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Is there anyone here who did not like & respect Christopher Hitchens?

CatWolfCatWolf Posts: 2,400
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Having watched hours upon hours of video and read many books by CH I wonder if anyone on DS did not care for CH?

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    [Deleted User][Deleted User] Posts: 1,532
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    Not on DS, but I don't think George Galloway was a fan.
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    CatWolfCatWolf Posts: 2,400
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    mrcynical wrote: »
    Not on DS, but I don't think George Galloway was a fan.

    that's is a good Youtube to watch :D
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    Michelle_ClarkeMichelle_Clarke Posts: 1,140
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    CatWolf wrote: »
    Having watched hours upon hours of video and read many books by CH I wonder if anyone on DS did not care for CH?

    :confused:

    Is the translation for this thread "Here we go more anti God stuff you and your sky fairies" ? If so I'll pass.
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    SULLASULLA Posts: 149,789
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    I was not keen on his views about Christianity
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    GlowbotGlowbot Posts: 14,847
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    He had some stupid ideas from time to time, like on the war, but largely he was ok.
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    Flat MattFlat Matt Posts: 7,023
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    He is one of my heroes.
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    CatWolfCatWolf Posts: 2,400
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    Michelle_Clarke wrote: »
    Is the translation for this thread "Here we go more anti God stuff you and your sky fairies" ? If so I'll pass.

    No its is not:)
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    woot_whoowoot_whoo Posts: 18,030
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    mrcynical wrote: »
    Not on DS, but I don't think George Galloway was a fan.

    More reason to like him.
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    psychedelicpsychedelic Posts: 2,597
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    Michelle_Clarke wrote: »
    Is the translation for this thread "Here we go more anti God stuff you and your sky fairies" ? If so I'll pass.

    You've read other Cat Wolf threads then? :D
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    pickwickpickwick Posts: 25,739
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    I respect him, but don't/ didn't like him much. Tended towards racism and sexism. Right about the God stuff, though ;)
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    j4the1j4the1 Posts: 664
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    I love his book , God Is Not Great.

    Also the film - The Four Horsemen: Richard Dawkins, Daniel Dennett, Sam Harris https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cTjHf77FqTI

    If religious instruction were not allowed until the child had attained the age of reason, we would be living in a quite different world. Christopher Hitchens
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    CatWolfCatWolf Posts: 2,400
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    psychedelic wrote: »
    You've read other Cat Wolf threads then? :D

    to stick to facts

    very nonreligious i know

    18% of my last 50 threads have been about religion...



    factoid
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    [Deleted User][Deleted User] Posts: 9,667
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    Who?
    .........
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    GlowbotGlowbot Posts: 14,847
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    pickwick wrote: »
    I respect him, but don't/ didn't like him much. Tended towards racism and sexism. Right about the God stuff, though ;)

    Oh yeah I forgot about all that. I seem to be quoting you a lot recently, I'm not stalking you honest.

    I do think he was a bit of a bigot ironically, although he managed to intellectualise it to a degree that he could get away with it. Unlike his brother, so considering they were related its amazing he wasn't a lot more of one.
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    dreadnoughtdreadnought Posts: 1,783
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    I'm a big fan. His brother, however, must surely be the most miserable person in the country.
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    psychedelicpsychedelic Posts: 2,597
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    CatWolf wrote: »
    to stick to facts

    very nonreligious i know

    18% of my last 50 threads have been about religion...



    factoid


    SOH???
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    CatWolfCatWolf Posts: 2,400
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    psychedelic wrote: »
    SOH???

    Soh?:confused:
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    psychedelicpsychedelic Posts: 2,597
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    CatWolf wrote: »
    Soh?:confused:



    Errr Sense of humour
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    Jane Doh!Jane Doh! Posts: 43,307
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    CatWolf wrote: »
    Having watched hours upon hours of video and read many books by CH I wonder if anyone on DS did not care for CH?

    :confused:
    Yes ..
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    droogiefretdroogiefret Posts: 24,117
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    Sorry - I was just going to watch him on Youtube and got distracted by some Japanese dancing to Gangnam style ..... I'll have another go :o
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    RogerBaileyRogerBailey Posts: 1,959
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    j4the1 wrote: »

    If religious instruction were not allowed until the child had attained the age of reason, we would be living in a quite different world. Christopher Hitchens

    He is quite wrong of course. God can call people to Him at any age, regardless of upbringing. Lots of Christians I know, including myself, became Christians later in life despite having no real exposure to religion when young.

    I had no problems with Chris myself, he was an intelligent chap. I disagreed with many of his views and agreed with some, as with anyone. I have to say I enjoyed him handing Galloway his arse repeatedly.
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    Flat MattFlat Matt Posts: 7,023
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    dreadnought wrote: »
    I'm a big fan. His brother, however, must surely be the most miserable person in the country.

    I have a grudging respect for his brother, Peter, also.

    I don't agree with much of what he says, but I admire anyone who speaks their mind - especially when their views fly in the face of political correctness.

    He says what he thinks and I respect that.
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    BogzBogz Posts: 1,031
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    His documentary about mother Teresa is a real eye opener.
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    Flat MattFlat Matt Posts: 7,023
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    Bogz wrote: »
    His documentary about mother Teresa is a real eye opener.

    You can say that again.

    He absolutely loathed the woman.
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    1Mickey1Mickey Posts: 10,427
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    From the little i saw of him (a handfull of debates) i didn't like or respect him but that doesn't mean i would've disliked him had l met him, he may have just been more agressive in certain sittuations.
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