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 […]
The Supreme Court Decides, Scott Wiener’s ‘Betrayal,’ and Immigration Fraud
The Supreme Court’s new rulings on mail-in ballots, Scott Wiener’s apparent ‘betrayal’ of his trans allies, and the rampant immigration fraud within this country are all discussed on today’s edition of “Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words.” Hanson recounts October 7 and the genocide that Hamas committed toward the Jewish people. This is why […]
VDH UltraThe Supreme Court Decides, Scott Wiener’s ‘Betrayal,’ and Immigration Fraud
The Supreme Court’s new rulings on mail-in ballots, Scott Wiener’s apparent ‘betrayal’ of his trans allies, and the rampant immigration fraud within this country are all discussed on today’s edition of “Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words.” Hanson recounts October 7 and the genocide that Hamas committed toward the Jewish people. This is why […]
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 […]
VDH UltraIran’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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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.”
VDH UltraAntifa, 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.”
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.
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. […]
VDH UltraZohran 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. […]
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, […]
VDH UltraBritain’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, […]
VDH UltraThe Late, Great University. Part Three
Victor Davis Hanson The Curriculum Universities rise or fall by the quality of their curricula, something impossible to ascertain by the titles of classes, only by the syllabus and the general reputation of the faculty for both teaching ability and scholarship. Two legacies of the 1960s student takeover of the universities and the surrender of […]
CAT 5: The 2033 War—Bing West on America’s “Jupiter Complex,” Debt Crisis, and China’s Taiwan Threat
Victor Davis Hanson interviews Marine combat veteran and military author Francis J. “Bing” West about West’s new book, “CAT5: The 2033 War,” which argues the U.S. won battles in Vietnam, Iraq, and Afghanistan yet suffered strategic defeat because leaders lacked clear end-state objectives and assumed America could do anything without consequences—a “Jupiter complex.” West warns […]
VDH UltraCAT 5: The 2033 War—Bing West on America’s “Jupiter Complex,” Debt Crisis, and China’s Taiwan Threat
Victor Davis Hanson interviews Marine combat veteran and military author Francis J. “Bing” West about West’s new book, “CAT5: The 2033 War,” which argues the U.S. won battles in Vietnam, Iraq, and Afghanistan yet suffered strategic defeat because leaders lacked clear end-state objectives and assumed America could do anything without consequences—a “Jupiter complex.” West warns […]
VDH UltraThe Late, Great University. Part Two
Victor Davis Hanson Faculty Erosion Over the last 50 years, faculty teaching loads have been lessened. Release time has increased. Monitoring of faculty productivity, especially post-tenure reviews, has been eroding and replaced by DEI exemptions. To pay for full professors—nine months at work, 3-4 classes a year, sabbaticals every 7 years, guaranteed lifetime tenure, no […]
Don’t Forget the Broader Context of the Iranian Memorandum
Victor Davis Hanson American Greatness The tentative “memorandum of understanding” with Iran has caused glee on the Left and furor among many on the Right. The Left might welcome “peace,” but surely not as much as it enjoys infighting on the Right over the details. If last week Democrats were calling Trump a fascist warmonger, […]