Trump could come back. Seriously, this is the biggest threat to the future & well being of my family. Everything else I will handle on my own. Please sane America.🙏

    • @lenawagenfuehr53
      @lenawagenfuehr53 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      "diplomacy supplemented by deterrence" 🙄 hard pass

  • @fuji80673
    @fuji80673 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    My admired person💝Mr. Antony nice. I love him very much💖💞💕🌹

  • @okkietrooy6841
    @okkietrooy6841 2 ปีที่แล้ว +114

    One of the things that Biden did really well, was assigning really good people.

    • @BRR999
      @BRR999 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      "The best executive is the one who has sense enough to pick good men to do what he wants done, and self-restraint enough to keep from meddling with them while they do it." -- President Theodore Roosevelt
      Trump isn't a leader he is a Mafia boss and we know how they all end up. Sooner or later someone will dispose of him.

    • @UrielX1212
      @UrielX1212 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      You mean tools of the Obama admin? Pro war child killers? Good deal

  • @roseblake5803
    @roseblake5803 2 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    Who would have thought Anthony Blinken could rock. Now I’m really impressed. 🎸

    • @DavidJohnson-hg1mz
      @DavidJohnson-hg1mz 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Lol I like the guy, but let’s not push it🤣 the name of the band should tell us something.

    • @StarlahMutiny
      @StarlahMutiny 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Antony****

  • @Nembula
    @Nembula 2 ปีที่แล้ว +122

    Biden did a great service to the world by giving this incredible gentleman the reins.

  • @nancymorgan1197
    @nancymorgan1197 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    More cabinet members on the show!! Deb Haaland, Mayor Pete, we need to hear their good news

  • @janiceleeripley443
    @janiceleeripley443 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    A multi talented man! Our A.Blinken!!!!

  • @annalopinski4459
    @annalopinski4459 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    This interview was great but that fact that he got up and played guitar after with the band was SO COOL!

  • @jschuler53
    @jschuler53 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Calm collected, articulate, look awake, and without skpping a beat picks up a guitar and starts to play. That's exactly who I want as a leader.

  • @Wolfsky9
    @Wolfsky9 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Well stated, Sec. Blinken .---------So grateful for your efforts.

  • @scerdy3
    @scerdy3 2 ปีที่แล้ว +33

    We needed Blinken in office back in 2000, when the State Department's mission was to help obliterate the Middle East. Or Vietnam in the 1970s. Or Korea in the 1950s. How times change.

    • @ToadyWoods
      @ToadyWoods 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I’ve spoken with Vietnamese and Koreans who think what America did to help them fight communism in their northern regions was A.O.K. I know there were excessive raids and bombardments but it’s strange for us to feel sorry for helping them fight communism while they wanted us there. It was China and Russia fueling communism then too.

    • @embreis2257
      @embreis2257 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      when the US seems to do bad things it might have something to do with other departments getting the ear of the president and the State Department being sidelined

  • @veex48
    @veex48 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Good man Anthony Blinken. Keep up the good work.

  • @Travelbum37
    @Travelbum37 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Ok, im a fan ! Thank you Mr. Secretary 💙!

  • @ashokmehta15
    @ashokmehta15 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    This IS what makes America GREAT! Keep up the good work. Thank you sir.

  • @peterbathum2775
    @peterbathum2775 2 ปีที่แล้ว +42

    Thanks.
    comforting to see normal calm principled regular people running the country again,
    after president crazy train it is such a relief

    • @stefanhoimes
      @stefanhoimes 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Biden's centrism is as painfully boring as it always has been... but after the last guy, I'm so grateful for his experience. I say that I voted for Dr Biden far more than for her husband. She and I share an Alma Mater from a university historically known for being the state teachers' college. It's just nice to have qualified people with lots of actual experience in charge again, including the First Lady who has continued to teach after Biden won. After Betsy DeFundtheschools, having an actual educator in the President's ear is just amazing.

  • @laalaa99stl
    @laalaa99stl 2 ปีที่แล้ว +92

    I shudder to think how the Ukraine situation might be unfolding if Previous Guy were still in the White House. He'd probably be sending hardware... to Putin.

    • @janellie1985
      @janellie1985 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Absolutely! 😳🤯

    • @dCash117
      @dCash117 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      At the very least he would have given Putin his blessing

    • @okkietrooy6841
      @okkietrooy6841 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Everything would have been a mess.
      Imagine Bolton, Pompeo etc. playing being a diplomat. Kushner in charge of a peace-plan. Offering Zelensky help if he does him a personal favor, blabbing intelligence, no trust within NATO etc. Using Flynn and Manafort.
      As a European, I am grateful to the American people for the firing of Trump.

    • @uelude
      @uelude 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes. Especially given trump office history at supporting Kremlin put an anti European Kremlin controlled puppet president in that triggered the Euromaiden revolution.

    • @stefanhoimes
      @stefanhoimes 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      There's also the terrible probability that they'd be having international pissing contests, but with nukes. They have the creepiest and most dangerous relationship.

  • @Scarter63
    @Scarter63 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Damn! Blinken has a sense of humor!

  • @1fires1
    @1fires1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +111

    So refreshing to see decent hard working people back.

    • @terradactyl3387
      @terradactyl3387 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Too bad they are only working hard at destroying our country.

    • @victorbonilla8755
      @victorbonilla8755 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      You are fucking kidding Hhahaha

    • @uberneanderthal
      @uberneanderthal ปีที่แล้ว +1

      lmao

    • @lw1zfog
      @lw1zfog ปีที่แล้ว

      😂🤣😂
      🥴🤦🏽‍♂️🤡
      comedy gold right there

    • @andrewroberts7428
      @andrewroberts7428 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@victorbonilla8755 you're proving their original point about your lack of decency

  • @MilgrineGenio
    @MilgrineGenio 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Yeah, I was commenting that he's my rockstar and then I get a glimpse of this. So AMAZING!

  • @carrotjuse
    @carrotjuse 2 ปีที่แล้ว +69

    Wow! Having the 2nd most powerful official in our government on the show is quite impressive. The Secretary gives me hope that the US can return to intelligent, responsible government, even after 6 years of Trump and McConnell!

    • @lenawagenfuehr53
      @lenawagenfuehr53 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yaay, an unelected guy, born with a silver spoon in his mouth. Remind me why you Americans rebelled against the British again?

  • @sharontaylor4148
    @sharontaylor4148 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Now there's a very smart, cool, dude.

  • @McCoysActionKarateAuburn
    @McCoysActionKarateAuburn 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Self deprecation… wow. I live it when mighty remind us that they are human too. Very impressed.

  • @AlexDuWaldt
    @AlexDuWaldt 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Glad to see this comment section is brimming with smart, empathetic, and critically thinking people instead of the usual dumb, disinterested, and cynical people.

  • @kaseyklynstra2210
    @kaseyklynstra2210 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    "Yeah, we just have a left-handed electric guitar lying around, no big deal..."

    • @UkeCan1
      @UkeCan1 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I came to see who else noticed that. Hard to convincingly pretend it was spontaneous when he plays a left-handed guitar.

  • @nicholassmith7984
    @nicholassmith7984 2 ปีที่แล้ว +95

    This is what conservatives don't get or just ignore about any kind of foreign aid: it's money that goes to dealing with a problem somewhere else before it becomes a problem at home. It also goes a long way to securing influence, so your rivals don't get a foothold.

    • @christopherbedford9897
      @christopherbedford9897 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      ...and yet they love the "trickle down" theory in the domestic economy (proven not to work because of billionaire greed, but that doesn't stop them saying it does)

    • @okkietrooy6841
      @okkietrooy6841 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ebola was never a real threath because Obama intervened at the source.

    • @nicholassmith7984
      @nicholassmith7984 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@okkietrooy6841 Exactly right. It could have been the same with Covid, except the Republicans disolved the USAs pandemic response teams.

    • @andrewtorrens7790
      @andrewtorrens7790 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      We've shown that if we help developing nations, those developing nations then become nations who are generating demand for the types of things we produce, therefore strengthening our position. Everyone wins.
      If a country is still lighting their home with candles they're not going to be buying an Xbox.

    • @ecurb10
      @ecurb10 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes, hear hear!

  • @andreagodet6163
    @andreagodet6163 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Secretary Blinken has done a phenomenal job. I don't know when he sleeps.

  • @kathleenriveraspencer4136
    @kathleenriveraspencer4136 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    what a great guest! he sounds,believes and does what true Americans do. including wanting to be a musician … 👏

  • @fuji80673
    @fuji80673 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Sec,Blinken,I love his voice. so good looking💫so elegant . I love his song.💕🌹💕

  • @marthamccarthy2417
    @marthamccarthy2417 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thank you Steven for this informative segment.

  • @VDash-Slesinski
    @VDash-Slesinski 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    What a great interview!

  • @maodmifcnr
    @maodmifcnr 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    He should run for president, he seems good at his job he is comfortable in front of the cameras and he isn't in his 70s.

    • @lenawagenfuehr53
      @lenawagenfuehr53 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      And he's an empty suit...but at least he's male and Caucasian.

    • @maodmifcnr
      @maodmifcnr 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@lenawagenfuehr53 you seem to be trying to get offended. what’s wrong with being a white man? You sound very bigoted and prejudice, It’s people like you that perpetuate racism and sexism…

  • @michaeldougherty8344
    @michaeldougherty8344 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Loved every minute of this video, thank you

  • @maureensurdez7841
    @maureensurdez7841 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    What acommon sense gentleman. Man, have I missed that FEELING of confidence in the past screwy ,chaotic, nonsensical, nepotistic bunch of STUFF and Fluff with the orange guy.

  • @DougGrinbergs
    @DougGrinbergs 2 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    former presidential candidates Marianne Williamson and Dennis Kucinich have been calling for a Department of Peace ✌️for some years now

    • @dross2172
      @dross2172 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Each democratic country has had such a department for years. They're called by different names but that is essentially what they are.

  • @nobodyknows3180
    @nobodyknows3180 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    "I had long wanted to be a musician, but there was only one missing ingredient . . . . talent" Same here. I always wanted to be a singer. My vocal style is sort of a mix between Def Leppard, and Ton Loc. Or as my wife always says, "Ton Def"

    • @stefanhoimes
      @stefanhoimes 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I have a BM in music and I say the same thing everywhere I perform. My degree has hung in the bathroom of everywhere I've lived since graduating. 🙃

  • @auroraabad5087
    @auroraabad5087 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you, Sec Blinken!

  • @DougGrinbergs
    @DougGrinbergs 2 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    Guitar World article: "Joe Biden’s Secretary of State nominee is a guitar-playing singer-songwriter who has jammed with Steely Dan’s Jeff “Skunk” Baxter." (Baxter is now a hotshot missile defense consultant)

  • @codekeeper5828
    @codekeeper5828 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Secretary Blinken has always portrayed me as someone with uncommon decency and humility.

  • @deannedflrocks5337
    @deannedflrocks5337 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Blinken is an intelligent diplomat and sexy behind the guitar. This dude is kewl.😎

  • @jmisc
    @jmisc 2 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    i can see this guy being our future president.

    • @uelude
      @uelude 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      +1 that would be awesome

    • @teenytinytoons
      @teenytinytoons 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      He has my vote. He’s very presidential.

    • @accord11100
      @accord11100 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      No..that will be Trump in 2024 !!

  • @samquinn5545
    @samquinn5545 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The ending was so wholesome

  • @CaliforniaBushman
    @CaliforniaBushman 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    He jammed with the band!

  • @rugby_jtizzle
    @rugby_jtizzle 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Absolutely LOVE Antony Blinken so much more!!! Dude is so normal it’s fantastic. He’s intelligent, articulate, funny with good timing, and a musician! Also really appreciate his comments about being “diplomacy forward” and that we got treaties down in Ethiopia and Yemen, two places we all wonder about but don’t really hear cuz of the current war in Ukraine. I’m happy bro got to jam out with the band, I bet he was stoked af!!! Stephen, you killed it again 💯 Your mix of intellect, comedy at all levels of intelligence, and seriousness about real things fill my heart. You are my favorite host! 🥰🙌🏽

    • @lenawagenfuehr53
      @lenawagenfuehr53 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      What Kool aid are you swigging? The guy is not a normal johnny six pack, he's a spoiled snot who had a silver spoon in his mouth the whole time. His policy? "Diplomacy supplemented with deterrence", basically speak softly, carry a big stick. Nothing new or impressive here - still bullying.

  • @sridevimk
    @sridevimk 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    PLEASE tell me there’s a snippet of Secretary Blinken tearing up that guitar in “The Late Show me more” segment!

  • @paulag1109
    @paulag1109 2 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    This man should be the next president of the US, I’m not sure Biden could do four more.

    • @lenawagenfuehr53
      @lenawagenfuehr53 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Um, no. You need to be elected to be President, something this spoiled snot has never done.

  • @dana.j9062
    @dana.j9062 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank God for Stephen Colbert for this hopefull interview with Anthony 🙏

  • @JibsMotoVlog
    @JibsMotoVlog 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    I think things like this might boost Biden's approval rating

  • @smartlucker4011
    @smartlucker4011 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    my respect for my secretary of state shot through the roof. Blinken actually has a life outside politics which we rarely ever see so I am very glad this is the case. Glad to hear the news he is stating (though there is a lot of work to be done)

    • @DevineAbyss
      @DevineAbyss 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Didn't we just learn that Republicans also have active private lifes? You know, with the Cocaine and sexual get-togethers? (:

  • @Taijifufu
    @Taijifufu 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    It would have been really funny if he tore open his shirt and tie and just smashed the guitar. "Rock n Rooooooolllll!!!🤟"

  • @josephnguyen9666
    @josephnguyen9666 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    So glad we have professional competent people in our government now. Let's keep it; let's not go back to tweeter shouting and lying.

    • @accord11100
      @accord11100 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ill take shouting and stupid comments over inflation..5/Gallon gas...a Ukrianian War...illegal flooding in...high crime... and list goes on with this most incompetent administration !!

  • @vict4451
    @vict4451 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    "Hey, Blinken"
    "Did you say Abe Lincoln?"

  • @mcsmith732
    @mcsmith732 2 ปีที่แล้ว +47

    Blinken might make an interesting candidate for POTUS.

    • @edwardfletcher7790
      @edwardfletcher7790 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      He's a Diplomat not a Politician.
      Diplomats work for the country & people. Politicians work for Corporations, Special interests and PACs...

    • @MelissaThompson432
      @MelissaThompson432 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You know, I think he actually might make a good prez. 😲🤔🙂

    • @maileannlouie
      @maileannlouie 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Same thing crossed my mind!

    • @poorthing
      @poorthing 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      ​@@edwardfletcher7790 haha....god forbid we have a president who is diplomatic, articulate, intelligent, plays a guitar in a band called Abe Lincoln

    • @uelude
      @uelude 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      That would be the best thing to happen to America. He's so honest it's obvious.

  • @deftlefthand9964
    @deftlefthand9964 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I hadn't heard a word about truce effected in either Ethiopia or Yemen. This is the problem with democrats; they don't talk about their accomplishments enough.

    • @cobynonamegiven842
      @cobynonamegiven842 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      True; but the media do not pick it up when they try. Good things do not sound very exciting and excitement gets vieuwers. On the left; critism gets the vieuwers. So they critizise. They critizise the left and the right. But do not praise much, because praising does not get attention. The right does almost the same, they critizise the left, which gets them vieuwers and they praise the right, which also keeps them. Therefor you get an inaccurate vieuw. Even when the media tries to do it right. You have to actively search to get a complete picture.
      Also; the why and how is not fit for one-liners. Lots of things have explanations that give another vieuw to a matter. But it can be framed mean. Like the supplychain-issues. A lot is because of dependence on cheap products outside the US that are not doing well at all. Beacause of politics and circumstances there. Biden can not fix that. He is not magical. We in Europe have a lot of the same problems. Some smaller, because we gave our companies and people more support, so they could start up easier and earlier. We did not have the huge drop in production and spike when re-started. The US system is different. We do have problems because of other countries that did have stops. So there is talk about getting less depended on Chinese cheap parts, like chips and medicine. But we do not blame our own government much for these.
      We off course, do blame Putin for the Oekraïne war and not just because of how devastating it is for Oekraïne, but also for us. Because our financial crisis was over. We had nice growth of the economy again. People were having jobs and still money to spend. And now we do not have growth and fuel is a problem. We should and could have been independ of Russia before this happend. We have enough sun and wind to be it. But Europe tends to folow America too much and America had Trump. So not enough indepence by renewable energy. Now even our rightwingers see the sense in renewables.
      It is a joy to see Biden and Blinken. Biden is very American, but also like our better middle-politicians. Good sense and not to proud to listen to good ideas. He gets a lot of what Europe allready has working for years for our people. And wants to make an American-style version of the best parts of it. We welcome the steal. His plans would have been common sense here. Not leftish at all. But good for people ánd the economy.
      Blinken and Biden have a different charme, but both are welcome. Blinken is the thoughtfull kind. True diplomat. But open in how things are presented. Not all are. That means he has a good leading person who wants the feel of it. Biden is also direct and open in what he says without being nasty. It is a relief. He is very pro-American, but we expect that. Both do respect us as allies and work with Europe. They gained much trust by how they do this. I think it was this wat made Europe accept America as leading. They did press the issue when needed, but by being factual and showing why. Not because of being the bigger player. We all know America is bigger. America under Biden gets the sovereignty of other countries. Not just of that of Oekraïne, but of each of our nations too. We like to be asked, not told.
      (Also; I like how Biden stumbles a bit sometimes. And that he does not get mad when he does, but can laugh about himself. He is very human and likeable. Unlike the orange boasting crybaby.) The USA is powerfull. Being human while being very sensible and thoughtfull and able to listen, suits such a position. No need for arrogance. Arrogance means we would in our heart of hearts want to see the bully fall and fail. Being warm means we want to see them succeed and work with such a person to make it come true.

    • @JaimieJo
      @JaimieJo 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The media never reports on the great stuff people do. Just the stuff that makes headlines sadly.

  • @garajplaz3513
    @garajplaz3513 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    More politicians should play music. Better relations, better harmony, and smile through the mistakes and at the end, get those good vibrations for the rest of us

    • @onlyrick
      @onlyrick 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      As a lifelong musician, here's a saying I stole from pilots - Any ending you can walk away from is a good one.

  • @gulliblegreedyignorantindi1427
    @gulliblegreedyignorantindi1427 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    When you see someone become musical after watching them describe the difficult and serious nature of their work. You have a whole new view of them.

  • @Synathidy
    @Synathidy 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    That's so awesome that he's a guitarist. And he has a good sense of humor, actually. Made me LOL.

  • @stevebendelack3935
    @stevebendelack3935 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Gives me hope for the US.Thank F for that!Impressive.

  • @serious7179
    @serious7179 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I had a feeling I'd like this guy ☺️

  • @ArthurDavis89
    @ArthurDavis89 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    He makes it sound so good and makes one emotional by his humility and concern for the world. One wonders if those are perfect sound bites he memorized or he truly believes in them.

    • @lenawagenfuehr53
      @lenawagenfuehr53 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      This is the guy who tried to spin the disaster that was the Afghanistan pull out...which do you think is more likely?

    • @ArthurDavis89
      @ArthurDavis89 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@lenawagenfuehr53 you are very observant jury.