Wow a politician who can back up his words with personal experience, knowledge, and facts instead of bs and fear mongering. Wish we had this kind of leadership in the states.
It wasn't even an interview. One of these guys is an educated, respectable college professor and the other is literally a mouth with a body attached. This was beautiful to behold.
May he get back in as President in 2018. I am proud of this man representing my country. A proper statesman☘️
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Thanks for making the full interview available! Hopefully this will get out to many of those who have heard the abridged version, so they'll be able to see that it wasn't a case of Michael D never letting Michael Graham get a single word in. Both had input. Michael D's input simply had facts and experience behind it whereas Michael Graham's had neither.
+537monster Actaully I'd say Bernie Sanders and Michael D have much in common and are fairly alike. And i say that as a friend of Michael D's who has known him for years. Though I haven't seen him since he became president of Ireland.
Taint ABird Socialists like Higgins simply do not work. The UK tried it out for 10 years and looks were that got them. Thank goodness the Irish presidency is really nothing more than executive over sight.
bighands69 Well, I suppose if you overlook the National Health Service in the UK - which still exists under a conservative government - the generous welfare system etc, then you can construct a reality that fits your fantasy. But you didn't explain your original comment...
Higgins Wipes the floor with Graham. I like Graham on Hooks Show but he is out of his depth on this one. Higgins knows his stuff. hard to argue with facts.
Slanté President Higgins... I am appalled by the behavior of Mr. Graham and his lack of forethought or even any understanding of what was going on during that initial conflict between Israel and Gaza Strip after the withdraw. That is why I have avoided voting with the Republican Party, it is the influence of the Tea Party. There are very few moderate Republicans in the party, similar to the late Senator Mark O. Hatfield of Oregon. Now my Irish Temper has flared up!!!
Higgins believes that solutions come from Government but most importantly encourages participation in Government. Its a matter of personal responsibility.
+bighands69 Clinton a Socialist? How do you work that out, she is covered in blood and she is a patsy for Wall Street. Please explain what Socialism is? Regards
+bighands69 You have no idea of what socialism is, do you? Obama is not socialist, nor is Clinton. Not by a mile. All the best countries in the world in which to live have a socialist element. All of them. The US is far down that list.
are you a tad challenged? little details tend to be very relative in everything. also Siobán's point that Michael Graham had no facts still stands. the best he could muster up was reducing himself to suggest that Michael D was anti Semitic
Good for you, you know have the intelligence to explain what is the difference between fact and opinion. Know explain why Obama is such a great president.
you mean "you now"...not "you know". Hahaha dude I always knew it...I just taught you something that 5 year olds know. Which explains your following of the Romney lolol I think I win. By now.
I personally support the Republican Party (But I do not aimlessly agree with all of their ideas) And yes, both parties cant seem to do anything truly productive or proactive.
Bahahaha....Dude since you have an elementary level of understanding I'll explain it for you. If someone's hair is pink...that is a FACT...no one says its not pink it if it is. However...if I say that it's a bit gaudy..that is my OPINION. Other people might think it's not gaudy. Hopefully you learned something today. I feel pity for the person that does not know the difference between facts and opinions.
They are Representatives not leaders. Sadly they take their duties very seriously. Maybe we should change that, it doesn't seem to be working out at all well.
I think that purely from a debating standpoint George Hook was terrible. Michael D just shouted and ranted. I'd say he spoke 75% of the time and completely avoided the questions. It was more of a speech than a debate. He is a clever politician. In the Presidential Election he got very soft treatment from the media. He was probably the best candidate but the media gave him a pass. He is passionate and erudite but "anger isn't a policy".
Gazza T. No punctuation, bad grammar, poor spelling, topped off with personal abuse. What a charmer you must be ! Did you hero Michael D. school you in debate ? You completely ignored my points and went with personal abuse. I assume the "donuts" comments are based on my avatar. A person of such high principles and morals as you undoubtably are should proudly display a your picture and your true name. You don't people to confuse you with those vacuous trolls who merely rant and abuse people behind the cloak of anonymity ,do you ? Perhaps you took your name from the luminary Paul Gascoigne, could it be be inspired by the Gaza strip in Palestine? Perhaps your liberal views extend to spelling also, you do have form in this area. If you are the son of Mr. T I apologise. To paraphrase the great man "Pity the fool" and accept my apologies. I await with bated breath your charming and intelligent reply.
Derry Murphy You know, you're only the 2nd person who got the Rick Grimes thing? Regarding the debate, Michael Graham is spouting the same fact-ignoring stuff peddled by the US Tea Party. Yes, Palestinian rebels/terrorists fire rockets into Israel but the scale of the suffering endured by both groups isn't equal. Innocent Palestinians have it a lot worse yet no Republican will say anything to reprimand Israeli actions in the region. Regarding their opinion of Obama, its ridiculous. Sure he's not a perfect President but he's nowhere near as bad as they claim. It wouldn't have been too hard for Michael D to win this debate (with intelligence & facts on his side) even if he hadn't talked over Graham. I do also have to say that it was nice to hear George Hook stfu for once.
While not a fan of the tea party movement. the reaction of many to this debate is quite silly. Michael D came across as cantankerous throughout and didn't seem able to debate Michael Graham. Resorting to insults in a political debate, as the president did, is a sure sign that your argument lacks substance. Michael Graham hit the nail on the head when he said that ''Personally I found Deputy Higgins weak logic and unwillingness to acknowledge facts far more bothersome than the name calling''.
What an intolerant and arrogant man Higgins is, he never allowed Michael Graham make one complete sentence without interrupting him and imposing his Far left Socialist point of view, In the end It became a Lecture by Higgins and a rant, he seemed incapable of accepting the fact that Hamas had a case to answer to regards their rocket attacks on Israel and its people both Arab and Jew by the way who were possible targets casualties of same. Hindsight has proven Michael Graham to be correct when we see the amount of rockets fired at Israel since by Hamas disregarding the safety welfare of their own people knowing the Israeli response to follow. Higgins is anything but liberal or tolerant unless that is you happen to agree with his warped version of events and socialist policies.
p. regan Any bombing of Civilians by Israel is always retaliatory ; that is in response to Hamas rockets which are fired INDISCRIMINATELY into Israel on a regular basis, with little or no concern for whom they might kill be they Jew or Arab and equally little concern for The retaliatory response from Israel to Gaza , knowing full well that civilians will be among the casualties, might I suggest you focus your concern for civilian death where they rightly belong with those whom are completely responsible ie; Hamas and its supporters.
mickeyh1961 Great to see that you judge both sides fair and don't come down hard one one side while struggle to make up excuses for the other. On the other hand, if you did that, it would be really transparent and obvious.
p. regan Only answering a comment you made regards Israeli " bombing of civilians ". You on the other had are guilty of what you accuse me of being, One sided, I have explained why Israel bombed Gaza ( I assume that is what you are referring to when you talk about the Bombing of Civilians). There is clearly an aggressor here and a respondent to such aggression. How that can be one side is beyond me, only explaining the obvious facts thats all, but then again you might not like to see it from this perspective rather the usual biased Western media perspective.
Listening again on 5th January 2024. Micky D is absolutely epic and bang on ❤
Wow a politician who can back up his words with personal experience, knowledge, and facts instead of bs and fear mongering. Wish we had this kind of leadership in the states.
Well he’s a president now so he’s been doing pretty good 😂
@@Thechivalrykiller unfortunately the Irish presidential position is mostly just symbolic
@@fletcher262 ye ur not wrong 😂but he still looks cute as ever tho exactly what I’d imagine an old leprechaun to be 🤣
It wasn't even an interview. One of these guys is an educated, respectable college professor and the other is literally a mouth with a body attached. This was beautiful to behold.
But the people will give out about Michael D Higgins because it's easier to believe the lies of an idiot
May he get back in as President in 2018. I am proud of this man representing my country. A proper statesman☘️
Thanks for making the full interview available! Hopefully this will get out to many of those who have heard the abridged version, so they'll be able to see that it wasn't a case of Michael D never letting Michael Graham get a single word in. Both had input. Michael D's input simply had facts and experience behind it whereas Michael Graham's had neither.
Ya know, I sometimes wonder if Graham is still on fire to this day
I wish the democrats in congress had half the spine that he had.
+537monster Actaully I'd say Bernie Sanders and Michael D have much in common and are fairly alike. And i say that as a friend of Michael D's who has known him for years. Though I haven't seen him since he became president of Ireland.
@@jrvthatsme sure 👍😑👍🤣
As a Brit: President Higgins is fucking awesome.
Wonder if he still thinks Castro was awesome
@@davidhickey2860castro was awesome
Castro is awesome 🤷@@davidhickey2860
I like this man who is our President now.
Taint ABird
America has already voted in Obama. You cannot complain. DO you think another little socialist like Higgins can do any different.
bighands69 Ummm...what on earth are you talking about?
Taint ABird
Socialists like Higgins simply do not work. The UK tried it out for 10 years and looks were that got them. Thank goodness the Irish presidency is really nothing more than executive over sight.
bighands69 Well, I suppose if you overlook the National Health Service in the UK - which still exists under a conservative government - the generous welfare system etc, then you can construct a reality that fits your fantasy.
But you didn't explain your original comment...
+bighands69 Blair was never a socialist!
What a tough, passionate
and principled man!
This guy makes me want to move to Ireland.
He's our President now after winning a second 7 year term. I doubt you'll find an Irish person that doesn't love him. We are proud of him.
@@GerryBolger the best thing about micheal D is he's left wing but even still the right wing love him
@@matthew5386 He's hated in Ireland today, the left are hated everywhere.
As an American I want him as my President.
Give Cornel West a shot at the job he'd blast out some great speeches.
I want to live in Ireland if you guys elect leaders this AMAZING.
Aha well there are some other aspects you may need to consider.
12 years later, this is still as relevant.
The assertive heart of a wonderful man.
Sadly, this is more relevant than ever
Sadly, this is more relevant than ever
gets better every time . proud to be Irish
Damn, Higgins is just shitting on him so hard
Graham got schooled lol
Grahams comments in this video in general have aged like milk. Unbelievable.
I wish radio was always this fiery
.
This is so relevant it could have been a livestream tonight!!!
Higgins Wipes the floor with Graham. I like Graham on Hooks Show but he is out of his depth on this one. Higgins knows his stuff. hard to argue with facts.
Had to laugh at the opening bit from thon clown from the states..."I will test your political abilities" He didn't to a great job of it
@ Jesus isGod
‘Leprechauns, Micks, sobriety, O’Malley, potato land, tayto’
- ‘erratic and abusive’ and the irony falls flat.
he's a very little Big Man, but Graham is a very big little man..
Slanté President Higgins... I am appalled by the behavior of Mr. Graham and his lack of forethought or even any understanding of what was going on during that initial conflict between Israel and Gaza Strip after the withdraw. That is why I have avoided voting with the Republican Party, it is the influence of the Tea Party. There are very few moderate Republicans in the party, similar to the late Senator Mark O. Hatfield of Oregon. Now my Irish Temper has flared up!!!
Remember the good old days of the Teabaggers.
Well done to President Higgins.
Dear Mr president, you are hope for the next generation 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
One job
Two jobs
THRLEE jobs 😂
Absolutely sensational!
Higgins believes that solutions come from Government but most importantly encourages participation in Government. Its a matter of personal responsibility.
gets better ...every time.
Katherine Connolly is the next Michael D
Vote Higgins for US President in 2016!
CroNintendo
America Already has its next socialist lined up (Clinton). And she will destroy the American economy more.
+CroNintendo Michael D is already President of Ireland for the past few years now. Bernie Sanders is much like him though.
+bighands69 Clinton a Socialist? How do you work that out, she is covered in blood and she is a patsy for Wall Street. Please explain what Socialism is? Regards
+bighands69 You have no idea of what socialism is, do you? Obama is not socialist, nor is Clinton. Not by a mile. All the best countries in the world in which to live have a socialist element. All of them. The US is far down that list.
i just adore michael
Does this still apply?
Incredible
Exactly, they have to leave it to the media to do so. Obama knows Romney was full of shit in the debates but he had to keep quiet.
He said the government of Israel supports a two state, like it was a real point.
That aged well. 😂😂😂😂
are you a tad challenged? little details tend to be very relative in everything. also Siobán's point that Michael Graham had no facts still stands. the best he could muster up was reducing himself to suggest that Michael D was anti Semitic
This is what i call dirty host's funeral
Absolutely. Welfarism and paper currency will cause havoc in the developed world just like we've done so in third world countries
Come on over. The Guinness is on us :-)
Legend
yes hook avoid any comment by MDH and allow MG to spout shite..
The ship was called Klos C
How so?
why is M graham wearing a hat?
I wish he was my grandfather
Well spoken in English shame they wouldn't speak in there native tongue.
Free Ireland 🇮🇪
Go on Mick!!!
Could we swap him for David Cameron? Please
Fuck no.
Well, maybe only about the role of government.
Michael D abú!
Good for you, you know have the intelligence to explain what is the difference between fact and opinion. Know explain why Obama is such a great president.
Higgins avoided the question about the rockets and changed the subject 😐
Why are they firing rockets to which higgins responded (circa 6:15) "but they are not". That is a blatant lie and perversion of fact.
We did.... :)
That man has got not only the gift of the gab, but the wit of the wise
I bet I can guess who the one dislike is lol.
BOOM
you mean "you now"...not "you know". Hahaha dude I always knew it...I just taught you something that 5 year olds know. Which explains your following of the Romney lolol I think I win. By now.
Wow that one guy talks so much and says so little. Lots of qualifying himself but not actually answering any questions. Very good politician answers.
I personally support the Republican Party (But I do not aimlessly agree with all of their ideas) And yes, both parties cant seem to do anything truly productive or proactive.
Bahahaha....Dude since you have an elementary level of understanding I'll explain it for you.
If someone's hair is pink...that is a FACT...no one says its not pink it if it is. However...if I say that it's a bit gaudy..that is my OPINION. Other people might think it's not gaudy.
Hopefully you learned something today. I feel pity for the person that does not know the difference between facts and opinions.
Michael D.... Painful hypocrite...!
He's not a leader. That's the Taoiseach.
They are Representatives not leaders. Sadly they take their duties very seriously. Maybe we should change that, it doesn't seem to be working out at all well.
He fools a lot of people.
Thats nice. You tell yourself that
Tell yourself what?
Higgins is a joke
calm yourself buddy, by ranting your opinions doesn't make them facts... so have fun with your views...
I think that purely from a debating standpoint George Hook was terrible. Michael D just shouted and ranted. I'd say he spoke 75% of the time and completely avoided the questions. It was more of a speech than a debate. He is a clever politician. In the Presidential Election he got very soft treatment from the media. He was probably the best candidate but the media gave him a pass. He is passionate and erudite but "anger isn't a policy".
Still, its hard to disagree with what he said.
Rick Grimes Yes, it is difficult because he wouldn't let you speak. Shouldn't you be killing zombies Rick.
Gazza T. No punctuation, bad grammar, poor spelling, topped off with personal abuse. What a charmer you must be ! Did you hero Michael D. school you in debate ? You completely ignored my points and went with personal abuse. I assume the "donuts" comments are based on my avatar. A person of such high principles and morals as you undoubtably are should proudly display a your picture and your true name. You don't people to confuse you with those vacuous trolls who merely rant and abuse people behind the cloak of anonymity ,do you ?
Perhaps you took your name from the luminary Paul Gascoigne, could it be be inspired by the Gaza strip in Palestine? Perhaps your liberal views extend to spelling also, you do have form in this area. If you are the son of Mr. T I apologise. To paraphrase the great man "Pity the fool" and accept my apologies. I await with bated breath your charming and intelligent reply.
Derry Murphy You know, you're only the 2nd person who got the Rick Grimes thing? Regarding the debate, Michael Graham is spouting the same fact-ignoring stuff peddled by the US Tea Party. Yes, Palestinian rebels/terrorists fire rockets into Israel but the scale of the suffering endured by both groups isn't equal. Innocent Palestinians have it a lot worse yet no Republican will say anything to reprimand Israeli actions in the region. Regarding their opinion of Obama, its ridiculous. Sure he's not a perfect President but he's nowhere near as bad as they claim. It wouldn't have been too hard for Michael D to win this debate (with intelligence & facts on his side) even if he hadn't talked over Graham. I do also have to say that it was nice to hear George Hook stfu for once.
I agree on all points, Rick.
Michael D. calls this a debate ?? LOL This sounds more like a Talkover rant by him.
While not a fan of the tea party movement. the reaction of many to this debate is quite silly. Michael D came across as cantankerous throughout and didn't seem able to debate Michael Graham. Resorting to insults in a political debate, as the president did, is a sure sign that your argument lacks substance. Michael Graham hit the nail on the head when he said that ''Personally I found Deputy Higgins weak logic and unwillingness to acknowledge facts far more bothersome than the name calling''.
Michael D. is so ignorant in this "discussion". He keeps talking over the conversation, keeps interrupting.
What an intolerant and arrogant man Higgins is, he never allowed Michael Graham make one complete sentence without interrupting him and imposing his Far left Socialist point of view, In the end It became a Lecture by Higgins and a rant, he seemed incapable of accepting the fact that Hamas had a case to answer to regards their rocket attacks on Israel and its people both Arab and Jew by the way who were possible targets casualties of same. Hindsight has proven Michael Graham to be correct when we see the amount of rockets fired at Israel since by Hamas disregarding the safety welfare of their own people knowing the Israeli response to follow. Higgins is anything but liberal or tolerant unless that is you happen to agree with his warped version of events and socialist policies.
+mickeyh1961 I don't disagree but I can't help but wonder if you judge Israel just as loudly when they bomb civilians.
p. regan
Any bombing of Civilians by Israel is always retaliatory ; that is in response to Hamas rockets which are fired INDISCRIMINATELY into Israel on a regular basis, with little or no concern for whom they might kill be they Jew or Arab and equally little concern for The retaliatory response from Israel to Gaza , knowing full well that civilians will be among the casualties, might I suggest you focus your concern for civilian death where they rightly belong with those whom are completely responsible ie; Hamas and its supporters.
mickeyh1961 Great to see that you judge both sides fair and don't come down hard one one side while struggle to make up excuses for the other. On the other hand, if you did that, it would be really transparent and obvious.
p. regan
Only answering a comment you made regards Israeli " bombing of civilians ". You on the other had are guilty of what you accuse me of being, One sided, I have explained why Israel bombed Gaza ( I assume that is what you are referring to when you talk about the Bombing of Civilians). There is clearly an aggressor here and a respondent to such aggression. How that can be one side is beyond me, only explaining the obvious facts thats all, but then again you might not like to see it from this perspective rather the usual biased Western media perspective.
How am I being one sided?
This didn't age well.
It aged really well.
It aged well for Michael D not that Graham fella.