What we really need is for ALL of us to become a Victor! Many of us, including myself, just stand in the background hoping that the other person will take a stand.
I am 28+ thousand days old. I returned from my service in the Republic of Vietnam when Israel won the Seven Days War. You two gentlemen top my list of 'my most admired human beings.' Blessings and Joy to both of you for your ardent pursuit and proclamation of TRUTH!
Beware of today's "Truths"!!! The REAL TRUTH was passed as the "FORBIDDEN FRUIT", a unique Being was Crucified because of it, many lose their lives and Julian Assange is lingering.
Thank you, John, for continuing to interview VDH as the years go by. The conversations the two of you have are a wonderful blessing, and I always appreciate the insights you both share.
VDH is a horrible liar, spreading disinformation about babies in ovens and other lies. He is either lying or ignorant about so called voting fraud. The only voter fraud is by Trump voters. This man is an imbecile.
Victor Davis Hanson speaks softly but he carries a big brain and heart...He deserves to be heard....The world we are iving in appears to be crumbling before our very eyes !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Great writer, yet he holds a lot of conservative American baggage that will not survive the death of the baby boomers. Free markets have proven to be detrimental to the people of a country, but he is absolutely right that the people that farm and provide for their own needs and are not dependent upon trade have a better chance of being good citizens and maintaining their own freedom and those were dependent on market which they cannot control. Everything he said about farming and going broke, only applies to markets not to homesteading so if you simply homestead to grow your own food and use markets intermittently to get money, do not depend on them and you’ll be in a better state. Capitalism is a population sink and a sham. You have body and brain drain the country side to make it work. When 1/2 the population lives in cities populations begin to fail.Morallity also is weakened by cities. Civilization seems to be a trick that lets elites enjoy the high life in cities or the high life of capitalism at the expence of others. Democracy and western values tend to undermind the predatory nature of capitalism and cities over time.I live in the city. Its great while it lasts.
But socialism is a cancer that eats away at the fabric of society and feeds the aristocratic elite that control it. The rich get richer and the weak dependent poor get poor. There has never been a socialistic society in history that has prospered.
as an Iranian I could not bear the shame of living under islamic demagogues, so moved to the west some 43 yrs ago, its very painful to see self decline of western world, were we could live in a sane place, we must cherish what the west represent.
@@martinkent333 I don't know who you are or what your claim to fame is, but the fact you're spending time here shows your the one I suspect is paranoid. Why are you here to make yourself feel more superior!!!??? Gp play with your playmates@
@@martinkent333You mean your boss, Hillary, who is paranoid that Donald Trump, who was once her bestest friend and attended weddings with her and her “hush money” cheating, philanderer husband, is literally going to end democracy, yet still won’t shut up about how she really won the 2016 election. That paranoid one? Because there are others on your side.
Anyone can see that Mr. Hanson has something rare in this world: intelligence and integrity. I wish he would run for office, any office. This is the kind of politician we so desperately need.
I hope Trump offers him a cabinet spot. If not the Sec of education, he should be the head of “classics and antiquities.” I say let him run the university system. Give him full control and the means to do it.
I am soon to be 50 years of age, born in Jerusalem, Israel and migrated to Australia in my late 20s with my (ex) de-facto Aussie female partner. An Ausraeli by now if you wish. I feel compelled to express my deepest, most profound gratitude to the esteemed participants in the above dialogue. In a world turned upside down I cannot emphasize enough how personally moved I feel knowing that righteousness still exists in spite of the deception, chaos and incredibly dangerous, destructive forces currently sweeping throughout the entire world. Civilization cannot save itself. Only moral clarity and acts of bravery and sacrifice can.
I met a Jew once…. Once !! LOL I’m from Texas. Been all over Australia 🇦🇺. Love it. Y’all need a July 4th holiday !!! Get the Queen off y’all’s money 💰 !! Shhhhh lol.
From the perspective of Christian doctrine and belief, it is the individual human soul that can be saved -or- lost. A “civilization” is not saved or lost, but just a name for the battleground. (Full details are recorded in The Holy Bible.)
@@jamesyarnall6728 I both respect, as well as clearly see the pragmatic logic behind the theological framework in that context. They go hand in hand and make perfect sense. Yet I suppose I should've used more precise terminology instead of just 'civilization' as you correctly raised. My intention was actually pretty literal, as in 'civil' or 'civilised', which in practicality, for me at least means the backbone of the Judeo-Christian framework and more specifically in relation to the core moral values - we're all created equal and in his image, the pursuit of peace, personal freedom, justice and happiness, tolerance, the rule of law, and very importantly - the sanctity of life. But most notably in context to the reality we currently face - the unconditional love of our creator which in turn, like a metaphysical spiritual on/off switch - automatically turns on the light of love towards each other as well as inwards with humility and grace. I hope this clarifies my initial intention with respect to my original post :)
Victor Davis Hanson is a divisive figure, especially among legitimate historians, many of whom see him as a conservative provocateur who’s abandoned serious scholarship for partisan commentary. Originally recognized for his expertise in classical history, Hanson has since morphed into a Trump loyalist and far-right propagandist, using his historical knowledge to justify deeply reactionary views. Historians who once respected his work on Greek history and warfare now view his shift into political punditry as a serious compromise of intellectual integrity. Here's what Hanson does that has led many historians to consider him intellectually dishonest: Politicizing History to Serve a Far-Right Agenda: Hanson has twisted historical analogies to fit a hardline nationalist agenda, often drawing flimsy comparisons between ancient societies and modern America in ways that exaggerate threats to “Western civilization.” His narratives consistently present progressive values as corrupting forces, reminiscent of far-right figures who cherry-pick history to prop up authoritarian ideas. Promoting Alarmist and Divisive Rhetoric: Instead of providing balanced historical analysis, Hanson paints a picture of cultural apocalypse, depicting liberals, immigrants, and “elites” as existential threats to American values. His commentary borders on conspiracy theory, with critics accusing him of stoking paranoia rather than contributing meaningful insights. Scholars see this as manipulative fearmongering rather than legitimate historical interpretation. Hypocrisy and Elitism: Hanson rails against “elites” and portrays himself as a defender of the “common man,” but he’s as embedded in elite circles as anyone. He’s leveraged his academic background to gain credibility in conservative media while ignoring actual evidence or balanced analysis. This hypocrisy has drawn criticism from historians who see his "anti-elite" posturing as both opportunistic and dishonest. Selling Out Scholarship for Partisan Influence: Historians who once respected Hanson’s scholarship now see him as a figure who has sold out to become a mouthpiece for far-right ideology. His unchecked support of Trump and attacks on “liberal intellectuals” have led many in the academic world to view him as little more than a propagandist hiding behind a façade of scholarship. Hanson’s transformation from a respected classicist to a far-right ideologue exemplifies the dangers of intellectual dishonesty in academia. He’s using his knowledge to validate partisan extremism rather than seeking truth, making him a polarizing figure who’s viewed with contempt by mainstream historians.
I greatly admire the intellect, courage and wisdom of Mr. Hanson. I am grateful for this interview and post. God bless you Mr. Hanson and you too Mr. Anderson.
@@martinkent333Indoctrinated much!? I take his education over yours! You're an unknown, smart stinkin!!! I tole you go play with your playmates, they'll be really impressed by you!!!
@@terrieormonde2340 You love creepy people who depress you with disinformation, paranoia and sensationalism. YOU GO GIRL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Hard to win when you frolic in paranoia, Dude. Let's chat about your infatuation with gullibility.
When I go to the gym I listen to these two fascinating gentleman instead of music. As I’m working out on my body I feel my mind being excersized by their conversation and exchange. I’m getting the best of both worlds at once!
Don't know how this works in Australia but if John Anderson could be prime minister while Douglas Murray is the UK prime minister and Donald Trump is POTUS, Geert Wilders is leading the Netherlands, Orban leads Hungary and Argentian President Javier Milei is still in office, we'd stand a better than even chance of saving Western Civilization.
@@TTFN55John was in politics decades ago, leader of the national party which represents farmers. He doesn't run as a politician any more. Whilst I like your idea, the real powers won't allow real change. Good luck with Trump though, the Pacific felt safer when he was in office.
Almost? It is gone. this is just the beginning of the “new world order” literally. Lol. America is cooked. China and Russia are now sharing the spot we held for the past 80 years..
perhaps but you can never reach unconscious incompetents which is what seems to be in power. I agree with ya, but the dangerous people have been installed at this point.
Not everybody is collage material, we need to stop higher education from being a big business only looking at prestige and the bottom line taking government subsidiaries and just using it as a way increase revenue .. anyone notice that when the government gives more money to students higher education raises prices? It's no longer sending us the brightest and best but taking money for degrees that are basically useless ie; liberal arts, aka advanced basket weaving .. we need properly taught engineers, non - bias teachers, you know ..how it used to be, but with lower edit failing at the rate it is and students receiving the base education they are I don't see a reason in todays age for as many higher education out let's as there is,
I'm watching this again, all the way through a few days later. It is way too good to watch just once. How very true are the thoughts, the words of VDH.
Non-Americans are always surprised to find that the USA is NOT a "Nation" the way they assume. Each State has always been unique, with its own culture and law systems. WE LIKE IT THAT WAY. Each of our States has its own Constitution, its own Flag and its own Name. When I was in school, we were taught about the individual States and their main exports, their main industry, their culture -and even sometimes their local languages. And that was only 45 years ago. How things have changed. The more recent movement (last 30 years) of trying to make us all the same, with the same big box stores on every corner, is being rejected now. It was a very effective PR campaign--many young Americans have no idea that each state is a Free, seperate State. But hopefully the tide is turning and we will return to our original American system of Free, seperate States "federated" with a federal government system which is ONLY charged with defense of the federation, and mediation of interstate commerce.
The American constitution fail within 80 years(USSR anyone) we pretend that the US Government adheres to that constitution. The US Constitution is not gospel judt good ldeas and bad admixed!
Cant say enough about Mr Anderson and VDH,besides brilliance and uncanny wisdom, Victor has simple clarity and the ability to take very complicated topics and present them in straight clear speech(without silly pontificating and long winded big talk with big words)thanks guys.
Just received my copy of VDH's new book. All i can type is, very difficult to put down. The quote "it cannot happen here..." is eerily foreboding.... Read this people.... Thank you VDH !
Everything is fine but you binge-watch paranoia online and take the bait everytime, Dude. Any critical thinking skills? Let's chat about your pouting every July 4th, please.
@@KL-nj9oe Everything is fine, but you are too smug to check. You binge -watch TH-cam and Podcast paranoia and find truth? Academics don't struggle with anything. Bold, know-it-alls, and more than proud to teach you, Dude. Any humility? Let's chat!
Deluded Old Men run everything & they even make videos for their talking points that we comment on. Of course we have to question if common sense prevailing was ever normal.
I pray to God would Raise more and more noble educationists like this person to awaken the present generation to their senses. That would save their own future and future of your beautiful country
These conversations will be listened to by many many people trying to understand what went wrong…These are two of the wisest men on earth and should be taken seriously by EVERYONE!!
Nobody delivers the historical perspective as well he does. An amazing wake up call. I wish everyone could hear and understand the importance and urgency of his message. Civilization is a thin veneer. And can disappear VERY quickly.
It's always great to hear VDH, thank you for having him, Mr. Anderson! It is unfortunate and saddening that subjects get more somber and bleak, but that's the state of things in many places across the world.
God bless Victor, you look strong and healthy and I wish and pray for your success your continued efforts to understand and articulate today's events, I couldn't figure this world out without your scholarship and I thank you for it.
More information here about our reality today than anywhere else in news or other media. Thank you for keeping us informed, VDR is a true voice in the new wilderness.
@@NeverAgain316 When you binge-watch folks stoking the Paranoid Machine, do you drool, Dude? How far down the rabbit hole did you go? Defending bottomfeeders who spread paranoia and disinformation shows your love of paranoia. How bored are you? Let's chat!
If you looking for history,just say: The Germans, the French and the English have caused two devastating world wars in just 20 years. The first killed about 20 million people. The second killed 60 million people. Then the U.S. joined them in Hiroshima, Nagasaki, Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, Iraq, Iran, Afghanistan, Somalia, Libya, Panama, Chile, Guatemala, Al-Demenican … The list is long. After all this in the past and the present, some of the sackers come out for you and lecture about civilized & peaceful society.
Here’s two individuals with a farming background as myself and with the combination of common sense, politics and academia they’re always very very interesting to listen to!
As always thank you for your phenomenal podcast!! You are always spot on with your input & intellect! As you stated we are truly in difficult times & it is frightening!! God bless you Victor 🙏 🇺🇸
VDHs thoughts and commentary transcend time and space. This aged well and will continue to do so deep into the future. Anything this man says should be studied by scholars as well as the general public at present as well as deep into the future. I just wish he was 40 years younger and can be with us for many decades to come. ❤❤❤
My Drill Sergeant, nicknamed Brute, saw me returning from a sick call. I was strolling along. He took exception with that. He yelled at me and called me a bad name. It hurt my feelings and I scowled at him. He picked up a 12 pound river rock and shotput it at me from about 40 - 50 feet away. It took one bounce and hit me in the thigh. He said, “the next one gonna hurt, Trainee.” I said, “yes Drill Sergeant,” and began jogging toward the barracks. I wish all American 18 year old “boys” could have great memories like that. 🇺🇸😆
When i was in in the late 1990-early 2000 recruits were challenging drill sargents to fights and the DS’s were backing down. Did a detail were a drove around Gen Inge and three full birds. Inge seemed like a good guy, the younger col.’s showed me back then that the Army leadership was going down hill. Yes men and degenerates, all of them. I was disabused of my childish notions about class not existing in the US We are going to find out that not holding the line on Christian morality was our undoing! I dont think the US will exist by 2050 at the latest.The moving to conservatives states proceeds the brake up.
VDH is the oracle of wisdom and truth in terms of politics, foreign policy, and morality. If Trump is elected, I hope you will be a valued advisor to the new president. God speed, my friend. Semper Fidelis, Semper Amici!
This was by far the most depressing analysis about the geopolitical state of the world I heard so far. But I am afraid it is true. The end of everything…😢💔
My concern is what will replace it. Obama mentioned several times that he would fundamentally change the U.S. but I don’t believe he can escape the monster he has released and provoked!
Such a pleasure to listen to two men who continue to speak the truth about subjects that matter. Unfortunately those prepared to stand and speak the truth regardless of the woke leftist agenda are very few and far between. Common sense may be missing in action for a lot of people but both John and Victor have an abundance of it. May God bless you both for speaking truth in this upside down world.
Thank you, Mr Anderson, you are much appreciated. An excellent interview, no hurrying or talking over your guest and no fast talk that makes it difficult to absorb what is being said. Much respect to Mr Hansen. I went from his hour long interview at the Hoover Institute about his new book, straight to this one because it is such a riveting and relevant subject for our time. More, please.
An excellent discussion which provides a good picture of the hazards that we must be aware of based upon the current Israel/Hamas crisis. Responsible and constructive leadership is needed in the West!
It started in Berkley. We called it Berserkly! Universities are brainwashing students. The new generation is like a runaway train without brakes! They don't care about the Constitution. They care very little about others. They suffer from a disease called " what's in it for me syndrome"
@@martinkent333 Tell me why you think so please? He published the book about a year ago, and is worried about disarray in American leadership as well as inflation, lack of immigration law enforcement, civil unrest in 2020 and the present. Diminished prospects for the American middle-class is concerning. The main message I took away is that America shouldn't be complacent, e.g. we can't be in wars with China and Russia at the same time. Instead, we need to shore up the situation here at home.
@@EllieK And you swallow the bait of Paranoia? No education, eh? Civic duty is long buried and with civic negligence you are doomed. Why not make an effort to avoid paranoia, be properly informed and ressurrect civic duty? Too busy binge-watching TH-cam paranoia videos? What's up?
@@martinkent333 Oh my, aren't you rude! lol I have an excellent civic and other education, and am quite well informed. No need for your concern. You might want to follow your own advice; your youtube channel videos are focused on traffic signals, water guns, and plans to rule the west coast of North America.
@@EllieK Paranoia should be attractive and serve you well! YOU GO GIRL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! USA nuclear security needs more bottomfeeders to keep patriots pouting every July 4th. YOU GO GIRL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Victor is a rare cross between an intellectual, common sense and good instincts. We need more Victor's.
What we really need is for ALL of us to become a Victor! Many of us, including myself, just stand in the background hoping that the other person will take a stand.
Really.. How many times you VOTED?? 😂😂😂
@@jpnewman1688 3,678,909 times! Just to even out all the fake mail in ballots.
@robertsanford406 You're right, we are the "Victor's".
@@jpnewman1688how many have you voted???
I am 28+ thousand days old. I returned from my service in the Republic of Vietnam when Israel won the Seven Days War. You two gentlemen top my list of 'my most admired human beings.' Blessings and Joy to both of you for your ardent pursuit and proclamation of TRUTH!
He is repeating the same old lies about Oct 7.
Haven't heard anyone outside of us South Vietnamese mention the old Republic of Vietnam for so long I can't remember
Thank you for your service 💕
@@casteretpolluxTell us what you think happened. Have you seen the film footage?
Beware of today's "Truths"!!! The REAL TRUTH was passed as the "FORBIDDEN FRUIT", a unique Being was Crucified because of it, many lose their lives and Julian Assange is lingering.
Thank you, John, for continuing to interview VDH as the years go by. The conversations the two of you have are a wonderful blessing, and I always appreciate the insights you both share.
First Class subject and interview--VHD as always 10,000 % superb !!
Amen. 👏👏
VDH is a horrible liar, spreading disinformation about babies in ovens and other lies. He is either lying or ignorant about so called voting fraud. The only voter fraud is by Trump voters. This man is an imbecile.
Victor Davis Hanson speaks softly but he carries a big brain and heart...He deserves to be
heard....The world we are iving in appears to be crumbling before our very eyes !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Great writer, yet he holds a lot of conservative American baggage that will not survive the death of the baby boomers. Free markets have proven to be detrimental to the people of a country, but he is absolutely right that the people that farm and provide for their own needs and are not dependent upon trade have a better chance of being good citizens and maintaining their own freedom and those were dependent on market which they cannot control. Everything he said about farming and going broke, only applies to markets not to homesteading so if you simply homestead to grow your own food and use markets intermittently to get money, do not depend on them and you’ll be in a better state. Capitalism is a population sink and a sham. You have body and brain drain the country side to make it work. When 1/2 the population lives in cities populations begin to fail.Morallity also is weakened by cities. Civilization seems to be a trick that lets elites enjoy the high life in cities or the high life of capitalism at the expence of others. Democracy and western values tend to undermind the predatory nature of capitalism and cities over time.I live in the city. Its great while it lasts.
But socialism is a cancer that eats away at the fabric of society and feeds the aristocratic elite that control it. The rich get richer and the weak dependent poor get poor. There has never been a socialistic society in history that has prospered.
Awesome interview! The world needs more people with the knowledge of Victor Davis Hanson...👍🇺🇸🇮🇱👍
They need a Classical Education. We learn and draw conclusions from history.
What a difference, and what a pleasure to listen to intellectual individuals. Compare this to the "View." Night and day. Wake up, America.
Tremendous appreciation for VDH. He is minimally a national treasure.
VHD thrives in long formate ;thank God.
as an Iranian I could not bear the shame of living under islamic demagogues, so moved to the west some 43 yrs ago, its very painful to see self decline of western world, were we could live in a sane place, we must cherish what the west represent.
We now have islamo lefties in Europe. They are so clueless they don't realise how much freedom we have in the west.
Sams...the spiraling decline in education, the break up of the nuclear family hastens our demise.
@@tomshea8229 yeah but who's the ideological and financial backbone of the left? It's the jews...they brought this on themselves
Arrogance and religious cultists....
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Voter ignorance and m*rxist propaganda is more likely the problem. SMH FJB
Have been listening to VDH since covid lockdowns. He’s a gem, brilliant !
I' ve been listening to VDH since 2016 and you are correct always a fascinating conversation.
Paranoids know.......................
@@patriciayohn6136 Paranoids delight you? Why?
@@martinkent333 I don't know who you are or what your claim to fame is, but the fact you're spending time here shows your the one I suspect is paranoid. Why are you here to make yourself feel more superior!!!??? Gp play with your playmates@
@@martinkent333You mean your boss, Hillary, who is paranoid that Donald Trump, who was once her bestest friend and attended weddings with her and her “hush money” cheating, philanderer husband, is literally going to end democracy, yet still won’t shut up about how she really won the 2016 election. That paranoid one? Because there are others on your side.
VDH is a genius. I wish we could have people in elected office like him versus the lawyer class we are stuck with.
Paranoia owns you?
Alot of his students went into law
Anyone can see that Mr. Hanson has something rare in this world: intelligence and integrity. I wish he would run for office, any office. This is the kind of politician we so desperately need.
I hope Trump offers him a cabinet spot. If not the Sec of education, he should be the head of “classics and antiquities.”
I say let him run the university system. Give him full control and the means to do it.
I am soon to be 50 years of age, born in Jerusalem, Israel and migrated to Australia in my late 20s with my (ex) de-facto Aussie female partner.
An Ausraeli by now if you wish.
I feel compelled to express my deepest, most profound gratitude to the esteemed participants in the above dialogue.
In a world turned upside down I cannot emphasize enough how personally moved I feel knowing that righteousness still exists in spite of the deception, chaos and incredibly dangerous, destructive forces currently sweeping throughout the entire world.
Civilization cannot save itself.
Only moral clarity and acts of bravery and sacrifice can.
Humanity is not, and never has been, a civilisation!
I met a Jew once…. Once !! LOL I’m from Texas. Been all over Australia 🇦🇺. Love it. Y’all need a July 4th holiday !!! Get the Queen off y’all’s money 💰 !! Shhhhh lol.
From the perspective of Christian doctrine and belief, it is the individual human soul that can be saved -or- lost.
A “civilization” is not saved or lost, but just a name for the battleground. (Full details are recorded in The Holy Bible.)
@@jamesyarnall6728 what is a “soul” .
I am never lost, only discovering new things or places I have not experienced or visited before.
@@jamesyarnall6728 I both respect, as well as clearly see the pragmatic logic behind the theological framework in that context. They go hand in hand and make perfect sense. Yet I suppose I should've used more precise terminology instead of just 'civilization' as you correctly raised. My intention was actually pretty literal, as in 'civil' or 'civilised', which in practicality, for me at least means the backbone of the Judeo-Christian framework and more specifically in relation to the core moral values - we're all created equal and in his image, the pursuit of peace, personal freedom, justice and happiness, tolerance, the rule of law, and very importantly - the sanctity of life. But most notably in context to the reality we currently face - the unconditional love of our creator which in turn, like a metaphysical spiritual on/off switch - automatically turns on the light of love towards each other as well as inwards with humility and grace.
I hope this clarifies my initial intention with respect to my original post :)
"We are decivilizing at home and abroad." Terrifying.
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Victor... wisdom in a world of fools and fakes. Thank you Victor, for standing up, and speaking truth
No education, eh?
@@martinkent333 GF your dog
A World of Fools and Fakes … would be a great title for book/commentary of main stream today.
@@nancytrevino6228 Paranoids know...................................................................
Victor Hanson is so correct. Everyone needs to listen to him.
He is a paranoid and you are ignorant. Let's chat!
Victor Davis Hanson is a divisive figure, especially among legitimate historians, many of whom see him as a conservative provocateur who’s abandoned serious scholarship for partisan commentary. Originally recognized for his expertise in classical history, Hanson has since morphed into a Trump loyalist and far-right propagandist, using his historical knowledge to justify deeply reactionary views. Historians who once respected his work on Greek history and warfare now view his shift into political punditry as a serious compromise of intellectual integrity.
Here's what Hanson does that has led many historians to consider him intellectually dishonest:
Politicizing History to Serve a Far-Right Agenda:
Hanson has twisted historical analogies to fit a hardline nationalist agenda, often drawing flimsy comparisons between ancient societies and modern America in ways that exaggerate threats to “Western civilization.” His narratives consistently present progressive values as corrupting forces, reminiscent of far-right figures who cherry-pick history to prop up authoritarian ideas.
Promoting Alarmist and Divisive Rhetoric:
Instead of providing balanced historical analysis, Hanson paints a picture of cultural apocalypse, depicting liberals, immigrants, and “elites” as existential threats to American values. His commentary borders on conspiracy theory, with critics accusing him of stoking paranoia rather than contributing meaningful insights. Scholars see this as manipulative fearmongering rather than legitimate historical interpretation.
Hypocrisy and Elitism:
Hanson rails against “elites” and portrays himself as a defender of the “common man,” but he’s as embedded in elite circles as anyone. He’s leveraged his academic background to gain credibility in conservative media while ignoring actual evidence or balanced analysis. This hypocrisy has drawn criticism from historians who see his "anti-elite" posturing as both opportunistic and dishonest.
Selling Out Scholarship for Partisan Influence:
Historians who once respected Hanson’s scholarship now see him as a figure who has sold out to become a mouthpiece for far-right ideology. His unchecked support of Trump and attacks on “liberal intellectuals” have led many in the academic world to view him as little more than a propagandist hiding behind a façade of scholarship.
Hanson’s transformation from a respected classicist to a far-right ideologue exemplifies the dangers of intellectual dishonesty in academia. He’s using his knowledge to validate partisan extremism rather than seeking truth, making him a polarizing figure who’s viewed with contempt by mainstream historians.
I greatly admire the intellect, courage and wisdom of Mr. Hanson. I am grateful for this interview and post. God bless you Mr. Hanson and you too Mr. Anderson.
I could listen to these two ALL day
It is wonderful listening to intellectual giants.
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THank you John, we are blessed as a nation to have a man of DVH's character. HE is a true American hero.
You worship paranoids? Eat the bait, Rube? No education, eh?
Unfortunately he consistently blasphemes…I listen to him because he is wise, but cringe when he eases blesphmes God name😢
@@CC-uq4hu He stokes paranoia and blasphemes, Dude? So he's a bottomfeeder? How educated are you?
@@martinkent333 true…I should know better
VDH is a gift of intelligence, experience, and common sense.
Incredible qnd enlightening discussion
@@perrybergman4967 Merely paranoia, Dude. TH-cam paranoia owns you. Any education? Let's chat!
@@martinkent333Indoctrinated much!? I take his education over yours! You're an unknown, smart stinkin!!! I tole you go play with your playmates, they'll be really impressed by you!!!
@@terrieormonde2340 You love creepy people who depress you with disinformation, paranoia and sensationalism. YOU GO GIRL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Hard to win when you frolic in paranoia, Dude. Let's chat about your infatuation with gullibility.
@@terrieormonde2340The democrat bot has no friends, only paymasters.
Victor Davis Hansen is so very wise, and has such insight and common sense, as our dear President Trump speaks about
Brilliant! But the people who need to watch this would most likely refuse. May this documentary get widespread viewing!
Yep, the loonies were born without ears and very loud voices
When I go to the gym I listen to these two fascinating gentleman instead of music.
As I’m working out on my body I feel my mind being excersized by their conversation and exchange. I’m getting the best of both worlds at once!
Calling someone an ideologue is an insult.
I do the same ... Strong mind, strong body! Love VDH
@@EvilMAiq Can you explain??
Brilliant, and a little terrifying,keep it going John I hope you're speaking to the right people in our government. 👍👏🇦🇺
Me too 🫣🤝👏👍
Don't know how this works in Australia but if John Anderson could be prime minister while Douglas Murray is the UK prime minister and Donald Trump is POTUS, Geert Wilders is leading the Netherlands, Orban leads Hungary and Argentian President Javier Milei is still in office, we'd stand a better than even chance of saving Western Civilization.
@@TTFN55John was in politics decades ago, leader of the national party which represents farmers. He doesn't run as a politician any more. Whilst I like your idea, the real powers won't allow real change. Good luck with Trump though, the Pacific felt safer when he was in office.
The "right people" in our government? Gimme a break!
Yeah.. Let's keep VOTING then HOPE for CHANGE.. 😂😂😂
I wish VDH's voice could be heard by ALL Americans.... he could save our country, which is almost lost.
Almost? It is gone. this is just the beginning of the “new world order” literally. Lol. America is cooked. China and Russia are now sharing the spot we held for the past 80 years..
perhaps but you can never reach unconscious incompetents which is what seems to be in power. I agree with ya, but the dangerous people have been installed at this point.
Your paranoia is stoked! YOU GO GIRL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
@@theOnly_Gatsby YOUR PARANOIA IS SO CUTE! Any education, Dude?
@@martinkent333 Thanks for the reaction, you're a perfect example of my contention.
Both of these men are a treasure. God Bless them.
Paranoid bottomfeeders. Any education, Dude?
Mr Anderson, I would like to thank you for your comprehensive series of interviews.
A meeting of great minds. We are blessed.
My friend's daughter came back a total mess with no skills after 4 very expensive years in an elite eastern college.
I wonder why he didn’t notice the decline over 4 years ?🤔
Yeah, that sounds correct.
That's on your friend. Why would he enable that insanity after even one year of that indoctrination . Bad parenting.
If her parents paid for it, she should pay them back.
Not everybody is collage material, we need to stop higher education from being a big business only looking at prestige and the bottom line taking government subsidiaries and just using it as a way increase revenue .. anyone notice that when the government gives more money to students higher education raises prices? It's no longer sending us the brightest and best but taking money for degrees that are basically useless ie; liberal arts, aka advanced basket weaving .. we need properly taught engineers, non - bias teachers, you know ..how it used to be, but with lower edit failing at the rate it is and students receiving the base education they are I don't see a reason in todays age for as many higher education out let's as there is,
What an articulate, insightful and impressive man.
Or, I should say, ‘men’.
If only you were our PM, John Anderson!
Paranoids own you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I love listening to these two men speak. I would really enjoy these two discussing this topic and simply add John Mearsheimer 😊
Too much star power in one room. It would go supernova
No one can summ it all up better than Charles Krauthammer and Victor Davis Hanson. RIP Charles. I do wish you were still with us.
Paranoids are so cool! YOU GO GIRL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
@@martinkent333 Have you ever been with a woman Martin?
@@oldsalt8011 Martin is a bot.
Thanks John Anderson for this discussion with VDH...he is a voice of reason, truth, wisdom and plain common sense in our decaying societies!
You are a paranoid, in love with ignorance. YOU GO GIRL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
John Anderson is a National Treasure ❤ So is VDH. What wonderful ‘old’ white men ❤❤❤
Amen❤
But he lives down under where things are more out of control than in USA
"White" man!!!? A most successful indoctrination.
@@Johnm-wk5vb Listen to paranoids!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! THEY KNOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
@@marthaguerra3359 Paranoids spreading fear. YOU GO GIRL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
America is blessed to have VDH,to explain this crazy and increasingly dangerous world we’re living in today.
TH-cam paranoia owns you. Any education? Let's chat!
I'm watching this again, all the way through a few days later. It is way too good to watch just once. How very true are the thoughts, the words of VDH.
Paranoia is good? No education, eh?
Non-Americans are always surprised to find that the USA is NOT a "Nation" the way they assume. Each State has always been unique, with its own culture and law systems. WE LIKE IT THAT WAY. Each of our States has its own Constitution, its own Flag and its own Name. When I was in school, we were taught about the individual States and their main exports, their main industry, their culture -and even sometimes their local languages. And that was only 45 years ago. How things have changed. The more recent movement (last 30 years) of trying to make us all the same, with the same big box stores on every corner, is being rejected now. It was a very effective PR campaign--many young Americans have no idea that each state is a Free, seperate State. But hopefully the tide is turning and we will return to our original American system of Free, seperate States "federated" with a federal government system which is ONLY charged with defense of the federation, and mediation of interstate commerce.
It's "these United States" not "the United States"
Hence the United States of America.
Well said
The American constitution fail within 80 years(USSR anyone) we pretend that the US Government adheres to that constitution. The US Constitution is not gospel judt good ldeas and bad admixed!
I'm not sure that Wyoming is united with California or NY on many things.
He’s right. Everyone likes to pretend we’re not savage but we certainly have the capacity for it.
Paranoids know!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! YOU GO GIR:L!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
It’s horrendous what is happening and going on our campuses here in America!!
Higher Learning ❗❓. HIGH...ERR ❓❓‼️. THE ONLY THING HIGH ABOUT THIS KIND OF COLLEGE....
IS THE STUDENTS ‼️‼️🎯💯🤡🤡🎤
I lived my HS years during Vietnam and all the protests, never thought I would be living through protests again like this.
I’d say what’s going on there is pretty mild compared to the devastation that’s going on in Gaza
@@movado242apples and oranges
Its tactic # 1 in the Marxist Revolutionary's Handbook of insurgency from within - it's not new at all and been used over and over globally
thank you for having VDH on.. I have been waiting for his return,.. Thank YOU!
This is the best talk show I have ever seen and understood ....
Paranoia IS a wonderful thing, eh! YOU GO GIRL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Cant say enough about Mr Anderson and VDH,besides brilliance and uncanny wisdom, Victor has simple clarity and the ability to take very complicated topics and present them in straight clear speech(without silly pontificating and long winded big talk with big words)thanks guys.
Just received my copy of VDH's new book.
All i can type is, very difficult to put down.
The quote "it cannot happen here..." is eerily foreboding....
Read this people....
Thank you VDH !
Such a salient point: “It can’t happen here …”
And here it is, last days of empire.
Fear makes you a winner! YOU GO GIRL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
@@martinkent333 triggered much ?
Or are you PARANOID ?
It's just sickening how common sense has been destroyed.
Everything is fine but you binge-watch paranoia online and take the bait everytime, Dude. Any critical thinking skills? Let's chat about your pouting every July 4th, please.
TH-cam Paranoia owns you, Dude. Any education? Let's chat about your paranoia.
@@martinkent333 You better look in the mirror. Seems like you may be paranoid and lacking some common sense.
@@KL-nj9oe Everything is fine, but you are too smug to check. You binge -watch TH-cam and Podcast paranoia and find truth? Academics don't struggle with anything. Bold, know-it-alls, and more than proud to teach you, Dude. Any humility? Let's chat!
Deluded Old Men run everything & they even make videos for their talking points that we comment on. Of course we have to question if common sense prevailing was ever normal.
One of the smartest men on the planet. Love his interviews .
I pray to God would Raise more and more noble educationists like this person to awaken the present generation to their senses. That would save their own future and future of your beautiful country
👍🏼 at least you didnt wish he would run for office!
Sobering is absolutely the correct description of this conversation. Thank you so much❤
Paranoia, Rube. Paranoia...........................
These conversations will be listened to by many many people trying to understand what went wrong…These are two of the wisest men on earth and should be taken seriously by EVERYONE!!
Paranoids are always a delight at work. Any education, Dude? Let's chat about how stoked TH-cam paranoia, makes you!
Nobody delivers the historical perspective as well he does. An amazing wake up call. I wish everyone could hear and understand the importance and urgency of his message. Civilization is a thin veneer. And can disappear VERY quickly.
His paranoia owns you. No education, Dude? Let's chat about your ignorance.
VDH is a treasure…I can listen to him for hours!
Paranoids own you?
It's always great to hear VDH, thank you for having him, Mr. Anderson! It is unfortunate and saddening that subjects get more somber and bleak, but that's the state of things in many places across the world.
It is so absorbing to listen to Dr. Hanson's life experience.
When I see Victor Davis Hanson is your guest, I automatically stop and listen.
Cuz paranoia is good?
God bless Victor, you look strong and healthy and I wish and pray for your success your continued efforts to understand and articulate today's events, I couldn't figure this world out without your scholarship and I thank you for it.
Paranoids are so adorable! No education, eh?
More information here about our reality today than anywhere else in news or other media. Thank you for keeping us informed, VDR is a true voice in the new wilderness.
You are ignorant and he is a paranoid. Let's chat!
They did understand. The point is to bring us to this point, weaken us from within. Deliberate and strategic.
Brilliant strategy
Tangible mutual respect between these two caring men.
Two of the most intelligent people on the planet. We should all take heed of what they are saying.
Paranoids are mentally ill. TH-cam paranoia owns you, Dude. Any education? Let's chat!
@@martinkent333 take a chill pill
@@NeverAgain316 When you binge-watch folks stoking the Paranoid Machine, do you drool, Dude? How far down the rabbit hole did you go? Defending bottomfeeders who spread paranoia and disinformation shows your love of paranoia. How bored are you? Let's chat!
@martibkent333 what do you want to chat about. Do you Agree with what VDH is saying here
@@martinkent333Not twisted enough for conversion with someone like you
I would love for VDH and Sowell to have a sit down and talk about the last 70 years of world history
If you looking for history,just say:
The Germans, the French and the English have caused two devastating world wars in just 20 years.
The first killed about 20 million people.
The second killed 60 million people.
Then the U.S. joined them in Hiroshima, Nagasaki, Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, Iraq, Iran, Afghanistan, Somalia, Libya, Panama, Chile, Guatemala, Al-Demenican … The list is long.
After all this in the past and the present, some of the sackers come out for you and lecture about civilized & peaceful society.
@@mohamedali2858 Someone rational has to attempt to make sense of it all! 😩
This comment made me feel like a definite 👍👍. Looking forward to a future posting. How good would it be to have all three men together.
@mohamedali2858 you forgot to mention the 20 plus million people Japan killed during World War II
@@sargentd3125 It is obvious that there is this stigma of shame on the foreheads of the Japanese, just like what was mentioned
VDH is a brilliant man and everyone should take heed to anything he speaks reality
He's a paranoid and you are a nob. No education, eh?
Victor Davis Hanson exemplifies true manhood. Intelligent, insightful, thoughtful, beautiful soul. Love to listen to his incredible common sense.
Victor Hanson has stepped up his message, Cheers Mr.Hanson, Salute.
John interviews Victor again = have to listen right now.
ABSOLUTELY 💯 % AGREED 👍 🤝 👏 👍👍
I live in Fl. Our Gov . Knows what he's doing
Yes sir, Gov. DeSantis is the best governor in the U.S. ...maybe the world!
Ronnie is the best - upholds the law and doesn't create unnecessary nonsense. central-swamper back at you.
would make the BEST VP
Well, your congress sure is, anyways.
Yes, and he got out of the Presidential race
VDH speaks for me. A speaker with intelligence and integrity and historical perspective. I highly recommend his Utube videos.
Thank you so much Dr. Hanson for illuminating us in the current confusing situation!
Please have Victor Davis Hanson on as much as possible...💯
I LOVE 💕 that man ♂️
He is so smart 🤓
You love paranoids? No education?
Mr. Anderson, we need Men like you, back in Parliament. We really do.
How ignorant are you? You listen to paranoids? Let's chat!
Yeah nah, he's still living off taxpayers parliamentary pension...
Here’s two individuals with a farming background as myself and with the combination of common sense, politics and academia they’re always very very interesting to listen to!
Lord knows we are running out of these folks
@@stanhill-yg5zi Paranoids? How educated are you, Rube?
Paranoids are adorable? What up, Dude?
@@martinkent333bot much?
Idiot
Time on this earth is very short ...our only hope is Jesus . Truth .
Victor Davis Hanson you are wonderful!
As always thank you for your phenomenal podcast!! You are always spot on with your input
& intellect! As you stated we are truly in difficult times & it is
frightening!! God bless you Victor 🙏 🇺🇸
Victor has a great mind. We should thank him for sharing.
Paranoia is good?
Excellent discussion. We love Victor D Hanson. Well done John Anderson
Very precise analysis of the current situation in the world.
Thank you for the eye opening wisdom
Paranoia, silly. No education, eh?
Mr Hansen is a good man and very smart. Someone I definitely pay attention to. He is a great American.
Thank you Two, for a very interesting
Conversation!‼️👍🙏
Thank you for helping me to understand what the heck is going on in this crazy world...I so appreciate the two of you!
Once you love paranoids, the rabbit hole owns you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
John Anderson and VDH .... doesn't get any better than this !
Two paranoids? No education, eh?
What a wonderful discussion and sobering wake up call! Thank you gentlemen!
Paranoia should be spread? No education, eh?
Professor Hanson is a gem!
VDHs thoughts and commentary transcend time and space. This aged well and will continue to do so deep into the future. Anything this man says should be studied by scholars as well as the general public at present as well as deep into the future. I just wish he was 40 years younger and can be with us for many decades to come. ❤❤❤
Such a pleasure to listen to this level of discourse. Thank you.
Paranoia is so adorable...........................................
@@martinkent333 Antipathy is so useless.
He is absolutely a national treasure!
Never seen this country in this worse shape.
@@pierrelabounty9917 TH-cam paranoia owns you. Any education, Dude? Let's chat!
He is a paranoid.
Well done as always gentlemen. Whenever John Anderson and Victor Davis Hanson are having a conversation, I will be listening.
Cuz paranoia is cute?
My Drill Sergeant, nicknamed Brute, saw me returning from a sick call. I was strolling along. He took exception with that. He yelled at me and called me a bad name. It hurt my feelings and I scowled at him. He picked up a 12 pound river rock and shotput it at me from about 40 - 50 feet away. It took one bounce and hit me in the thigh. He said, “the next one gonna hurt, Trainee.” I said, “yes Drill Sergeant,” and began jogging toward the barracks.
I wish all American 18 year old “boys” could have great memories like that. 🇺🇸😆
When i was in in the late 1990-early 2000 recruits were challenging drill sargents to fights and the DS’s were backing down. Did a detail were a drove around Gen Inge and three full birds. Inge seemed like a good guy, the younger col.’s showed me back then that the Army leadership was going down hill. Yes men and degenerates, all of them. I was disabused of my childish notions about class not existing in the US
We are going to find out that not holding the line on Christian morality was our undoing! I dont think the US will exist by 2050 at the latest.The moving to conservatives states proceeds the brake up.
Love these two men and so appreciate interviews like this. Thank you from the UK.
VDH is the oracle of wisdom and truth in terms of politics, foreign policy, and morality. If Trump is elected, I hope you will be a valued advisor to the new president. God speed, my friend. Semper Fidelis, Semper Amici!
Spreading paranoia is good? How creepy are you?
I think 3 terms for Obama is enough lets not give him a 4th
Really.. You think Barry is in charge of the RACKET?? 😂😂😂
Pfffffff, no kidding. What an endless disgrace.
They ALL sleep in the same bed @jpnewman1688
Nah, the granny big mike is.
One term was more than enough to damage the US irredeemably.
This was by far the most depressing analysis about the geopolitical state of the world I heard so far. But I am afraid it is true.
The end of everything…😢💔
My concern is what will replace it. Obama mentioned several times that he would fundamentally change the U.S. but I don’t believe he can escape the monster he has released and provoked!
Paranoia owns you! No education, eh?
A very insightful conversation, thank John and Victor for your servant-heart and intenetional leadership in provide understanding and wisdom❤
THANK YOU, GENTLEMEN.....Prof. Hanson..... Any U.S. admin should rely on your perspective....
Love listening to VDH, a true scholar and patriot❤
The ever illuminating VDH! Thank you mr. Anderson!
Spreading paranoia and fear! YOU GO GIRL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Such a pleasure to listen to two men who continue to speak the truth about subjects that matter. Unfortunately those prepared to stand and speak the truth regardless of the woke leftist agenda are very few and far between. Common sense may be missing in action for a lot of people but both John and Victor have an abundance of it. May God bless you both for speaking truth in this upside down world.
Heartily agree.
Thank you, Mr Anderson, you are much appreciated. An excellent interview, no hurrying or talking over your guest and no fast talk that makes it difficult to absorb what is being said. Much respect to Mr Hansen. I went from his hour long interview at the Hoover Institute about his new book, straight to this one because it is such a riveting and relevant subject for our time. More, please.
Thank you for speaking truth
An excellent discussion which provides a good picture of the hazards that we must be aware of based upon the current Israel/Hamas crisis. Responsible and constructive leadership is needed in the West!
Refreshing to hear intelligent men speak. So tiring to hear others speak that like the sound of their own voice and say empty words.
No education, eh? Paranoia is adorable? TH-cam paranoia owns you. Let's chat!
Oh my god…. My two faves together. You really compliment each other. It’s a joy to listen to you share ideas
VDH -An American and Fresno County HERO...Love this neighbor of mine....God bless and protect.
His paranoia is so cool!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1
Thank you for the truth…. Wake up America…
It started in Berkley. We called it Berserkly!
Universities are brainwashing students.
The new generation is like a runaway train without brakes!
They don't care about the Constitution. They care very little about others. They suffer from a disease called " what's in it for me syndrome"
Thank you so much for bringing us VDH. He is wise, learned, and compassionate.
And paranoid!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
@@martinkent333 Tell me why you think so please? He published the book about a year ago, and is worried about disarray in American leadership as well as inflation, lack of immigration law enforcement, civil unrest in 2020 and the present. Diminished prospects for the American middle-class is concerning. The main message I took away is that America shouldn't be complacent, e.g. we can't be in wars with China and Russia at the same time. Instead, we need to shore up the situation here at home.
@@EllieK And you swallow the bait of Paranoia? No education, eh? Civic duty is long buried and with civic negligence you are doomed. Why not make an effort to avoid paranoia, be properly informed and ressurrect civic duty? Too busy binge-watching TH-cam paranoia videos? What's up?
@@martinkent333 Oh my, aren't you rude! lol I have an excellent civic and other education, and am quite well informed. No need for your concern. You might want to follow your own advice; your youtube channel videos are focused on traffic signals, water guns, and plans to rule the west coast of North America.
@@EllieK Paranoia should be attractive and serve you well! YOU GO GIRL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! USA nuclear security needs more bottomfeeders to keep patriots pouting every July 4th. YOU GO GIRL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!