Michael D vs Michael Graham Full Interview

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  • Опубликовано: 26 янв 2025

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  • @muranichanain6027
    @muranichanain6027 Год назад +17

    Listening again on 5th January 2024. Micky D is absolutely epic and bang on ❤

  • @FeraligatorConstant
    @FeraligatorConstant 12 лет назад +66

    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.

    • @rossmcdonagh1554
      @rossmcdonagh1554 8 лет назад +1

      But the people will give out about Michael D Higgins because it's easier to believe the lies of an idiot

  • @Ender424
    @Ender424 11 лет назад +121

    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.

    • @Thechivalrykiller
      @Thechivalrykiller 4 года назад +12

      Well he’s a president now so he’s been doing pretty good 😂

    • @fletcher262
      @fletcher262 3 года назад +2

      @@Thechivalrykiller unfortunately the Irish presidential position is mostly just symbolic

    • @Thechivalrykiller
      @Thechivalrykiller 3 года назад +1

      @@fletcher262 ye ur not wrong 😂but he still looks cute as ever tho exactly what I’d imagine an old leprechaun to be 🤣

  • @Paul5520
    @Paul5520 6 лет назад +45

    May he get back in as President in 2018. I am proud of this man representing my country. A proper statesman☘️

  •  12 лет назад +47

    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.

  • @josephgrist7106
    @josephgrist7106 10 лет назад +74

    As a Brit: President Higgins is fucking awesome.

  • @lord123j
    @lord123j 4 года назад +27

    Ya know, I sometimes wonder if Graham is still on fire to this day

  • @TheRainmanBachelor
    @TheRainmanBachelor Год назад +5

    The assertive heart of a wonderful man.

  • @owenmcmatthews6629
    @owenmcmatthews6629 4 месяца назад +3

    12 years later, this is still as relevant.

  • @taintabird23
    @taintabird23 10 лет назад +55

    I like this man who is our President now.

    • @bighands69
      @bighands69 9 лет назад +1

      Taint ABird
      America has already voted in Obama. You cannot complain. DO you think another little socialist like Higgins can do any different.

    • @taintabird23
      @taintabird23 9 лет назад +17

      bighands69 Ummm...what on earth are you talking about?

    • @bighands69
      @bighands69 9 лет назад +1

      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.

    • @taintabird23
      @taintabird23 9 лет назад +20

      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...

    • @wobblyjack3971
      @wobblyjack3971 9 лет назад +6

      +bighands69 Blair was never a socialist!

  • @jandismaszilenka
    @jandismaszilenka 12 лет назад +20

    What a tough, passionate
    and principled man!

  • @537monster
    @537monster 9 лет назад +43

    I wish the democrats in congress had half the spine that he had.

    • @jrvthatsme
      @jrvthatsme 9 лет назад +15

      +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.

    • @Thechivalrykiller
      @Thechivalrykiller 4 года назад +1

      @@jrvthatsme sure 👍😑👍🤣

  • @kendee_
    @kendee_ 12 лет назад +53

    This guy makes me want to move to Ireland.

    • @GerryBolger
      @GerryBolger 3 года назад +2

      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.

    • @matthew5386
      @matthew5386 2 года назад +1

      @@GerryBolger the best thing about micheal D is he's left wing but even still the right wing love him

    • @Fngsouth
      @Fngsouth Год назад

      @@matthew5386 He's hated in Ireland today, the left are hated everywhere.

  • @kastonhall3911
    @kastonhall3911 10 лет назад +26

    As an American I want him as my President.

    •  8 лет назад +1

      Give Cornel West a shot at the job he'd blast out some great speeches.

  • @alex2003991
    @alex2003991 12 лет назад +16

    I want to live in Ireland if you guys elect leaders this AMAZING.

    •  8 лет назад +4

      Aha well there are some other aspects you may need to consider.

  • @kevinbury3617
    @kevinbury3617 4 года назад +9

    gets better every time . proud to be Irish

  • @smaointeshile8822
    @smaointeshile8822 5 месяцев назад +2

    This is so relevant it could have been a livestream tonight!!!

  • @davidec.4021
    @davidec.4021 4 года назад +18

    Sadly, this is more relevant than ever

    • @AnthonyEnnis
      @AnthonyEnnis Год назад +2

      Sadly, this is more relevant than ever

  • @MetalDudeBen
    @MetalDudeBen 12 лет назад +8

    I wish radio was always this fiery
    .

  • @lord123j
    @lord123j 4 года назад +12

    Grahams comments in this video in general have aged like milk. Unbelievable.

  • @velocelens
    @velocelens 12 лет назад +11

    Damn, Higgins is just shitting on him so hard

  • @anthonypie9509
    @anthonypie9509 3 года назад +4

    Dear Mr president, you are hope for the next generation 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

  • @cahillgreg
    @cahillgreg 10 лет назад +16

    @ Jesus isGod
    ‘Leprechauns, Micks, sobriety, O’Malley, potato land, tayto’
    - ‘erratic and abusive’ and the irony falls flat.

  • @praisebewibble
    @praisebewibble 7 лет назад +9

    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.

  • @observer127
    @observer127 12 лет назад +5

    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!!!

    •  8 лет назад

      Remember the good old days of the Teabaggers.

  • @joejudy1
    @joejudy1 10 лет назад +8

    Well done to President Higgins.

  • @scottnaughton3515
    @scottnaughton3515 12 лет назад +4

    Higgins believes that solutions come from Government but most importantly encourages participation in Government. Its a matter of personal responsibility.

  • @kylestewart1001
    @kylestewart1001 12 лет назад +33

    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

  • @emmaoriordan7521
    @emmaoriordan7521 4 года назад +5

    Absolutely sensational!

  • @cromac3319
    @cromac3319 4 года назад +18

    Graham got schooled lol

  • @sysiphuscorinth
    @sysiphuscorinth 11 лет назад +9

    he's a very little Big Man, but Graham is a very big little man..

  • @kevinbury3617
    @kevinbury3617 3 года назад +5

    gets better ...every time.

  • @moc9893
    @moc9893 3 года назад +3

    One job
    Two jobs
    THRLEE jobs 😂

  • @nejuw
    @nejuw 6 дней назад

    Why does Newstalk have these fools on as experts? Michael D, you are so missed in the Dail. Eloquent, intelligent and on the right side of history.

  • @dazpatreg
    @dazpatreg 3 года назад +2

    Katherine Connolly is the next Michael D

  • @sirhikesalot692
    @sirhikesalot692 10 лет назад +11

    Vote Higgins for US President in 2016!

    • @bighands69
      @bighands69 9 лет назад

      CroNintendo
      America Already has its next socialist lined up (Clinton). And she will destroy the American economy more.

    • @jrvthatsme
      @jrvthatsme 9 лет назад +2

      +CroNintendo Michael D is already President of Ireland for the past few years now. Bernie Sanders is much like him though.

    • @wobblyjack3971
      @wobblyjack3971 9 лет назад +5

      +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

    • @danganbeg7225
      @danganbeg7225 8 лет назад +4

      +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.

  • @kirsten2415
    @kirsten2415 2 года назад +3

    i just adore michael

  • @mitchellhird6963
    @mitchellhird6963 Год назад

    He said the government of Israel supports a two state, like it was a real point.
    That aged well. 😂😂😂😂

  • @quimby491
    @quimby491 8 лет назад

    Does this still apply?

  • @MrHabernet
    @MrHabernet 12 лет назад +1

    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.

  • @88relient
    @88relient 12 лет назад

    Absolutely. Welfarism and paper currency will cause havoc in the developed world just like we've done so in third world countries

  • @ITSjustWOOL
    @ITSjustWOOL 11 лет назад +3

    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

  • @chiadikaobioguh9856
    @chiadikaobioguh9856 3 года назад +1

    Incredible

  • @sysiphuscorinth
    @sysiphuscorinth 11 лет назад +1

    yes hook avoid any comment by MDH and allow MG to spout shite..

  • @fivetwoeight528
    @fivetwoeight528 4 месяца назад

    Well spoken in English shame they wouldn't speak in there native tongue.
    Free Ireland 🇮🇪

  • @scottnaughton3515
    @scottnaughton3515 12 лет назад

    How so?

  • @sysiphuscorinth
    @sysiphuscorinth 11 лет назад

    why is M graham wearing a hat?

  • @GAELMIC
    @GAELMIC 7 лет назад

    The ship was called Klos C

  • @theGABSTER7
    @theGABSTER7 12 лет назад +1

    Could we swap him for David Cameron? Please

    •  8 лет назад

      Fuck no.

  • @mrsealpoop7781
    @mrsealpoop7781 2 года назад +4

    That man has got not only the gift of the gab, but the wit of the wise

  • @markomedic2649
    @markomedic2649 7 лет назад

    This is what i call dirty host's funeral

  • @scottnaughton3515
    @scottnaughton3515 12 лет назад +1

    Come on over. The Guinness is on us :-)

  • @88relient
    @88relient 12 лет назад

    Well, maybe only about the role of government.

  • @7926645
    @7926645 12 лет назад +1

    Legend

  • @masco1243
    @masco1243 12 лет назад

    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.

  • @KillaTequilla83
    @KillaTequilla83 12 лет назад +4

    I wish he was my grandfather

  • @Downfall1990
    @Downfall1990 9 лет назад +1

    Higgins avoided the question about the rockets and changed the subject 😐

    • @Carrjimbo
      @Carrjimbo 6 лет назад +5

      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.

  • @devanman7920
    @devanman7920 7 месяцев назад

    Go on Mick!!!

  • @markquigley4383
    @markquigley4383 11 лет назад +4

    Michael D abú!

  • @sasquach37
    @sasquach37 12 лет назад +2

    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.

  • @93hickey
    @93hickey 12 лет назад

    We did.... :)

  • @masco1243
    @masco1243 11 лет назад +2

    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.

  • @MrHabernet
    @MrHabernet 12 лет назад

    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.

  • @semiserioussam
    @semiserioussam 12 лет назад +1

    I bet I can guess who the one dislike is lol.

  • @negspiral
    @negspiral 12 лет назад

    BOOM

  • @Skellist
    @Skellist 11 лет назад

    He's not a leader. That's the Taoiseach.

    •  8 лет назад

      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.

  • @MrHabernet
    @MrHabernet 12 лет назад

    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.

  • @dennison8
    @dennison8 2 года назад +2

    Michael D.... Painful hypocrite...!

  • @DerryMurphy
    @DerryMurphy 10 лет назад +2

    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".

    • @rickgrimes5233
      @rickgrimes5233 10 лет назад +2

      Still, its hard to disagree with what he said.

    • @DerryMurphy
      @DerryMurphy 10 лет назад +1

      Rick Grimes Yes, it is difficult because he wouldn't let you speak. Shouldn't you be killing zombies Rick.

    • @DerryMurphy
      @DerryMurphy 10 лет назад +1

      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.

    • @rickgrimes5233
      @rickgrimes5233 10 лет назад +10

      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.

    • @DerryMurphy
      @DerryMurphy 10 лет назад

      I agree on all points, Rick.

  • @slayerdeth0705
    @slayerdeth0705 4 года назад

    He fools a lot of people.

  • @Jhhhf4479
    @Jhhhf4479 Год назад +3

    Higgins is a joke

  • @GAELMIC
    @GAELMIC 7 лет назад +1

    Michael D. calls this a debate ?? LOL This sounds more like a Talkover rant by him.

  • @masco1243
    @masco1243 12 лет назад

    calm yourself buddy, by ranting your opinions doesn't make them facts... so have fun with your views...

  • @Top_Secret_File
    @Top_Secret_File 12 лет назад +2

    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''.

  • @masco1243
    @masco1243 12 лет назад

    Thats nice. You tell yourself that

  • @GAELMIC
    @GAELMIC 7 лет назад +2

    Michael D. is so ignorant in this "discussion". He keeps talking over the conversation, keeps interrupting.

  • @mickeyh1961
    @mickeyh1961 9 лет назад +7

    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.

    • @pregan-tk9ck
      @pregan-tk9ck 9 лет назад +2

      +mickeyh1961 I don't disagree but I can't help but wonder if you judge Israel just as loudly when they bomb civilians.

    • @mickeyh1961
      @mickeyh1961 9 лет назад

      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.

    • @pregan-tk9ck
      @pregan-tk9ck 9 лет назад +11

      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.

    • @mickeyh1961
      @mickeyh1961 9 лет назад

      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.

    • @pregan-tk9ck
      @pregan-tk9ck 9 лет назад +2

      How am I being one sided?

  • @user-rc9jf8ng2k
    @user-rc9jf8ng2k Год назад

    This didn't age well.