PETER HITCHENS | THE AUTHORITARIAN LEFT NEVER RESTS |  

"Its easier to fool people than it is to convince them that they've been fooled".

I wish more interviewers conducted themselves like John Anderson. He allows his guest to reply to a question without constantly interrupting. Many could learn from his approach.

Hitchens is a much valued perspective, thank you John Anderson for having him on.

" The generation now coming out of Western schools is unable to distinguish good from bad. Even those words are unacceptable. This results in impaired thinking ability. " Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn Died 2008

'It takes some nerve not to run with the crowd'. Indeed, and you have certainly not run with the crowd. I applaud you.

The greatest lesson of all. Never run with the crowd.

I've heard the saying "people are basically good." I beg to differ. People are basically ignorant, and look to have others do their thinking for them.

Yes, people are in general, quite dumb. Never thought I'd be saying this, but my patience with fellow Brits over covid scam was the last straw positively the last straw.

Brilliant words by hitchens in first minute.

Wow. When Christopher was alive I thought this man was a pillock. Now, I can honestly say his critical thinking skills are incredible. Big ups Peter. More interviews like this.

I never get tired of listening to Peter Hitchens.

Peter Hitchens helped me through the ‘lockdown’.Completely out the blue I started watching/listening to his views on it all & it resonated with me entirely.I thought I was going mad until that point.Total respect to Peter because when every other commentator was cheering the government on..he was standing defiantly telling the truth ✌🏾

“Briefly stated, the Gell-Mann Amnesia effect is as follows. You open the newspaper to an article on some subject you know well. In Murray's case, physics. In mine, show business. You read the article and see the journalist has absolutely no understanding of either the facts or the issues. Often, the article is so wrong it actually presents the story backward-reversing cause and effect. I call these the "wet streets cause rain" stories. Paper's full of them. "In any case, you read with exasperation or amusement the multiple errors in a story, and then turn the page to national or international affairs, and read as if the rest of the newspaper was somehow more accurate about Palestine than the baloney you just read. You turn the page, and forget what you know.” - Michael Crichton

Nobody is more dangerous than he who imagines himself pure in heart, for his purity, by definition, is unassailable. James Baldwin

0:38. Peter describing a new form of blasphemy. Ie the left horrified that someone may have a different point of view.

It’s weird how the Hitchens brothers are sort-of benchmarks in my journey of both religion and politics. I began with Christopher, whom I still deeply respect, and became a fierce agnostic-atheist and dabbled in leftism. I viewed his brother as the typical lame, parochial conservative. Over the years, though, as the Left has revealed its true colors, I’m drawn more and more to Peter.

At 4:53, "I will not run with crowds, but most people are happy to" is the jewel of this interview.

Thank you, now if only Christopher Hitchens was still with us.

I love Peter he's the only person these days to listen to. He's right on politics especially the Tory Party

I don't know who they were but the Hitchens parents must have been amazing people. Peter and Christopher have both had a hugely beneficial impact on society as a whole.

How very relevant this has become in today's society ," I will not run with the crowd's ' . But most people do and they like it.'"

Peter Hitchins is THE ONLY mainstream journalist with intelligence, integrity & insight.

An intelligent conversation without screaming and shouting.

One of the best Hitchens interviews. Wish it went on longer.

What has struck me lately in conversations with politically left leaning friends, family and acquaintances, is it is virtually impossible to get them to stay on topic with an issue they are uncomfortable about. Rather than attempt to expose the weaknesses or flaws in my point, fact or expose'. They always shift the discussion to another unrelated topic, person, or immaturely just insist I am wrong, without any context as to why. When I attempt to draw them back to the topic, person, etc. in question, they inevitably accuse me of being or supporting something I am not. If in their estimation I support this, person or position, they feel justified in ignoring what I am saying. This has happened numerous times lately. The most common accusation thrown at me is, "Well you are a Trump lover". I am Canadian, my friends, family and acquaintances are Canadians. Yet inevitably this accusation is thrown at me, when I begin proving the failings of socialism, the utter insanity of Black Lives Matter groups tearing down Canadian memorials of our historical figures, or the destruction left in the aftermath of their allegedly peaceful protests even here in Canada. This is becoming one of the darkest moments in history, because it is the most idiotic. Only one person has ever got back to me and said, "Calling you a Trump lover, was a real stupid thing for me to say. I thought about I conversation later, and it began to bother me, insomuch that I could not believe the only reply I could think of at the time was, you are a Trump lover. I am sorry". US media, is doing a great disservice to people everywhere, by laying all the problems occurring in North American at the feet of one person, to the point where their obsession for vilifying President Trump, is becoming infectious. So much so, that it seems to be influencing the ability of people everywhere to engage is civil discourse.

Peter Hitchens and Douglas Murray are the two political commentators I like listening to most.

When you realise that the individual is the smallest minority at the greatest of peril, it takes great courage to establish oneself as that principle embodied. Stand tall and defiant to the menace that is the mob of group thought.

this is all measurable with the decline of satire. Even here in Australia, we used to love making fun of everything and everyone, and now there is practically no satire in mainstream entertainment.

In answer to the interviewer, the reason academics are so often ignorant of reality is because they are academics. Their “knowledge” comes from books written by people who have read a lot of books. And seldom from actual experience. So, an academic might wonder at the stupidity of an ordinary working man who votes Tory and not for a party which pledges more help for people like himself. But the reason is often simple. He lives three doors down from a family on benefits. They have six children, no one works and the children are constantly causing trouble in the street and the parents are always drunk. Benefits don’t always work.

I find it funny that an ex-politician is interviewing and listening to his guests, and finding out what they really think, better than any journalist you'd care to mention these days. Meanwhile, it's the journalists that are playing games, interrupting, obfuscating and attempting to stop the truth from coming out. The world turned upside down...

"I will not run with crowds, but most people do, and they're happier that way."

Very nice interview. Peter Hitchens' voice needs to be out there as to why Marxism is the wrong tool for a society.

thank you for your contribution mr anderson

Absolutely brilliant! Who was it, Koestler?, who said that it would be the ex-communists who took the fight to the communists... Peter Hitchens actually understands not only the left, but why it has been so remarkably successful in promoting of free-fall cultural collapse in the West. Congratulations, and much appreciated!

Wishing you a long life, Mr. Hitchens...we need intelligent, articulate men like you to help us stay on the path.

Extremely interesting discussion! We certainly need more insight like this although the Persons in need would not deem it necessary or possibly incapable of understanding....Thank You...Superb Guest, I have read a book of his. Greeting from Deutschland.

I have been listening to Peter Hitchens and have concluded that he is one of the most remarkable human beings I have come across. I agreed with a lot of his points initially and resisted others, but over the years I am profoundly humbled that when I disagree with him he ends up proving to me that he is in fact right. And as he says the only joy he gets is “I told you so”. His time in the Soviet Union allows him a point of view that no one in Western culture can fully grasp. And it is sad that he is treated as the lowest of the low when in actuality he is a champion of personal liberty and civility.

I come from a similar background. He's exactly correct. Having been part of these movements in the past, I know personally why they have to be stopped. This is not a joke. This will consume our world if we don't stand up to it.

Hitchens is so correct here. I remember thinking I was streetwise enough, not to be involved in a scam, many years ago. That pride in my own wisdom and intelligence was what created my downfall. It's not that I am exactly unintelligent. It's that pride was stronger and it got the better of me. We have to be incredibly careful about pride and what we think we know.

Peter is an incredible thinker. Wonderful interview, John. Thank you.

“When a great genius appears in the world you may know him by this sign; that the dunces are all in confederacy against him." Jonathan Swift

“To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment.” ― Ralph Waldo Emerson

Well spoken.. As usual Hitch.

a brilliant man.

Yeah. They are organised, their chaos is more organized, difficult to predict modus operandi, but you can predict agenda with 100% accuracy. It is a clever and patient cancer, that took 4 to 5 decades to build itself up and systematically and incrementally infected atleast 4-5 generations of workforce, and thinkers in society, and infecting every single public institution. They have a huge grip on the youth and their mad energy, as well as on areas of economy. They cannot be tackled if the other side does not wake and unite. They can be defeated, but not unless the Non Left is United.

Peter, you are a fine man.

Great discussion. Thank you, both.

"It takes some nerve not to run with the crowd" and most people wouldn't stand up to a challenge because it is a more comfortable life. Dr. Peterson has a very interesting talk on "disagreeable" people and their benefit to society. Thank you for another intelligent conversation. Every interview done by Mr. Anderson is a gem.

I see my self in him, I can't run with crowds, I disagree with my friends even when I'd like to keep my mouth shut, worth it when you find the odd person that is also like me.

Love Peter Hitchens. Both wise and courageous.

Strength of will and courage are both things you can’t learn directly from a book. Conceptually yes, but not the agency of it. That is learned directly through standing against the crowd and taking the backlash that ensues. Courage is truly learned this way.

Friends and family have mocked me all my life for being "different just for the sake of it". They really just cannot understand that I'm just actually thinking about things and coming to my own conclusions. Its always frustrated me this failure of those close to me to understand. I always remember this quote as a comfort: The individual has always had to struggle to keep from being overwhelmed by the tribe. If you try it, you will be lonely often, and sometimes frightened. But no price is too high to pay for the privilege of owning yourself. (Nietzsche)

He may not have the charm that his brother had..but peter is one of those people that effortlessly draw you in and you find yourself listening to what he has to say..good interview!👍

I wish Mr. Hitchens would stop mumbling. I really want to understand him but the fumfering at the end of sentences make it so hard

"I'm an ex-Bolshevik", nice intro, loved it.

Selfism. ''Do what thou wilt shall be the whole of the law'' I've heard that somewhere before!

The notion of all the leftist mantras do sound appealing for the inexperienced and the young. Equality is a virtuous aspiration for anyone but the truth is much more complicated. Equality of opportunity is what really counts and that is an entirely different beast and doesn't come with socialism because the notion of self is discarded. Age brings the horrible reality of experience and a degree of cynicism that comes with it! We need to push the "equality of opportunity" message. We need to change the tendency of the "masses" to cling to their ignorance like a crucifix and therefore pass through free state education largely untouched by the hand of knowledge. Free education was intended to be the the great gift of the freedom to achieve your aspirations but is now often viewed as oppression by the state in certain circles today. When you give people something free, then sadly they eventually come to loose any sense of value for the gift. Twas ever thus.

Magical mate. More please.

Critical thinking is still alive and well in the spirit of Hitchens :)

Ah, here's the Hitchens I like. You know, the one that actually smartened up.

Peter's got Gramsci right on the long march. And, he's right about current gullibility.

I like him, but he sounds like a Bond villain, and also the way he holds his hands 😂😂 hilarious!

Wow, thanks!

thanks for posting this

I believe that the greatest threat for the human race is the complete loss of reason and consequently, the common good. The loss is usually the result of the loss of belief in Christ and His Holy Church. The belief in God in-itself does not necessarily provide a rational framework, but, a rational, devout, faith in Christ does. So much of our scientific endeavours are a result of enquiring minds who identified freedoms to question the nature of God's creation without fear; let's not get bogged down in a Galileo conversation; Even the ancient Greeks could not achieve investigating beyond Mount Olympus for fear of angering the Gods. When one witnesses the pure insanity that is infecting Western culture it is easy to imagine that the consequences will be dire and cruel and will eventually return to pure barbarism again. Modern history story demonstrates so many examples of such regression. Peter Hitchens, from the beginning of the SARS-COV 2, reaction by Government, realised the the entire farce did not appear rational or even for the common good. This is not because he is a contrarian, he is not, it is because he has a Christian, rational mind and the virus debacle did not pass the smell test. I would love to see an independent public enquiry with Peter Hitchens included as an expert from a journalistic perspective. I would also like to see the enquiry chaired by Lord Sumption.

The man who would drop the gas canister inside the shower, is probably living right next door to you

Thank you for posting. Empowering.

I have been missing Christopher Hitchens lately. He was the original, the one and only.

Peter leads the way on this Covid crap!!!

Well observed by Peter once again. Unfortunately this level of “self awareness” only comes with life experience i.e. age. That is a truism that holds universally throughout history.

Bravo, very much looking forward to the full interview, very insightful viewpoints.

Wonderful, good to see this thank you!

I love how Mr. Anderson respects his interviewees by asking pertinent, informed questions and letting them respond without interruption. This is less and less common in our modern time. Pray God Australia does not allow hate-filled leftism to take hold like other Western nations seem to be doing.

"How to be wrong better." - The Left

The chutzpah of the authoritarian right never ceases to amaze me!!!

I enjoy these discussions thx

You must not follow after the crowd to do evil , and you must not pervert justice by giving testimony to go along with the crowd. Exodus 23:2

To question ones own beliefs and thoughts is the only healthy way to ensure that we are not taken over by extreme, polarised ideologies, whether the far left or right, both of which tend to be totalitarian.

Great content with rare intellectuals. A pleasure to watch. Thank you.

realy enjoyed that and it was not too long and hello from the uk

I would be very interested to know what Peter thought what his brother, Christopher would've thought of the current crisis. He probably would be the best to ask. I wish someone would ask him.

My mum was in the Hitler Youth in 1944. Believe me, there was no choice at all.

A wonderful interview ... liked and subscribed!

Thanks for sharing this ,very informative strengthening myself.

Peter Hitchens is rather attractive! He also has a keen ethical centre, intelligence, courage and calm!

Peter’s description of the self-righteous intolerant mindset of the modern left could equally describe the self-righteous mindset of many religious people too. i am not sure that dividing people up into block segments & then assigning them your idea of their beliefs really works at any nuanced level but is a technique employed by many

I think it is very telling when he talks about "choosing not to believe in God". The main motivating factor is fear of living in a world in which your own worship of self without purpose is not the ultimate end, so one "liberates" oneself by choosing atheism and instead puts their own desires and values as the ultimate good. I respect this man greatly for this bit if candor.

One of the few benefits to old age is to experience your own gullibility.

Am I the only one who finds every interview with Peter Hitchens hard to hear and listen to? He often holds his head high, when his microphone is on his shirt. He has a low voice with not many overtones and he often actually whispers and makes no attempt to speak clearly. Often almost a mumble.

Peter Hitches eloquently argues against religion.

3:50 "fashionable nonsense" was a good description.

THEIR STRONG BELIEF IS IN THEIR OWN OVERSIZED EGO !

The World needs his Brother now more than ever. RIP Christopher.

When ya sell out to the devil theres no coming back

One of the few great philosophic intellects of our time

Peter Hitchens is always good value.

Very hard to listen & understand Mr Hitchens. He speaks at times in an unintelligible whisper...

Interesting points and something I wanted to listen to but there's just way too much mumbling.

Good sensible thought!

Thank you for your candor, Peter Hitchens.