As a Australian citizen Michael Higgins is an absolute credit to Ireland and his eventual retirement will be a sad loss A mixture of truth and honesty and is Irish story telling At his core is an incredibly tough no nonsense formidable foe To overseas visitors of state He charms them He is an absolute one off And when he is no longer our President My Goodnedd he will be sorely missed 💚
Wonderful President. Intelligent, dignified, educated, life experienced, humble, many wonderful traits. His willingness to speak his mind is exemplary. We are lucky to have him.
He is a genuinely brilliant and lovely person. I remember when he was lecturing in NUIG he was always inclusive. We from Science used to sneak into his lectures because he was so informative and entertaining. He always knew and welcomed us in. He hasn't changed.
What a wonderful gentleman. I wish I could be guided in life by him. I want this man to rule the world. I sound naive and ignorant, but it is heartfelt.
He's gotta be the most universally liked politician in Irish history. Other figures were great, but often polarising, but Michael D. Higgins is just a great guy all around and everyone likes him
@@isaac_aren 50 years ago in UCG everyone laughed at the mad,nutty professor,time passes but nothing has changed; as to the second point we are so & hugely proud to be so as the greatest Irishman in history Arthur Wellesley Duke of Wellington famously said "you can live in a stable and not be a horse"!,so put that in your pipe & smoke it
@@2ndstarfromtherightsolas881 Don’t be taken in by his charm the man is a Communist socialist. He is also a self-confessed atheist. It’s easy to fool people it’s a much more difficult to convince them they have been fooled
Of course you've business saying that. Personally I'm happy with him as our president and I've always liked his personality. However he has annoyed me at times throughout his term in office. I would be critical of him being too outspoken about some current affairs issues as his office is supposed to be above politics, and I was also disgusted with him when he gave a glowing tribute to Castro when he died.
Stay curious and keep going, what a wonderful, gentle soul. I want those words tatooed on my skin. Genuine, humble, funny and what a brilliant wit. I am proud he is president. Thank you Michael for being the man you are. I am proud to call you ours
I remember being a young child when our president was elected and it wasn’t something I cared for at the time, as I’ve aged throughout my life I am incredibly proud and grateful to tell tourist “that’s our president” 🇮🇪❤️
This is why I love my country. Our head of state can sit and converse and communicate with his fellow citizens and have the craic..... You won't see this anywhere else in Europe. ...... Especially next door....❤❤❤❤❤
@@ClannCholmain you havent met him have you my mother used to do his makeup she said he was the most wonderful man and the nicest person you will ever meet so you dont know what you are talking about
Pity he didn't bring his beautiful Berners with him. I always love seeing him with his dogs and with leaders of state. It's very cool! I'm a bit biased, as I've got two beautiful Berners myself.
He contributed to making modern Ireland along with Mary Robinson , Garret Fitzgerald, and other left minded intellectuals of the post war period.....and what a job they made of it .
The other two you mention had a large silver spoon. Mary went to university with a servant. Garrett grew up in a house that was sold recently for a few million. While he was a nice fella (though a little incompetent) he was also loved by some wealthy people who wanted to make him wealthy as well, but when the GPA share scheme went wrong, his big loan from AIB was written off. The FG-Business nexus looking after itself, breaking the rules, and at a time of great want.
I know the presidency is largely ceremonial but come on, 14 years is way too long. I like Higgins. He's Irish Yoda. But nobody should be in office for that long. We need to bring it down to a maximum of two 5-year terms.
I heard Tommy say on the Bill Burr podcast that old Mickey was friends with the Castro's in Cuba. Ah, sure, the communists have the best cigars, so that's ok.
He was invited by Peru, Colombia and Cuba to give a speech during a tour of south America in 2017. The Irish presidency is not a political position as such, it's about extending relations globally and NOT being a war monger. It helps Ireland maintain a neutral peace keeping status.
Except when he worked in a factory in Shannon, a farm in Ennis and as a civil servant in various positions for the majority of his life, and also now as the head of state of a country. But noooo, of course, never worked a day in his life. Fuckin gowl.
You don't know what you're talking about. He is quite the opposite of that, and has been outspoken (more than anyone I have seen) against neo-liberalism. He's not a fan of the Austrian economists. But you haven't paid attention to what he said, so back to the red-tops with you.
He should be shouting from the rooftops about illegal immagration in this country, hes our president, and i do like him, but his silence on this matter is deffining!
Look up the real constitution that's in cló gealach 63 articles... Work it out yourself... He's an absolute disgrace to our country éiRe. Why is cló gaelach our indigenous txt /language been hidden on us? 😳 🤷🏻♀️ We all should have been thought it in school. They have diluted language and they are doing it to our real constitution.
@patrickbracken3363 hes of the academia lefty class away with the fairies ,ya know the ones who still dont know why paper money has value ,, ,,he's a good ambassador and a charming man,,,imagine Maguiness got in ,,he probably be wearing a rainbow balaclavea 🤣🤣,, ,,I'm a libaterian ,,what ever shirt that is ,,let people's ideas stand for themselves and not on taxpayers money .he's only ever produced ideas ,,maybe he's produced babies too ,,I hope he has because I'd say he's a great dad ..😁
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As a Australian citizen Michael Higgins is an absolute credit to Ireland and his eventual retirement will be a sad loss
A mixture of truth and honesty and is Irish story telling
At his core is an incredibly tough no nonsense formidable foe
To overseas visitors of state
He charms them
He is an absolute one off
And when he is no longer our President
My Goodnedd he will be sorely missed
💚
'As long as your drawing breath, stay curious and keep going'....bloody marvellous
I completely agree "stay curious and keep going......"
Wonderful President. Intelligent, dignified, educated, life experienced, humble, many wonderful traits. His willingness to speak his mind is exemplary. We are lucky to have him.
He is a genuinely brilliant and lovely person. I remember when he was lecturing in NUIG he was always inclusive. We from Science used to sneak into his lectures because he was so informative and entertaining. He always knew and welcomed us in. He hasn't changed.
The head of state is a man who's lived, and writes his experiences.
I am proud of him
What a wonderful gentleman. I wish I could be guided in life by him. I want this man to rule the world. I sound naive and ignorant, but it is heartfelt.
Most enjoyable interview. Sure you know where I live = great stuff. A pleasure to have Michael D Higgins as President
Such a great, humble man and a dignified president, proud of him to be ours
As a nation we have blessed with great presidents, who have shown a progressive path with humanity at its core!
I don't have the privilege of having been born in Ireland. It is wonderful to read these comments about a politician. I am really glad I stopped by.
This one is special, which is why he was never in power. He was too principled, too good.
What an absolutely amazing person Michael D is. How Tommy held in the laughter when he said “it’s about touching people” I don’t know 😂
Are you in (junior) secondary school?
Not just a great stateman but a beautiful human being.
Ya joking ? ?signed away the freedoms of the average irish person, and now signing the right to free speech away ,, sooner he is gone the better ,
@@Sickiey Another moron who knows nothing of the what the Presidency is
I love how he asks questions of himself then answers them :D
We have been so lucky with our presidents!! He's wonderful
Such a down to earth , well rounded statesman. Just what I want to hear.
How can anybody hate this gentleman!?!
He's gotta be the most universally liked politician in Irish history. Other figures were great, but often polarising, but Michael D. Higgins is just a great guy all around and everyone likes him
@isaac_aren probably,,,I think he's a delusional lefty ,,but its hard nott to like him
What a complete load of bull,doesn't say much for the Irish then
@@seamusfallon3104 He's a brilliant representation of the Irish. You sound like someone that was protesting with the orange unionists over immigrants
@@isaac_aren 50 years ago in UCG everyone laughed at the mad,nutty professor,time passes but nothing has changed; as to the second point we are so & hugely proud to be so as the greatest Irishman in history Arthur Wellesley Duke of Wellington famously said "you can live in a stable and not be a horse"!,so put that in your pipe & smoke it
@@seamusfallon3104 lmao I read you like a book. Get out of our country and let the real, welcoming Irish people live here in peace
Michael D Higgins is such a treasure, pure intellectual firecracker, and you always have a smile when he does speak.
He's a proper little bollocks
Michael D is a beautiful man✨
I could listen to this gentleman all day every day!
@@2ndstarfromtherightsolas881 Don’t be taken in by his charm the man is a Communist socialist. He is also a self-confessed atheist. It’s easy to fool people it’s a much more difficult to convince them they have been fooled
I've no business saying this but I'm so proud that he's our President.
Of course you've business saying that. Personally I'm happy with him as our president and I've always liked his personality. However he has annoyed me at times throughout his term in office. I would be critical of him being too outspoken about some current affairs issues as his office is supposed to be above politics, and I was also disgusted with him when he gave a glowing tribute to Castro when he died.
I don't understand why people dislike him! As a very proud irish republican I think he is an absolutely fantastic representative of Ireland.
He is a Globalist. That is why. Find out what a fabien Socialist is and what they believe. It is awful.
Wasn't happy he was elected .... but very proud of him . What a Great symbol of Ireland he has proven to be.
@@TugBlasterSpunkMasterhe’s a communist
Enjoyed listening to this, these two seem to get on well with each other
❤ I love his core value- Respect . He's an amazing human being ❤ love him so much!!
I wish we had someone like him as President of the U.S.
Someone who is a credible, humble, moralistic person. He's a credit to Ireland.
Proof that the little people exist. A good President
If all were world leaders was like him. A wonderful person.
Stay curious and keep going, what a wonderful, gentle soul. I want those words tatooed on my skin. Genuine, humble, funny and what a brilliant wit. I am proud he is president. Thank you Michael for being the man you are. I am proud to call you ours
I've watched this a few times in the last few years and still love it. What a lovely human being Michal is 👏🤗👍😊
So lovely he has no time for the unborn were do you people get off.
@@joeblogs9362 correction, nobody has time for the likes of you.
@@joeblogs9362I think he's amazing myself ❤
Absolutely Mary 💯
@@joeblogs9362👍🙏
I can never not smile whenever I see Michael D Higgins
And great craic
Which is the most important thing ?. He really doesn't take himself too seriously
There is nobody like him what a President ❤
Absolutely enjoyed this ,some characters
He is a great man. Long may he live 💚🤍🧡❤
Nice seeing an Irish man interviewing his own
I remember being a young child when our president was elected and it wasn’t something I cared for at the time, as I’ve aged throughout my life I am incredibly proud and grateful to tell tourist “that’s our president” 🇮🇪❤️
This is why I love my country.
Our head of state can sit and converse and communicate with his fellow citizens and have the craic.....
You won't see this anywhere else in Europe. ......
Especially next door....❤❤❤❤❤
You're lucky to have him.
When l grew up there we had Dev for what seemed like forever.
From the look of him you'd think he slept in a coffin.
🤣🤣🤣🤣
At 14:36, is he hinting at drugs or sex or something else all together?
Our president is a simply amazing, a role model for all.
Fantastic president ❤
"found greatness again" as a progressive American I am WHEEZING
The greatest irish president ❤
How old is this like 3 years
5 years now
What a beautiful soul
I love that Miggledy Higgins promotes Ireland so positively, especially our music and arts. 💚🤍🧡
A darling , darling man ❤
The best head of state of any state.
Unfortunately Zionism and there clear disregard for European laws on Human rights will exasperated antisemitism
Imagine going from Higgins to McGregor
McGregor hasn't got a fucking prayer😂
Micheal Collins ! Mickey Higgins fucken great ❤
A wonderful person.
He is a socialist communist and you think he’s a great person
@@pjwinters8601 that’s a lie.
@@ClannCholmain Why?
@@ClannCholmain you havent met him have you my mother used to do his makeup she said he was the most wonderful man and the nicest person you will ever meet so you dont know what you are talking about
@@johnnymaher8877 I’m not surprised in the slightest.
The comment I replied to is gone.
Pity he didn't bring his beautiful Berners with him. I always love seeing him with his dogs and with leaders of state. It's very cool! I'm a bit biased, as I've got two beautiful Berners myself.
He contributed to making modern Ireland along with Mary Robinson , Garret Fitzgerald, and other left minded intellectuals of the post war period.....and what a job they made of it .
The other two you mention had a large silver spoon. Mary went to university with a servant. Garrett grew up in a house that was sold recently for a few million. While he was a nice fella (though a little incompetent) he was also loved by some wealthy people who wanted to make him wealthy as well, but when the GPA share scheme went wrong, his big loan from AIB was written off.
The FG-Business nexus looking after itself, breaking the rules, and at a time of great want.
i used to live half of my life on Your Land, all i can say is thank You, always be part of me
Beautiful.
The man is an absolute legend 🔥
I really don't get the sycophantic fawning over this man.
"Our president", "my president" sounds so cultish.
Like the rest of the labour party gutless.
He’s like the Penguin out of Batman
A brilliant person
Oh my god it's the guy who played ET...
How old are you and that's the best you can do...
We can always do better... I'm sorry you're upset about the lovely little pixie man.. Ireland shortest sociologist
As an Australian I'm shamed we have a foreigner as our head of state.
I wonder did he change his stance
Professor Pat Pending from Wacky Races.
Definition or Irish
What do you think about The Refugee Crisis Michael D??
I think you need to LISTEN to the man.
What do you think of the Irish refugee crisis of 1847?
The fake only male crisis?
@@ClannCholmain Something tells me Helen thinks it was 'just grand'
BS Softball interview the country is in crisis and he’s there laughing
Jesus imagine going from him to mcgregor
I know the presidency is largely ceremonial but come on, 14 years is way too long. I like Higgins. He's Irish Yoda. But nobody should be in office for that long. We need to bring it down to a maximum of two 5-year terms.
I heard Tommy say on the Bill Burr podcast that old Mickey was friends with the Castro's in Cuba. Ah, sure, the communists have the best cigars, so that's ok.
He was invited by Peru, Colombia and Cuba to give a speech during a tour of south America in 2017. The Irish presidency is not a political position as such, it's about extending relations globally and NOT being a war monger. It helps Ireland maintain a neutral peace keeping status.
Learn to spell
The shire is not the same without him
Great man Michael ❤🎉❤😊
👏👏
No mention about Palestinian genocide. Apart from that a fairly good interview.
This interview was years ago Martin
This is from 5 years ago horse
@@oneill765 So too has the genocide been ongoing. Horse,
Wake up and look at the dates would ya?
Brilliant
Did he fart at 1:09
he cleared his throat i think
He doesn’t fart.
Ilan Pappe - lobbying for zionism on both sides of the Atlantic. I'm buying this book
? Nutty comment. I met Ilan, as you (should!) know he doesn't do that
Good man
I don't trust or like any politicians but Micheal tbf doesn't seem to bad im still fucking weary though
A lovely Man ❤
Michaels a great lad
Not a credit too ireland
In Siberia the collapsing Batagaika Crater is a sobering sign of the state of the climate change which will affect us all.
Eat your heart out jimmy savile.
Some body tell what is antisemitism ....?
Judas
Never worked a day in his life.
Except when he worked in a factory in Shannon, a farm in Ennis and as a civil servant in various positions for the majority of his life, and also now as the head of state of a country. But noooo, of course, never worked a day in his life. Fuckin gowl.
@@cacamilis8477 civil service isn't real work.
Can’t believe he didn’t mention Gaza 😢
Switch on & look at the dates would ya!
He's a neoliberal bore.
At least with some semblance of socialist history and sympathy, though. Which is commendable.
You don't know what you're talking about. He is quite the opposite of that, and has been outspoken (more than anyone I have seen) against neo-liberalism. He's not a fan of the Austrian economists.
But you haven't paid attention to what he said, so back to the red-tops with you.
Real life Tolkien character
Our little leprechaun
God bless
He should be shouting from the rooftops about illegal immagration in this country, hes our president, and i do like him, but his silence on this matter is deffining!
Ok so just make all immigration legal. Problem solved, right?
Learn to spell.
Migrants can spell pretty quickly.
Your laziness points to a need for migrant workers (who are willing to learn how to spell too!).
Absolute traitor to the Irish people agus agus agus.... 😈 He is not standing under his oath to the Irish people in the constitution.
Why do you think so? Please elaborate
Look up the real constitution that's in cló gealach 63 articles... Work it out yourself... He's an absolute disgrace to our country éiRe.
Why is cló gaelach our indigenous txt /language been hidden on us? 😳 🤷🏻♀️ We all should have been thought it in school.
They have diluted language and they are doing it to our real constitution.
@@cacamilis8477Chances are she’s an immigration type/bot who won’t elaborate.
Don't know what you're talking about. Back to the red tops with you..
Ceeep & traitor
Absolutely. This comment section shows irish people for the sheep that most of them are.
Why do you think so?
Complete fraud
Not at all, he's honest to his beliefs
Nice man ,,pity he's a leftest ,
Pity you're a blue shirt
Nice man, comes from humble working class background like all our politicians, 😮
*in part, because
@JamesReilly-en4di our current leader never had a job .
@patrickbracken3363 hes of the academia lefty class away with the fairies ,ya know the ones who still dont know why paper money has value ,, ,,he's a good ambassador and a charming man,,,imagine Maguiness got in ,,he probably be wearing a rainbow balaclavea 🤣🤣,, ,,I'm a libaterian ,,what ever shirt that is ,,let people's ideas stand for themselves and not on taxpayers money .he's only ever produced ideas ,,maybe he's produced babies too ,,I hope he has because I'd say he's a great dad ..😁
ah jaysus