Victor Davis Hanson American Greatness There are two ways of looking at the midterms, now less than three weeks away. One is as a simple referendum on the issues and politicians of the day. The other involves a far deeper conflict of visions (as Thomas Sowell puts it): socialism versus capitalism, intrusive versus limited government,… Continue reading The Deep Midterms
Are We Becoming Gondor?
Victor Davis Hanson American Greatness The Despair and Hope of J. R. R. Tolkien The novelist J. R. R. Tolkien (1892–1973) repeatedly insisted that his epic fantasy The Lord of the Rings, written from 1937 to 1949, was not allegorical. But some scholars have argued otherwise, detecting contemporary, 20th-century influences in his storytelling. Tolkien fought… Continue reading Are We Becoming Gondor?
Not Winning? Just Change the Rules
Victor Davis Hanson American Greatness What binds the new Democratic Party to the new Democratic Socialists is a set of shared issues and values. That is, the radicalism of the Democrats in the age of Trump Derangement Syndrome—lawfare, de-balloting, the Mar-a-Lago raid, and calls to destroy the Electoral College, the nine-justice Supreme Court, and the… Continue reading Not Winning? Just Change the Rules
Is ‘Communist’ No Longer a Slur?
It is not difficult, these days, to see the neo-communist flipside of “Democratic Socialists”—once they find power. Indeed, the more the ossified Democratic Party claims that its growing cadre of socialist renegades are not really socialists, the more they act like—and even appear comfortable being called—communists. With every new policy they propose, the socialists have… Continue reading Is ‘Communist’ No Longer a Slur?
The Left-Wing Unicorn Hunt for the White Male Working-Class Voter
Victor Davis Hanson American Greatness The last Democratic candidate to appeal to the white working-class voter was Bill Clinton. He needed every one of those voters in his 1992 and 1996 races. Yet he still failed to win 50 percent of the popular vote because of Ross Perot’s third-party candidacy. Hunting for the Left-Wing Blue-Collar… Continue reading The Left-Wing Unicorn Hunt for the White Male Working-Class Voter
Roberts and Coney Barret’s Defection in the Birthright Citizenship Decision
This week, the Trump v. Barbara’s decision regarding birthright citizenship surprised observers, as Justices Roberts and Barrett departed from the conservative vote. Sami and Victor discuss potential motivations for the justices’ defections and the detrimental incentive structures of American immigration. In addition, they explore what “democrat” really means, the case of trans athlete AB Hernandez,… Continue reading Roberts and Coney Barret’s Defection in the Birthright Citizenship Decision
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… Continue reading The Supreme Court Decides, Scott Wiener’s ‘Betrayal,’ and Immigration Fraud
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… Continue reading Iran’s Ceasefire Violations, Europe’s Skepticism, and Democrats’ Socialist Turn
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,… Continue reading Britain’s Decline, Open Borders, and the West’s Crisis
Europe’s Leaders Still Don’t Get It
Europe is facing growing unrest as political leaders continue to dismiss public concerns over immigration, crime, and social cohesion. Victor Davis Hanson examines the backlash spreading across Britain and the continent, the dangers of tribal politics, and why many citizens are losing confidence in their governing elites. He also discusses Iran’s ongoing confrontation with the… Continue reading Europe’s Leaders Still Don’t Get It