The State of the Union | Victor Davis Hanson

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  • čas přidán 14. 09. 2022
  • John is joined again by author and historian Victor Davis Hanson to review the current state of the union of American states as they approach the midterm elections. Politics in America is broken, and the country is more divided across political and ideological lines than it has ever been. Where is the next Lincoln to lead them out of the malaise?
    Victor Davis Hanson offers his expert insight into these questions as they discuss political strategy, cultural dislocation, leftist elitists and their shibboleths, the upcoming midterm elections, the legacy and future of Trumpism and much more.
    Victor Davis Hanson is an American classicist, military historian, columnist, and farmer. He has been a commentator on contemporary politics for the National Review and The Washington Times and is currently the Martin and Illie Anderson Senior Fellow at Stanford University’s Hoover Institution.
    In addition to writing hundreds of articles, book reviews and newspaper editorials, Hanson is also the author of twenty-four books and hosts a regular podcast series, 'The Victor Davis Hanson Show'. Hanson was awarded the National Humanities Medal in 2007 by President George W. Bush, and was a presidential appointee in 2007-08 on the American Battle Monuments Commission. His latest book, The Dying Citizen, was published in October 2021.
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    00:39 Introduction
    1:38 Strategies of the Republican Party
    8:53 Trumpism and the margin for error
    19:15 Attitudes of the left
    26:54 The elite and reality
    34:10 The irony of the left
    42:32 Liberal global order
    48:49 Conclusion
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  • @robertbombace9153
    @robertbombace9153 Před rokem +326

    Victor David Hanson, is an intellectual genius. Who's able to talk to the Common Man.

    • @golden.lights.twinkle2329
      @golden.lights.twinkle2329 Před rokem +4

      He isn't a genius. But he does have a lot of common sense.

    • @darbyohara
      @darbyohara Před rokem +5

      Yeah but he didn’t get HOW pissed off the common man is. The common man is MAD and they’ve been shit on for generations and they want a fighter like trump to give it back to the other side harder than they give it. He should understand this

    • @menzicosce
      @menzicosce Před rokem +7

      @@golden.lights.twinkle2329 yup 👍 that’s more valuable than being a genius

    • @luisvaldes1568
      @luisvaldes1568 Před rokem +3

      Very simple = if socialist, Communist, Marxist, are elected, that's the kind of country your going to get.

    • @robertholland7558
      @robertholland7558 Před rokem

      @@golden.lights.twinkle2329 sense no longer is common at all. It is a rare trait only a small minority possess!

  • @firehorse_44alpha-omega
    @firehorse_44alpha-omega Před rokem +448

    Victor Davis Hanson IS a national treasure.
    Thank you sir.
    Cheers

    • @hittitecharioteer
      @hittitecharioteer Před rokem +2

      He sure is. But is it right that the DNP (and the tech/MSM/pharma/ Chinese billionairs behind it) in effect chooses who leads the GoP?

    • @geekvinos
      @geekvinos Před rokem +3

      *International treasure
      Gracias.
      Yeehaw

    • @ldfreitas9437
      @ldfreitas9437 Před rokem

      F no he isn't. He's a right wing un-American fascist!

    • @pspears4741
      @pspears4741 Před rokem +1

      Hope Dr. Victor Davis Hanson is taking ivermectin!

    • @firehorse_44alpha-omega
      @firehorse_44alpha-omega Před rokem

      @@pspears4741 I would prefer him taking a daily K2 suppliment !

  • @MrDavidbr1970
    @MrDavidbr1970 Před rokem +247

    Prof. Hanson is such a fantastic speaker. He is eloquent beyond belief.

    • @annbrucepineda8093
      @annbrucepineda8093 Před rokem +6

      I agree.

    • @hederahelix622
      @hederahelix622 Před rokem +1

      @@annbrucepineda8093 This guy never has any solutions.
      He just trots out something from the classics, then goes on to say "hey Trump is corrupt but it's who we've got".
      Not an intellectual by any stretch of the imagination, once Trump is gone he'll just back whomever the majority of the GOP is backing next

    • @fretnottrustingod5053
      @fretnottrustingod5053 Před rokem +2

      @@annbrucepineda8093 Righto! @hederahelix is a blue koolaid zombie -- won't admit that the commitment the Republicans made last week was what VDH proposed @ 5:30.

  • @camicrumb35
    @camicrumb35 Před rokem +30

    Two gentlemen farmers, saving the world one heart and mind at a time. What a pleasure to listen to them!

  • @lisalazarczyk8426
    @lisalazarczyk8426 Před rokem +277

    His knowledge and understanding of the parallels between historical and current events, his brilliance coupled with authentic common sense and his uncommon ability to reach people from all walks of life make him the perfect disseminator of knowledge…AND the perfect prognosticator for our present day world.

    • @olafnilsen1641
      @olafnilsen1641 Před rokem +11

      A modern classicist

    • @mollymalone5307
      @mollymalone5307 Před rokem +9

      Liza Lazarchick. So eloquently stated. I concur.

    • @jglee6721
      @jglee6721 Před rokem

      Yes, but I wish he didn't use diesel price as an example. The middle class uses gasoline. lol

    • @olafnilsen1641
      @olafnilsen1641 Před rokem +10

      @@NWorship and food is produced using diesel

    • @guaranteeme7737
      @guaranteeme7737 Před rokem +7

      @@jglee6721 The food and goods that they consume are dependent on diesel.

  • @PiersLortPhillips
    @PiersLortPhillips Před rokem +441

    An absolute masterclass in how to conduct an interview. Thank you Victor, thank you John

    • @patmitskey839
      @patmitskey839 Před rokem +12

      Great post Partner 👍

    • @ggc7318
      @ggc7318 Před rokem

      Ann Lee, NYU professor was asking USA to learn from China. What a joke ! Why is NYU paying her to brain wash the students.

    • @tipple58
      @tipple58 Před rokem +9

      Always let VDH do most of the talking!

    • @guaranteeme7737
      @guaranteeme7737 Před rokem +13

      @@tipple58 His mind is such a gift to humanity. It’s a tragedy that more people don’t avail themselves of his wisdom.

    • @kate60
      @kate60 Před rokem +1

      Correct

  • @codex3048
    @codex3048 Před rokem +9

    I love the atmosphere of that room. Coffered ceiling, chandeliers, bookcases, leather chairs. So elegant.

  • @brianwilke592
    @brianwilke592 Před rokem +104

    Any time there is this sit down format between John Anderson and Victor Davis Hanson, I will watch every single second of it.

    • @soniag4516
      @soniag4516 Před rokem +1

      For me at least twice

    • @soniag4516
      @soniag4516 Před rokem

      For me at least twice

    • @hederahelix622
      @hederahelix622 Před rokem

      This guy never has any solutions.
      He just trots out something from the classics, then goes on to say "hey Trump is corrupt but it's who we've got".
      Not an intellectual by any stretch of the imagination, once Trump is gone he'll just back whomever the majority of the GOP is backing next

    • @brianwilke592
      @brianwilke592 Před rokem +4

      @@hederahelix622 Whatever. I guess you can consult Michael Moore for your opinions.

    • @hederahelix622
      @hederahelix622 Před rokem

      @@brianwilke592 Maybe you would be so kind to point out something he said that isn't one of the current stock GOP talking points?
      Once Trump became popular he wrote a book called The Case for Trump, but that was already AFTER Trump was the leader of the party.
      That's not leading, it's following.
      I'm sorry, but there's nothing there.

  • @StormTrysail
    @StormTrysail Před rokem +190

    I can never get enough of VDH. Listening to people smarter than you is always a great idea. Keep it coming, it’s some of the best material on the internet.

    • @janetwhite7786
      @janetwhite7786 Před rokem +6

      I feel exactly that! VDH is so insightful. Great interview.

    • @tomk8663
      @tomk8663 Před rokem +6

      VDH is a national treasure. I hope more people heed his warnings because he is spot on.

    • @grannyannie2948
      @grannyannie2948 Před rokem +4

      @@tomk8663 Sadly I see no sign of that.

    • @lonniepee9804
      @lonniepee9804 Před rokem +1

      He is SO wise and knowledgeable... and Granny must be a miserable, old Demonrat

    • @friarnewborg9213
      @friarnewborg9213 Před rokem +2

      He pisses me off here. The 2020 election was "Fortified". Was it done Legally, or Illegally. THAT still matters. VDH is right, this is not the ONLY thing that matters. But we must not let this question pass. (maybe if I was living in CA and taking blows everytime I bring this up, like VDH, I would want it to pass. But that is not my situation.)

  • @jerrymiller9039
    @jerrymiller9039 Před rokem +60

    I want Trump and DeSantis as VP for 2024 and DeSantis for 2028 and 2032

    • @patmitskey839
      @patmitskey839 Před rokem +6

      Game On Partner!!!!

    • @golden.lights.twinkle2329
      @golden.lights.twinkle2329 Před rokem +2

      VP will have to be a woman or person of color.

    • @dragonknightleader1
      @dragonknightleader1 Před rokem

      DeSantis can wait. He's more valuable in Florida fortifying the state--and because the Dems decided it was moral to fortify by any means necessary, I don't care how he does it--and messing with NIMBYs than as VP.

    • @loganjames3789
      @loganjames3789 Před rokem +1

      Amen!

    • @Aeneas100011
      @Aeneas100011 Před rokem

      Trump is a sure loser. DeSantis for President!

  • @mikegmedia8589
    @mikegmedia8589 Před rokem +53

    This is one of the best explanations for what is going on in the west today 💯💯💯

  • @barbarataylor8101
    @barbarataylor8101 Před rokem +76

    America Needs John Anderson. Thank you to the both of you for making this conversation available to us. God bless the both of you.

  • @lylemacdonald6672
    @lylemacdonald6672 Před rokem +78

    "It's five minutes to midnight for Western civilization." That is the scariest assessment I have heard concerning our current circumstances and coming from someone with such an encyclopedic knowledge of that civilization makes it all the more worrisome. I share these grave concerns.

    • @stoicsociety247
      @stoicsociety247 Před rokem +8

      Agreed

    • @WhipHookandPaddle
      @WhipHookandPaddle Před rokem

      There is actually an even greater existential threat. You can hear an equally scary, or even more scary evaluation by a very bright man Here: 36: Daniel Schmachtenberger - Phase Shifting Humanity
      czcams.com/video/_BofVO-4yNc/video.html

    • @anonymousdonor8084
      @anonymousdonor8084 Před rokem

      My thoughts as well. Pompeo is scary too. He’s a tool of the IC. My understanding is that he prevented Trump from pardoning Snowden and Assange

    • @grannyannie2948
      @grannyannie2948 Před rokem +10

      Yes, the last few years have been much more frightening than the cold war.

    • @Eric_Blair
      @Eric_Blair Před rokem +4

      It's scary because it happens to be true. Victor has such gravitas one can't help but be scared by such a pronouncement from him!

  • @stevenlightfoot6479
    @stevenlightfoot6479 Před rokem +9

    Playing with fire, is the understatement of the year.

    • @darbyohara
      @darbyohara Před rokem +3

      It’s not playing with fire. The house is already burning

    • @grannyannie2948
      @grannyannie2948 Před rokem +1

      As I see it the inevitable civil unrest will be used to exercise emergency powers, lockdowns, curfews, frozen bank accounts etc, and their Reset continues. Covid was obviously a practice run.

    • @allencollins6031
      @allencollins6031 Před rokem +1

      @@darbyohara checkout poem The Second Coming by William Butler Yeats. Written in 1919. Haunting. Is a short poem.

  • @Catz_52
    @Catz_52 Před rokem +53

    Great advice for President Trump from victor I personally hope he takes heed and drives these messages home 🇺🇸🇺🇸

    • @kaylenehousego8929
      @kaylenehousego8929 Před rokem +3

      As a no body I ask my self if I can do so in my own life .

    • @6teezkid
      @6teezkid Před rokem +4

      I was a Trump voter. And yes, U.S. thrived under his policies, but he needs to either talk about saving Western Civilization or shut up about his being persecuted (which is true), but needs to either speak for us just go away.

    • @Catz_52
      @Catz_52 Před rokem +7

      @@6teezkid you think you know better than Trump, you will never accomplish one percent of what Trump has accomplished just for our country and the world. Things are muck bigger than you can imagine never mind effect . Thank God Trump is willing to sacrifice so very much to save this republic and the likes of you and me. 🇺🇸🇺🇸

    • @6teezkid
      @6teezkid Před rokem

      @@Catz_52 So, instead of Trump SERIOUSLY discussing POLICY ONLY to re-gather the Trump momentum, you prefer his daily "poor me" rhetoric. You're an effing idiot about politics. Trump will NOT revive his loyalty due to him whining all the time. You think people get elected doing that? Poor you.

    • @paperclip612
      @paperclip612 Před rokem +1

      Go President Trump!
      Hanson fears Donald Trump's personality traits getting in the way of the seriosness of his commitment. In other words great to have Donald Trump if only
      he wasn't quite so Trumpish!
      I'll put my money on Donald Trump!

  • @adventureswithjonny87
    @adventureswithjonny87 Před rokem +47

    There's really nobody better than Victor Davis Hanson when it comes to history and social commentary.

  • @mikeflair6800
    @mikeflair6800 Před rokem +22

    VDH is arguably the most interesting man in the world...especially right now. He is a beacon of light, in this increasingly dark USA.

  • @janetteharness1693
    @janetteharness1693 Před rokem +307

    Always a pleasure to listen to intelligent, thoughtful and intuitive conversation with both John and Victor. Victor speaks truth yet manages to maintain his polite courteous manner and John is as always very insightful and asks the right questions. Thank you both.

    • @anaibarangan4908
      @anaibarangan4908 Před rokem +4

      True, but I have no idea how these Stanford University professors handle and deal with the wokeness in the student body. That's definitely a mystery. Don't get attacked or booed on campus. Maybe have students that really want to learn. Sarcasm. Their parents can't afford wokeness. Understand that that kind of nonsense outcome mindsets, can go through whatever amounts of a fortune that they worked very hard to make. That's part of conservative traditional values mindset parameters. Let's use the example of someone like Barbara Hutton, notoriously known as "poor little rich girl", and she wasn't even wokeness. Imagine Hunter Biden once his father is dead, and so many more. That's vision.

    • @speculawyer
      @speculawyer Před rokem

      This old crank thought California had Covid immunity in April 2020. Listen to him and you may die.

    • @robertholland7558
      @robertholland7558 Před rokem +4

      @@anaibarangan4908 Or the now King Charles. Will he be able to step up to the throne his mother created and left him? Or will he destroy the throne?

    • @lucaswalker1777
      @lucaswalker1777 Před rokem +3

      Why aren’t the leaders doing this to solve problems? It’s frustrating

    • @robertholland7558
      @robertholland7558 Před rokem

      @@lucaswalker1777 because they are not leaders!
      As general population we must remove them!
      By any and all means!

  • @childofgod.5901
    @childofgod.5901 Před rokem +12

    Victor Hanson is a great human being.

    • @johnkaylor8670
      @johnkaylor8670 Před rokem

      Yes he is. But no man is a match for satan and his inexorable cunning. Add to that the demoralizing appetite large numbers possess for the temptations and illusions of his lies. And I have no problem in believing biblical prophesy as to the result of this horror story.

  • @AlbertoRPerez
    @AlbertoRPerez Před rokem +2

    Victor Davis Hanson is a real U.S.A.'s treasure. Hi regards from Mexico.

  • @kayleneemery8217
    @kayleneemery8217 Před rokem +114

    " It's five minutes to midnight in Western Civilisation " John and Victor are talking about here and now not then or soon ....such a valuable conversation - if only we can learn to tell time .
    Quick question , why do the elites call them selves secular humanist's ? They hate humanity or did I miss something ?

    • @steveng7174
      @steveng7174 Před rokem +6

      It's the same ploy as "Don't look here, there's nothing to see".

    • @rocketpig1914
      @rocketpig1914 Před rokem +5

      They think they are doing what's best for humanity. The road to hell is paved with good intentions

    • @foxtrotjulietbravo5536
      @foxtrotjulietbravo5536 Před rokem +7

      We are the secular humanists and they think they are the secular humanists. They don't actually like most people outside of their immediate realm.

    • @grannyannie2948
      @grannyannie2948 Před rokem +16

      I often describe it as a cult that demands human sacrifices.

    • @joannleichliter4308
      @joannleichliter4308 Před rokem +4

      Well, they hate God even worse.

  • @jamesberg3106
    @jamesberg3106 Před rokem +8

    John, you two are amazing

  • @LynnColorado
    @LynnColorado Před rokem +78

    How fortunate we are to be able to listen to someone like Victor. The hard part comes in putting into practice the lessons taught here in light of this overwhelming culture war.

    • @donaldmiller8629
      @donaldmiller8629 Před rokem

      Lynn Eschach ,
      Lynn ,you have identified the hard part. We know what is wrong ! Now , what do we do about it ? And how do we do it ? Normal people have been attacked by the Liberal Democrats from every possible direction. How do we stop them short of eliminating them ?

  • @alspeers6931
    @alspeers6931 Před rokem +25

    I would love if Trump and or members of his team would connect with VDH as I believe that his political suggestions would be critical to success and great strategy for 2022 and 2024,VDH is a genius and his wisdom has the ability to potentially change the trajectory of the country, Seriously!

    • @kaylenehousego8929
      @kaylenehousego8929 Před rokem +6

      Amen .

    • @williamjohnson148
      @williamjohnson148 Před rokem

      Wishful thinking. Trump has not only VDH but countless people with intellect and reasoning skills far beyond his own and he is too narcissistic to utilize them. He did some good things during his term in office but I, along with everyone I know wish he would go away so we can elect DeSantis and get on with repairing the damage Biden has done.

  • @drobinbarker
    @drobinbarker Před rokem +38

    Professor Hanson is an incredibly brilliant historian. His shared information if outstanding in so very many ways. Oh, if only Americans would just "listen" to some of what he willingly shares!

  • @Nick-bh5bk
    @Nick-bh5bk Před rokem +12

    VDH is such an articulate speaker. He is able to voice all of the same problems I see, but cannot explain out loud myself.

  • @markpaternoster8084
    @markpaternoster8084 Před rokem +61

    Victor has an insight in to these problems it’s enlightening to be able to listen to this perspective. Thanks John for doing the interview.

  • @laurenglass4514
    @laurenglass4514 Před rokem +9

    Victor Davis Hanson is a scholar and a fine man thank you

  • @marcellheureux7681
    @marcellheureux7681 Před rokem +23

    Thank you both. God bless

    • @David_Jones8112
      @David_Jones8112 Před rokem +3

      They're both beautiful. It sounds like he's saying @rseholes instead of ourselves at 13:31.

  • @captainchokdee1039
    @captainchokdee1039 Před rokem +19

    Congratulations John. Excellent!

  • @jamesgraham1413
    @jamesgraham1413 Před rokem +13

    Our country needs a red tsunami in the house and senate in order to turn around the horrific damage that this administration has done to our beloved nation.🇺🇸

    • @k1mgy
      @k1mgy Před rokem +2

      We had, in 2016, at least a Trunami and look what we have now. With winners like the batch in our Congress in Trump's first two years, we were already doomed.

    • @frenchmime1972
      @frenchmime1972 Před rokem

      Only a few people in congress and the Senate are actually look after the best interests of people of ether party, so it will be very hard to change.

    • @soniag4516
      @soniag4516 Před rokem

      Red tsunami with RINOs won't make a difference we need conservative red tsunami who are libertarian leaning I think.

    • @AnthonyTolhurst-dw1nc
      @AnthonyTolhurst-dw1nc Před 4 měsíci

      Australia as well, mate.

  • @patriciakimball8150
    @patriciakimball8150 Před rokem +20

    Wow. Two of the best people out there. I love seeing them together. And all well said, as always. 🙏

  • @groundedkiwi
    @groundedkiwi Před rokem +9

    Sad that the media TDS has worn Victor down.

  • @TokyoCraftsman
    @TokyoCraftsman Před rokem +40

    Mr. Anderson is one of my favorite interviewers, you sir do a great job.
    VDH is amazing, I love his take on almost any subject, from fixing a tractor to discussing ancient civilizations, it is a pleasure and a privilege to observe these interactions, thank you.
    Cheers from Tokyo!

  • @fieldagent59isintheforest32

    When I saw this interview ( Anderson / Hanson) pop up on my You Tube feed, I knew this was going to be epic.... The greatest interviewer in the world , with one of the wisest men in America....... epic !!!! you two should get together at least once a year..... Mr Anderson, I would recommend that you interview Dennis Prager also,....

  • @vv13346
    @vv13346 Před rokem +23

    It’s a pleasure to listen to these two calm minded, intelligent, thoughtful and articulate gentlemen.

  • @CRAIG672004
    @CRAIG672004 Před rokem +10

    Could listen to VDH on a non stop loop. Amazingly intelligent individual.

  • @jeffmella5678
    @jeffmella5678 Před rokem +15

    Excellent

  • @geekvinos
    @geekvinos Před rokem +9

    Having done zero research, myself, what is this magical quality between these two men where I can sense deep wisdom and fair play?
    And more importantly, how to nurture this creative force on a larger scale - YOU, me, neighbor down the road etc.

  • @6663000
    @6663000 Před rokem +10

    VDH is the wisest man in the world, and John Anderson always gets the best out of him.
    I could not be more excited to watch this video.

  • @Col-T-Invest
    @Col-T-Invest Před rokem +86

    Brilliant work John... you are particularly skilled at bringing out the best in a highly intellectual guest like Victor David Hanson. Really enjoyed this one, and still digesting the important ground you two covered! A critical time for civilization, but also an invigorating one!! Thanks for all your positivity and contribution.

  • @michaelhawk6077
    @michaelhawk6077 Před rokem +10

    This should be required viewing..to anyone who wishes to be a citizen of the world.. and even those who don't!

    • @johnkaylor8670
      @johnkaylor8670 Před rokem +1

      Don't deceive yourself. Some people are following the left's new world order initiative out of stupidity and blindness. But some are fully knowledgeable and aware of what they are doing. They are DELIBERATELY choosing this dark path.

  • @petermathieson5692
    @petermathieson5692 Před rokem +24

    Is there anyone better at deeply thoughtful and gentlemanly interviews than the Right Honourable John Anderson? I can think of none. Thank you from Canada.

  • @lawrenceofarizona5588
    @lawrenceofarizona5588 Před rokem +3

    Professor Hanson is a national treasure.

  • @johnbirman5840
    @johnbirman5840 Před rokem +20

    The Republicans need to have Reasons why one should vote for them as opposed to relying on the message that we are not Democrats, and a vote for them is a vote against the Democrats.
    That is basically how Trump won. He presented a Vision primarily, and secondarily a rebuffing against the Democrats.

    • @righteousgod8376
      @righteousgod8376 Před rokem

      Conservatism that advocates for neutral government and being 'left alone' will always lose to the Left who wants to seize power, increase their influence in all institutions, reward their friends and punish their enemies using that power. GOP has conserved little since World War II because in the end, they're just default progressives driving the speed limit waiting for the left to move the ball down the fieled.

  • @jonbutton3259
    @jonbutton3259 Před rokem +79

    For all of Victor's wisdom, it's interesting to note that what happened to President Trump in 2020 bears a direct influence on the regular guy's view of what we face going forward. Fraud makes everything else questionable, and a complete lack of trust in American institutions by the American citizens that are supposed to trust them makes everything happening going forward incredibly important and suspect. 2020 and the future are not separate items in the way that Victor hopes. It's not as easy for regular people to say "the agenda is more important" when election integrity and government accountability ARE a major part of the agenda. What happened to President Trump is Exhibit A for all the regular citizens who sense and see that something is terribly off with how we're being governed. His twitters mean/meant nothing to his voters, because he talks like a regular guy. The "smart crowd" never understood that, and still doesn't. Our only hope is that the midterms are so unbelievably overwhelmingly Republican, that no amount of election trickery can undo it. Eyes on and fingers crossed.

    • @loganhartzog2235
      @loganhartzog2235 Před rokem +25

      I too find the only great flaw in VDH's opinion is overlooking the seriousness of election integrity. It's our last and only non-violent recourse against tyranny.

    • @kaylenehousego8929
      @kaylenehousego8929 Před rokem +8

      @@loganhartzog2235 Amen .

    • @vettezl1
      @vettezl1 Před rokem

      A dangerous fraud is Hanson.

    • @theresafranks5610
      @theresafranks5610 Před rokem +3

      But God

    • @jeremybridges6015
      @jeremybridges6015 Před rokem

      If VDH said so I have to consider it… but he still said that “they’re almost treating Desantis like he’s Trump”. Does he consider the FL governor to be emotional? Adroit? It doesnt matter who leads us, the media will still color them falsely and talk about anything but “Trump’s agenda”.
      Secondly, if he really considers losing a rigged election to be a consequence of a “fatal flaw” in Trump, then what I hear him saying is this: we know the its rigged, we know they cheated, we just have to win anyway, according to their rules. Im only devoting mental power to this line of thought because VDH said it, but after careful consideration I think VDH might be “mostly wrong”. (First time for everything? Lol)

  • @aquious953
    @aquious953 Před rokem +15

    Things are really bad in my Canadian city. The liberal party is fighting imaginary issues while senior citizens are eating out of garbage cans and living in the parks. It's grotesque.

    • @kaylenehousego8929
      @kaylenehousego8929 Před rokem +3

      Can you feed them ?

    • @yehudaclinton6252
      @yehudaclinton6252 Před rokem

      I emigrated from Canada a month ago. The night before I left, I was walking outside when a woman in a pickup truck asked me where she could park for the night. In affect asking if she could tempararily live on the block. The middle class is going homeless over mortgage rate hike

    • @sylviam6535
      @sylviam6535 Před rokem

      And who supports them in this? Someone votes for them.

    • @sylviam6535
      @sylviam6535 Před rokem

      @@yehudaclinton6252 - Every time the rates went down, many people calculated that they could borrow more, driving real estate prices up. Then this happened. I feel sorry for them, but many people are indulgent and financially illiterate. I know of people with very average jobs and $800,000 mortgages. Some do it with interest only (no principal) repayment plans. This was inevitable.

    • @aquious953
      @aquious953 Před rokem

      @@sylviam6535 it's the rich white privileged yuppies. They're the ones ramming identity politics down everyone s throats while civilization burns.

  • @joeymc2183
    @joeymc2183 Před rokem +2

    VDH an American Treasure sad that more don't know of him but they will. It's just plain commonsense to listen to evaluate his resource of knowledge. Thanks J. Anderson.

  • @evegoodmon
    @evegoodmon Před rokem +13

    I love victor he is brilliant

  • @kaylenehousego8929
    @kaylenehousego8929 Před rokem +34

    You and your guests have been educating me for the past two years and I am deeply grateful John. You prove your integrity by actioning your stated belief's . You don't ask for my credentials before you make rich discussion available for all regardless .

  • @77Victory1
    @77Victory1 Před rokem +2

    Victor Hansen is great the GOP and President Trump should be listening to this program, this program is on the money.

    • @reginaford8575
      @reginaford8575 Před rokem

      So true. Hopefully, this information will be passed on!! Sensible and honest leaders are needed. This is my prayer

  • @DissentOrConcur
    @DissentOrConcur Před rokem +5

    Brilliant teacher

  • @WhipHookandPaddle
    @WhipHookandPaddle Před rokem +11

    If another country controls your voting boxes, none of the obvious brilliance speaking above, which I respect deeply, if another country picks your winners, none of this above matters, does it. The censors are defining an alternative reality. All we need is bright people looking at overwhelming provable facts.

    • @righteousgod8376
      @righteousgod8376 Před rokem

      Sorry, the system is absolutely corrupt. The establishment of both parties hated Trump and colluded to get him out of office. The deep state, which NYT/Washington Post admitted is real, (permanent bureaucracy) resists or outright stops any President who goes against their agenda. After Trump left office, you saw various national security and military officials who admitted to lying to Trump in order to get him to do what they wanted done. Dr. Birx admitted to lying to him regarding COVID policy as well.

    • @grannyannie2948
      @grannyannie2948 Před rokem +4

      I have come to the conclusion we now live in a post democracy, at least in Australia. It makes no difference who you vote for to the policies you will get.

  • @aslkdjfzxcv9779
    @aslkdjfzxcv9779 Před rokem +6

    no matter how much you don't want to believe it...the price for freedom is paid in blood.

  • @user-st4mz2es4i
    @user-st4mz2es4i Před rokem +2

    Many Thanks to you both for this. A true Breath of Fresh Air in a World infested with Dysfunctional, Neurotic, Rhetoric & Hyperbole... Thanks, I needed That...

  • @markanderson3376
    @markanderson3376 Před rokem +25

    More excellent commentary from Victor Davis Hanson with an excellent interviewer who could teach a masterclass in how to do interviews. Keep videos like this coming.

  • @marycostello4848
    @marycostello4848 Před rokem +9

    Listening to Victor Hansen gives me hope. I personally feel the left will attack WHOEVER runs as the Republican, whether it is Trump or someone else. Trump said it best: "they are really attacking you; I'm just in the way."

    • @sylviam6535
      @sylviam6535 Před rokem

      The have all the institutions, but people are resisting. This is why they hate the people.

  • @zekelucente9702
    @zekelucente9702 Před rokem +7

    DeSantis is Trump without the baggage and is capable of moderating his message.

  • @maxfacsurg
    @maxfacsurg Před rokem +1

    Mr. Anderson is a great interviewer... intelligent and respectful. Always points out that he's not American when he discusses our domestic politics. I wish we had more US journalists like him.

  • @timforan1502
    @timforan1502 Před rokem +3

    Cutting insight into our times at just the right time.

  • @therezabjorklund353
    @therezabjorklund353 Před rokem +5

    I love to listen to VDH. He's so smart, knowledgeable and can see through what's going on.

  • @garrisonkarr9445
    @garrisonkarr9445 Před rokem +17

    Absolutely splendid, John ! ... as always ... and the same to VDH ... thank you, John, for your excellent, calm, intelligent discussion style interview / conversation ... Keep it up!

  • @DSTH323
    @DSTH323 Před rokem +1

    Victor Hanson is always on the bullseye.

  • @petefalc
    @petefalc Před rokem +5

    Two great men from two great nations. For decades both John & Victor have been promoting policies that would benefit the west & the world as a whole. If we do not change course & start following men like them the freedom of the west will be gone forever.

  • @michaelskramii2245
    @michaelskramii2245 Před rokem +3

    I learn something new each time I hear VDH. He has a concise and sober way with words that is compelling. My ultra-liberal friends could benefit from hearing this man.

  • @tacmason
    @tacmason Před rokem +9

    Clearly they are arranging a situation in society that sensible human beings cannot tolerate .

    • @grannyannie2948
      @grannyannie2948 Před rokem

      And they will use any rebellion to give themselves emergency powers, again.

  • @duster121
    @duster121 Před rokem +5

    I woke up today needing to hear a sane perspective on just exactly what's going on. Thank you, John Anderson. Victor Davis Hanson is a voice of reason through the trials which America is undergoing. God help us overcome the power of the idealogues who are challenging everything I've ever believed in.

  • @oceanhome2023
    @oceanhome2023 Před rokem +4

    VDH is my Hero and I identify with him completely !

  • @johnhoffman5834
    @johnhoffman5834 Před rokem +7

    simply brilliant

  • @davidfields1530
    @davidfields1530 Před rokem +2

    Brilliant…yet again
    On both counts
    Great guest and great interviewer/host

  • @graemed7385
    @graemed7385 Před rokem +1

    Hey John, I'm an Aussie expat overseas. You give me heart mate that the country has some leaders that can step in and rally support if they continue down the destructive path they are on. Good on you.

  • @michaelcarter5049
    @michaelcarter5049 Před rokem +3

    What a beautiful room . Such a lovely projected atmosphere.

  • @parnpichate
    @parnpichate Před rokem +16

    I appreciate VDH's take on the consequences of focusing on the 2020 election. However, I am of the mindset that we have allowed the democrats to control the narrative for decades and it has caused incremental cultural shifts to the left. I will not abandon my belief in what transpired in 2020, and neither will millions of other Americans. The country must be reminded of those events and justice must be served.

  • @kanscopeichel491
    @kanscopeichel491 Před rokem +13

    Among the best interviews I’ve heard, thank you.

  • @CradleRawk
    @CradleRawk Před rokem +2

    Great talk, two top chaps. It gives one hope

  • @jenniferhooker1601
    @jenniferhooker1601 Před rokem +15

    Excellent interview! You both are a treat to listen to, and always spot on.

  • @tedbaxter5234
    @tedbaxter5234 Před rokem +9

    These are just the best chats.
    Thank you!

  • @debbieramsey-hanks3757
    @debbieramsey-hanks3757 Před rokem +1

    Crystal clear clarity is such a welcomed moment among the political chaos at this moment in history. Grateful.

  • @jonfurey4072
    @jonfurey4072 Před rokem +2

    Besides Dr.Thomas Sowell this guy Victor David Hanson is an American treasure

  • @MrObichop
    @MrObichop Před rokem +11

    Thank you for this interview and the way it's conducted.

  • @somah1470
    @somah1470 Před rokem +11

    Excellent interview

  • @mitch8226
    @mitch8226 Před rokem +2

    Victor you hit home with the comment, as a fifth generation service member of my family from Pennsylvania, I no longer advised the younger generation to explore that option

  • @ausforaus7617
    @ausforaus7617 Před rokem +5

    The people of Martha's Vineyard calling in the army to rid themselves of those pesky immigrants should tell Americans the true values of the current 'elite' running America.
    "Do as I say, not, do as I do"

    • @naj70
      @naj70 Před rokem

      Look at John Anderson’s pedigree and argue that he is not elite. Does he pay white Australian ranchers $160,000 a year to work of his farm?
      Anderson smacks of inherited privilege has has no empathy for the common man. And he could not even read Victors bio with any confidence.

  • @marianneanddavidchaston6733

    From one farmer to another. Great conversation. Thank you

  • @winstonsmith8240
    @winstonsmith8240 Před rokem +3

    That was cheerful.
    Do enjoy listening to Victor though. Such an intelligent, rational man. Thanks.

  • @mattd6086
    @mattd6086 Před rokem +2

    Excellent interview with an American treasure. The world needs more people like these two men.

  • @JEROMEGELB
    @JEROMEGELB Před rokem +34

    Thank you John and Victor for yet another fascinating, timely and highly relevant discussion and analysis! It's always such a delight to hear Victor's brilliant rhetorical skills combined with his historical perspective and his deep knowledge of current events in the political life of the nation. VDH has the unique ability to mentally sift recent events, in order to extract concrete evidence for his conclusions. As a listener/viewer, his conclusions become so much more compelling when backed by real life evidence. It's invaluable!!

  • @ripvanwinkle2035
    @ripvanwinkle2035 Před rokem +3

    One of the smartest people I listen to

  • @susanellis4684
    @susanellis4684 Před rokem +1

    VHan is brilliant. I am so grateful for him. And John Anderson is does a masterful job interviewing. Thank you both!

  • @ElroyMunson
    @ElroyMunson Před rokem +7

    Fantastic Interview... Would love to hear Victor have a conversation with Jordan Peterson.

    • @6663000
      @6663000 Před rokem

      I've been leaving comments to this effect on Jordan Peterson and VDH videos for years.
      In the last few months I've heard Jordan mention Victor's name on his podcast, and I've heard Victor mention Jordan's name on his podcast.
      I think it's going to happen soon.

    • @ElroyMunson
      @ElroyMunson Před rokem +2

      @@6663000 Fingers crossed. It would be epic.

  • @adelezierler1547
    @adelezierler1547 Před rokem +3

    Another mind-blowing explanation by Victor Davis Hanson to what the reason is of such a change that is taken place right now, all over the world. It's frightening!

  • @rah7868
    @rah7868 Před rokem +5

    We continue to fall for the Alinsky strategy. We get Alinskyed all the time. Victor and others get it that we immediately STOP defending ourselves which what the left does not want. Ignore and attack political failures and what WE are going to do.

  • @wally1452
    @wally1452 Před rokem +5

    These two men are excellent. The subect matter, clarity and good conversation (w/out talking over one another) is a wonderful thing to have & behold. We may disagree some if need be but they stimulate thought and the recall these two have is amazing. I read a lot, I know many things but I find, older I get, tho' I have/know these things these men say I cannot always remember my source or where it came from in a philosopher or whomever.
    I'd like to seee former President Anderson have millions of watchers. This is great.

  • @sharonwhiteley6510
    @sharonwhiteley6510 Před rokem

    All I can say is: THANK YOU for another excellent opportunity to listen to Dr. Hanson.

  • @irenejurevics6209
    @irenejurevics6209 Před rokem +3

    To put it in a nut shell. Few of us know or remember history. Fewer still are paying attention to the here and now.

  • @jonboy9912
    @jonboy9912 Před rokem +6

    I hope the Republicans are listening to this great man!

  • @khonieal
    @khonieal Před rokem +1

    I hope he is an advisor to our future leaders. He has great insight and a grasp of our reality.

  • @cinemaartsgroup
    @cinemaartsgroup Před rokem +1

    Victor Davis Hanson is EXCELLENT!

  • @Tony-ol4bt
    @Tony-ol4bt Před rokem +7

    Sane. Well said.

  • @AJMacDonaldJr
    @AJMacDonaldJr Před rokem +5

    He's totally wrong about Donald Trump. The last thing people want is politics as usual.