The State of the Union | Victor Davis Hanson
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- 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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Victor Davis Hanson IS a national treasure.
Thank you sir.
Cheers
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?
*International treasure
Gracias.
Yeehaw
F no he isn't. He's a right wing un-American fascist!
Hope Dr. Victor Davis Hanson is taking ivermectin!
@@pspears4741 I would prefer him taking a daily K2 suppliment !
I want Trump and DeSantis as VP for 2024 and DeSantis for 2028 and 2032
Game On Partner!!!!
VP will have to be a woman or person of color.
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.
Amen!
Trump is a sure loser. DeSantis for President!
I love the atmosphere of that room. Coffered ceiling, chandeliers, bookcases, leather chairs. So elegant.
Days gone by, hey? I love the room too.
Two gentlemen farmers, saving the world one heart and mind at a time. What a pleasure to listen to them!
Victor David Hanson, is an intellectual genius. Who's able to talk to the Common Man.
He isn't a genius. But he does have a lot of common sense.
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
@@golden.lights.twinkle2329 yup 👍 that’s more valuable than being a genius
Very simple = if socialist, Communist, Marxist, are elected, that's the kind of country your going to get.
@@golden.lights.twinkle2329 sense no longer is common at all. It is a rare trait only a small minority possess!
Prof. Hanson is such a fantastic speaker. He is eloquent beyond belief.
I agree.
@@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
@@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.
Victor Davis Hanson is a real U.S.A.'s treasure. Hi regards from Mexico.
Great advice for President Trump from victor I personally hope he takes heed and drives these messages home 🇺🇸🇺🇸
As a no body I ask my self if I can do so in my own life .
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.
@@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. 🇺🇸🇺🇸
@@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.
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!
Playing with fire, is the understatement of the year.
It’s not playing with fire. The house is already burning
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.
@@darbyohara checkout poem The Second Coming by William Butler Yeats. Written in 1919. Haunting. Is a short poem.
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.
I feel exactly that! VDH is so insightful. Great interview.
VDH is a national treasure. I hope more people heed his warnings because he is spot on.
@@tomk8663 Sadly I see no sign of that.
He is SO wise and knowledgeable... and Granny must be a miserable, old Demonrat
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.)
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.
A modern classicist
Liza Lazarchick. So eloquently stated. I concur.
Yes, but I wish he didn't use diesel price as an example. The middle class uses gasoline. lol
@@NWorship and food is produced using diesel
@@jglee6721 The food and goods that they consume are dependent on diesel.
John, you two are amazing
An absolute masterclass in how to conduct an interview. Thank you Victor, thank you John
Great post Partner 👍
Ann Lee, NYU professor was asking USA to learn from China. What a joke ! Why is NYU paying her to brain wash the students.
Always let VDH do most of the talking!
@@tipple58 His mind is such a gift to humanity. It’s a tragedy that more people don’t avail themselves of his wisdom.
Correct
Any time there is this sit down format between John Anderson and Victor Davis Hanson, I will watch every single second of it.
For me at least twice
For me at least twice
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
@@hederahelix622 Whatever. I guess you can consult Michael Moore for your opinions.
@@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.
This is one of the best explanations for what is going on in the west today 💯💯💯
Victor Hanson is a great human being.
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.
Thank you both. God bless
They're both beautiful. It sounds like he's saying @rseholes instead of ourselves at 13:31.
"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.
Agreed
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
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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
Yes, the last few years have been much more frightening than the cold war.
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!
America Needs John Anderson. Thank you to the both of you for making this conversation available to us. God bless the both of you.
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.
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.
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.
This old crank thought California had Covid immunity in April 2020. Listen to him and you may die.
@@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?
Why aren’t the leaders doing this to solve problems? It’s frustrating
@@lucaswalker1777 because they are not leaders!
As general population we must remove them!
By any and all means!
VDH is arguably the most interesting man in the world...especially right now. He is a beacon of light, in this increasingly dark USA.
A candle will outshine the sun at midnight. Hanson is rather a greater light.
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.
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 ?
Victor Hansen is great the GOP and President Trump should be listening to this program, this program is on the money.
So true. Hopefully, this information will be passed on!! Sensible and honest leaders are needed. This is my prayer
Congratulations John. Excellent!
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!
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!
Amen .
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.
Sad that the media TDS has worn Victor down.
" 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 ?
It's the same ploy as "Don't look here, there's nothing to see".
They think they are doing what's best for humanity. The road to hell is paved with good intentions
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.
I often describe it as a cult that demands human sacrifices.
Well, they hate God even worse.
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,....
There's really nobody better than Victor Davis Hanson when it comes to history and social commentary.
VDH is such an articulate speaker. He is able to voice all of the same problems I see, but cannot explain out loud myself.
Excellent
VDH; a voice of intelligence and reason; how refreshing!!!🥰🤩🥰🤩🧨🧨🧨
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.
Professor Hanson is a national treasure.
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.🇺🇸
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.
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.
Red tsunami with RINOs won't make a difference we need conservative red tsunami who are libertarian leaning I think.
Australia as well, mate.
Victor Davis Hanson is EXCELLENT!
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.
Wow. Two of the best people out there. I love seeing them together. And all well said, as always. 🙏
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!
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...
Victor David Hanson, the smartest man ever. I can listen him all day.
Victor Davis Hanson is a scholar and a fine man thank you
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.
All I can say is: THANK YOU for another excellent opportunity to listen to Dr. Hanson.
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.
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.
Brilliant teacher
Besides Dr.Thomas Sowell this guy Victor David Hanson is an American treasure
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.
This should be required viewing..to anyone who wishes to be a citizen of the world.. and even those who don't!
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.
VDH is my Hero and I identify with him completely !
It’s a pleasure to listen to these two calm minded, intelligent, thoughtful and articulate gentlemen.
Victor Hanson is 100 percent correct , we need more of his excellent views and facts !
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.
I love victor he is brilliant
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.
Cutting insight into our times at just the right time.
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
Could listen to VDH on a non stop loop. Amazingly intelligent individual.
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 .
Mr Victor you are a very intelligent person I like to listen to you comment,s keek it up we need you, best wishes ,on years to come
To put it in a nut shell. Few of us know or remember history. Fewer still are paying attention to the here and now.
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.
Victor Hanson is always on the bullseye.
Every kid in high school should have to watch this!
simply brilliant
DeSantis is Trump without the baggage and is capable of moderating his message.
I hope he is an advisor to our future leaders. He has great insight and a grasp of our reality.
Brilliant commentary! Particularly enlightening was VDH's explanation as to why the Democrats (and here, the NDP in Canada) has abandoned-no hates-the White working and middle classes.
One of the smartest people I listen to
no matter how much you don't want to believe it...the price for freedom is paid in blood.
Facts
Brilliant…yet again
On both counts
Great guest and great interviewer/host
Great talk, two top chaps. It gives one hope
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.
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.
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.
VDH is the 👑
Crystal clear clarity is such a welcomed moment among the political chaos at this moment in history. Grateful.
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.
What a beautiful room . Such a lovely projected atmosphere.
I don’t think there is anyone more pleasant to listen to than VDH?
VDH is a national treasure!
Fantastic Interview... Would love to hear Victor have a conversation with Jordan Peterson.
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.
@@6663000 Fingers crossed. It would be epic.
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.
Clearly they are arranging a situation in society that sensible human beings cannot tolerate .
And they will use any rebellion to give themselves emergency powers, again.
Vitor Davis Hanson is the real deal!! 💯 Legit....
I love to listen to VDH. He's so smart, knowledgeable and can see through what's going on.
"...and they take on these 'Boutique Issues'."
I LOVE that VDH is the face of sanity.
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.
What John say is so true, I am also not a American, this election is important for the world and VDH is great at putting a lot of what we on the center right feel!
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!
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."
The have all the institutions, but people are resisting. This is why they hate the people.
John, as an 'outsider' has a better grasp on the reality in America than most people that live here. Sad in many ways. Just shows how powerful the social media culture has become... Scary.
VHan is brilliant. I am so grateful for him. And John Anderson is does a masterful job interviewing. Thank you both!
I hope the Republicans are listening to this great man!
Sane. Well said.
Excellent interview with an American treasure. The world needs more people like these two men.
Respect and honor to this farmer🇺🇸
Farmer-Professor-Author-Historian-great American Patriot and citizen of the world
Excellent interview
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!