Hard to see why you thought interviewing this shallow pompous poof was a good idea. He's one of those people who's never succeeded at anything because he's not serious about anything.
Bari, I'm about to read this....but did a double take that you would interview Pompeo. So many on the left deplore anyone who worked in the last administration. Your site is God given. Thanks.
Loved the interview. Of course I've always respected Pompeo and his takes support my world view. If America is not the good cop, then who? Yes it's costly and it's messy and we screw up. But we find it very tough just to sit by and watch injustice. Churchill said it..."After trying everything else, the UK and America usually get it right". In times like vulnerable Ukraine is experiencing from a blunt force totalitarian state......we are biting our nails and becoming ever more restless watching a murderous bully from the sidelines.
I was very disappointed in Secretary Pompeo’s comments. Rather than providing a thoughtful commentary on the issues you placed before him, the Secretary chose to engage in rapid-fire campaign style rhetoric that was generally void of content and uninspiring. Should Secretary Pompeo wish to seek the Republican nomination for president, he’s going to have to develop a much better approach than simply recounting his self-proclaimed great job in the Trump administration.
I think he definitely will have to develop a more substantial rhetoric and talking points. I thought it was interesting to hear Bari's tone throughout the podcast—you could tell she was pretty focused on getting him to not squirm away from the tough questions. I felt like he did a bit of dodging, and compared to someone like McMaster, who she had on a while back, HR McMaster was much more vulnerable and a straight shooter.
What a great interview. ThanK you Bari. This is a guy who could be embraced by a lot of independents, despite his attachment to Trump. His views reflect the silent majority. I think he can win. His foreign policy record speaks for itself.
Admittedly I am on my way to listen to this. BARI - I found this … disturbing - riveting and need of AMERICAN COMMENT. More specifically, we already know there is going to be a global food shortage as a result of the new world order energy policy that underpins the Build Back Better agenda. We do not know the extent of the food deficit; however, we do know less food, perhaps much less food, is going to be available on a global basis.
We also know the majority voices, including the United States, within the NATO alliance have decided it is more important to follow the climate change policy than it is to feed people. [Africa Example] The U.K and Germany proposed trying to avoid further conflict by generating more food [source]. The U.S. and Canada have blocked the effort saying that maintaining the shift toward new western energy development is more important.
Maintaining the development of a new western energy system to drive economic activity is more urgent and important than the looming crisis of global famine. Accepting that reality, understanding the priorities as outlined, are the keys to understanding why the western alliance need the war with Russia
1.) Russia is preventing Ukraine from shipping its grain supplies to the world, something Russia would be doing regardless of what we and Europe are doing on climate change etc.
2.) It would help Biden's political prospects immensely if MORE fossil fuels were available on the world market, not less.
3.) Build Back Better failed, which it should have. But if you don't believe that we need some kind of energy blueprint going forward, then the weather in your region must be very different than it is in most of America.
West is ‘artificially’ blocking Russian grain exports – Lavrov
Moscow weighs in on global food security
> Western countries are contributing to the global food crisis by hindering Russian grain exports, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on Friday.
> “Statistics clearly show that the grain locked in Ukrainian ports represents less than one percent of world production, so it has no real impact on food security. All that is required is for the West to stop artificially blocking our supplies to those countries that have ordered our grain,” Lavrov said, as quoted by the TASS news agency.
> Russia, with Turkey’s help, is ready to ensure the safe passage of convoys to the Mediterranean Sea and then to buyers’ markets, Lavrov said, adding that some Western countries seek to complicate the process.
> “The problem is that our Western colleagues are eager to create an international monitoring mechanism for this process, with the participation of NATO forces. We understand their intention very well,” he explained.
Lavrov?!? Lavrov has nothing but contempt for truth and decency. Move to Moscow and join the Russians in their fight—they're in desperate need of reinforcements and you'd fit right in.
You are right…….OMG, THERE WILL BE FAMINE, BUT, the good news is we can all be buried in our electric cars, and Biden will be bicycling in Delaware. But, getting back to Germany stepping up, I remember how the powers that be were amazed by their action because they had maintained indifference to helping. Or, words to that affect.
I’m simply pointing out that we have much better uses for $50 billion then dumping it into some corrupt country halfway around the world because we’re afraid Europe is going to fall back into continental conflict.
At this stage of the game, in my opinion, that’s Europe’s problem in Europe has long delayed in handling it. We can sell them weapons and train their soldiers all day, but they need to come up with the blood and treasure to defend their lands
I just don’t think he suffers fools. He is a strong representative of the U.S.A. I really don’t think he’s so much hawkish as he is strong and exudes strength. With regard to the NATO ALLIES, they need a nudge to always pay what they’re suppose to. However, with what has happened in Ukraine, we sure saw GERMANY step up to the plate quick enough. Domestically, however, we’re up that famous creek without a paddle and Biden just drools in a cup and makes it worse.
You simply cannot say that someone so subservient to Trump does not suffer fools! Also, if you look at Pompeo's history, he's a loser and a liar. Like Pence, Pompeo joined Trump's team because he was losing political altitude in his own state and headed for a crash landing.
This was an interesting interview. I can't say I agreed with him on everything, but I did admire the fact that he didn't he didn't suffer fools, as you say. (And he didn't throw HR McMaster under the bus.) I also appreciate that Bari didn't shy away from asking hard questions and didn't let him get away from the subject at hand. I felt he dodged a bit at the beginning about selling a muscular foreign policy to the American people, but Bari has to be one of the best interviewers in the business.
Mike Pompeo had some valid points, but I must confess I bristle at this hawkish disposition when there is so much domestically we need to work on.
Plus, where are our European allies? Why are we outspending them by orders of magnitude to support Ukraine when they have much more of an interest in protecting them and consequentially their own sovereignty? Our NATO allies have failed to pull their weight for decades, and it’s time to for them to meet the moment.
Hard to see why you thought interviewing this shallow pompous poof was a good idea. He's one of those people who's never succeeded at anything because he's not serious about anything.
Spectacular interview. Two smart, honest people respectfully debating and sharing their observations.
Bari, keep on showing people that politics is not, or should not be team sport if we are to keep our world from plummeting into a hell-hole.
Excellent conversation! Pompeo always impresses me. Thanks, Bari.
Dementia is the reason for our gas prices being insane, nothing else lefty (Bari). Stop being a parrot for the democrat party.
Wow !
Actual Journalism !
I’m sure the anti trump regime is not happy with this interview ,
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Pompeo is dry as toast. Uncomfortable to hear him pitch an empty presidential suit.
Dunno... I thought I was dry toast covered in hot sauce. Abrasive and had a bit of a kick. 😂
Superb interview.
Bari, I'm about to read this....but did a double take that you would interview Pompeo. So many on the left deplore anyone who worked in the last administration. Your site is God given. Thanks.
Loved the interview. Of course I've always respected Pompeo and his takes support my world view. If America is not the good cop, then who? Yes it's costly and it's messy and we screw up. But we find it very tough just to sit by and watch injustice. Churchill said it..."After trying everything else, the UK and America usually get it right". In times like vulnerable Ukraine is experiencing from a blunt force totalitarian state......we are biting our nails and becoming ever more restless watching a murderous bully from the sidelines.
Bari:
I was very disappointed in Secretary Pompeo’s comments. Rather than providing a thoughtful commentary on the issues you placed before him, the Secretary chose to engage in rapid-fire campaign style rhetoric that was generally void of content and uninspiring. Should Secretary Pompeo wish to seek the Republican nomination for president, he’s going to have to develop a much better approach than simply recounting his self-proclaimed great job in the Trump administration.
Your loyal listener,
Bill
I think he definitely will have to develop a more substantial rhetoric and talking points. I thought it was interesting to hear Bari's tone throughout the podcast—you could tell she was pretty focused on getting him to not squirm away from the tough questions. I felt like he did a bit of dodging, and compared to someone like McMaster, who she had on a while back, HR McMaster was much more vulnerable and a straight shooter.
What a great interview. ThanK you Bari. This is a guy who could be embraced by a lot of independents, despite his attachment to Trump. His views reflect the silent majority. I think he can win. His foreign policy record speaks for itself.
I agree
Fantastic interview - I"m a fan of yours, and his.
Admittedly I am on my way to listen to this. BARI - I found this … disturbing - riveting and need of AMERICAN COMMENT. More specifically, we already know there is going to be a global food shortage as a result of the new world order energy policy that underpins the Build Back Better agenda. We do not know the extent of the food deficit; however, we do know less food, perhaps much less food, is going to be available on a global basis.
We also know the majority voices, including the United States, within the NATO alliance have decided it is more important to follow the climate change policy than it is to feed people. [Africa Example] The U.K and Germany proposed trying to avoid further conflict by generating more food [source]. The U.S. and Canada have blocked the effort saying that maintaining the shift toward new western energy development is more important.
Maintaining the development of a new western energy system to drive economic activity is more urgent and important than the looming crisis of global famine. Accepting that reality, understanding the priorities as outlined, are the keys to understanding why the western alliance need the war with Russia
1.) Russia is preventing Ukraine from shipping its grain supplies to the world, something Russia would be doing regardless of what we and Europe are doing on climate change etc.
2.) It would help Biden's political prospects immensely if MORE fossil fuels were available on the world market, not less.
3.) Build Back Better failed, which it should have. But if you don't believe that we need some kind of energy blueprint going forward, then the weather in your region must be very different than it is in most of America.
Wrong!
West is ‘artificially’ blocking Russian grain exports – Lavrov
Moscow weighs in on global food security
> Western countries are contributing to the global food crisis by hindering Russian grain exports, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on Friday.
> “Statistics clearly show that the grain locked in Ukrainian ports represents less than one percent of world production, so it has no real impact on food security. All that is required is for the West to stop artificially blocking our supplies to those countries that have ordered our grain,” Lavrov said, as quoted by the TASS news agency.
> Russia, with Turkey’s help, is ready to ensure the safe passage of convoys to the Mediterranean Sea and then to buyers’ markets, Lavrov said, adding that some Western countries seek to complicate the process.
> “The problem is that our Western colleagues are eager to create an international monitoring mechanism for this process, with the participation of NATO forces. We understand their intention very well,” he explained.
https://www.rt.com/business/558630-west-artificially-blocking-russian-grain/
Lavrov?!? Lavrov has nothing but contempt for truth and decency. Move to Moscow and join the Russians in their fight—they're in desperate need of reinforcements and you'd fit right in.
You are right…….OMG, THERE WILL BE FAMINE, BUT, the good news is we can all be buried in our electric cars, and Biden will be bicycling in Delaware. But, getting back to Germany stepping up, I remember how the powers that be were amazed by their action because they had maintained indifference to helping. Or, words to that affect.
This was worth every minute of my time.
Exceptionally good conversation,honest,open,intelligent and objective .
Every Friday I look forward to your podcast !
Thanks!!
To all of you there,a happy Independence day
Thanks, back at you.
I’m simply pointing out that we have much better uses for $50 billion then dumping it into some corrupt country halfway around the world because we’re afraid Europe is going to fall back into continental conflict.
At this stage of the game, in my opinion, that’s Europe’s problem in Europe has long delayed in handling it. We can sell them weapons and train their soldiers all day, but they need to come up with the blood and treasure to defend their lands
I agree. With what you just said.
I just don’t think he suffers fools. He is a strong representative of the U.S.A. I really don’t think he’s so much hawkish as he is strong and exudes strength. With regard to the NATO ALLIES, they need a nudge to always pay what they’re suppose to. However, with what has happened in Ukraine, we sure saw GERMANY step up to the plate quick enough. Domestically, however, we’re up that famous creek without a paddle and Biden just drools in a cup and makes it worse.
You simply cannot say that someone so subservient to Trump does not suffer fools! Also, if you look at Pompeo's history, he's a loser and a liar. Like Pence, Pompeo joined Trump's team because he was losing political altitude in his own state and headed for a crash landing.
https://www.newyorker.com/books/page-turner/can-biden-reverse-trumps-damage-to-the-state-department
This was an interesting interview. I can't say I agreed with him on everything, but I did admire the fact that he didn't he didn't suffer fools, as you say. (And he didn't throw HR McMaster under the bus.) I also appreciate that Bari didn't shy away from asking hard questions and didn't let him get away from the subject at hand. I felt he dodged a bit at the beginning about selling a muscular foreign policy to the American people, but Bari has to be one of the best interviewers in the business.
Just finished the last 10 minutes of the episode: He did a LOT of dodging there too. 🤦🏻♀️
Germany is buying almost as much Russian fossil fuels as China.
In what way did they "step up?"
I was not referring to the fact they had immediately stepped up with weapons. As far as the fuel, you’re right.
I mean, I was only referring to the weapons.
"Here's weapons to kill them but we're going to keep buying and burning their oil."
Yikes
Anthony, I know….stupid.
Mike Pompeo had some valid points, but I must confess I bristle at this hawkish disposition when there is so much domestically we need to work on.
Plus, where are our European allies? Why are we outspending them by orders of magnitude to support Ukraine when they have much more of an interest in protecting them and consequentially their own sovereignty? Our NATO allies have failed to pull their weight for decades, and it’s time to for them to meet the moment.
Well said