Kimberley Strassel | The Resurgence of Socialism Today

[@ricardo_gioia]

"[USA] it is a Republic, if you can keep it". Benjamin Franklin. Wise words.

[@jongrover8763]

The USA quit being a Republic on September 18, 1947. After that it became a fascist state.

[@elLooto]

@@jongrover8763 1913..... no socialist state can exist without one.

[@snowfalleon7629]

Who's republic when women, black people and men without property couldn't vote at the time. A male landowners republic doesn't have the same ring to it.

[@ruthegan8524]

Great quotation! We MUST keep it!

[@falcon127]

if you can keep it Madam. he was talking to a woman. Freedom is WAY to difficult. We want a KING! Just tell me what to do! BUT GIVE ME FREE STUFF that someone else pays for and I'm happy!

[@GODF1ESH]

I would just like to say I really appreciate that Hillsdale College puts up these fantastic speeches / question periods on You Tube !!!

[@mike9657]

"It's not me They're after, it's YOU, I just got in their way". President Donald Trump

[@kimobrien.]

@Douglas Sirk Soros is no Marxist except in US classrooms.

[@kimobrien.]

@N No one is ready for a civil war and attempts to start one by engaging in terrorism like McVeigh are the height of stupidity. The fact that the Democratic Party is turning against free speech is not a historical abnormality. Both Wilson (D) and FDR (D) found that necessary to shut up those opposed to Imperialist war. The Palmer raids were started by Wilson. FDR had the 18 leaders of the Socialist Workers Party and Minneapolis Teamsters jailed. Truman (D) began the second red scare with loyality oaths while the McCarthy (R) began the witch hunt for communists in government.

[@kimobrien.]

@N "McVeigh was a fiction." I don't waste my time with those who believe in conspiracy left or right. The reason is once you go down the conspiracy road everything is possible because conspiracy makes it so. Alex Jones is your type.

[@kimobrien.]

@N Either withdraw the the conspiracy theory of McVeigh being a fiction or forget about me responding.

[@Center42-vm2vs]

He is right if you're a white person.

[@Pmtd1234]

One of my granddaughters, a senior in college, said the head of the history department said, if you know the ideology of your professor, that professor is not doing their job.

[@paulatling8844]

God that's good. Are we still allowed to say "God"

[@Pmtd1234]

@@paulatling8844 No, saying 'God' is a micro aggression!

[@silvesteinrmartin]

@@Pmtd1234 i tell everyone in their face how great Jesus is and freedom that we will lose from the evil democrats and if they want to hit me they always regret it big time.

[@mogznwaz]

So true! Teaching is supposed to be teaching, not indoctrination!

[@mourningwarbler]

And they probably said just that, "not doing their job," instead of "not doing his job."

[@mujaku]

“Socialism in general has a record of failure so blatant that only an intellectual could ignore or evade it.” ~ Thomas Sowell

[@ludmilaivanova1603]

failure in what?

@@ludmilaivanova1603 in working at all

[@ludmilaivanova1603]

@ too general

[@SamIAm-kz4hg]

mujaku No one is talking about Socialism (with a capital "S") except for Republicans. The rest of us don't have a primary school understanding of what is really a spectrum.

[@ouchka-witit8845]

@@SamIAm-kz4hg your comment gave you away.

[@itsme-qk2vb]

Socialism and Insanity have one thing in common. Doing the same thing over and over and expecting a different result.

[@Lit123ful]

I think democrats are trying to take down America and put in communism now. America is mostly socialist because good people said nothing.

[@itsme-qk2vb]

@Pancho Villa country doing ok the people not so much.

[@donaldwilliamfry]

@Pancho Villa No, Pancho, China is basically capitalist. You don't get the number of billionaires they have without personal ownership and individuals making profits. They were communist until about 1980 and killed a couple of hundred million of their people through political assassination and starvation while being communist. In fact, communism is the deadliest and most economically destructive force ever seen on the planet...no exceptions. You really need to study history some time before you get sucked into that black hole. BTW, they also still depend on millions of functional slaves and have ravaged their environment. Anyone who can leave China is leaving. If that is doing super great, I would hate to see awful.

[@bobbyholland8160]

Pancho Villa they are only great because of America propping them up for decades, and a government controlled capitalist economy. 100% communism has never been achieved tho, communism is the end result of socialism the perfect utopia that had never been achieved. Also putting people in concentration camps to harvest their organs, and having your citizens eating wild animals and, domestic pets in wet markets is not super great. So what are you talking about super great? That is a socialist state for you tho. Not to mention how covid ravaged their social healthcare system. America’s hospitals were never over run and, we are on the verge of a vaccination that the world can trust first. America is great, no one is super great. Especially not China.

[@rickpicone9751]

@Pancho VillaIf that's what you think, Then you don't know much about China.

[@yupyup1562]

Excellent speech. I wish the audience had included the younger generation also and that she could freely speak in all colleges.

[@d.coleman1230]

It's so nice to hear that people are speaking the truth, and know the truth! Keep up the good work Hillsdale!

[@TonkaGoldman-xd5iw]

"The reason why they hate Donald Trump is because he stands between them, and us." - Mark Levin.

[@janbengtsson6026]

Be thankful, for Donald defending You!

[@bertmc4442]

Exactly

[@julberryjuan4534]

Zionism and marxism are politics of deception and control, its not their country but they want to hold your country in this manner. Their very first newspaper is Neue Rhenish Zeitung the first fake news newspaper. Its writers are the first generation leftists. They had their Communist Manifesto in London. So knowing this, they should not be allowed to use UK parliament nor US congress to do geopolitics. The sanctions in Iran and Russia must be lifted. Golan heights should be returned to Syria. Palestine should be returned to Palestinians. They should not dictate the policies and politics of Britain nor should you believe the sways of Communist League London. Do not follow the words of those who broke the JCPOA aka Iran Peace Deal. Do not follow the snapback sanctions that they want or lobbying for. They should not influence your internal politics for they are the liar and the marxist from the very beginning.

[@TonkaGoldman-xd5iw]

@@julberryjuan4534what do you mean "returned to Palestinians"? It is Judea and Sumeria, not Palestine.

[@TonkaGoldman-xd5iw]

@@julberryjuan4534 JCPOA was the worst d eeal.in US history, ratified by the worst Administration in US history. It funded terrorism worldwide. Biden and Kerry siphoned off the top. Embezzlement. World US respect and credibility took a near fatal hit. You don't know what you are talking about.

[@ChadCilli]

A joke about socialism is a lot like food in a socialist country. Not everyone gets it.

[@luzgenao8492]

@Jesus Christ Thats what Jesus Christ also said.

[@luzgenao8492]

@Jesus Christ The full text is: "Give a man a fish, and you feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish, and you feed him for a lifetime." The passage in the Bible that is commonly thought to say "teach a man to fish" is found in Mathew 4:19.

[@nayanmipun6784]

I am from India and I am going to send my children to Hills Dale

[@Retroscoop]

Sorry, they're not accepted.

[@nayanmipun6784]

@@Retroscoop is it? Why?

[@mikeb5372]

Benoit is lying to you

[@brandonHines76]

@@nayanmipun6784 yeah don't listen to that lol, very good choice, don't send them to the big state universities, believe me I used to be a U of I student, Best college experiences I had was in rural US.

[@levifarber5187]

If we survive this election and Donald Trump gets in you might get your children to a decent college like this one

[@thinle4708]

Send the young socialists to Venezuela but first send AOC to Venezuela for 3 months to see the reality.

[@cattycorner8]

Only 3 months? LOL LEAVE HER THERE! ;)

[@paulatling8844]

Yes to both comments,

[@d68st90]

She knows. She and the others just want power and control

[@harles5000]

Their Green New Deal has had some very profound results!

[@hananokuni2580]

The problem with socialism is that it allows the government to centralize economic activity on a scale not always possible under a pro-capitalist government. Depending on the culture of a country, socialism can be effective or effectively disastrous. The problem with Venezuela is that it's a Latin American country and there things are done "the Latin way", no matter whether it's capitalist or socialist policy that prevails. It's just that under a socialist system it's easier for kleptocrats to do their thing and nepotistic public corruption has long been a feature of the political landscape in many a Latin American country. The people in these "shite-hole countries" are beautiful and rich in character, but the governments there are another story.

[@SociallyTriggered]

The line, where a child says they want to be a socialist when they grow up and are told that they can't have both, sums up socialism extremely well.

[@LoveQuestWithLisaConcepcion]

SPOT ON! GET THESE LUNATICS OUT, TURN TO GOD AND TAKE BACK OUR COUNTRY

[@Retroscoop]

Jezus was a socialist. He gave away bread and wine to everyone, in stead of opening a shop, letting the apostles work for a minimum wage to fill the shopracks and asking ridiculous expensive prices. He had no need for a boastful pickup truck or a speed boat anyway. And he never used capitals to make his point. He was soft spoken. I don't think you really would have liked that hippie should you have met him. Don't use the church as an excuse for greed.

[@NaomiRuth]

@Brad Watson f

[@NaomiRuth]

@Brad Watson v

[@NaomiRuth]

@Brad Watson, I think you are mistaking judgement from me for your unjust judgment of me. That would mean that you are cursing yourself. Good luck with that! Hahaha I didn’t realize that I would wake up to crazy people from buttons pushed during sleep while KZbin playing. I will praying for you to get the help that you need. You can look up a list of SAMHSA providers in your area for professionals that can help with your behavioral issues.

[@tompaul2591]

All you people.can keep arguing God but you have to face reality for once and take action. Did you not hear one word this woman said? These are real struggles here on earth between man. This is not a pie in the sky philosophy

[@wetwingnut]

In order to complete my engineering degree I wound up in a humanities class where it became clear that I was not going to pass unless I wrote uncritically about the works of Karl Marx. So for three hours per week, for fifteen weeks, I became an ardent Marxist - all so I could design and build building to house all the Marxists who are incapable of doing anything so useful, for the rest of my life.

[@Shyhalu]

You should have transferred out. Capitulation is how they win.

[@v.dargain1678]

It's was an academic experience I don't think you'll easily forget . Consider it a blessing in disguise . Marxism is not benevolent management . Glad you didn't give them the key to your heart .

[@VGPena77]

What year was that. I had the same experience in 1969 at BSU. I chose to transfer out. I already had read some Karl Marx and heard from other previous students who had taken this class that unless I wrote my papers in glowing terms of Marx I would fail the class. I had a strong background in history as I was minoring in it. Today I have even stronger understand as I am a genealogist and study many early colonial documents and read a great deal of history.

[@modernexistence4206]

Wow

[@mortishastyles1345]

Kimberly is wellcome in my life.I wish their was more people like her.

[@ldoetsch]

There

[@PatriciaLopez-fn8el]

Yes absolutely amen ❤

[@antwortmir4451]

Laugh out load. Germany, Sweden, Finland, France, Denmark have the best healthcare systems and educational institutions on the planet. All of these countries combine capitalism with socialism. Maybe you are the cow?

[@djross95]

Kim is a national treasure, as is Hillsdale College.

[@justme-in2jb]

A pleasure to hear someone that has a great love for this country speak on the issues and put the blame where it belongs, on each of us and not try to make it seem it's the other person's fault.

[@kimobrien.]

@@justme-in2jb We put the blame where it belongs on a crisis ridden capitalist system.

[@justme-in2jb]

@@kimobrien. The blame belongs to the people who became complacent with the government over the years and did not hold politicians responsible for their actions.

[@kimobrien.]

@MAGA COUNTRY Is true capitalism like the true Scotsman. True capitalism is competition based. US capitalism is not competition based. There for US capitalism is not true capitalism. I thought you guys didn't like giving away free things like ladders. I've heard of Jobs for All but never Ladders for All. Are we going to climbing Trump Tower as practice?

[@kimobrien.]

@MAGA COUNTRY Every capitalist likes and dislike competition the real capitalists that is not the true ones. When he is selling he likes no competition in the market. When he is buying he likes plenty of competition. You know what I think? In the marketplace of Ideas that the both the True and Real capitalist are afraid of the communist competition and that's why you want me to leave the county. You are afraid you will lose those profits to the workers when we band together, halt production and demand a higher wage.

[@jayhayden3106]

Hillsdale is one of the last institutions of sanity in education.

[@616Haggard]

They're one of the last 16 universities that aren't beholden to the government by accepting student aid. All 16 universities are Christian institutions. Every single one.

[@seahog1911]

That’s gotta be even hard for Hillsdale to hold the attention of young people who are so influenced by social media. I’m afraid the country will quickly fall from a western civilized country into a 2nd-3rd world country.

[@kimobrien.]

@@seahog1911 You closed the plants so WalMart could always have lower prices and you could make everything for a bigger profits elsewhere and now you wonder why the country has the look of third world poverty? Now you have a Wall Streeter speaking about why her friends over at the Pelosi side of the Business class parties are going nuts?

[@kimobrien.]

@@616Haggard What kind of restrictions are placed upon Universities accepting Federal student aid?

[@seahog1911]

Kim O'Brien What does Walmart have to do with social engineering of our society and Christian roots. The open borders society and alphabet people are the ones who keep lowering wages and environmentally changing people into a subversive bunch of racist fascist who won’t listen to an opposing view and throw temper tantrums when they don’t get their way. They dox people, innocent people and will destroy a person without any empathy for a stupid tweet they made. Capitalism isn’t perfect and there are surely things we can do to make it better. Nobody wants a company like amazon or big tech to hold all the money and power but communism and bigger government isn’t the answer. America is about free speech and liberty let’s keep it that way.

[@rivi8840]

The only reason socialism is resurgent or popular among people is because kids are taught more about socialism in schools today than ever before. Most kids are not taught about free-market economics or Adam Smith. They are taught about socialism communism and Karl Marx

[@superchuck3259]

They are taught the companies are the Rich, but the Government is the real Rich one. It can tax whatever it deems fit!

[@azmike3572]

Better if they were taught about Groucho instead of Karl!

[@lisawoody1708]

Right you are. Kids are taught about socialism, but not really about socialism. They are taught the packaging, not what's in the package. They are not taught about the starvation, destitution, subjugation, mass homicides, and economic collapse that ARE socialism.

[@treadwell8481]

@@lisawoody1708 they live in a capitalist society, the children intimately know the starvation, subjugation, destitution, and economic collapse that is capitalism.

[@grannygear1001]

When you throw God out, the state will gladly take over your life (& money.)

[@joannawalz727]

Yep!

[@midi510]

Atheism is becoming the government sanctioned religion and since, as Bob Dylan stated, "you gotta serve somebody", if you don't serve God...

[@6lastresort]

exactly. Amen Granny

[@chrisbruno1343]

THEY have been trying to get the government to throw out God from the begining almost. yes THEY , it's not so much the government its the who that control of who that are running the gov. we have to drain the swamp as trump says.

[@6lastresort]

@@chrisbruno1343 precisely

[@wardo5415]

She’s a brilliant person, she’s also an excellent representative of the Right’s beliefs.

[@darlaflorence7428]

Safe spaces are a joke. How can you be that old and treated like babies

[@johnny4aces410]

Darla Florence: No doubt, this is a fact throughout our country: In Casselberry, Florida there is a 3'x3' sign that says, "Safe Space" in front of the entrance to the police dept. The cops that work there don't seem to know or care that this sign is a symbol of the Left and that the Left is anti police. These fools are not capable of connecting the dots. Conservatives who oppose Leftist/Marxists - have a lot to worry about when the people that are supposed to protect and serve us are that stupid.

[@mename4359]

It's not about being treated like babies it's about treating you and me like criminals & enemies of the Communist state

[@danl9999]

@@mename4359 exactly. it's a cultivation zone.

[@faza553]

Also health care and medical care can be mutually exclusive.

[@evanpenny348]

I agree with the basic point, but on the other hand I draw attention to the endemic problem of bullying. Neither safe spaces nor bullying are desirable.

[@Mauser_.]

She is one of the most intelligent and knowledgeable people alive, and she knows how to present a factual reasoned argument!

[@janbengtsson6026]

An outstanding journalist... One of very few!

[@TheCshea224]

She is right on target. Smart woman

[@sophiahcq1282]

If Trump didn’t pick Barrette as McConnell referred to be judge in Supreme Court but her , how much different today will be? At least she will hear the fraudulent election! Biden can not steal the election!

[@davidschmidt6013]

When I saw the title of this vid, I almost didn't watch it, since I thought it was going to be a PRO-socialism speech. GLAD I was incorrect and that I watched it to be enlightened. MASSIVE respect to Hillsdale to championing free speech!! And Kudos to Ms. Strassel!! Please keep up the fight! America needs more spokespersons like you!!

[@ur8up2jabberwocky79]

KIMBERLEY STRASSEL IS A BRIGHT JOURNALIST, LOVE TO HEAR HER SPEAK! BLOWN AWAY AS ALWAYS KIM, YOU CALLED IT ONE YEAR IN ADVANCE, KUDO'S.

[@robertmize327]

Thank you, Hillsdale. I benefit from your speakers and available online classes every day. I know that my family and friends have prospered as well. Thank you, Ms. Strassel. My family owns your last two books and it is fascinating and sometimes infuriating to watch these currents that you have identified and unpacked in your work as they flow within our government today.

[@darlaflorence7428]

I hope our youth looks to educate themselves about Socialism. Thank all of you are fighting to do so. God bless you all.

[@kimobrien.]

Here a good way to do that at Marxists.org. After all you need to really study it to know it.

[@dmay3391]

@@kimobrien. Progressives are leftist fascist, not Marxists. Progressives worship the state and leaders like Obama. Progressives see war as a means to military socialism as Hilary did, which is "fascistic". Leftist fascist see race as a cause for everything, like progressives do. Marxist see class as a cause, not race.

[@Hunterchuck]

@@dmay3391 You are right about the progressives in America being neo-liberals. What we need is socialism to give people more rights and control over their lives. Good thing the youth is understanding the blatant problems with America that are holding us back and are looking for a solution to that problem. None of the conservatives or liberals have any solutions to these problems. Only Socialist have a solution to the problem.

[@kimobrien.]

@@Hunterchuck Class struggle is the road to socilaism.

[@annetteallen6521]

@@Hunterchuck Socialism is death to any free thought or action. Your a delusional mess.

[@gregarioussolitudinist5695]

socialism looks great when you perceive yourself to be on the receiving end. the little darlings have not been told that they will be receiving free misery, and lots of it..

[@cattycorner8]

Yes. It is the great equalizer, isn't it? Equal opportunity misery.

[@juliusebola9389]

If nothing changes, the little darlings will be forcing you into a gulag at gunpoint because that's the kind of politics that makes sense to people who see no future for themselves. I guess you better do something because whinging about "personal responsibility" and rhapsodizing about the magic free market while your country goes over a cliff the way you've done for decades now will no longer be an option.

[@alicetavares9756]

cattycorner m

[@antwortmir4451]

Laugh out load. Germany, Sweden, Finland, France, Denmark have the best healthcare systems and educational institutions on the planet. All of these countries combine capitalism with socialism. Maybe you are the cow?

[@cheriedavis5690]

It is great for the government elitists that run it.

[@sweetas7067]

She is so Inspiring 😍 so beautiful to listen to and share her message to Unite the Country and the People. Power to the People of America 🙏 Amen. God Bless America.

[@mikeschnobrich1807]

No she isn't. She just repeats Republican, Inc. platitudes that keep conservatives locked in some robber barron's sweat shop.

[@Eclispestar]

I'm from a Oregon logging town. You go girl! You expect more when you pay directly for it. Rather that get it on a voucher program.

[@rr8253]

Here is the thing about free healthcare and fee tuition - you can tell them that you are going to give them free healthcare but if you look at Europe and Australia and Canada, every country takes a portion of your check to pay for it, similar to how we fund Social Security here. You can say that corporations will pay for it, but corporations never pay for anything, they pass along the costs in way of higher prices of goods and services, which is inflationary. In Canada, you can't even add a premium plan. I looked up the chart once of how much they take out of every check in every country in Europe and I don't remember exactly how much but I do remember that in GB, if you made over 9,500 pounds/yr, you paid something. On the topic of paying off student loans, that doesn't mean that you aren't not paying for it, you will get a huge tax hike to pay off all of those loans that the government just paid off and you will now be paying for everyone else's education for as long as you live so you will pay off your student loan probably 10 times over and you don't get any direct benefit from paying for someone else's education and you have no say in what they study to become responsible members of society yet, you had to "invest" in their education. Socialism takes all choices and all freedoms away.

[@georgewagner7787]

There's no free lunch.

[@loganpe427]

Thank you Hillsdale College, for posting this! Mrs. Strassel is excellent. Her message, our message, the _correct message_ needs to be _shouted out_ everywhere in America. If not, this country will be lost!

[@antwortmir4451]

Laugh out load. Germany, Sweden, Finland, France, Denmark have the best healthcare systems and educational institutions on the planet. All of these countries combine capitalism with socialism. Maybe you are the cow?

[@easyfiveOsink]

It would be nice if Civics was taught again in education. Young people today don't even know how our government works.

[@tooshay7396]

Or WHAT your government actually us. A foreign corporation under the Pope via the CROWN CORPSorations. Your all CAPS NAME on the birth certificate is a LEGAL FICTION CORPORATE DEAD ENTITY. Look up the cusip number for that NAME. Hospitals get paid for getting the name from new mommy. They create a cestui vie que trust which is bonded securitized and traded on the stock market. They get the natural BREATHING human being standing on the land to IDENTIFY as being IT.

[@johnfoster1800]

by design

[@cephoras]

Love this lady (in a good way) - so smart, courageous, and generous with her time.

[@thathandsomedevil0828]

Listening in November 2020, this lady called it.

[@darlaflorence7428]

Animal Farm. 1984. Our youth should read. Not hard books to read.

[@SparrowHawk76]

Also Farenheit 451. Read that and Animal Farm in high school.

[@darlaflorence7428]

@madwtube funny

[@oceanhome2023]

Several Universities study Animal Farm where all of the animals are Republicans and the insurgents are the Left , I kid you not ! The story is told as a cautionary tale of the evils of the right not the left as we learned from the get go .

[@joeyboedeker7205]

Was mandatory in the early 80s

[@beyond_the_infinite2098]

@@joeyboedeker7205 Animal Farm, Farenheit 451, Brave New World, and 1984 all required reading at my Catholic HS back in 70-73. We were graded not on our political / moral stances, but on our comprehension and abillity to make cogent arguments. Students today graduate with no critical thinking skills. Products of marxist controlled academia.

[@markr.8253]

God bless Kimberly, Larry Arnn, and Hillsdale College! Love their lectures, dialigues , and those superb Online Courses!

[@tikabass]

I'm always surprised at how quickly people forget that Hitler, Mussolini, Stalin, Mao and Pol Pot were socialist.

[@raulthepig5821]

When a student points out that Communism/Socialism hasn't worked in the past, the professors just tell them yes, but it just hasn't been applied correctly.

[@snowfalleon7629]

@tikabass were thise fascists socialists? What qualifies them as socialists? Hitler hated Marx just as kuch as he hated jews because the marxists were anti racists and wanted democracy. How did fascism make life better for the proletariate?? It did not wasn't socialist.

[@100perdido]

You are seriously mixed up for some reason. Hitler and Mussolini were capitalists. I suspect that you say such things in an attempt to discredit Socialism and I've noticed that lots of right wing types try to use this same argument. Maybe Fox News schools you people in this sort of propaganda.

[@Mark-dv5xw]

tikabass So true I wonder why history in these matters is being forgotten.

[@bonsummers2657]

@@raulthepig5821 same with raw veganism

[@roseannamagaddino4354]

When the first settlers came to America, they told everyone to take a piece of land and plant food. At harvest time, they would share the food but Tom broke his leg so he couldn't work, Maggie was pregnant so she couldn't work, etc., etc. When it came time for harvest they almost starved that winter because they did not have enough food. So the next year they told everyone to plant their own food. If they don't plant they don't eat. So at harvest time the next year there was plenty to eat. In fact, Maggie planted corn and she had so much that she traded with Tom because Tom grew too many carrots and wanted some corn. This was to beginning of "Free Enterprise" and that is what made our country great today. Teach that to your children.

[@mikkomattila7444]

aren't we all living more or less in socialist societies because of the heavy taxation?

[@johnshilling2221]

I'm getting a little old and can't really place the 'when', but I remember the ban on Communist Party members, Sympathizers, and Associates, working in our education departments, was lifted. Pretty sure it applied to any government position, but I would appreciate it a little refresher and some discussion on the subject. What I do distinctly remember is the critics warning where this would lead. And here we are. Half of young adults look favorably upon Socialism. We have openly self-declared Socialists throughout our government. We have at least one self-proclaimed Socialist running for President. From preschool to the highest levels of education, we have Marxist ideology being preached to our young. These people used our own Constitution against us, screaming 'Freedom of Speech' and yelling 'Freedom of Association.' Demanding their Civil Rights. Now they use Fascist tactics to shut down opposing Speech and demonize anyone that Associates with people having an opposing, or even a differing view. Correct me if I'm wrong, but isn't one of the first things done whenever a Socialist/Communist government is established, is to disarm the people. Now we are facing a very well-funded propaganda and Legislative War on the Second Amendment. Ever since the very first (State) Supreme Court ruling - 1846 - Nunn v. Georgia thru - 2008 - District of Columbia v. Heller, there have been concerted and constant attacks on arguably one of The - Most - Vital of our Rights. Failing to gain traction at the Federal level, bottomless pockets are now funding unconstitutional gun control laws on a State-by-State basis. IT IS VITAL TO ANY SOCIALIST TAKE-OVER TO DISARM - ANY - AND - ALL - POSSIBLE RESISTANCE. Don't be fooled! "Common Sense" gun laws have zero effect on criminals, except and making there predatory activities easier. Anywhere outside of the mainstream media, a simple search shows that it is Overwhelmingly apparent that crime is reduced dramatically wherever law-abiding citizens are free to bear arms. "Common Sense" gun laws in the name of Safety, Security for our children, and Crime Reduction, do absolutely nothing positive in reducing crime. The entire movement is nothing but cover, a smokescreen, for the real agenda. The complete Disarmament of the people.... The next step is the establishment of a Socialist government. Please remember, Vladimir Lenin is credited with saying that, "The purpose of Socialism is to usher in Communism." Our battle is against an ideology. A Poisonous and Monstrous Ideology responsible for the deaths of more than a hundred million people in the 20th century. And also try to grasp, to really understand, that there is nothing democratic about "Democratic Socialism." Take a look at "China Uncensored" (KZbin) and other channels like it. Search for actual history, not the re-written history being taught in our schools. Search out the origins of "Social Justice." "The Dialectic." Ask yourself "Who benefits?" --- Who benefits if the agitators and promoters of chaos, the instigators of Class Warfare, succeed in bringing about Civil War? Who will be dancing in the streets when we have torn ourselves apart? Who will be jumping in to pick up the broken pieces? Wake up. Please.

[@kimobrien.]

"Our battle is against an ideology. A Poisonous and Monstrous Ideology responsible for the deaths of more than a hundred million people in the 20th century." Ideologies are much less dangerous than a gun it is hard to kill someone with a book. Then again you are preparing for an assault on the first amendment just like the Democrats. I

[@kimobrien.]

n Vietnam the US set up strategic hamlets. The moved the peasant farmers out of their homes which they burned down and into camps surrounded by barbed wire with armed soldiers then the sent a soldier with every peasant who wanted to leave to work in his field. They were constantly in search of weapons because anyone against the South's military dictatorship was an enemy. They were afraid if the farmers had guns they could defend themselves against the US backed military dictatorship.

[@bobmello1063]

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[@bobmello1063]

Excellent,accurate ******Bravo! Bravo!

[@stephj9378]

Yes!

[@ronalrocco4922]

This lady is a breath of fresh air and lovely as well.

[@cheryllwuelfing8320]

Mrs. Strassel is amazing!! God bless her!!

[@leroyvandrie3611]

Kim S. So good to hear your speech. We need you using your speech up on teleprompters...

[@davidromero2705]

I love this lecture! Everything that needs to be said and acted upon. I will listen over and over.

[@4TheOminous]

I appreciate the students that asked questions, and their civility in doing so, as it provided an opportunity to give objective perspectives to consider... Whether or not their intent was to receive it, its need was obvious.

[@darlaflorence7428]

Get government out of higher education.

[@MarkProffitt]

@Jeannie Seibert Bingo!

[@pilsnrimgaard2507]

Get those that are high out of education.

[@dmay3391]

The US spends about $1 million in taxation per person. Simply mail the $1 million to the family and person, and let them decide whats best for them to learn. Problem solved.

[@darlaflorence7428]

Funny

[@brettb9194]

@Jeannie Seibert and military procurement - everyone buy their own guns

[@witharebelyell2762]

AOC isn't, "Tragically misinformed"...she knows how many sets of silverware should go on the table, she knows to fill the salt shakers every week and the pepper every month. I mean, like, golly! Like, she's like, informed and all!

[@lorij6359]

LOL!😂🤣

[@taswindler]

AOC does not know the history of what she is advocating. Otherwise, she is closed-minded to other opinions, which are contrary to her idealogy. Like many on the left, she only wants to be heard and followed without question.

[@warfightersanonymous7760]

...and stuff! 🤣

[@paulatling8844]

Come on man

[@alivanvugt]

Saw a clip of AOC telling a live audience that WW2 is coming if we don’t vote for Biden’s policies...

[@dennisbosworth3665]

That was a great speech from a wonderful young woman - Kimberley Strassel. I did notice the dominate age of her audience: Most of them are old folks like me. I am asking myself where are all the young students? They are the ones that should be hearing her words.

[@danf7568]

Honest, intelligent oversights on the political dynamics that threaten our individual liberties.

[@DucksDeLucks]

Next time you're in McDonald's, notice how many middle-aged and older people work there. In the 1960s it was all kids.

[@antwortmir4451]

Laugh out load. Exactly! Germany, Sweden, Finland, France, Denmark have the best healthcare systems and educational institutions on the planet. All of these countries combine capitalism with socialism. Maybe you are the cow?

[@tenajyebba]

McD's and KFC and the rest all emloy peros out on probation. They make good workers cause prison is looking at them if they do a noshow

[@paulkiernan2632]

@@antwortmir4451 those countries are capitalist in production of the wealth which is what makes them prosperous. Where can I find an example of a true mix working?

[@videoolga8850]

@@antwortmir4451 Sweden is getting more like DDR everyday and has been since the 40'ies. Socialdemocrats are socialists to, just not revilutionary. They have fooled the swedish people. With the highest taxes in the world the school kr the healthcare system doesn't work. Sweden don't care for the elderly abd willingly let them die of corona. In fact they where helped to the other side whith morphine. The money goes to the poiliticians themselves and to the immigrants. Sweden is disgrace.

[@jimgoodwin6440]

This is the best speech I've heard in a long time. You rock, Kimberley!

[@garydickens6132]

Jim Goodwin it’s her confidence!

[@williewooley]

Artfully delivered with a style that's almost extinct.

[@v.dargain1678]

It isn't spoken from a feminist point of view .

[@SnaFubar_24]

Thank you Hillsdale for allowing us to hear from such an interesting guest. It's refreshing to hear Mrs Strassel in more than the sound bites typically allowed by our deceitful MSM! I find her not only funny but quite knowledgeable on the subject of socialism. I look forward to her next appearance.

[@bonniewood5263]

Also, the youth cannot be blamed for what they were taught: that fault lies with those who knew better but failed to properly lead and guide.

[@tompaul2591]

Correct. However, there is enough rebuttal out there now so if they were half as open minded as they profess themselves to be, they would listen to speeches as this and learn an opposing viewpoint.

[@bonniewood5263]

@@tompaul2591 Maybe they will. Fingers crossed.

[@Wwturb]

It was an absolute pleasure, to find an operational mind. Thanks South Africa

[@miztenacioust1758]

Thank you Hillsdale for posting these speeches!

[@darlaflorence7428]

Hong Kong with Larry Elder is a good watch. Epoch Times.

[@kimobrien.]

Epic Times is a conspiracy theory paper published by the Falun Gong religious sect The stories are just one step above Alex Jones. If you believe the Chinese Communist Party is planning a takeover through fortune cookies at Chinese restaurants then their the paper for you.

[@pilsnrimgaard2507]

@@kimobrien. Your avatar says it all.

[@jon782]

@@kimobrien. The Chinese government is harvesting organs of innocent people, as determined by a independent tribunal.

[@kimobrien.]

@@jon782 And the US has condemned thousands to death in Imperialist wars of conquest starting with the 1898 war to take Spain's colonies. The Chinese government is a government which is like the fake socialists of Europe who are now the fake Communists of China. There are 10,000 foreign students training to be Doctors like you in Cuba instead of engineers to build more weapons like in the US. This is the Internationalist example to follow. Not that of the remains and leftovers of the multinational "Socialism in One County" which became "Socialism in No Country".

[@TheJarric]

@@kimobrien. u left out conquest of tibet so it even outs , lot of those docs go to hotel servise cos it pays better than socialist medisene

[@bigalsbt3nfactbasedopinion498]

THIS IS THE FIRST TIMS IVE SEEN YOU AND THESE VIDEOS ARE OLDER. YOU NEED TO BE SPEAKING TO THE WHOLE COUNTRY, EVEN THE WORLD. THIS IS TOOOOO IMPORTANT.

[@jayvonvisger5609]

This is for Kimberly Strassel- you are an inspiration to all those who value freedom and liberty

[@drstrangelove09]

The government should not be involved with health care!!!!!!

[@decimalexercise7154]

The government should not be involved in most things. Especially the federal government.

[@bryanmelton5538]

AMEN WHAT DOES THE GOVERNMENT KNOW ABOUT HEALTH CARE?

the reason the rich are rich is because the government is involved...they want us to pick ourselves up while the rich get all the benefit of government. Socialism saved capitalism several times, including 2008 and they are still using our system for themselves as we are proud to take carte of ourselves....

[@prithvidhyani52]

@ socialism saved capitalism? 2008? It was government and bad monetary policy that led to the whole sub prime fiasco. What actually happened was that capitalism wasn't allowed to thrive and then then Congress blamed capitalism and offered socialism as a solution. Which of course, did nothing except create the illusion of a recovery.

[@wesleygordon1645]

Maybe, but it seems to work okay in the 2 countries l've lived in ---Australia & New Zealand!!

[@musicmansuperman]

I love how precisely the question/answer session following the speech illustrates the doctrines of the freedom of speech that are so thoroughly refuted on almost all college campuses today.

[@nlh5992]

Heck yes totally agree with you on the current state of our America As a conservative your right we have cowered in the corner Time to take a stand and educate or we bound to lose are rights

[@Avi0Fox]

Right on brother!!!!!!

[@tomquinn607]

And replace the RINO's with solid moderate/conservative Republican candidates.

[@tomquinn607]

@Jeannie Seibert I agree. But I wish we could have been rid of Ryan before he killed President Trumps efforts to build the wall.

[@hugomaritz692]

As a foreigner who spends an irrational amount of time on your politics it's always amusing to me how both Dems and Reps see themselves as just rolling over to the other side. It's kinda weird as it isn't true in either case.

[@johnfleming7879]

when I used to watch Eric Hoffer, he used to refer to the intellectuals. He was speaking of members of a self-appointed elite. He also said to beware of men of words, as opposed to men of action

[@nicholetotzke396]

Before Obamacare I was on an affordable healthcare plan. Obamacare forced me and my children to take Medicaid because it was completely unaffordable.

[@Eirexeyes]

A very smart lady indeed. Thanks to Tucker Carlson is how I heard of her. She's very smart.

[@2thewilderness]

I've heard her name before, but this is the first time I've heard her speak. She's good. Thank you, Kimberley Strassel!

[@rockinguitarist1]

When it comes to "higher education" institutions, YOU are the shining bright light of hope!

[@duanehamilton496]

Excellent speech, I think it was spot on. I have a few thoughts on what was said. I think that institutions of higher learning should be relieved of their monopoly over our educational credentials. Benjamin Franklin was sent off to be a printer's apprentice when he was around 12. Through his own efforts, he rose to be a highly educated man. Thomas Edison had a third grade education, Henry Ford had a sixth grade education. People like these changed the world. As it is, people without the store bought credentials are often dismissed. Elizabeth Kenny, a lowly Australian bush nurse, came up with superior treatments for polio that was dismissed by doctors with their university degrees for decades. This caused many to be unnecessarily crippled for life. There should be another path to recognized academic achievement without the left wing indoctrination, add ridiculous cost.

[@utterpress6105]

Incredible Talk ! It was spin chilling but also hopeful.

[@Kunfucious577]

Im so happy she said she knows a lot of parents that are aware of what universities are teaching.

[@russellcraven251]

Socialism promises equality for all..equal.misery.

[@beyondthepale9071]

And Death Panels

[@forogafold]

Obviously, capitalism is the cause of ignorance.

[@ex-navyspook]

@@forogafold Au contraire. We've seen what Socialism teaches, promises, how it fails, and how many deaths its caused (over 100 million in the last century). I don't have to educate on the differences between Socialism and Capitalism; we look at the the stark differences between east and west Berlin in the Eighties; the difference I saw when I rode the Trans-Siberian in the Eighties and crossed the border from Russia into Finland...drab, dark, and gloomy people to bright, colorful, happy people; the difference between South and North Korea. We've seen what Socialism promises...and it's a failure.

[@mryhdy6266]

@@ex-navyspook 100 million you say? I wonder how you get that figure. What about deaths by capitalism? Do you count the genocide of the indigenous people of the Americad, the various famines and so on. I am sure you get a similar number that way. And i am no friend of weighing body counts against each other. You talk about gloom in the USSR. After what they have been through it is quite an achievement on their part to come as far as they did, wouldn't you say?

[@ex-navyspook]

@@mryhdy6266 Nice "whataboutism," there; we're talking about Socialism and the deaths caused directly by it, and you try and interject an argument against capitalism.

[@arnoldfishman1513]

Great talk Kim. Thank you Hillsdale. I would add the following other roots of the increase of socialism that are contributing factors: 5. the goals, conspiracy and infiltration of the communist international into American institutions 6. capitalist corruption thru aspects of economic market abuse 7. refusal to teach about the criminality and institutionalized murders of hundred+ million by socialism 8. refusal to teach young people how money really works and our Constitution 9. the Christian church's confusion over socialism and Jesus's teaching and avoidance of exposing the evil of socialism 10. convergence of peak cycle of luxury and narcissism 11. cultural elite's rejection of Christianity and understanding our nation's founders beliefs

[@jaynefranzinoromero1640]

I'm still listening to repeats of Kim's videos. She is that good!

[@lindalewis7094]

Your the easiest person to understand & explain Socialism extraordinary simple to understand. Now if all the younger people who vote today could just listen.

[@chadsimmons6347]

Wow didnt know the Wall Street Journal had a good writer like Kim, im going to sub to the paper

[@THESEADOG82]

Love Hillsdale college

[@chrisbangsboll8972]

This seminar is excellent and comprehensive covering today’s social issues. For Canadians just substitute Liberal for Democrats

[@angiekay6874]

At the conclusion she said "whenever I come to Hillsboro" instead of Hillsdale. lol..as a fellow Oregonian I find it cute that she subconsciously shows her roots.

[@PatrickLong-vp9bh]

She is so smart and knows what is going!!! In this world and she speaks the truth need more people like her speaking across the world,then maybe there would be hope in changing it for the good

[@reencasey]

I have worked in two countries more than a decade AFTER they rejected Communism and fought to free themselves from it. I have a viceral hatred for this form of government because of I HAVE SEEN THE DEVESTATION. I pray everyday that my beloved USA wakes up in time! Because after it takes over it is to late. You cannot try this again and see if it works for you then get our country back again.

[@ricardo_gioia]

But where are the students? Just elder people watching the lecture... That is a bad sign, no offense. 😒

[@megaotstoy]

all you really need to know about "The Resurgence of Socialism Today" ex-KGB defector Yuri Bezmenov had revealed in his video presentations and interviews back in the early 1980-s.

[@ZomBMarketing]

The Bezmenov interviews are some of the most prescient and important videos on youtube.

[@jeffracer6231]

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[@boanergesbezerra166]

just watched your speech at Hillsdale, i am so glad to see i am not alone, this is happening in New Jersey too. One thing that hit me was my daughter talking about her teacher telling her class that IF TRUMP IS ELECTED HE WILL START GENOCIDE like it happened in her African country . Certainly spending an hour in such talks influences voters to vote against Trump, in New Jersey, blue state, it is futile to think it will change no matter how inept and corrupt the Democrats are, New Jersey is blue, New York is blue and California is blue and by the way one party, forever Democratic tyrannical state, as its energy policies etc.. Anyway it was a pleasure to watch your very precise and clear speech. I stopped buying New York Times but i still keep buying Wall Street Journal, because they are not totally liberal yet.

[@karenhodges7545]

Thanks for the optimism about our young people. Great speech

[@VetSemperFi]

Excellent speech that factually identifies America's enemy within.

[@fizzled95]

I got more out of this then I would ever get from Fox News on the topic.

[@arkchibald-]

Kim is my friend, she's sensible.

[@antwortmir4451]

Laugh out load! You’re pathetic!

[@pb5191]

Kimberly, what a fantastic speech. You have captured the essence in 70 minutes. Socialism must NEVER prevail in the United States.

[@judiechamblee9581]

ms. strassel is wonderful..great thought was put into her speech ...and thank you for the cows, it should be taught to 12 yrs olds everywhere

[@Uriel-Septim.]

I wish all woman had her logic, the world would be a different place.

[@FazeParticles]

reality isn't what you want it to be.

[@Uriel-Septim.]

​@@FazeParticles I agree, but how do we transmute it in to something more desirable, how can we, at the root of the problem, make changes that produce more logic thinking creatures and in general humans with moral virtues, what system could teach our young the opposite of what MTV tought my generation, what system could teach us to be honest, humble and loving toward one another ? "If the human race wishes to have a prolonged and indefinite period of material prosperity, they have only got to behave in a peaceful and helpful way toward one another" --Winston Churchill. "Only a virtuous people are capable of true freedom. As nations become more corrupt and vicious, they have more need of masters." --Benjamin Franklin. .

[@FazeParticles]

@@Uriel-Septim. oh i agree but for now, we simply need to make sure we enter the next technological revolution because if not we are headed for a dark age via socialistic totalitarian means. i'm hoping that when we get cybernetics up to a certain level we can simply suppress the human emotional side of the brain, especially in women. what you think.

[@Uriel-Septim.]

@@FazeParticles We need both, a balance would be nice, feelings can tell us if something might be wrong/right and we can then act upon it and use logic and common sense to fix it or neutralize our self in that state, we just can`t let Passion rules reason, we need to use Heart, Soul and Mind, all 3 not just one of them, if we choose to only use Mind, we are in danger of loosing what is human and the hole act of life, like if we only use feelings we might walk of a cliff by our upward gaze at the stars. “Fortunately, some are born with spiritual immune systems that sooner or later give rejection to the illusory worldview grafted upon them from birth through social conditioning. They begin sensing that something is amiss, and start looking for answers. Inner knowledge and anomalous outer experiences show them a side of reality others are oblivious to, and so begins their journey of awakening. Each step of the journey is made by following the heart instead of following the crowd and by choosing knowledge over the veils of ignorance.” --Henri Bergson. .

[@goldenpegasus3929]

Lol go and live in a mental hospital then

[@jad67jd]

Wow! This someone to watch. Highly intelligent.

[@daniferris980]

YEAH KIMBERLY! SPEAK UP MORE FOR OREGON LOGGING FAMILIES WERE STILL HERE! WE HAVE YOUR BACK!

[@erpollock]

Kim Strassel is so fascinating, I'm staying up way too late but can't draw myself away.

[@marcushale678]

Important lecture, for people worldwide. Lots of eyes on America at the moment!

[@tonybigcharles2826]

i linked this to my twitter profile and said it was an excellent guide to the evils of socialism. @sevencard2003

[@mikedavies3592]

Well done thank you

[@donhansen1175]

The thing about faith is that tradition brings long experience and wisdom. Christianity rules.

[@billmarquis1198]

I find it difficult that there is a God who allows the Hitlers, Stalin’s and Castros to exist.

[@brucefrykman8295]

The child comes home from school and excitedly exclaims "Mommy, when I grow up I'm going to be a socialist" Mommy patiently replies: "That's sweet my child, but you know you can't really do both."

[@mourningwarbler]

Not everyone can afford to send their kids to Hillsdale. Many kids live at home, work, and are working their way through local community colleges for degrees in business, STEM, IT, etc. Some are saving money for a down payment on a house or property, instead of pouring out thousands of dollars a year for apartment rentals. One really good arrangement I knew of was where a young man was buying a home and let three other people rent three of the rooms in his house; it meant their accommodations were better and their rent cheaper than if they had been renting other places, plus it helped the young man pay off his mortgage faster. I met a woman in the 1980s who was in her thirties and had a $30,000 debt. Yikes! But at least she wasn't living in her parents' home.

[@clifffowler2581]

This Lady has just said everything about letting the youth to vote so young in the first ten minutes to what I've been saying for the last ten years. This is the second Hillsdale lecture I've seen of her. I like how she thinks.