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A kiwi mate of mine was behind Bob in the security line at Perth airport. The security guard approached Bob and asked him to remove his belt and shoes and put them on the conveyor so they could be X-rayed. My mate said to the guard don’t you recognise your former Prime Minister you moron, as Bob was removing his shoes he said don’t worry about it mate I am no different than anyone else.
We need another Bob Hawke. He would roll over in his grave to see what the labour party is doing to this country. After graduating Western Australia University. He went to Oxford to study as a Rhodes Scholar. Very intelligent man. Who fit in with the working man. Very well liked.
Like he said about Cricket training , you cant keep doing the same thing . They are up against the Huge Murdoch media monopoly as well that twists words around and sets the mood if you are not observant enough
@@kerrijohnstone7588 he did more in three years that to this day, benefits all of us. Unlike the coalition who do nothing more than sell this country down the drain. And the LNP cronies were behind the sacking of Whitlam, which will never be repeated.
Bob Hawke was an absolute legend. Called a spade a spade. Totally old school politician, to a point. Most never spoke the truth but he always did. R.I.P. Bob
I cooked for him at the Claremont Hotel down here in Tassie just before he became PM, he came into the kitchen and shook my hand and said"Aaargh, bloody great steak mate", we talked and laughed for another ten minutes, mostly about footy, quite a few expletives flowed from both sides, top down to earth bloke.
Wow that's really interesting. When I was a student in the late 90s long after he retired he and a group of friends came into the restaurant where I was a kitchen hand. He obviously knew everyone would want to meet him and he made a point of speaking to every single staff member at some point, including popping by the kitchen at the end of the night where I was the last one left under the guise of asking me where the toilets were, then having a little chat. VERY charismatic and warm bloke.
Hawke was an absolute legend. Such an Aussie character and so considerate to all people. He was the one to open Australia's borders for a short time to refugees from central America so I wouldn't have met my wife if it wasn't for him. There's also a great beer named after him
Bob Hawke and his very stylish second wife, moved to the same suburb as my parents, interesting people, lovely neighbours! A real leader, totally genuine, and very smart! 👍 He's absolutely right, we are an important part of Asia, and Australia is a very important and safe multicultural destination for the world! America is not an ideal "closest ally", as they are not inclusive or ever peacemakers! 😏
Bob Hawke was Australia's best Prime Minister since WW2. Highly intelligent, capable and hard working. He and Paul Keating, the Treasurer, totally transformed and modernised the Australian economy. Keating was named the world's best treasurer and became the Prime Minister after Hawke. He was a Rhodes Scholar and held the Guiness world record for downing a yard glass of beer.
Paul Keating bought us "The Recession We had to have " resulting in interest rates going up to 18% overnight. As a result we lost all our money on the sale of our first home. You are totally ignorant of politics at the time.
Came on here to say what a top bloke and found the comments section has that well and truly covered. World needs more leaders like him, and yes, it was sad day for the country when the fear mongering parties got a seat.
Bob Hawke famous line after the win of the America’s cup Any boss that sacks anyone tomorrow is a bum. He is also in the Guinness book of records for 11sec scull of beer
Hawke was indeed charismatic, and not short on arrogance either 😎 If he thought someone was an idiot, he made no bones about telling them so 😅 Famously, he also had, ahem, 'an eye for the ladies'. He had a strong intellect, but the same time, had the image of an 'ordinary Aussie bloke' who loved sport, swore a lot, and loved a beer or seven until he gave up the booze when he became PM.
Yeah Hawkey was immensely intelligent, the only politician in the world equal to him was Bill Clinton. Unfortunately both Bob and Bill had a weakness in their womanising.
Imho Bob the Silver Bodgie was the best Prime minister Australia has had since wwll. An exceptional negotiator and a highly capable leader who could pass the pub test most days.
Bob Hawke was an awesome Prime Minister, with a great sense of humour. Was also known as a big drinker. He held some sort of record for drinking a pint of beer in 11 seconds (if memory serves me right lol). Such ashame we don't have that sort of charismatic politician any more. ❤
In some of the footage in Yothu Yindi's Treaty, which I recall you reacting to, some of the lyrics refer to politicians & shows two of our greatest PMs; Bob Hawke & Gough Whitlam. Both of them from the Labor Party. They were both avid advocates for Australian Aboriginal rights & worked hard for their equality. That is until Whitlam was ousted by the then Govenor General Sir John Kerr in an historic event that was gained by his meetng with QEll in a subterfuge plot to kick Whitlam out. It was a bastard, sly act and referred to by Whitlam as "Kerr's Curr". Whitlam, Hawke & Keating were great men as PMs...in not only my opinion. There is some YT footage of "outing the Whitlam government. Worth a look. xx Linda
Really enjoyed this. Bob Hawke became PM the year I turned 18 was able to vote. Like all of us he was a flawed human being, but he always genuinely seemed to want to get things done for the better of the country. He initially ruled by consensus and listened to many alternative views. However, this was a very different time, when the influence of money, corporate lobbyists, and the media (especially the Murdoch media) was much less influential. Politics is a completely different animal now. I doubt that he could become PM today, not because he shouldn't, but because the media (both corporate and social) would fuel the flames of outrage.
Bob Hawke workedfor the unions for years. He was a heavy drinker, but gave it up when he became PM - except when we won the America's Cup. He was intelligent and articulate, and could communicate with anyone. He was brilliant, and it was sad when he died. He had his faults, and left his wife for a prettier woman, which was sad and unforgiveable, frankly. However, as PM, he made massive and extremely positive changes to this country. We need more like him. I would vote for him tomorrow, too.
i know very little.. but i believe Havel the wife he left developed Alzheimer's.Bob visited her regularly, was well cared by daughters and a home etc ..they remained friends as much as the disease permitted
I grew up with Bob Hawke as the Prime Minister for most of my childhood and honestly didn’t pay much attention to the politics at the time. But Bob, unlike most of the Prime Minister’s we’ve had since, stood out amongst them all. He was a true blue Australian character that loved Australia and was very passionate and intelligent about everything he got involved in.
I doubt we'll ever see the likes of Bob Hawke again. Highly educated yet very down to earth - he could happily chat to any one on any level. A very well informed, confident leader - one of the few who listened to what advisors had to say - but ultimately, made his own decisions.
Bob was a very powerful speaker, I heard him in the railway workshop I worked at back in the 80's. He was a PM you respected (not like todays lot) and a top Aussie bloke
Had to look at the comments to see if anyone agreed with me. Yes Bob was one of our best. Political and as a man. Loved his sports, beer and his country. 🇦🇺
After we won the American Cup in 1983, a yacht race. He was pissed and gave the country a day off and said on TV, Any boss who sacks anyone for not turning up today is a bum.
Bob was a Rhodes Scholar. A brilliant, intelligent, down to earth bloke. He passed a year or two ago but was a famous beer drinker and holds the record for beer drinking at the English University that I can't think of the name at present. What's the biggest, best university in England?.
Bob was a great guy. I've never forget the night he got ousted by Paul Keating. I was sitting in the office of the Minister for Defence watching it all unfold. It was an historical evening and I made sure I was behind Bob during his farewell speech that night. He was awesome and one of a kind.
@@adrianross8383 From memory, while the spill was on I was in Senator Robert Ray's office (Defence Minister). I'm not sure what Beazley was doing then, but he was loyal and a hell of a nice guy.
Albo is doing really well considering the gigantic, catastrophic mess the disgusting, far right, Christian, Liberal/Hellsong party left Australia in. I know Albo & am very confident he'll go down in history as one of Australia's finest PM's. It's only been 15 months, let's give him time.
@@realkangaroocafevietnam Aeroflot Albo. You must be joking. How’s the promised decrease in energy price going for you? And the referendum wtf. It’s the most divisive thing this country has ever seen.
@@Glenn-ei3xp - There's more to life that what you watch on Fox/Sky TV. I would never join up with your Liberal/Hellsong party & STRONGLY disagree with everything they stand for. I'm voting YES !!!
Bob was the 'everyman's' politician. I remember he captained the annual 'Prime Minister's 11' (handy with a bat) and once said; 'The thing that endeared me to the Australian public more than anything I ever did in politics was the Guiness World Record for skolling a yard-glass.' Champion bloke. Man's-man but unafraid to shed a tear of compassion for a mate. We can only ever hope for another PM like Bob Hawke. Thanks for the post.
Bob was great. I met him in about 1993. He had plenty of flaws (massively outweighed by his talents) and I wonder how he would fare in the era of the internet, social media and cancel culture.
You are right in that he did have many flaws, like many people. Australians are better at separating public interest from private matters than most countries.
Hawkey was an absolute champion, loved him ❤ there’s a story I heard once about him that made me laugh till I cried, I’m hunting for it and if I find it I’ll send you a link. Love your stuff
I love this trip down memory lane. I think it really shows how much we have lost in society and indeed Politics. I wish we had more of this in comedy and life 👏
Bob Hawke still holds the record as the most popular PM in Aussie history (measured by public approval rankings). Gave everyone a day off when we won the America’s cup! I met him once on a flight to Shanghai in Qantas business class! He was wearing the Qantas provided pyjamas and slippers and I found that rather amusing ! 😂
Kap, you met Bob in his Pj’s on a plane. That so funny. Did you talk to him? I didn’t, but spoke to him on the phone, only 5 words haha. He rang dad , I answered the phone once, all I said was, “hang on. I’ll get dad.”This was before Bob was PM, dad was involved in the unions when Bob was and would fly to Canberra for meetings. And we got presents when he came home. I hated politics, dad ended up hating it too. Can be a dam dirty business, not meaning Bob, some others. I remember as a child Kim Beasley Snr popped over with his young son Kim Jnr and we were told to go out the backyard and play. Gee 60s or 70s, can’t remember. All I remember thinking was how boring that boy was lol. He probably wasn’t, out the back with a total stranger. I can’t even remember talking to him lol. Dad got out of the union stuff, some not so nice people involved, Dads family meant more than, well we won’t go there. Oh I remember dad came home one night, suit and tie of course. I nearly died lol. I’d made dad a crochet purple and black tie as kid. Omg he wore it to work 😂. I said, but dad, I made it for fun, not work. Dad said, anything you make me is beautiful. I never made him another tie ever 😂. Oh the stories we heard, some funny, some dam creepy.
@@bernadettelanders7306 haha yes I talked to him very briefly I think I made some awkward joke 😂 Yes the unions are dog eat dog not for the faint hearted! ❤️
@@Dr_KAP Oh you chatted to Bob briefly, we have more in common lol. Was it awkward talking to him in his jimjams lol. Yes, was just reading a few old newspaper articles about dad, he was good man. Gave my typewriter away to a girl from a poor family. Gee we had to nail things down or dad would give them away😂. I remember coming home as and a total stranger was sleeping on our couch. Dad was in the kitchen, I asked who is he. All dad said, he’s got nowhere to live, I’ll find him somewhere to live tomorrow, and he did. Always something going on at home, oh dear I’m wandering down memory lane, all happy memories. I loved sitting at the kitchen table when dads friends would call around, the never swore, mum and dad didn’t drink or smoke but never minded the visitors bringing their own. I never heard my parents argue, they talked quietly away from us. Sorry, still miss them both terribly. The laughter, serious political and sporting conversation, sitting and listening was magical to me. Yup, I got the gift of the gab from dad😂. Dad’s mothers father was a member of parliament in Victoria during federation. Had a country town named after him. Dad involved in politics. My daughter was asked to join local council. I thought NO, not another generation of politics. Thankfully she declined. I’m going to zip my fingers now to stop talk/typing - blame my darling dad.
He was a good Prime Minister for the time. The knack to talk to people all walks life. For most part kept politics to parliment and government. Admired (and decried) both sides of political spectrum. 100% correct about Australia’s future more Asian based than UK & USA. Probably fallen off the wagon at current state of mismanagement of country. Love your Roy &HG reviews
Bob Hawke was a Rhodes scholar at Oxford between 1953 and 1956. In 1954 he skolled a yard of ale-two-and-a half pints, or 1.4 litres in 11 seconds, then a world record. Bob was a great Aussie, loved his country and the people.
Bob Hawke was the best. He was down to earth for sure. I remember when Australia won the America's cup (Yachting) and he said "any boss who sacks someone today is a bloody bum". He loved a beer.
This was great I really enjoyed this one. I was a kid when Bob was pm so I didn't know much about him, apart from the world record for skulling a beer. I wish we had pollies like him now, now they are a joke. 🙂👍
What I remember best about Bob Hawk is when we won the America's Cup in yachting when we won it over in Fremantle WA with a famous winged keel. Bob was dressed in a sports jacket with it printed all over it Australia many times over. He said "any boss who sacks you today for not turning up today for work, is a bum". 😂
Great interview, I’ve been very fortunate to talk with Bob one on one a couple of times. He was a very charismatic guy warm in nature and easy to have a laugh with. We don’t have leadership like this today due to the failures in ideology promoting victimhood, fear and breaking apart families to control the masses of sheeple unfortunately.
I meet him an his second wife many times at Woodford folk festival, a real Aussie bloke ,introduced myself called him Mr hawke ,just call me Bob mate ,then a handshake shake like a bricklayer 👌
Hawkie was a legend! He was in the Guinness book of records for skolling/necking a yard glass of beer. He cemented universal health care as being a permanent thing in Australia. And did a lot for the redistribution of wealth downwards.
I would encourage you to watch more of bob hawke. In interviews and in politics. A truly great man. Something that the UK desperately needs. Cheers haggis👍🇦🇺🥃
Bob Hawke was considered probably the greatest PM we've ever had. He was all of those things you observed and more.. A Rhodes scholar and a highly innovative thinker and legislator who, along with Paul Keating, changed Australia for the better. Major reformer of our tax policies and the way business and our unions worked together to turbo charge our economy (the Accord). A much loved and admired PM. Would speak to the Queen and the steel worker with total respect for both.
Well, that was a trip down memory lane.....such a pleasing mix of fun, common sense and some actual real camaraderie......how sad we no longer have a real line between "left" and "right" Our country has been stolen, our political system has been hijacked.... we've been sold out
Damn! Bob Hake - what a top bloke! My all time favorite Australian politician is John Cain - Victorian Premier from 1982 to 1990 (or thereabouts) - honest guy, caught public transport to work!, really cared about us Victorians. Thanks for your vids!! They remind me of all the things I love about Aussie culture! :)
Without doubt one of the greatest leaders Australia has ever seen. He, along with Keating, were both visionaries and men of action and they set Australia up for the huge success we have experienced ever since. They modernised Australia and really put us on the world stage and not just economically. Sleep well Bobby...sleep well.
Bob is a ledgend and he was there for the people. He was correct Asia is a huge market. I'm an expat working in Asia and its great to see our products here and there are many and continue to grow.
Bob Hawke was a great Prime Minister and truly workèd hard for his country and believed in fairness for all Australians. Plus he was spot-on regarding the cricket.
Hawkie was a legend On the day Australia won the Americas cup he said Any boss that sacks anyone for not turning up to work today is a bum! RIP Silver Bodgy
Bob Hawke is a legend I met him twice and both times he was pissed. Would skull a beer at the cricket with the crowd cheering him on in his late 70's. Great man and a great leader.
You're so right about Bob Hawke and the way he spoke to Australia and the world. Also we have somebody else right now called Albanese that is exactly the same way.
Everybody loved Bob Hawk, I voted for him. What is effecting most people including politicians is social media and the instant accessibility to everything and everyone. The lack of the individual privacy is causing instability making everyone feel insecure and self conscious with all the constant judgement from others.
When we won the America's cup I remember Hawky say that if any employer docks an employees pay because they didn't go to work that day they were bums lol
In the late 70s Bob Hawke was the leader of the ACTU (Unions) in Australia. There was a meeting of all the Union Reps and to vote on Uranium Mining. My Boyfriend at the time attended. It was a unanimous NO vote. Within a few years Hawke moved to politics & became PM. One of the very early things he did was give Uranium mining the green light which castes very nasty shadow on my opinion of him. I think he was like all Politicians ... sell their souls for fame & fortune.
RIP Bob Hawke...although the Pauline reference hasn't aged well, he was appreciated by both sides of politics. Will be remembered with respect by everyone with a brain.
Bob Hawke was a Rhodes Scholar and went to Oxford University and at one stage held the Oxford record for the fastest time for drinking a yard of ale (beer(.
Best Prime Minister we ever had, in the best decade, the 80's. Back when we could afford everything...the decadent decade. What a bloody LEGEND❤❤❤❤👍👍🇭🇲🇭🇲🇭🇲 And when we won the Americas Cup😂😂😂😂
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Appreciate the mention mate, thanks!
"Bob hawke cricket beer" is a good YT serch lol
Nah…Gough Whitlam was a better Prime Minister. Bob was an iconic Australian though.
all you need to know about bob, was he could down a beer lol
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A kiwi mate of mine was behind Bob in the security line at Perth airport. The security guard approached Bob and asked him to remove his belt and shoes and put them on the conveyor so they could be X-rayed. My mate said to the guard don’t you recognise your former Prime Minister you moron, as Bob was removing his shoes he said don’t worry about it mate I am no different than anyone else.
Yeah mate..... That was Bob... Always looking out for the people...... ❤ I miss you Bob...
Bob Hawke was a bloody LEGEND.!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I'm 63 and he was my era
Kin oath mate.
I only wish our prime ministers these days were as good as Hawke was.
We need another Bob Hawke. He would roll over in his grave to see what the labour party is doing to this country. After graduating Western Australia University. He went to Oxford to study as a Rhodes Scholar. Very intelligent man. Who fit in with the working man. Very well liked.
Couldn’t agree more. Labour are a sad shadow of their former selves.
Tony Abbott was a Rhodes Scholar too...apparently 😅
Damn, I didn't know Bob passed away. He was a true blue Aussie. 😢
@@louise7552 I mean......it was several years ago.....
Like he said about Cricket training , you cant keep doing the same thing . They are up against the Huge Murdoch media monopoly as well that twists words around and sets the mood if you are not observant enough
Bob was just so down to earth & cared about all Australians whether rich or poor. Just a great down to earth true Aussie.
Hawk’ie, bloody legend. So proud to have him as a world beer drinking champion. Stuff of legends!
Even better that he didn't drink a drop while in power...he could out drink most union members but knew loose lips sink ships.
Bob Hawke was a legend and true Aussie Icon. The most loved Prime Minister of all time.
Bob Hawke and Gough Whitlam are my favourite Prime Ministers of all time!!
hear! hear!
Gough Whitlam got sacked by the Governor General 😂
@@kerrijohnstone7588 We're all aware of that. What's your point?
@kerrijohnstone7588 by corrupt vested interests. So funny ha ha
@@kerrijohnstone7588 he did more in three years that to this day, benefits all of us. Unlike the coalition who do nothing more than sell this country down the drain. And the LNP cronies were behind the sacking of Whitlam, which will never be repeated.
Good observation. Bob Hawke was a very charismatic and amiable man and much liked by the Australian ppl.
Hawkey was a bloody legend! Larger than life, charismatic AF, they don't make em like that any more.
Bob Hawke was an absolute legend. Called a spade a spade. Totally old school politician, to a point. Most never spoke the truth but he always did. R.I.P. Bob
I totally agree . IMHO : Australia , let alone 'the WORLD' , has never had such a great Leader . 👍
I cooked for him at the Claremont Hotel down here in Tassie just before he became PM, he came into the kitchen and shook my hand and said"Aaargh, bloody great steak mate", we talked and laughed for another ten minutes, mostly about footy, quite a few expletives flowed from both sides, top down to earth bloke.
Wow that's really interesting.
When I was a student in the late 90s long after he retired he and a group of friends came into the restaurant where I was a kitchen hand.
He obviously knew everyone would want to meet him and he made a point of speaking to every single staff member at some point, including popping by the kitchen at the end of the night where I was the last one left under the guise of asking me where the toilets were, then having a little chat.
VERY charismatic and warm bloke.
@@Hoopylasss11 Yeah, he was a top bloke, a man of the people.
Hawke was an absolute legend. Such an Aussie character and so considerate to all people. He was the one to open Australia's borders for a short time to refugees from central America so I wouldn't have met my wife if it wasn't for him.
There's also a great beer named after him
Bob Hawke and his very stylish second wife, moved to the same suburb as my parents, interesting people, lovely neighbours! A real leader, totally genuine, and very smart! 👍 He's absolutely right, we are an important part of Asia, and Australia is a very important and safe multicultural destination for the world! America is not an ideal "closest ally", as they are not inclusive or ever peacemakers! 😏
Bob Hawke was Australia's best Prime Minister since WW2. Highly intelligent, capable and hard working. He and Paul Keating, the Treasurer, totally transformed and modernised the Australian economy. Keating was named the world's best treasurer and became the Prime Minister after Hawke. He was a Rhodes Scholar and held the Guiness world record for downing a yard glass of beer.
You obviously know very little about Hawke and world power.
@@Rassskle Just for clarification, it was Bob Hawke who was a Rhodes Scholar and held the Guiness world record.
Paul Keating bought us "The Recession We had to have " resulting in interest rates going up to 18% overnight. As a result we lost all our money on the sale of our first home. You are totally ignorant of politics at the time.
Hawke was great, Keating was a typical politician.... pure slime.
As well as Gough Whitlam who started the transformation
Came on here to say what a top bloke and found the comments section has that well and truly covered. World needs more leaders like him, and yes, it was sad day for the country when the fear mongering parties got a seat.
Bob Hawke famous line after the win of the America’s cup Any boss that sacks anyone tomorrow is a bum.
He is also in the Guinness book of records for 11sec scull of beer
but you need to work twice as hard the day after.
Hawke was indeed charismatic, and not short on arrogance either 😎 If he thought someone was an idiot, he made no bones about telling them so 😅 Famously, he also had, ahem, 'an eye for the ladies'. He had a strong intellect, but the same time, had the image of an 'ordinary Aussie bloke' who loved sport, swore a lot, and loved a beer or seven until he gave up the booze when he became PM.
Yeah Hawkey was immensely intelligent, the only politician in the world equal to him was Bill Clinton. Unfortunately both Bob and Bill had a weakness in their womanising.
only seven beers? lol
I believe that he didn't actually give up the beers whilst PM. Stand to be corrected.
Well known around certain establishments in Canberra
I know he was maggoted the day we won the Americas Cup. He didn't seem to "have given up the drink" that day lol
Imho Bob the Silver Bodgie was the best Prime minister Australia has had since wwll. An exceptional negotiator and a highly capable leader who could pass the pub test most days.
Bob Hawke was an awesome Prime Minister, with a great sense of humour.
Was also known as a big drinker. He held some sort of record for drinking a pint of beer in 11 seconds (if memory serves me right lol).
Such ashame we don't have that sort of charismatic politician any more. ❤
Yard glass, anyone could drink a pint in 11 seconds
Might have been a yard glass.
Yet he was sober (apart from the day we won the America's Cup) for the entire time he was Prime Minister.
In some of the footage in Yothu Yindi's Treaty, which I recall you reacting to, some of the lyrics refer to politicians & shows two of our greatest PMs; Bob Hawke & Gough Whitlam. Both of them from the Labor Party. They were both avid advocates for Australian Aboriginal rights & worked hard for their equality. That is until Whitlam was ousted by the then Govenor General Sir John Kerr in an historic event that was gained by his meetng with QEll in a subterfuge plot to kick Whitlam out. It was a bastard, sly act and referred to by Whitlam as "Kerr's Curr".
Whitlam, Hawke & Keating were great men as PMs...in not only my opinion.
There is some YT footage of "outing the Whitlam government. Worth a look.
xx
Linda
Really enjoyed this. Bob Hawke became PM the year I turned 18 was able to vote. Like all of us he was a flawed human being, but he always genuinely seemed to want to get things done for the better of the country. He initially ruled by consensus and listened to many alternative views. However, this was a very different time, when the influence of money, corporate lobbyists, and the media (especially the Murdoch media) was much less influential. Politics is a completely different animal now. I doubt that he could become PM today, not because he shouldn't, but because the media (both corporate and social) would fuel the flames of outrage.
What a great leader Bob Hawke was! Legend ❤️
Bob Hawke workedfor the unions for years. He was a heavy drinker, but gave it up when he became PM - except when we won the America's Cup. He was intelligent and articulate, and could communicate with anyone. He was brilliant, and it was sad when he died. He had his faults, and left his wife for a prettier woman, which was sad and unforgiveable, frankly. However, as PM, he made massive and extremely positive changes to this country. We need more like him. I would vote for him tomorrow, too.
i know very little.. but i believe Havel the wife he left developed Alzheimer's.Bob visited her regularly, was well cared by daughters and a home etc ..they remained friends as much as the disease permitted
Prime Aussie in other words
A younger woman.
After Hazel bore his kids, was supportive for years, and helped him kick alcohol.
But he was a good PM nonetheless.
I grew up with Bob Hawke as the Prime Minister for most of my childhood and honestly didn’t pay much attention to the politics at the time. But Bob, unlike most of the Prime Minister’s we’ve had since, stood out amongst them all. He was a true blue Australian character that loved Australia and was very passionate and intelligent about everything he got involved in.
I doubt we'll ever see the likes of Bob Hawke again. Highly educated yet very down to earth - he could happily chat to any one on any level. A very well informed, confident leader - one of the few who listened to what advisors had to say - but ultimately, made his own decisions.
Bob was a very powerful speaker, I heard him in the railway workshop I worked at back in the 80's. He was a PM you respected (not like todays lot) and a top Aussie bloke
Had to look at the comments to see if anyone agreed with me. Yes Bob was one of our best. Political and as a man. Loved his sports, beer and his country. 🇦🇺
After we won the American Cup in 1983, a yacht race. He was pissed and gave the country a day off and said on TV, Any boss who sacks anyone for not turning up today is a bum.
Bob was a Rhodes Scholar. A brilliant, intelligent, down to earth bloke. He passed a year or two ago but was a famous beer drinker and holds the record for beer drinking at the English University that I can't think of the name at present. What's the biggest, best university in England?.
F-ing legend the people's prime minister R.I.P Bob Hawk you were a top bloke and a real larrikn!
Would have loved to be a fly on the wall to listen to that Gorby and Hawke conversation for over three hours.
oh man, Bob was a national treasure, first guy i ever voted for
He was bit of a legend over here. We all loved him
Bob was a great guy. I've never forget the night he got ousted by Paul Keating. I was sitting in the office of the Minister for Defence watching it all unfold. It was an historical evening and I made sure I was behind Bob during his farewell speech that night. He was awesome and one of a kind.
Kim Beazley was loyal to the end. He was defence Minister at the time, I believe. He would have been great in the top job.
@@adrianross8383 From memory, while the spill was on I was in Senator Robert Ray's office (Defence Minister). I'm not sure what Beazley was doing then, but he was loyal and a hell of a nice guy.
I wish we had prime ministers like Bob Hawke and Paul Keating again, but that's not going to happen.
Albo is doing really well considering the gigantic, catastrophic mess the disgusting, far right, Christian, Liberal/Hellsong party left Australia in.
I know Albo & am very confident he'll go down in history as one of Australia's finest PM's.
It's only been 15 months, let's give him time.
Bob yes, Paul no
@@realkangaroocafevietnam Aeroflot Albo. You must be joking. How’s the promised decrease in energy price going for you? And the referendum wtf. It’s the most divisive thing this country has ever seen.
@@Glenn-ei3xp - There's more to life that what you watch on Fox/Sky TV.
I would never join up with your Liberal/Hellsong party & STRONGLY disagree with everything they stand for.
I'm voting YES !!!
@@realkangaroocafevietnam spoken like a typical left wing looney. Seriously pull your head out of your arse
Bob was a bloody legend. Greatest leader, dunno, but so fantastically down to earth.
I thought Bob was a good prime minister ❤
Bob was the 'everyman's' politician. I remember he captained the annual 'Prime Minister's 11' (handy with a bat) and once said; 'The thing that endeared me to the Australian public more than anything I ever did in politics was the Guiness World Record for skolling a yard-glass.' Champion bloke. Man's-man but unafraid to shed a tear of compassion for a mate. We can only ever hope for another PM like Bob Hawke. Thanks for the post.
Remember Howard bowling that cricket ball... 😂😂😂
Bob was great. I met him in about 1993. He had plenty of flaws (massively outweighed by his talents) and I wonder how he would fare in the era of the internet, social media and cancel culture.
You are right in that he did have many flaws, like many people. Australians are better at separating public interest from private matters than most countries.
Hawkey was an absolute champion, loved him ❤ there’s a story I heard once about him that made me laugh till I cried, I’m hunting for it and if I find it I’ll send you a link. Love your stuff
I love this trip down memory lane. I think it really shows how much we have lost in society and indeed Politics. I wish we had more of this in comedy and life 👏
He was an absolute champion of a leader
Bob Hawke still holds the record as the most popular PM in Aussie history (measured by public approval rankings). Gave everyone a day off when we won the America’s cup! I met him once on a flight to Shanghai in Qantas business class! He was wearing the Qantas provided pyjamas and slippers and I found that rather amusing ! 😂
Kap, you met Bob in his Pj’s on a plane. That so funny. Did you talk to him? I didn’t, but spoke to him on the phone, only 5 words haha. He rang dad , I answered the phone once, all I said was, “hang on. I’ll get dad.”This was before Bob was PM, dad was involved in the unions when Bob was and would fly to Canberra for meetings. And we got presents when he came home. I hated politics, dad ended up hating it too. Can be a dam dirty business, not meaning Bob, some others. I remember as a child Kim Beasley Snr popped over with his young son Kim Jnr and we were told to go out the backyard and play. Gee 60s or 70s, can’t remember. All I remember thinking was how boring that boy was lol. He probably wasn’t, out the back with a total stranger. I can’t even remember talking to him lol. Dad got out of the union stuff, some not so nice people involved, Dads family meant more than, well we won’t go there. Oh I remember dad came home one night, suit and tie of course. I nearly died lol. I’d made dad a crochet purple and black tie as kid. Omg he wore it to work 😂. I said, but dad, I made it for fun, not work. Dad said, anything you make me is beautiful. I never made him another tie ever 😂. Oh the stories we heard, some funny, some dam creepy.
@@bernadettelanders7306 haha yes I talked to him very briefly I think I made some awkward joke 😂 Yes the unions are dog eat dog not for the faint hearted! ❤️
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Oh you chatted to Bob briefly, we have more in common lol. Was it awkward talking to him in his jimjams lol.
Yes, was just reading a few old newspaper articles about dad, he was good man. Gave my typewriter away to a girl from a poor family. Gee we had to nail things down or dad would give them away😂. I remember coming home as and a total stranger was sleeping on our couch. Dad was in the kitchen, I asked who is he. All dad said, he’s got nowhere to live, I’ll find him somewhere to live tomorrow, and he did. Always something going on at home, oh dear I’m wandering down memory lane, all happy memories. I loved sitting at the kitchen table when dads friends would call around, the never swore, mum and dad didn’t drink or smoke but never minded the visitors bringing their own. I never heard my parents argue, they talked quietly away from us. Sorry, still miss them both terribly. The laughter, serious political and sporting conversation, sitting and listening was magical to me. Yup, I got the gift of the gab from dad😂. Dad’s mothers father was a member of parliament in Victoria during federation. Had a country town named after him. Dad involved in politics. My daughter was asked to join local council. I thought NO, not another generation of politics. Thankfully she declined. I’m going to zip my fingers now to stop talk/typing - blame my darling dad.
@@bernadettelanders7306 aww bless them all I love hearing your stories. The good old days! How we miss them.
He was a good Prime Minister for the time. The knack to talk to people all walks life. For most part kept politics to parliment and government.
Admired (and decried) both sides of political spectrum.
100% correct about Australia’s future more Asian based than UK & USA.
Probably fallen off the wagon at current state of mismanagement of country.
Love your Roy &HG reviews
He was obviously a passionate man. You should find the clip when he was interviewed after australia won the America's cup. 🤔😎🇦🇺👌
Bob Hawke was a Rhodes scholar at Oxford between 1953 and 1956. In 1954 he skolled a yard of ale-two-and-a half pints, or 1.4 litres in 11 seconds, then a world record. Bob was a great Aussie, loved his country and the people.
Bob Hawke was the best. He was down to earth for sure. I remember when Australia won the America's cup (Yachting) and he said "any boss who sacks someone today is a bloody bum". He loved a beer.
This was great I really enjoyed this one. I was a kid when Bob was pm so I didn't know much about him, apart from the world record for skulling a beer.
I wish we had pollies like him now, now they are a joke.
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Bob Hawke WAS personable & extremely intelligent....a Rhodes Scholar. He related well to nearly all Australians.
What I remember best about Bob Hawk is when we won the America's Cup in yachting when we won it over in Fremantle WA with a famous winged keel. Bob was dressed in a sports jacket with it printed all over it Australia many times over. He said "any boss who sacks you today for not turning up today for work, is a bum". 😂
Bob Hawke - the silver bodgie!
Bob Hawker was one of the best Prime Ministers we have had in recent history. His personality resonated with the Australian's and a great statesman.
He was well loved. Flawed, but loved.
Great interview, I’ve been very fortunate to talk with Bob one on one a couple of times. He was a very charismatic guy warm in nature and easy to have a laugh with. We don’t have leadership like this today due to the failures in ideology promoting victimhood, fear and breaking apart families to control the masses of sheeple unfortunately.
I meet him an his second wife many times at Woodford folk festival, a real Aussie bloke ,introduced myself called him Mr hawke ,just call me Bob mate ,then a handshake shake like a bricklayer 👌
Hawkie was a legend! He was in the Guinness book of records for skolling/necking a yard glass of beer. He cemented universal health care as being a permanent thing in Australia. And did a lot for the redistribution of wealth downwards.
I would encourage you to watch more of bob hawke. In interviews and in politics. A truly great man. Something that the UK desperately needs. Cheers haggis👍🇦🇺🥃
I'll add to the chorus of calling Bob the best PM we've had.
Bob Hawke was considered probably the greatest PM we've ever had. He was all of those things you observed and more.. A Rhodes scholar and a highly innovative thinker and legislator who, along with Paul Keating, changed Australia for the better. Major reformer of our tax policies and the way business and our unions worked together to turbo charge our economy (the Accord). A much loved and admired PM. Would speak to the Queen and the steel worker with total respect for both.
14:50. Exactly, politicians who are not scared of the media, knowledgeable, and are articulate. Australia has not had such a PM since Bob IMO.
Bob Hawke reminds me so much of my dad. Bob was a bloody legend. So was my Dad.
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Watch Bob Hawke when Australia won The America's Cup . He's a legend . Can scull a beer extremely fast , tell a great joke and went to Oxford
Hawke was a very popular Labour PM during the 1980s.
I was a kid / teen during the Hawke and Keating years, great statesmen.
The footage of Hawkey sculling a beer at the MCG is the thing of legend
Bob Hawke was PM when I moved here from Blighty. You always felt you were in safe hands with him.
Well, that was a trip down memory lane.....such a pleasing mix of fun, common sense and some actual real camaraderie......how sad we no longer have a real line between "left" and "right"
Our country has been stolen, our political system has been hijacked.... we've been sold out
Skulling Champion in his Oxford Year 😊
Damn! Bob Hake - what a top bloke!
My all time favorite Australian politician is John Cain - Victorian Premier from 1982 to 1990 (or thereabouts) - honest guy, caught public transport to work!, really cared about us Victorians.
Thanks for your vids!! They remind me of all the things I love about Aussie culture! :)
Bob Hawke was the best Prime Minister Australia ever had.
Down to earth. Exactly what we need.
Approachable hard working good bloke who loved a beer.
Without doubt one of the greatest leaders Australia has ever seen. He, along with Keating, were both visionaries and men of action and they set Australia up for the huge success we have experienced ever since. They modernised Australia and really put us on the world stage and not just economically. Sleep well Bobby...sleep well.
Bob is a ledgend and he was there for the people. He was correct Asia is a huge market. I'm an expat working in Asia and its great to see our products here and there are many and continue to grow.
Bob was the Best Prime Minister Australia ever had. The video of him when we Won the America’s Cup 🏆was brilliant.
Bob Hawke was very smart and like-able. I haven’t seen an Australian PM since him as good.
Bob Hawke was a great Prime Minister and truly workèd hard for his country and believed in fairness for all Australians.
Plus he was spot-on regarding the cricket.
Bob Hawk is very fondly remembered in Australia R.I.P mate
The funniest Prime Minister we ever had and good at his job. Complete bonus!
Bob Hawke was the BEST Australian Prime Minister ever! A true legend and leader.
Hawkie was a legend
On the day Australia won the Americas cup he said Any boss that sacks anyone for not turning up to work today is a bum!
RIP Silver Bodgy
The world needs more Bob Hawkles. Preferably alive
We could only dream of having another bob hawke as priminister, he was the man for the people
If you can have a Prime Minister with a world record for slamming beers down... That's a top bloke!
I live in Melbourne and Bob Hawke was the best, I wish we could dig him up and bring him back.
Bob Hawk was a good bloke. He was a Raod scholar and heard the word record for sculling the yard glass. RIP Bob
Bob Hawke is a legend I met him twice and both times he was pissed. Would skull a beer at the cricket with the crowd cheering him on in his late 70's. Great man and a great leader.
You're so right about Bob Hawke and the way he spoke to Australia and the world. Also we have somebody else right now called Albanese that is exactly the same way.
Everybody loved Bob Hawk, I voted for him.
What is effecting most people including politicians is social media and the instant accessibility to everything and everyone. The lack of the individual privacy is causing instability making everyone feel insecure and self conscious with all the constant judgement from others.
When we won the America's cup I remember Hawky say that if any employer docks an employees pay because they didn't go to work that day they were bums lol
Brilliant bloke! Even better PM! 😄
In the late 70s Bob Hawke was the leader of the ACTU (Unions) in Australia. There was a meeting of all the Union Reps and to vote on Uranium Mining. My Boyfriend at the time attended. It was a unanimous NO vote. Within a few years Hawke moved to politics & became PM. One of the very early things he did was give Uranium mining the green light which castes very nasty shadow on my opinion of him. I think he was like all Politicians ... sell their souls for fame & fortune.
Bob Hawke was a Rhodes scholar.Very clever man may he rest in peace 🙏🏻
Loved our Bob, we’ll never see the likes of him again in this country 😢
For the first time in my history of looking at you tube comments, I agree with them all. Bob Hawke was a great PM.
RIP Bob Hawke...although the Pauline reference hasn't aged well, he was appreciated by both sides of politics. Will be remembered with respect by everyone with a brain.
Bob Hawke was a Rhodes Scholar and went to Oxford University and at one stage held the Oxford record for the fastest time for drinking a yard of ale (beer(.
A man of integrity, intelligence and charisma despite his political allegiance. Australia badly needs another PM of his calibre.
Best Prime Minister we ever had, in the best decade, the 80's.
Back when we could afford everything...the decadent decade.
What a bloody LEGEND❤❤❤❤👍👍🇭🇲🇭🇲🇭🇲
And when we won the Americas Cup😂😂😂😂
I forgot how much he sounded like my Poppy. Was lovely to hear the voice again.
Bob had the common touch and could relate to the average person. He was actually a Rhodes Scholar at Oxford.