It's crazy to think that there was a time a person could have gone and seen Christopher Hitchens speak in front of magazines and a Snapple vending machine, and even have the opportunity to ask his great mind a question.
The location is Olsson’s Books and Records in Old Town, Alexandria, Va. Olsson’s had several locations in the DC area. It went out of business in September 2009, about four years after this event, and was liquidated in bankruptcy court.
god is Not Great, but Christopher Hitchens was/is, his mortal recoil is gone but his powerful mellifluous voice, oratory and opinions live on. Damn! I miss this gorgeous bastard! may he be remembered until the end of human extinction.
This breaks my heart to see Hitch treated to such abysmal surroundings. Whoever set this up should be ashamed of themselves. He deserves concert halls, ballrooms, not whatever that mess is.
His knowledge of American history is remarkable,,,, I assume he is just as clever on British history but chooses not to discuss it because of it's dark past.
Take A Moment Religion Poisons 'Eve ry thing' 2:24 😂 Genius at play. Missed but never forgotten. Stay Safe and Stay Free 🌐 🙏 No god's required or seen in my foxhole for 40 years, I am a veteran of the RAF for 28 years Zeus teapots etc Thx As a Yewish Athiest m, (who knew). 8:04 USA is falling into decline in 2023.
The way Hitchens glosses over Jefferson the fiendishly cruel rapist is really disgusting. He didn't have a "relationship" with her- HE RAPED HER. He tortured the Hemmings family with unspeakable indifference and horribly BLACKMAILED Sally over the custody of their children Jefferson was a mind-boggling hypocrite and I've always wondered if Hitchens admires him partially as way of excusing his own sexism. I admire much about Hitchens but the blind hero worship of him is not deserved.
There is no evidence that Jefferson had any relationship with Sally. There isn't any DNA evidence that proves it. You're a typical mindless liberal who cares nothing about facts. Just go away.
What an honor it is to see and hear Hitchens discuss these grave matters at 7-11.
It was his full-time job.
LOL this comment made my fucking day. Thanks for making me laugh in these dark times
Book store I believe
It's crazy to think that there was a time a person could have gone and seen Christopher Hitchens speak in front of magazines and a Snapple vending machine, and even have the opportunity to ask his great mind a question.
Much better setting would have been a smoked filled pub.
Hitchens gives an hour long talk on Jefferson from a gas station.
And challenges everyone in there lol
Looks like a book store to me. Minus the magazine's and drinks refrigerator
Who hasn't
@@matent9076 or a Snapple Commercial
BEST COMMENT EVER!!!!!!!
It is hard to fathom a great loss - Christopher Hitchens is sorely missed by everyone who loves literature and dialectic. . . . . .
15 years ago...what brilliance
Y Martha garneg
17 plus years now...same
The location is Olsson’s Books and Records in Old Town, Alexandria, Va. Olsson’s had several locations in the DC area. It went out of business in September 2009, about four years after this event, and was liquidated in bankruptcy court.
God damn barns and noble!
We need this man right now more so than ever
He lives on.
@@stonehouseguitars3869 he will but he would be appalled at the fascism going on in our country now
Top 10 grand lectures given in a 7eleven
bravo, hitchens. another wonderful talk
Have you read any of Hitchens' work?
I'm thinking Hitch 22 or T.J. Author of America.
God I miss this guy! Love you Hitch.
“Sir, that was a very interesting talk but…this is a gas station”
He didn’t just tackle subjects that were more riskier he tackled subjects that were the riskiest remember tackled the ball not the man
Oh you have read it you just wish it was longer! 😹🙏🏿
god is Not Great, but Christopher Hitchens was/is, his mortal recoil is gone but his powerful mellifluous voice, oratory and opinions live on.
Damn! I miss this gorgeous bastard! may he be remembered until the end of human extinction.
Food for the brain. Especially now.
And now 😢 2023
48:25 does anyone know which of their writings he's referring to? 18:00 50:40 31:40
This breaks my heart to see Hitch treated to such abysmal surroundings. Whoever set this up should be ashamed of themselves. He deserves concert halls, ballrooms, not whatever that mess is.
Rather I think, it was that he could be eloquent in the street or crowded mart hall just as easily as in the hall and ballroom.
Hometown gig.
He's not bothered in the least . . . he gives his all wherever he is . . . he is most likely at a bookstore though
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Wonderful history!!!!...
7:33 someone should have checked the contents of that bottle
Volume is a bit low
@Adam Plentl duh!!! Volume is low rehardless.
I am on max volume on headphones
@@monicaangelini3324 * regardless
drops the mic at the end
Long Live the hitch
Groovy
His knowledge of American history is remarkable,,,, I assume he is just as clever on British history but chooses not to discuss it because of it's dark past.
Take A Moment
Religion Poisons 'Eve ry thing' 2:24 😂
Genius at play.
Missed but never forgotten.
Stay Safe and Stay Free 🌐 🙏
No god's required or seen in my foxhole for 40 years,
I am a veteran of the RAF for 28 years
Zeus teapots etc
Thx
As a Yewish Athiest m, (who knew).
8:04
USA is falling into decline in 2023.
Hitch is wrong about the dangers of fiat currencies. Not sure how he could have missed that...
The way Hitchens glosses over Jefferson the fiendishly cruel rapist is really disgusting. He didn't have a "relationship" with her- HE RAPED HER. He tortured the Hemmings family with unspeakable indifference and horribly BLACKMAILED Sally over the custody of their children Jefferson was a mind-boggling hypocrite and I've always wondered if Hitchens admires him partially as way of excusing his own sexism. I admire much about Hitchens but the blind hero worship of him is not deserved.
There is no evidence that Jefferson had any relationship with Sally. There isn't any DNA evidence that proves it. You're a typical mindless liberal who cares nothing about facts. Just go away.
And u were there
His joke about wine, what a punk
Ahhh. After all of his speakings, you dont like him for one comment? Or am I missing you being facetious? LOL