Never Again Will I Be So Captivated By One Mans Intellect & I Am Thankful For The Amazing Catalouge Of Footage He Left For Us......My Heaven Is Being Able To Watch The Hitch Whenevr I Get Lonley!
THE CORPORATE CARTELS (married monopolies) control the content of the propaganda that's dressed up as news. Truly the dawning of Aquarius is the new age of indoctrination.
its time like now i wish there was a god so hitchens could have some justice and the tumor would disappear. the amount of enlightenment this man is responsible for should be acknowledged by god if he existed and justify a miraculous recovery. alas there is no god so i am worried that we will lose one of the greatest minds in human history
This man, simply put, is a GIANT. I don't have his intellectual capability, but I hope there are people who do; who are willing to continue to be the beacon or rationality in this world. We desperately need people like this.
I am a christian and I find Mr. Hitchens to be a wonderful, gifted person. I find it appalling that other people would wish him death and an eternal punishment. I do not agree with his philosophy and am saddened by his rejection of Christ.
I have to believe that it is far, far easier to die if one has become convinced in life that divine judgment and punishment are not awaiting one on the "other side".
If I weren't an atheist, I'd be praying for him, but since that's beyond my ability, I'll just say this: I'm rooting for you, Christopher. You're a personal role-model like I've never had. Keep fighting the good fight.
Chris Hitchens is THE man! In a world where so many want freedom there are still those, who willing exchange free thought for religious indoctrination. Don't be surprised when some narrow-minded morons say it's "god's" punishment for blah...blah...blah. Speak on, Hitch!
@fedner31 Unfortunately, you are right, there are people who say it is God's punishment. Those people do not understand the heart of God. The Word says "it is not God's will that any should perish but that all come to the saving knowledge of Jesus Christ.". God poured out ALL His wrath on Jesus Christ, so God isn't mad at Mr. Hitchens. His sin has been paid for. Now it is up to Mr. Hitchens to accept or reject this gift.
A remarkably interesting man, a curious intellect, and a generous gift of content to offer to the world...
But unfortunately - in the words of Robert Anton Wilson - he seems to me a Fundamentalist Materalist. Reality tunnels are a curious thing. Regardless of all of that, he had and has a marvelous thing to offer to the plethora of ideas in this world.
I got close to crying when I heard Hitchens' still eloquent voice strained by cancer. It is sad to see such a unique and epic figure in such a state. I just hope he recovers...both for his benefit, of course, and because he really needs to be heard by others.
Brian Lamb must be one of the worst interviewers ever, though. Besides Larry King, I don't know who else can be so dumb with their questions and with the whole progress of the interview. Brian didn't soak up a word Hitchens said.
This has to be an interview at the beginning of his treatment, I hope. I've seen some of his newer debate, and he looke better, I hope they were newer. Get well Hitch the world needs you, and I need you as my muse to fight the good fight against religion.
As a believer, I've often disagreed with much of Hitchen's views about our existence. Nevertheless, I've admired him as a figure of great virtue, and I've usually had the highest respect and appreciation for his honesty, passion, and humanitarianism. Ultimately, we value the same things, and I wish him the same as I do for myself (I'm confident he'd do the same).
It really is terrible watching such a great man like this fall apart from an illness and not be able to help in some way.
Lets all just pray.....Anyway lets keep putting money into the science too cure this disease in all its forms and stop relying on the make believe gods of the stone age.
Hitchens is such an inspiration to me. I once was a quiet and reserved athiest but because of him, I talk openly and freely about my atheism (when asked). I've even been confrontational to religious bigots.
@thepickletrain it actually makes me quite glad there are no miracles. I hate to put words in his mouth, but i hope he'd understand when i say, a miracle at this point in his life would be quite demeaning to him.
Thanks Crucie. I truly enjoyed the last 54 minutes. Mr. Hitchens' outlook gives me strength in areas I never thought possible. We all die and we will all die differently. Live your lives with passion. Give back whenever possible. 'Leave a trace' for humanity. Mr. Hitchens has done just that. And to the religious, who grasp their beliefs with white knuckles because permanent death is too much to face...this, is how it is done. Dignified, fearless. We should all hope to be as strong.
I have been atheist for a couple of decades.I only found out about Hitchens a few years back. Since then I have read up on the guy. It's hard for me not to come to the conclusion that life has gotten easier because of him, and people like him for me personally. Now I find myself feeling like I've found out a favorite Uncle is very ill.
I can't help but tear up while watching this. He truly is one of the great men of our time. I respect this man so much so that I would easily offer to take his place if only to prolong his time in what we know to be this existence. The world will be a much dimmer place without him. With that said there is still a glimmer of hope, as there always should be, because of the amazingly talented doctors that are looking over him. I wish you the best Mr. Hitchens. Fight and live a long happy life.
I managed to repress my emotions throughout the interview only to have my "stiff upper lip" demolished by your comment. Needless to say I agree implicitly with your logic and sentiment.
I know that the heart is just an organ made of muscle fibre but I swear I could feel mine tighten when Christopher said his cancer had metastasis and had reached his lungs and is now in stage 4.
Good thing his overall health is ok and his spirit his still lucid and rational and I hope he reacts well to new treatments.
@mestrini it probably really did. Emotions are real chemical, physical things that philosophical materialists like you and me must not ignore but should try to better understand why (and how) we have these weird amazing feelings we have. They too evolved like everything else about us.
Never Again Will I Be So Captivated By One Mans Intellect & I Am Thankful For The Amazing Catalouge Of Footage He Left For Us......My Heaven Is Being Able To Watch The Hitch Whenevr I Get Lonley!
sammycircle 1 month ago
We will miss Christopher Hitchens... what a man! To sum matters up... heaven wouldn't be the same without him!
CurzonRoad 2 months ago
Guys stop saying RIP it means hope your peaceful in the after life, if you want to respect him say you will be truly missed or something :(
hectichorse 2 months ago
ONE OF MY HEROES...HE SAID THINGS THAT I WANTED TO ARTICULATE BUT COULDN'T !!
flamcity 2 months ago
R.I.P. I will truly miss you.
spearsandarrows 2 months ago
I'm glad Hitchens got to so many people, his legacy will live on for ages.
Denethorable 3 months ago
ahhh! i wanna cry!
Freethinker12341 3 months ago
I cant watch. Its too sad.
cchris000043 8 months ago
HITCHENS IS SIMPLY AWESOME
reverendrevb 8 months ago
Why is it the good ones who get prematurely offed, while the fucktards thrive and proliferate?
DanLightning 9 months ago
Get well Mr. Hitchens. Thank you for making this one a better world
vdjsd123 9 months ago 2
THE CORPORATE CARTELS (married monopolies) control the content of the propaganda that's dressed up as news. Truly the dawning of Aquarius is the new age of indoctrination.
TheWorldFarOff 10 months ago
I really hope, he will survive! Get well soon, Christopher.
Rogi1988 10 months ago
its time like now i wish there was a god so hitchens could have some justice and the tumor would disappear. the amount of enlightenment this man is responsible for should be acknowledged by god if he existed and justify a miraculous recovery. alas there is no god so i am worried that we will lose one of the greatest minds in human history
robbieblack111 11 months ago
This man is great.
miguelmunro 11 months ago
This man, simply put, is a GIANT. I don't have his intellectual capability, but I hope there are people who do; who are willing to continue to be the beacon or rationality in this world. We desperately need people like this.
MsMsmak 11 months ago 2
I am a christian and I find Mr. Hitchens to be a wonderful, gifted person. I find it appalling that other people would wish him death and an eternal punishment. I do not agree with his philosophy and am saddened by his rejection of Christ.
JQbono 11 months ago
Is he drinking a glass of scotch? What a dude :)
smileyraw 11 months ago
I have to believe that it is far, far easier to die if one has become convinced in life that divine judgment and punishment are not awaiting one on the "other side".
termsofusepolice 11 months ago
If I weren't an atheist, I'd be praying for him, but since that's beyond my ability, I'll just say this: I'm rooting for you, Christopher. You're a personal role-model like I've never had. Keep fighting the good fight.
jordanromaker 11 months ago 2
What an inspiration!
He has done more good for humanity than we can imagine!
AtheistAgnostic 11 months ago
STAY STRONG MY FRIEND , YOU ARE A GREAT MAN.
adlerbr12 11 months ago 3
Chris Hitchens is THE man! In a world where so many want freedom there are still those, who willing exchange free thought for religious indoctrination. Don't be surprised when some narrow-minded morons say it's "god's" punishment for blah...blah...blah. Speak on, Hitch!
fedner31 11 months ago 2
@fedner31 Unfortunately, you are right, there are people who say it is God's punishment. Those people do not understand the heart of God. The Word says "it is not God's will that any should perish but that all come to the saving knowledge of Jesus Christ.". God poured out ALL His wrath on Jesus Christ, so God isn't mad at Mr. Hitchens. His sin has been paid for. Now it is up to Mr. Hitchens to accept or reject this gift.
JQbono 11 months ago
i really hope he copes well!
FlashmoreGash 1 year ago
my champion
Analleroreivaj 1 year ago
Inspirational man. Not only does he encourage the proliferation of free thought, but I have also just ripped up the remaining smokes in the packet.
jack0305 1 year ago 2
A remarkably interesting man, a curious intellect, and a generous gift of content to offer to the world...
But unfortunately - in the words of Robert Anton Wilson - he seems to me a Fundamentalist Materalist. Reality tunnels are a curious thing. Regardless of all of that, he had and has a marvelous thing to offer to the plethora of ideas in this world.
ausrotten9 1 year ago
He's beginning to look like Andrew Sullivan.
tabber87 1 year ago
Hitch has helped me to stare into the darkness and try to be brave & honest with myself & others.
"Thanks" just doesn't quite encapsulate my gratitude for this gift.
LetReasonPrevail1 1 year ago 4
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smurfieboo 1 year ago
I hope Hitchens gets many more years, he really is a wonderfully charming, intelligent and charismatic man. Thanks for posting.
midas41 1 year ago
Hang in there Hitch!
bdwilson1000 1 year ago
These kinds of videos illustrate the real value of a site like Youtube. Thank you so much for sharing it. Keep fighting, Hitch.
spaceoreo 1 year ago
wow, i didn't know how much i admired hitchens. its only now that he may pass away that i can truly appreciate him
KungFuKing1916 1 year ago
I got close to crying when I heard Hitchens' still eloquent voice strained by cancer. It is sad to see such a unique and epic figure in such a state. I just hope he recovers...both for his benefit, of course, and because he really needs to be heard by others.
Brian Lamb must be one of the worst interviewers ever, though. Besides Larry King, I don't know who else can be so dumb with their questions and with the whole progress of the interview. Brian didn't soak up a word Hitchens said.
Rationalific 1 year ago
This has to be an interview at the beginning of his treatment, I hope. I've seen some of his newer debate, and he looke better, I hope they were newer. Get well Hitch the world needs you, and I need you as my muse to fight the good fight against religion.
TheFedupcitizen 1 year ago
A great individual.
I especially liked his comments on smoking/drinking and doing it all over knowing. That's being honest.
Without his hatred we would not know of him, so it really cant be that bad of a thing in a well reasoning person.
You do look like shit good sir, hope your self-image shines brighter than ever.
*lights one up*
slaterohm 1 year ago
As a believer, I've often disagreed with much of Hitchen's views about our existence. Nevertheless, I've admired him as a figure of great virtue, and I've usually had the highest respect and appreciation for his honesty, passion, and humanitarianism. Ultimately, we value the same things, and I wish him the same as I do for myself (I'm confident he'd do the same).
eskayp101 1 year ago 2
@eskayp101 I have no doubt he would.
spaceoreo 1 year ago
It really is terrible watching such a great man like this fall apart from an illness and not be able to help in some way.
Lets all just pray.....Anyway lets keep putting money into the science too cure this disease in all its forms and stop relying on the make believe gods of the stone age.
inquiry10 1 year ago
Incredible interview! Thank you so much for this upload!
DelusionalJ 1 year ago
i hadn't seen him in such bad shape. this is so depressing
skaseisback 1 year ago
Hitchens is such an inspiration to me. I once was a quiet and reserved athiest but because of him, I talk openly and freely about my atheism (when asked). I've even been confrontational to religious bigots.
metrx330 1 year ago 7
did he take a sip of whiskey after coughing? That's just awesome.
qtzlctl2012 1 year ago
this is profoundly sad. almost makes me wish there were miracles.
thepickletrain 1 year ago
@thepickletrain it actually makes me quite glad there are no miracles. I hate to put words in his mouth, but i hope he'd understand when i say, a miracle at this point in his life would be quite demeaning to him.
qtzlctl2012 1 year ago
@qtzlctl2012 i value his life over his integrity
thepickletrain 1 year ago
@thepickletrain he doesn't. and it's not about his integrity. It would be about god being an ass
qtzlctl2012 1 year ago
@qtzlctl2012 oh, ok
thepickletrain 1 year ago
@qtzlctl2012 i just don't think i could tell his loved ones that i'd rather him die than miracles be real
thepickletrain 1 year ago
@thepickletrain I could very easily tell them i'd rather he die...because the alternative is eternal north korea
qtzlctl2012 1 year ago
@qtzlctl2012 there are no miracles, so it doesn't matter anyway
thepickletrain 1 year ago
I love you Chris! You mean the World to Us!!!!!!
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Pablo113 1 year ago
Thanks Crucie. I truly enjoyed the last 54 minutes. Mr. Hitchens' outlook gives me strength in areas I never thought possible. We all die and we will all die differently. Live your lives with passion. Give back whenever possible. 'Leave a trace' for humanity. Mr. Hitchens has done just that. And to the religious, who grasp their beliefs with white knuckles because permanent death is too much to face...this, is how it is done. Dignified, fearless. We should all hope to be as strong.
quasimotox 1 year ago 2
A prince among men. I know everone's fallible and I shouldn't have heroes but fuckit, he's a true hero
LeBigMacDaddy 1 year ago
What a rave man he is.
BohemianBlasphemy 1 year ago
I have been atheist for a couple of decades.I only found out about Hitchens a few years back. Since then I have read up on the guy. It's hard for me not to come to the conclusion that life has gotten easier because of him, and people like him for me personally. Now I find myself feeling like I've found out a favorite Uncle is very ill.
yourfullofsheite 1 year ago 2
Christopher is so lucid and sharp. I do like his way of thinking. Especially liked what he said about the pathetic Mother Teresa.
He looks slimmer and younger, but looks can be deceptive. I know he is suffering,but he accepts his situation so well.
Thanks for uploading and keeping us up to date.
dewinthemorning 1 year ago 4
Man... this is hard to watch... but thanks for uploading it...
DavidRandallCurtis 1 year ago
I can't help but tear up while watching this. He truly is one of the great men of our time. I respect this man so much so that I would easily offer to take his place if only to prolong his time in what we know to be this existence. The world will be a much dimmer place without him. With that said there is still a glimmer of hope, as there always should be, because of the amazingly talented doctors that are looking over him. I wish you the best Mr. Hitchens. Fight and live a long happy life.
Beeht 1 year ago 77
@Beeht And he'd surely decline your offer.
ShallowBeThyGames 1 year ago
@Beeht
I managed to repress my emotions throughout the interview only to have my "stiff upper lip" demolished by your comment. Needless to say I agree implicitly with your logic and sentiment.
'Thanks' for making me blub.
arthur1411 10 months ago
@Beeht I love you words - I feel the same but could not express them in such a wonderful way. I'm tearing up now!
tuckett21 6 months ago
Thumbs up if you plan to help carry the torch that Christopher Hitchens has lit.
Prytanus 1 year ago 161
@Prytanus : Already there.
websnarf 1 year ago
I know that the heart is just an organ made of muscle fibre but I swear I could feel mine tighten when Christopher said his cancer had metastasis and had reached his lungs and is now in stage 4.
Good thing his overall health is ok and his spirit his still lucid and rational and I hope he reacts well to new treatments.
Go Hitch!
mestrini 1 year ago
@mestrini it probably really did. Emotions are real chemical, physical things that philosophical materialists like you and me must not ignore but should try to better understand why (and how) we have these weird amazing feelings we have. They too evolved like everything else about us.
hardinmichael1981 1 year ago
:-(
It appears that he is nearing the end.
rchodges 1 year ago
@rchodges My sentiment too. :(
dewinthemorning 1 year ago
@rchodges : Actually he's commented before that he has good days and bad days. Perhaps he's just been caught in a bad day.
websnarf 1 year ago
I heart hitchens
freethinker9406 1 year ago 4
Hitchens is awesome.
Hereticbooks 1 year ago