Who Really Are These New Democratic Socialists and Their Fellow Travelers?

Victor Davis Hanson American Greatness Who are the so-called Democratic Socialists of America and their fellow travelers? While it is difficult to generalize, many current and would-be socialist officeholders share several common traits. Most of them represent a relatively small slice of American life. Almost all are urban, with little knowledge of small-town or rural […]

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VDH UltraThe Democratic Hydra

Victor Davis Hanson The Democratic Party is now transforming into a many-headed monster. Indeed, it is growing three complementary fanged heads that work in concert against its supposedly three main enemies—the Democratic Old Guard, the traditional idea of America as a constitutional republic and free-market economy, and the hated demographic of the “toxic” white/Christian/male. The

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Iran’s Ceasefire Violations, Europe’s Skepticism, and Democrats’ Socialist Turn

Iran’s reported ceasefire violations, Trump’s retaliatory strikes, and Victor Davis Hanson’s view that future U.S. responses may need expanded “dual-use” targeting to deter Tehran while managing oil prices and public opinion are all discussed on today’s edition of “Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words.” Hanson recounts speaking with European diplomatic figures who he says

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VDH UltraThe Late Great University, Part Four

Victor Davis Hanson 10 Ways to Save the University 1. Tie tuition increases to the annual rate of inflation. Schools should take a vow not to exceed the annual consumer price index increase in tuition hikes. 2. Cut the number of administrators by 50 percent. This would bring financial reality to the campus, reduce tuition

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The New Socialists: Elite, Ungrateful, and Toxic as Ever

Victor Davis Hanson American Greatness Win some blue-state and blue-city races, and the cocky new socialist Jacobins believe that they have either already taken over the Democratic Party or will soon absorb it. And in reaction to these new swarms, an increasingly terrified and ossified old Democrat guard either limps away from the hive or

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Antifa, America’s Universities, and the Decline of Patriotism

Victor Davis Hanson discusses Antifa, America’s universities, political extremism, and the decline of patriotism, while examining Iran, drone warfare, military technology, the War Powers Act, Barack Obama’s legacy, Thomas Jefferson, and the latest political and cultural issues shaping the United States on today’s edition of “Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words.” Share This

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VDH UltraDemocratic Socialists on McGovern Path

Victor Davis Hanson assesses that the Democratic Party’s blistering rate of radicalization far outpaces national sentiment in the generally center-right USA, such that Dems risk a repeat of McGovern vs. Nixon. Share This

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Zohran Mamdani’s AIPAC Attack, Updates on the Iran Strategy, and America’s Urban Decline

Victor Davis Hanson and Sami Winc examine the Trump administration’s emerging agreement with Iran, arguing that the memorandum reflects a strategic effort to avoid a broader regional conflict. They also discuss New York politician Zohran Mamdani’s attacks on AIPAC, exploring what seems to be a growing antisemitism and anti-Israel sentiment from within the American Left.

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Britain’s Decline, Open Borders, and the West’s Crisis

Is there still hope for Britain? Victor Davis Hanson examines Britain’s future, Europe’s immigration crisis, border security, energy policy, and the growing debate over Western decline. He explains why many citizens across Europe and the United States are losing confidence in political leaders and long-standing institutions. Hanson also weighs in on China, COVID, Anthony Fauci,

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