Adm. William McRaven Sat Down With Saddam Hussein

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  • @notsure1969
    @notsure1969 5 років тому +1837

    His first line was golden. "Where's the whiskey? I'm a sailor and you're leaving me with water?" 🤣

  • @papillonvu
    @papillonvu 4 роки тому +59

    Is it just me, or does this gentleman deserve a lot more than 6 and a half minutes!!
    I have the feeling I am not the only one who would want to listen to him share his experiences for hours.

    • @jersdave
      @jersdave 2 місяці тому

      Right… buy the book 😂

  • @vesk_4689
    @vesk_4689 2 роки тому +47

    This man drips integrity, pride, patriotism and kindness he really is a shining example. Top notch, respect sir.

    • @michaellombardo1535
      @michaellombardo1535 11 місяців тому +1

      I really wish people like him would run for President.

  • @Maky313
    @Maky313 5 років тому +1973

    Please have longer interviews with people such as this.

    • @edgardocarrasquillo9
      @edgardocarrasquillo9 5 років тому +1

      Agree

    • @thefacebiters
      @thefacebiters 5 років тому

      @@nlx78 yeah, there is only much time for a human. He could do it, but he'd have zero personal time left, I'd imagine at least.

    • @notsure1969
      @notsure1969 5 років тому +2

      What do want Colbert to be 60 Minutes?

    • @Heavenzvoice
      @Heavenzvoice 5 років тому +6

      Maky exactly... what is wrong with Colbert? Apparently he interviews three people per show?? Then tell one them you will have them on another day. Good grief. Just when you’re all into it, it’s time to say goodbye. Most news I don’t even bother looking at. It’s people like
      Colbert that make me give a hoot about politics in this time and day.

    • @thefacebiters
      @thefacebiters 5 років тому

      @@notsure1969 yas

  • @OldRaver
    @OldRaver 5 років тому +242

    I love that he gives credit to everyone around him, rather than blowing his own horn.

    • @dshehny
      @dshehny 5 років тому +7

      OldRaver1 just like Keanu Reeves talking about John wick. Never never fails to mention his stunt double and team by name. Shows a lot of class for both of them.

    • @dlk449
      @dlk449 5 років тому +2

      @@dshehny You must not have listened to this mans resume if you seriously just compared him to Keanu Reeves, unless that was sarcasm (always hard to tell on comments) then I understand.

    • @lynibson8441
      @lynibson8441 5 років тому +8

      @@dlk449 Nah - it's not comparing resumes, it's comparing how different people handle "celebrity." Both men are highly celebrated in their respective fields, and both go to unusual lengths to give creidt where it's due.

    • @dlk449
      @dlk449 5 років тому

      @@lynibson8441 Fair enough. Just not a big Keanu fan. Except for Bill & Ted, that was excellent!

    • @katebeall5391
      @katebeall5391 4 роки тому +2

      @@dlk449 I was never a huge fan of Keanu's until I started seeing what kind of man he truly is. And it's that kind of man who makes sure others get credit rather than blowing his own horn- as the man said above.

  • @ssroudyss9432
    @ssroudyss9432 4 роки тому +1497

    Dude this guy sounds like a president

    • @thomasmitchell4128
      @thomasmitchell4128 4 роки тому +108

      McRaven your country needs you

    • @ShaneSur23
      @ShaneSur23 4 роки тому +33

      You both listen to Bret’s idea?

    • @KhalidElwaleed
      @KhalidElwaleed 4 роки тому +9

      I really encourage everybody (specially dudes from JRE) to see a documentary called (Dirty Wars) made by a great journalist .... he talked about this Admiral and other (important stuff) happened in the middle east .

    • @dukerrr
      @dukerrr 4 роки тому +31

      It used to be a military background was something people cared about when voting for the president.

    • @okc_fan4041
      @okc_fan4041 4 роки тому

      #DarkHorseDuo

  • @dtschuor459
    @dtschuor459 5 років тому +26

    What a gentleman. He is a true example of how fine the men and women of the armed forces truly are. This man is an Admiral and he appears to have earned that rank by sheer merit. It makes me proud to think that this is the standard the Navy expects to promote to its highest ranks.

  • @whitelightning2100
    @whitelightning2100 4 роки тому +59

    “Admiral McRaven” is the most admiral name ever

  • @drharjit
    @drharjit 5 років тому +628

    Admiral McRaven- a great human being, general and a man with integrity. An ideal candidate for the president of the USA.

    • @ekapurura
      @ekapurura 5 років тому +18

      @helBob haramburg well he is an American hero unlike Trump the draft dodger coward soooo.

    • @roychui6694
      @roychui6694 5 років тому +21

      He's an admiral not a general.

    • @yellowzoiid
      @yellowzoiid 4 роки тому +6

      Admiral*

    • @yellowzoiid
      @yellowzoiid 4 роки тому +9

      In the Navy there are no generals

    • @curtis8559
      @curtis8559 4 роки тому +1

      This is an awesome idea!

  • @pattivasile2953
    @pattivasile2953 5 років тому +75

    What an incredible man. This man deserves to be honored and looked up to. I come from a military family and every single one of them have such high respect for this man. Thank you sir for your many years of service to our country and every one of us. Love you Stephen Colbert!

    • @bahjomohamed1636
      @bahjomohamed1636 5 років тому

      Why should he be honored, the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan are illegal and unjustified

  • @TpolTime
    @TpolTime 4 роки тому +976

    McRaven/Yang bipartisan duo - let’s make it happen

  • @jackson857
    @jackson857 5 років тому +230

    Wish I could watch the full unedited interview.

  • @obijuan3004
    @obijuan3004 5 років тому +411

    This guy should run for President.

    • @misslanapford9169
      @misslanapford9169 5 років тому +21

      ANYBODY ABSOLUTELY ANYBODY IS BETTER, then the orange walking nightmare in office..

    • @mattstryker2886
      @mattstryker2886 5 років тому +3

      @@misslanapford9169 maybe Hilary Clinton lmao

    • @mattstryker2886
      @mattstryker2886 5 років тому +6

      He probably knows too much

    • @mechanic3371
      @mechanic3371 4 роки тому +2

      Miss Lana. M. Hudson 🖕🏻🖕🏻😂🇺🇸🇺🇸

    • @sa2018
      @sa2018 4 роки тому +12

      He can’t win. American voters have no IQ, they won’t vote for an intelligent person.

  • @raymundomartinez7469
    @raymundomartinez7469 4 роки тому +621

    Who’s here after listening about him on the Joe Rogan podcast!?

  • @yj9032
    @yj9032 5 років тому +23

    Hands down the coolest and the most badass guy ever to be on this show.

  • @OldMtnGeezer
    @OldMtnGeezer 5 років тому +156

    Stephen, I'm a huge fan, but... You asked him a pertinent question up front, the answer to which I really wanted to hear, & then diverted him to a trivial discussion of John Bolton's mustache, then veered off to his book! This man obviously has important insights & should be allowed to answer them.

    • @leavingitblank9363
      @leavingitblank9363 5 років тому +10

      I'm always impressed by how "nimble on his feet" Colbert is with his vast variety of guests, but this is the first time I felt that he didn't know how to interact. While the interview was cordial, it seemed awkward, like a guy on a first date with someone he really wants to impress.

    • @1Learn2Swim3
      @1Learn2Swim3 5 років тому +4

      He was there to promote his book, after all. Colbert was just trying to keep the Admirals lane open to switch into plugging his book.

    • @tumpaltobing6798
      @tumpaltobing6798 4 роки тому +2

      Agreed, as if colbert was afraid the General would say something good about something😁

    • @isaachoffman2607
      @isaachoffman2607 4 роки тому

      Mcraven wasn’t gonna criticize Bolton and Colbert picked up on that, the mustache and book questions where trying to cover up the awkwardness from that

    • @ardellacfuiellsalimia7836
      @ardellacfuiellsalimia7836 4 роки тому

      Yeah. I really wanted to hear his answer! I got annoyed when I realized Colbert was over into a mustache! I waited for this?! 😤

  • @laviniajanehollis4064
    @laviniajanehollis4064 5 років тому +335

    Make these kind of interviews next time longer. He clearly has a lot to say.

    • @randomlineofletters
      @randomlineofletters 5 років тому +3

      Yes if only there was a format people could tell their stories at length and anyone could consume them in their own time ... I got sidetracked, what was he promoting again?

    • @gumunduringigumundsson9344
      @gumunduringigumundsson9344 5 років тому +1

      Yes please.

    • @gumunduringigumundsson9344
      @gumunduringigumundsson9344 5 років тому

      @@randomlineofletters His book and just sharing short stories and being there as an all round cool frood. That is what seems to me.

  • @wynstansmom829
    @wynstansmom829 5 років тому +628

    "If you want to change the world, start off by making your bed."...Hoo ah!

    • @SnottyKitty
      @SnottyKitty 5 років тому +20

      That speech is absolutely awesome. I love this man and admire him so much.

    • @michelekett1064
      @michelekett1064 5 років тому +3

      It’s absolutely true. Especially for boys.

    • @pcbacklash_3261
      @pcbacklash_3261 5 років тому +9

      Admiral McRaven's commencement address is one of my all-time favorite UA-cam videos! It's over 19 minutes long, but well worth the listen:
      ua-cam.com/video/pxBQLFLei70/v-deo.html

    • @mad_max21
      @mad_max21 5 років тому +7

      He's Navy. It's Hooyah.

    • @dannytrampjr.8743
      @dannytrampjr.8743 5 років тому +7

      It's "hooyah", dammit. We're not the f'ing Army.

  • @ItsWayJayCampbell
    @ItsWayJayCampbell 4 роки тому +70

    "Where's the Whiskey? I'm a sailor and you give me water?"
    legend

  • @Its6string
    @Its6string 4 роки тому +7

    This guy deserves a Standing Ovation Ever Time He Shows Up🙏🏼🦅🇺🇸🦅☮️

  • @merrold4233
    @merrold4233 4 роки тому +391

    Imagine having Andrew Yang and Admiral McRaven talking about the good of the American public and establishing the next four years. I'd trust them, can't find ANYONE we can at this point, it'd be a game changer. #Darkhorse #YangGang #HumanityFirst #America

  • @tmolavy
    @tmolavy 5 років тому +461

    Tom Hanks should totally play this guy!!!

    • @916wetcustoms
      @916wetcustoms 5 років тому +63

      You cant play capt phillips and the guy who saved him lol

    • @misslanapford9169
      @misslanapford9169 5 років тому +9

      Still a good choice though.. If he hadnt played Captain Philips

    • @HN-kr1nf
      @HN-kr1nf 5 років тому +1

      whoops

    • @spammyhell6566
      @spammyhell6566 5 років тому +6

      +
      Taha Molavi ~ Kill two birds: one of Hank's patented solid hero roles, and also another Splash sequel?

    • @thefallofoscar
      @thefallofoscar 5 років тому +3

      Ed Harris should play him

  • @dancingwithnature5303
    @dancingwithnature5303 5 років тому +134

    Thank you for your service, Admiral McRaven! ⭐⭐⭐⭐

    • @AlreadyTaken999
      @AlreadyTaken999 5 років тому +4

      Is this meant to be an insult via play on name? Think it's McRaven, not McCraven

    • @Woodrow512
      @Woodrow512 5 років тому +7

      Guess its just a typo, seems respectful enough

    • @misslanapford9169
      @misslanapford9169 5 років тому +3

      @@Woodrow512
      AGREED... Put your hands up (ALL OF YOU) Who hasn't put Something wrong with auto correct.... The dam thing takes over when your typing.

    • @dancingwithnature5303
      @dancingwithnature5303 5 років тому +3

      Thank you everyone for pointing out my misspelling!! I have edited it. 🙏 Namaste

    • @misslanapford9169
      @misslanapford9169 5 років тому +3

      @@dancingwithnature5303
      We are here to help. Especially the good ones. 🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🐍

  • @chalarenee101
    @chalarenee101 4 роки тому +131

    I’m with Brett Weinstein - Mr. McRaven we would love for you to run for President. Your country needs you, sir.

    • @mateorodriguezquezada2431
      @mateorodriguezquezada2431 4 роки тому

      C - Shay I agree!

    • @tonywilson4713
      @tonywilson4713 4 роки тому +1

      FYI - I'm an Australian who went to college in America and I have maintained that America DOES NOT lack for leaders but it does lack for POLITICAL LEADERSHIP. Admiral McRaven is one of the examples I give others and if you have seen his UoT 2014 Commencement speech you'd know why. Walter Payton is another who I hold in the highest regard and is sadly missed.
      If you look through many fields of endeavor Americans have great people and great leaders with 1 exception - Politics.
      I actually told a couple of people months ago that my pick as an alternate team for the election was McRaven with Yang as his VP running on an independent ticket.
      Just imagine if McRaven had have debated Trump & Biden on leading America forward. I think Biden would have just stepped away and Trump would have embarrassed himself beyond all measure.
      Just imagine where America would be right now if McRaven was President Elect (its December 10 - 4 days before the Electoral College votes)

  • @jjmac3561
    @jjmac3561 5 років тому +106

    Well that was way shorter than it deserved to be!!

    • @brannybrannylo1706
      @brannybrannylo1706 4 роки тому

      Good things don't last long

    • @irisespindola2868
      @irisespindola2868 3 роки тому +1

      He didn't have any rotten comments about any republicans. He's no fun for Corbet. That's why he wasn't on longer. Too intelligent! Not a slime ball!

    • @chrish.7965
      @chrish.7965 3 роки тому

      If this was the whole interview it seemed a bit superficial. But maybe otherwise it wouldn’t have matched the format of the show.

  • @jacobt9699
    @jacobt9699 5 років тому +115

    We need more people like this to run for president. True patriots. RIP McCain

    • @joedellaselva1251
      @joedellaselva1251 5 років тому +1

      You had John Glenn BUT no one voted for him in the 1984 Democratic Primaries. Dems put Mondale forward and the elections were a drubbing with Reagan winning BIG.

    • @drock276
      @drock276 Рік тому

      lol

    • @willdenoble1898
      @willdenoble1898 Рік тому

      I agree. RIP John McCain.

  • @theopinion9452
    @theopinion9452 5 років тому +7

    Any high ranking officer that goes out on such a high risk mission with the enlisted door kickers has my respect.

    • @andyshao9402
      @andyshao9402 5 років тому

      his appearance on a comedy show was a high risk mission. checkmate!

  • @Mick_4591
    @Mick_4591 4 роки тому +17

    Can never forget his famous quote
    Start the day by making you bed

  • @Nadia-yo8lt
    @Nadia-yo8lt 5 років тому +22

    I loved his first book, looking forward to read this one too. This guy is embodiment of integrity

    • @smalam64
      @smalam64 5 років тому

      Nadia M nadia what is the name of his book

    • @Saicharan-hk9id
      @Saicharan-hk9id 5 років тому

      He's a really good man.

  • @AshrafulIslam126
    @AshrafulIslam126 5 років тому +6

    This man is the real hero to look upto. What a personality. You feel inspired and pumped up just by listening to him

  • @rickjohnson9558
    @rickjohnson9558 5 років тому +77

    "You never ask a navy man if he'll have another drink, because it's nobody's goddamned business how much he's had already."---The Bishop, "Caddyshack", 1980

    • @rickjohnson9558
      @rickjohnson9558 5 років тому +3

      @Robert McConnell "There is no God!"

    • @swill1020
      @swill1020 5 років тому +1

      Rick Johnson ...it’s easy to grin when your ship comes in, and you have the stock market beat, but the man worthwhile is the man who can smile when his shorts are too tight in the seat.....go ahead pookie, do the honors....

    • @clarenceboddiker9559
      @clarenceboddiker9559 4 роки тому

      Bishop Bickering

    • @davidfarley1902
      @davidfarley1902 3 роки тому

      Get a life!

  • @johneastman1905
    @johneastman1905 4 роки тому +2

    It is nice to see the Admiral having a bit of fun, a full and complete man of integrity.

  • @jayta906
    @jayta906 4 роки тому +357

    Yesterday i watched joe organ and Bret weinsteins interview with “bill McRaven now & Andrew yang ticket” today this pops up as recommended. Lol i for one welcome our sky net overlords

    • @Mebzy
      @Mebzy 4 роки тому +5

      Yeah same. Thank you FBI agents!

    • @MorrisHsu-h1p
      @MorrisHsu-h1p 4 роки тому +1

      same here man

    • @jaredb9523
      @jaredb9523 4 роки тому +1

      Same here lol

    • @therealandonlyadam
      @therealandonlyadam 4 роки тому

      same

    • @MOJOJONO
      @MOJOJONO 4 роки тому

      Interesting, I didn't watch that and this popped up for me. Interesting...

  • @moo_goo
    @moo_goo 4 роки тому +153

    Anyone else here coming from the Joe Rogan Podcast?

  • @dljtwo
    @dljtwo 4 роки тому +4

    Literally one of the three people I want to meet before I check out. This man defines leadership in every way possible.

  • @gandtwills
    @gandtwills 5 років тому +14

    He's great! I love how he avoids Stephen's trying to make him speak badly about others!

  • @stevemartin9740
    @stevemartin9740 4 роки тому +7

    His speech on motivational hub is one of the best things I've ever had the privilege of listening to

  • @myfavoritepointguard446
    @myfavoritepointguard446 4 роки тому +5

    That's my commander right there. A man with honor and dignity and I'm proud to serve under his command. Hooyah Admiral Mac!

  • @travistaylor7939
    @travistaylor7939 4 роки тому +3

    I couldn't imagine that kind of responsibility. Commanding Officer for ALL special forces worldwide. That's insane how one man can handle that. Respect.

  • @Seamus322
    @Seamus322 5 років тому +8

    I'm a retired USN enlisted sub sailor- the difference between a fairy tale and a sea story is that the fairy tale starts with the phrase "Once upon a time..."-FWIW, I had the privilege of working with SEAL teams on training missions on several occasions- it doesn't get any better than them.

  • @Mr.Wednesday.
    @Mr.Wednesday. 3 роки тому +8

    How dare you only give us 6 minutes with a man like that, something tells me he could tell me stories for every moment of the rest of my life and I’d never be bored. ☝️If I had full security clearance.

  • @jamesgoines7663
    @jamesgoines7663 5 років тому +39

    Great interview.
    Excellent answers to appropriate questions.

  • @techsysengineer5135
    @techsysengineer5135 4 роки тому +6

    We need more of this type of guy.

  • @gp1102
    @gp1102 5 років тому +34

    Where is the whiskey?!!! 🤣 Wasn't expecting that

  • @Rainy-In-The-Desert
    @Rainy-In-The-Desert 5 років тому +5

    Wish this interview had been a 2 or 3 parter, he seemed to have a lot of interesting things to say. Bring him back!

  • @januarybaby1063
    @januarybaby1063 5 років тому +44

    Jesus christ this man's seen it all, huge respect.

    • @williamfroh8830
      @williamfroh8830 5 років тому +2

      Well show some respect and not take the LORD'S name in vain .God would appreciate it and so does the admiral

    • @williamfroh8830
      @williamfroh8830 5 років тому +1

      Then why don't you show some respect? Taking the LORD'S name in vain is not respectful to God or the Admiral . Both would be pleased if you stopped doing that.

    • @ishaschdv1
      @ishaschdv1 5 років тому +2

      William Froh who made you God’s spokesperson?

    • @merchillio
      @merchillio 5 років тому

      @@williamfroh8830 key words: "in vain". It was absolutely justified use here and not in vain.

    • @sideboob4276
      @sideboob4276 5 років тому

      @@williamfroh8830 You are why some people choose to distance themselves from religion! You holier than thou types!

  • @shaun_177
    @shaun_177 4 роки тому +3

    Men like this are what remind me why I joined. Even on the shittiest day .. it is comforting to know we both wear that flag for this amazing country. I wouldn't change it for anything.🇺🇲

  • @freebrady5823
    @freebrady5823 5 років тому +172

    This man will be secretary of defense one day

    • @chasef89
      @chasef89 5 років тому +23

      Traditionally, high ranking officers don't make the jump to the civilian leadership side, and by law the secretary of defense must have been a civilian for the 7 years before his appointment. But any off the democrats running for president who don't have much military experience should consider him as a VP.

    • @ansmith6871
      @ansmith6871 5 років тому +1

      Great. Maybe then more objectives will be achieved.

    • @oren1neu1dag
      @oren1neu1dag 5 років тому +6

      @@chasef89 He retired in 2014, so by 2021 he's elligible to be SecDef

    • @Sdfsoepvmsywocmzyw
      @Sdfsoepvmsywocmzyw 5 років тому +6

      Zack Asmus on what charges exactly?! Organization of killing Osama Bin Laden?

    • @HN-kr1nf
      @HN-kr1nf 5 років тому +1

      @@ZA-ui1sv for what exactly? was it the rescuing of an innocent? or the execution of a vicious killer?

  • @burikhe5093
    @burikhe5093 4 роки тому +27

    Who came here after his speech in University of texas
    👍👇🏻

    • @maxwellpeter5955
      @maxwellpeter5955 3 роки тому

      "If you wanna change the world, start off by making your bed"

  • @amartinjoe
    @amartinjoe 4 роки тому +2

    i finished listening to his audiobook "Sea Stories"; what a phenomenal career he's had. He's been face to face with Saddam Hussein and touched the dead body of Osama Bin Laden. The stars really lined up for this man.

  • @kelbin143
    @kelbin143 4 роки тому +29

    We just want a real leader. How hard is it for America to elect one wtf

  • @joanr6915
    @joanr6915 5 років тому +7

    What a waste of an opportunity. I like Stephen Colbert usually, but he could've asked so many interesting questions of this man.

  • @jacquesstander898
    @jacquesstander898 4 роки тому +7

    I would follow this guy into any battle.

  • @rickstickland3799
    @rickstickland3799 4 роки тому +1

    Colbert just won"t let him talk! And thinks everthing should have a joke..This man has so much to say and offer.

  • @3rdshiftpaulf178
    @3rdshiftpaulf178 5 років тому +51

    True patriot.

  • @melissamuse6125
    @melissamuse6125 5 років тому +15

    Thank you for your service Admiral McRaven!

  • @goteamtealgo5139
    @goteamtealgo5139 5 років тому +11

    "I'm a sailor, you left me water?"
    LOL

  • @tigertiger1699
    @tigertiger1699 4 роки тому +5

    The US to man is so fortunate to have leaders like McRaven studded throughout your history and future

  • @johnhanson9245
    @johnhanson9245 4 роки тому +3

    If Adm McRaven is a Phd, Colbert is third grade. The level of knowledge, sophistication, morals, and ethics is on a different level with the Admiral. Thank you for your service and sacrifice.

  • @wendydabee
    @wendydabee 5 років тому +6

    "I'm a sailor and you left me water?"
    Hot damn that made me burst out into laughter. Nice. :)

  • @kevin_zych
    @kevin_zych 4 роки тому +34

    Joe Rogan and Bret Weinstein brought me here

  • @gdangbravo597
    @gdangbravo597 5 років тому +27

    I think there should be a national push to have McRaven run for the presidency as an independent. A better leader for the nation there is none.

    • @BNSFREVIVAL1
      @BNSFREVIVAL1 5 років тому

      Bonafide bamf right there. Wish I would have had the honor of serving under him.

    • @fredjones9853
      @fredjones9853 5 років тому

      Read his first book, true Patriot Hero!!🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

    • @DylanTreadway56
      @DylanTreadway56 5 років тому

      No 3rd parties.

  • @ursaltydog
    @ursaltydog 5 років тому +64

    This clip was labeled Why Adm William McRaven challenged Donald Trump... that wasn't in this clip..

    • @ningenJMK
      @ningenJMK 4 роки тому

      ursaltydog McRaven challenges Trump by his very existence.

  • @lucabetti9773
    @lucabetti9773 3 роки тому +2

    you killed the guy, you made it a worldwide show, you had your victory, no need to tell the world what a person might or not do or behave when he knows he will be going to die... and no matter how big and brave and good this man has done. thats no do

  • @gabrielvazquez1691
    @gabrielvazquez1691 5 років тому +3

    A true American Hero.
    Everyone, there are still people we can look up to.

  • @gumunduringigumundsson9344
    @gumunduringigumundsson9344 5 років тому +5

    That dude rocks! I very much like his speech for the graduates.

  • @sams9285
    @sams9285 5 років тому +20

    This guy is an absolute LEGEND.
    🇺🇸 🇺🇸 🇺🇸

  • @roncarguy72
    @roncarguy72 3 роки тому +1

    Stephen, I very rarely thumbs down ANY video, but you did not give this American Hero enough time to share his wisdom.

  • @cowdray9013
    @cowdray9013 4 роки тому +3

    Big respect for this guy. A well accomplished man. He should be the next candidate for the office 🤟

  • @davidblancarte4839
    @davidblancarte4839 4 роки тому +32

    Yang/McRaven 2020

  • @jerryaultz2197
    @jerryaultz2197 4 роки тому +30

    i like him! let do this yanggang!

    • @rodrigohernandez-rp9qq
      @rodrigohernandez-rp9qq 4 роки тому +1

      I'm all for it!!

    • @annabelle2760
      @annabelle2760 4 роки тому

      I'm so excited for us to be back in the race w Yang 🧢

    • @tonywilson4713
      @tonywilson4713 4 роки тому

      FYI - I'm an Australian who went to college in America and I have maintained that America DOES NOT lack for leaders but it does lack for POLITICAL LEADERSHIP. Admiral McRaven is one of the examples I give others and if you have seen his UoT 2014 Commencement speech you'd know why. Walter Payton is another who I hold in the highest regard and is sadly missed.
      If you look through many fields of endeavor Americans have great people and great leaders with 1 exception - Politics.
      I actually told a couple of people months ago that my pick as an alternate team for the election was McRaven with Yang as his VP running on an independent ticket.
      Just imagine if McRaven had have debated Trump & Biden on leading America forward. I think Biden would have just stepped away and Trump would have embarrassed himself beyond all measure.
      Just imagine where America would be right now if McRaven was President Elect (its December 10 - 4 days before the Electoral College votes)

  • @sameershama5776
    @sameershama5776 5 років тому

    This interview was one of the awesome ones because the person being interviewed is the '1'
    Straight forward & no bullshit person.
    My idol
    God bless you sir

  • @johnnychaos152
    @johnnychaos152 5 років тому +13

    I was once tasked with escorting Saddam to one of his court hearings. The guy whined about EVERYTHING. But the interesting/ ironic thing is that he would have never allowed ISIS or Al Qaeda to operate within Iraq, not for one second. They would have been a threat to his absolute authority and he would have spared no expense to exterminate them. I spent almost 3 of my 21 year military career in Iraq and spoke to dozens of Iraqi citizens who told me plainly that if Saddam would have stayed within the borders of the country and left the Kurds alone he was actually the type of leader that they needed at the time and was preferable to the total chaos that Bush began and Obama continued.

    • @davidfarley1902
      @davidfarley1902 3 роки тому +1

      No! Tell that to the Kurds who were tormented by this demonized maggot. Speak truth have compassion

    • @illestmelody6909
      @illestmelody6909 2 роки тому +1

      Saddam did not complain he hated people who invade his country based on lies. He faced betrayal during the war.

    • @sa34w
      @sa34w 2 роки тому

      @@illestmelody6909 like he was anything good. Iraq is a dumpster fire of a country even before invasion. There are no “if’s and buts “ in history only outcomes. If he would have played well with others and actually became a decent leader than a religious nut case him along with whole of Iraq would have been much better off. Imo but history doesn’t work on retrospect. Ego never let Saddam choose the better path. Playing against USA will leave you in stitches. It’s a war you never wanna start. Unless you are a military superpower please don’t try to fight a war against America , Russia , China or India. It will never end well for you regardless of your resources.

  • @ferndaleee6840
    @ferndaleee6840 5 років тому +21

    I wish William McRaven will be the next president of the United States of America.

  • @faertap2075
    @faertap2075 5 років тому +13

    His strides, just commanding...

  • @NewMessage
    @NewMessage 5 років тому +13

    I half expected him to announce he was running for prez.

  • @CR-hq1uz
    @CR-hq1uz 5 років тому +11

    Colbert talked for the most of the segment and didn't manage to ask him anything interesting. At least McRaven's capsizing story could be turned into Splash 2.

  • @elidames6889
    @elidames6889 5 років тому +2

    I know that voice with my eyes closed. This man got me out of a dark place with 15 minutes of advice that he gave to a Texas graduating class. "If you make your bed, you will have completed the first task of the day. You will have a sense of accomplishment. Even if you have the worse of days, you know that you will come home to a made bed. If you want to change the world, start with making your bed". If you havent seen his video, look it up.

  • @jackburke2579
    @jackburke2579 5 років тому +10

    You can tell he’s leaving the door open for an office run, I’d vote for him if he was in my state!

    • @tonywilson4713
      @tonywilson4713 4 роки тому

      FYI - I'm an Australian who went to college in America and I have maintained that America DOES NOT lack for leaders but it does lack for POLITICAL LEADERSHIP. Admiral McRaven is one of the examples I give others and if you have seen his UoT 2014 Commencement speech you'd know why. Walter Payton is another who I hold in the highest regard and is sadly missed.
      If you look through many fields of endeavor Americans have great people and great leaders with 1 exception - Politics.
      I actually told a couple of people months ago that my pick as an alternate team for the election was McRaven with Yang as his VP running on an independent ticket.
      Just imagine if McRaven had have debated Trump & Biden on leading America forward. I think Biden would have just stepped away and Trump would have embarrassed himself beyond all measure.
      Just imagine where America would be right now if McRaven was President Elect (its December 10 - 4 days before the Electoral College votes)

  • @ericr4785
    @ericr4785 5 років тому

    he said the prez has a responsibility to let us know when he goes to war? Who is supposed to be in charge here, we are! We tell him when to go to war! wtf is going on here? Did everyone forget he works for us?

  • @UserName-mj6db
    @UserName-mj6db 4 роки тому +7

    this dude needs to jump on a podcast

  • @folkengames
    @folkengames 5 років тому +1

    Just finished reading his book. It’s wonderful. He’s a masterful storyteller and remarkably humble. A real life LG Paladin.

  • @lisalisa1435
    @lisalisa1435 5 років тому +5

    From the jump, "what happened to the whiskey?"
    "I'm a sailor, you left me water?!?!?"
    I like this guy and I don't know who he is, yet...
    But I'll be lookin into it.

  • @thanosss4673
    @thanosss4673 3 роки тому +2

    America need a president like this

  • @claytonis1
    @claytonis1 5 років тому +6

    I have no idea why interviews are edited down and then posted to youtube... Put up the entire thing!
    There are commercial breaks and time constraints on network TV... I understand that.
    Why is so hard for network people to understand that there is no downside to uploading the full interview on the internet.... you can add commercials.... you still get your ad revenue...
    JUST LET US WATCH ALL OF WHAT YOU PAID YOUR CAMERAMEN TO FILM!
    This is why the networks are declining.

  • @Isabelledttt
    @Isabelledttt 4 роки тому +4

    yang mcraven 2020 letsgo

  • @kelvinwallace5565
    @kelvinwallace5565 4 роки тому +6

    When are WE going to get this GUY to run for President of the United States? Personification of what it means to be a leader.

  • @ankurdass6885
    @ankurdass6885 3 роки тому +1

    I love the fact that stephan invites people who matters....

  • @ProjectFlashlight612
    @ProjectFlashlight612 5 років тому +247

    Why did McRaven challenge Trumpty Dumpty? Why does _anyone_ challenge that senile Satsuma? You know the answer, and so do I - _because the person issuing the challenge has at least a small amount of integrity, something Trump completely lacks._

    • @WM0302
      @WM0302 5 років тому +2

      You're both deceived! You are too used to status quo BS and libnut cronyism!! Challenged trump from doing the right thing?? Oye!

    • @WoodSprite4ever
      @WoodSprite4ever 5 років тому +5

      @@WM0302 google the definition of Integrity , I dare you , then ask yourself if you have Integrity ✔

    • @WM0302
      @WM0302 5 років тому

      @@WoodSprite4ever you don't know Trump...you don't know what i know....you libnuts don't have any relationship with integrity...DON'T ask stupid questions like that...at least i don't have to claim I've got integrity... You are a troll!! Bye...

    • @JP51ism
      @JP51ism 5 років тому +10

      @@WM0302 Your (counter) argument would have a lot more "integrity" if you didn't resort (first) to name-calling, i.e. "libnuts" towards the others here. The "defense" you offer only lends the other side credibility IMHO. Why not educate "audience" by offering what you claim to know? Classified? You'd stake out the issue on your terms for PF612 to defend; you may have a valid point but it's you who seems more troll-like & stuck in "status quo/cronyism" of administration "BS"... Son of an admiral, so spare me the vitriol, please.

    • @WM0302
      @WM0302 5 років тому

      @@JP51ism just more PC crap....vitriol plz! It is a valid comment for the love of pete! If you people don't research the f ing treasure troves of info on this don't lecture me! A general? Doesn't go on idiot's programs like colbert....you don't defend the indefensible like nadler's vitriolic hate of Trump....plz SPARE ME the PC...and do real research before you impugn or question my integrity!? I'm not wasting my time spelling every dotted i or crossed t! There is not time...wake up you sleepers!

  • @jamespatrick98
    @jamespatrick98 3 роки тому +1

    “I’m a sailor and you left me water?” I’m fuckin dying

  • @samsonian
    @samsonian 5 років тому +9

    In the translated words of Admiral Bill: “[John Bolton] has grown a great deck swabbing instrument under that nose of his. It would have been useful in my younger years as an officer.”

  • @Heavenzvoice
    @Heavenzvoice 5 років тому +2

    I love this man... love his stories... just wish I could have dinner with this guy , eat good food and just listen to him tell stories. May not be a god fearing man , won’t judge but you did get out miraculously, thank GOD!

  • @SentientBurrito
    @SentientBurrito 5 років тому +5

    I made it a goal the moment i wake up to make my bed because of this man! Ive always been a ‘its going to get messy again anyway’ guy until i read his first book

    • @richarddarlington1139
      @richarddarlington1139 5 років тому

      Yeah, that doesn't fly in my house. I just come back with, " Why do you eat? You're just going to get hungry again."

  • @poppybell2209
    @poppybell2209 5 років тому +1

    The part about seals saving his life is very interesting. I know a similar story... a sea lion saved the life of a man who jumped off the golden gate bridge in 2000... he kept feeling something nudging his head above water and was later informed by the water rescue team that a sea lion had been keeping his head above water. Dick Van Dyke said that he fell asleep while on a longboard in VA beach one time and floated WAY out to sea... he thought he was going to die, but a group of porpoises pushed him back to shore. This stuff is very interesting!

  • @arthurriley3106
    @arthurriley3106 5 років тому +18

    Your interviews are just too short ! You introduce your guest, point out something of interest and go immediately to a band playing something. To copy one of your oft-used phrases- what are you doing?

  • @ryanwalker3940
    @ryanwalker3940 3 роки тому

    Man, that whiskey bit at the beginning was golden. Loved it.

  • @archersterling5919
    @archersterling5919 5 років тому +31

    This guys cover letter has more substance in it, than Trumps entire resume.

    • @andyshao9402
      @andyshao9402 5 років тому

      thats his probelm

    • @ZATennisFan
      @ZATennisFan 5 років тому

      Ain't that the truth...

    • @thebeasters
      @thebeasters 4 роки тому +1

      @Vova Platonov the guy that saved the country from the greatest economic disaster in world history

  • @cayvem5712
    @cayvem5712 5 років тому +1

    Hearing this man's address at UT 2014 .... instantly captivated by the stories, sheer willpower and mindset of these people ! mostly it was very inspiring ! /Salute

  • @matwinner9708
    @matwinner9708 5 років тому +36

    WHY the F is this man not running for the Presidency??!!??

    • @Xman97z
      @Xman97z 5 років тому

      Mat Winner he is

    • @johndanielson3777
      @johndanielson3777 5 років тому +2

      He’s sane, that’s why.

    • @matwinner9708
      @matwinner9708 5 років тому

      John Henderson : you’re right on. Sad: just when the free world needs a real leader, not that bunch of girlie-man

    • @andyshao9402
      @andyshao9402 5 років тому

      afraid??

    • @myleschilton3473
      @myleschilton3473 5 років тому

      I imagine a lot of good men and women wouldn’t want to run. Trump has tainted the office.

  • @fourcrownschess
    @fourcrownschess 4 роки тому

    That 15s youtube ad before the video was way longer than the 6.5min interview with the Admiral.