Debate: Iraq - Christopher Hitchens vs. Playthell Benjamin 0

[charlesvan13]

I got a free falafel across the street from where I work, in Bonn, because Americans killed Saddam Hussein.

The falafel/pizza bar is owned by Iraqi kurds.

[writersblock26]

Thank you for posting this, TheViewFromSugarHill.

[tarazzz4]

yo senor learn how to speak in adebate ur not suppose 2 use a paper u could but dont make it ovious duh duh duh BI****

[pennyjones07]

Ah, I needed a quick laugh. Seeing Uncle Remus in action always does it for me.

[mathproof]

Ms. Jones, I watched this video eight months ago as you can clearly observe. I'm not sure where I apprehended that Mr. Playhell earned a Black Studies Phd, and I don't want to retrace my steps now. What you should have surmised is that my state-ments were entirely critical. This person is not an intellectual and should confine his fireside chats to obscure venues where the noodle salad and freshly barbecued meat are why people are there.

[charlesvan13]

This is the trainwreck of all Iraq war debates.

The best part is the end. The moderator and Hitchens walk out while Playthell is still rambling on.

[ZodiacSystem]

Interesting.

Thanks for sending me this video.

[timetorevolt]

In Hitchens defense, he has to be drunk to act the way he does.  Playthell does his schtick sober. On the other hand, Hitchens is always drunk. This is the kind of "debate" that an ignorant, showboating, gladiator-wannabe society like the US deserves. It will be a pleasure to watch this stupid bully country perish on its knees. I can't think of a country that deserves it more.

[regelemihai]

You call out for the destruction of an entire society with such glee and yet you dare open your mouth(symbolically) about which nation is a bully or oppressor?

I think you should be ashamed of yourself.

The only bully in this game,Sparky, are the fascists who cry for the well-being of terrorists, and decree the efforts of western democracies(as misguided as they may be) without an OUNCE of fair-mindedness.

Shame on you.

[aweiss]

stupid bully country. The nation that fought WW1, WW2, the cold war and the war on terror?

The nation that promoted the rights of man, a state separated from the church, free speech, freedom from warrentless searches and seizures, religious freedom, private property rights, and a million rights that gave dignity to mankind... How dare you accuse this great nation of being ignorant and a gladiator wannabe.

[RPenta]

@aweiss The people who lead the country are not stupid; they are quite clever; clever enough to get the American Sheeple to follow them: to the unnessary entry into WW1 which helped the Communists control Russia; to being deceived into WW2 by FDR permitting the attack on Pearl Harbor; to fighting the cold war by suppression and surveillance at home and supporting repression abroad. By the way, I see you left out the Mexican War, the Spanish American War, the "Banana Wars" and Vietnam.

[VedicIntelligentsia]

...lolololololol.....

[starguts]

The intro guys head is going to fucking explode if he doesn't calm the fuck down.

Of course Hitchens can't resist, " That was nice and quick."

[prebenfisk]

The introduction guy reminds me of the guys from school who, when reading out aloud for the class, stumbled through the sentences because they wanted to show how fast they could read.

[mathproof]

So, Dr. Benjamin another Professor of Afro American studies? I always found that persuit rather strange. It is like a special major was developed for black people who could excel in a standard Phd program. Wouldn't it have been better to make these people "earn" Phd in history with a specialty in black society?

They wonder why no one respects them.

[pennyjones07]

@mathproof This NEGRO DOES NOT HAVE A DOCTORATE in ANYTHING.

Get a clue please.

[timetorevolt]

Playthell is an idiot, and so is Hitchens. Florid bloviary on all sides. What a tedious evening this must have been.

[Dymdez]

How is Hitchens an idiot.....

[koreindian1]

well, at least we have you.

[2timmy4u]

At first, it gave of the impression that Playthell was that bald guy. Then that black guy came out and I lol'ed.

[2timmy4u]

It first I thought Playthell was that bald guy.

[AllenbysEyes]

The madness begins.

[jamesstephenbrown]

I just watched the intro last, this is some debate... a total shambles.

[corytoronto]

am i the only one who skips the intros to debates

[kavalovski]

WHAT is wrong with that guy reading from his introduction?

[richardcadbury]

The introducer behaved like he was under the influence of amphetamines the whole way through. I think he needs to calm down a litte.

[lenatrinnni]

Playthell Benjamin is a joke. I just read a blog about him on blogspot. Something about prostitution and sundry other things.

[nyomythus]

WHAT the fuck is wrong with that guy reading from his introduction?

[KenshinSephiroth666]

WHAT is wrong with that guy reading from his introduction?

[lollygager3664]

More like crappy n' stuttering n' quick amirite.

[djancak]

so where's the debate