Mistreatment of Middle Class America | Victor Davis Hanson

As the rift between the class systems of America widens, Victor Davis Hanson talks to John about rising tensions in the United States of America. If such a trend continues, we may see more examples of protest and civil unrest...
Watch the full interview here: • The State of the Union...
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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[@tedwagher1678]

Victor Davis Hanson is absolutely brilliant. It is rare wisdom and eloquent articulation like his that will help save Western Civilization.

[@foxtrotjulietbravo5536]

Nailed it Ted!

[@gwenewing6837]

Except for his idea of Ukraine and student loan forgiveness. I go with John Mearsheimer.

[@jamesconnolly5164]

There is no Western civilization without Westernkind. If he is not opposed to both cultural and biological white erasure then he cannot help save Western civilization.

[@orviskid]

Yah brilliant, if your middle class and don’t see this already you probably shouldn’t be voting.

[@Geezerelli]

@@gwenewing6837 Or The Duran..

[@Rochelletrem]

I still blame the FEDs for this, because in the end they benefit by either buying off the failed banks cheaper or something. The fed can print credit as long as someone will borrow it into existence, but they cannot print product (or production).

[@DavidRiggs-dc7jk]

People are going through real life crisis, think now isn't a time to point fingers. Everyone should always be prepared for the unexpected to happen. That is how randomness works.

[@berkrix4312]

You're right! Now that the market is in decline, I know what I want to do, but I'm not sure which stocks to buy, which investments would yield the best profits, etc. The potential gain is greater due to the risk, and professionals are better at negotiating such exact contracts. Right?

[@jeffery_Automotive]

Very true, I started investing in 2018 with no prior knowledge or expertise, and by the end of 2019 I had earned a profit of approximately $750k. I had simply been following the guidance provided to me by my financial adviser. This shows that you don't even need to be a great investor or put in a lot of effort; all you actually need is a professional to help you.

[@philipr1759]

@@jeffery_Automotive That's fascinating. How can I contact your Asset-coach as my portfolio is dwindling?

[@jeffery_Automotive]

My Financial adviser is ‘’JULIE ANNE HOOVER’’ she’s highly qualified and experienced in the financial market. She has extensive knowledge of portfolio diversity and is considered an expert in the field. I recommend researching her credentials further. She has many years of experience and is a valuable resource for anyone looking to navigate the financial market

[@cos2mer2]

VDH just stated such deep truth about our American people! We hold it all together. We always have. The elites are disposable. We are the heartbeat of this Nation.

[@sylviam6535]

He also explained that the pretentious modern ‘left’ hates working class people.

[@alecharper515]

Yes.

[@gilian2587]

That's true of all nations. The Elites serve at the tacit approval of the common people.

[@alanaadams7440]

Middle class is the backbone of the country

[@ianfryer]

No denying that the middle class is indispensable, but "the elites are disposable" was effectively the slogan of the Chinese cultural revolution and Khmer Rouge in Cambodia. It doesn't tend to be helpful - just sayin'.

[@notlisted6460]

This is the only man that I trust to pull it all together within 6 minutes and tell you exactly what's happening....

[@hollihawk1]

💯

[@jamanne2504]

Brilliant,Logical, Forthright True Man

[@rosc2022]

Dr. Thomas Sowell is pretty good also. 🙂

[@---Dana----]

They forgot the $TRILLIONS in tax breaks for the wealthy. Republicans did that. Trump is responsible for a quarter of all the national debt created since Washinton.

[@marnone351]

@@rosc2022 I was going to say that, but you beat me too it! 👍

[@svamandolin3546]

I was 40 seconds in and had to restart to absorb this wisdom. Hanson perfectly summarizes what is going on in the world

[@jamestiscareno4387]

I'll say what many are fearful of being attacked if they say it. Americans want to keep America American. Our unique culture, traditions, values, national pride, love of country.

[@elaineteut1249]

It won't be long and the Mexican flag will fly in Washington.

[@standupamerica5707]

Exactly what others in history have fought to keep. All this laying down of this generation is how it all does get lost. With an enemy chipping away at it 24/7.

[@elaineteut9579]

@@justmyopinion9883 You wouldn’t expect Mexico to be white, or Africa or China and no one says anything. You go to England now and you see Indian and lots of Africans.

[@da4]

@@justmyopinion9883 Everything’s a nail

[@jamanne2504]

AMEN (So Be It) For American America to Survive 💯🎚✌️🙏👍👏🥰

[@georgethomas1511]

Excellent Mr.Hanson, best statement I've heard in years....

[@nickhanlon9331]

He's a professor.

[@johnalbert5786]

@@nickhanlon9331 … point?

[@nickhanlon9331]

@@johnalbert5786 You call him Professor Hanson.

[@rkersch]

@@nickhanlon9331 actually, I think he’d be fine calling him Victor. It’s his wisdom he’s know for not necessarily his title. I think he has a doctorate.

[@pegasusofdark3768]

100% correct!

[@rayban8680]

Victor Davis Hansen is the Dr. Jordan Peterson of the US. I could honestly listen to both men talk for hours, because they have the gift of being such excellent communicators and have an innate ability to get such deep points across. God bless people like this.

[@linussaurian4000]

Petersen has lots of flaws !!!

[@dalerichardson6212]

@@linussaurian4000 Don’t we all.

[@gilian2587]

I had never heard of Victor Davis Hansen before, his ideas are interesting.

[@denniscarroll3164]

​@@linussaurian4000don't we all, point being?

[@Chesterdkat377]

The climate of society has NEVER been stated more succinctly. Thank you!

[@wdhewson]

Two supremely thoughtful men.

[@AeternusDiscipulus26]

Can’t wait for the full interview!

[@selena5905]

Victor D Hansen, as usual is always so enlightening.

[@gwenechotaylor96]

Never get tired of listening to VDH he has the best big picture take on what is going on.

[@Applied.History]

Great interview

[@ryanbrausa4325]

The wall street journal had an article a few weeks back that was shocking to me. It broke the American population up into fifths by income. It then looked at % employment between those quintiles. The bottom 1/5th is 36% employed and makes on average $6900 per year but after taxes and social benefits nets $48000 per year. The 2nd 5th had 85% employment and made $32,000 per year. After taxes and social benefit netting $50,000. The 3rd 5th is 92% employed and after taxes nets $61,000. Seems like our government is doing a pretty good job of leveling the playing field. Makes me wonder why people work so hard if they can go on the assistance and live almost as well.

[@nodaklojack]

Self respect.

[@adhardino9781]

Thanks for the Information, very interesting.

[@rday7573]

Might be same article...top 20% of income earners pay 84% of all income tax. The result is earning $180k per year nets barely more than $100k. While that may seem like a lot to someone earning and keeping $60k, it's a punch in the gut to have a husband and wife work decade's and pay school loans only to lose such a huge percentage to the govt.

[@kevintackett7564]

Absolutely, positively a most excellent interview. The truth is finally being spoken again as in the days of old!!

[@dkvikingkd233]

After May 2020 I haven't had a single worry about covid, but I have been extremely worried about the draconian/totalitarian political responses to it..

[@sylviam6535]

Same here.

[@zincminus3793]

Thanks for articulating what the country is feeling Victor!

[@photowizard100]

Thanks for a brilliant analysis. I’m looking forward to more from VDH!

[@stevenboyd593]

The situation he described is the tactics of (not surprisingly) Socialism taught by the professor (both Obama and Clinton were students of) Saul Alinsky. The working out demonstrated by Lenin and then Stalin, this modern version involves the WEF and all their participants, to underestimate their resolve and determination will ensure a catastrophic outcome

[@sylviam6535]

It’s subversion, as explained by Yuri Bezmenov in 1984.

[@someoneelse.2252]

VD Hansen nailed it !!!

[@marterisher2335]

A profound discussion on the numbers of productive and innovative Americans waking up to the dysfunction that is destroying American Exceptionalism!

[@tipple58]

Always great to hear VDH. A genuinely knowledgeable and wise man!

[@normnielsen]

A grounded, sober, humble judgement of the situation.

[@cwcobo]

Not just a recap of current events, but real insight and understanding. Love VDH.

[@rogeralsop3479]

Excellent men.

[@SetInStoneNow]

I could listen to VDH all day. John Anderson too. Great combination.

[@kayleneemery8217]

The greatest challenge of my life by far is - now. However I believe " that all things work together for good for those who love God." Looking forward to the full conversation thank you John.

[@zeke5491]

This guy has a great memory, something missing in America these days. His ability to string it all together is admirable

[@ruthirwin8222]

I agree, im not American but i have admired USA for decades, really since the Reagan/Thatcher they were a great team, well i loved Thatcher

[@cargumdeu]

There's an equivalent recruiting crisis within the British RAF, but this is down to quotas for women and non-white categories remaining unfilled. White men who want to fly jets are being turned away for reasons of gender and skin colour.

[@timford3599]

This is just a microcosm of what the delusional Woke Leftist are doing to every God abiding Nation in the world. Karl Marx would be proud of them all the while our best way forward is being destroyed by Fascists and those whom they have "Hypnotized" into believing that their way to Utopia is to uproot the very tenants which have made and kept us free for 246 years. America and the British Empire, Australia, Canada AdInfinium. Stopping their surge is imperative to our future as FREE societies. Thank You VDH!

[@michaelplunkett8059]

More is the pity. May the courage of Ukraine enlighten us all.

[@thenoneckpeoplerepresentat8074]

@@michaelplunkett8059 Yeah all hail, dear leader NaziSmurf.

[@ReasonAboveEverything]

@@thenoneckpeoplerepresentat8074 make no mistake. The nazi thing is nothing more but a justification given for the people to invade Ukraine because western presence particularly USA presence increased in Ukraine's political field.

[@AnthonyTolhurst-dw1nc]

Reverse discrimination

[@bobbymartino9974]

Victor David Hanson is a brilliant man. I enjoy listening to him

[@tomhamilton7726]

Thank you for bringing these concerns to light, John!

[@odette8905]

Clear and insightful discussion.

[@georgeo785]

The poor, middle class and most senior citizens have suffered under this administration. We need a body bag count

[@tedbaxter5234]

Always awesome to see this kind of analysis!

[@roadsscholar4012]

Victor Davis Hanson is a guiding light in a very dark time.

[@michaela.abbott222]

‘When the men who wanted to be left alone...’

[@EmergingEvents]

2 of my favs together - JA & VDH.

[@dongaetano3687]

Thanks John - doesn't get much better than the analysis of VDH on just about anything. Look forward to the full version. And also thanks again for these clips to give us a taste. Love Victor, Hoover, and of course - love the Aussies.

[@1965Flipp]

Spot on Mr Anderson. Sad but true.

[@ShoEnTeL1]

Fascinating. Speaking of a group and class of people whom no longer exist.

[@shevetlevi2821]

In addition to being dead on target there's something so calming about VDH's voice. He could be reading a shopping list and you'd still want to listen.

[@Herzankerkreuz67]

Not only listen to Victor Davis Hanson, implement it !

[@michaelmcfeely6588]

On the subject of student loans, our mistakes go back decades. Our government should never have gotten involved in the student loan business. The runaway cost of education would not have occurred, and useless college degrees would not have been produced.

[@SirPrancelot1]

Excellent. Thank you.

[@kevinhubbard4582]

This is the first time I've heard of you Mr. Hanson. You, sir are spot on... Very very nice speach...

[@abazely2743]

Peruse his CV. Impeccable credentials.

[@sampotter4455]

Yes VDH, the Dims have declared war on the Middle Class. It's just a matter of when the Middle Class will significantly fight back.

[@sherryB5]

What about middle class Dems doesn't this effect them? Why don't they speak up?

[@cl5193]

This is currency. Share the wealth and share this interview.

[@glenbreeding2819]

What a absolutely brilliant man god’s blessings to you and your family sir

[@speckledhen409]

Smart man. I love to read this books and listen to his talks.

[@bobwhite2]

Perfectly explained.

[@michaelcap9550]

Snowflake liberals ar ethe problem.

[@604cuinkillah]

I love VDH. What a gift to us all

[@georgemoscahlades7473]

I was sucker punched on the street in New York City in the middle of the day. The person who attacked me was home a few hours later. Now I’ve been called for jury duty. Hmmm…. This should be fun.

[@jilawater4205]

Impressive insights into the state of play in the US today

[@bluequirk4655]

Thank you Mr Anderson for your interview and time with . He is on of the few who not only is pulling back th curtain an showing us who is pulling the strings on which talking heads but I showing us what by future holds

[@aussiegirl0006]

VDH such a critically important voice🙏🏻

[@etienneprinsloo6799]

American voters want this, they voted for it and will do so again. People without self respect cannot be humiliated.

[@thomast8539]

Some votes, yes. But, not for the Presidency. The vote totals we were given are fallacious lies and as fake as the currency on which our national house of cards is built.

[@clucas101]

I'm not sure that they did...

[@candacewithana4929]

Wrong. Elections have been fixed for decades. We just have the illusion of choice. Sorry most Americans are not leftist lunatics wanting Communism to bestow our nation. Don't be dense.

[@tomkitch7121]

God bless you, Victor Davis Hanson __ an American patriot with a superb brain and mouth to explain it to America and to the world. Thank you VDH.

[@bonniedunbar6717]

First intelligent conversation on KZbin in months .

[@marshallballantine-jones3819]

The production quality is exceptional - well done to all those little oompa loompas who made it happen!

[@michaelnewell6385]

John Anderson is my new discovery. New subscriber and I am anxious to watch all the videos. John Anderson is well informed and brilliant.

[@williamshoemaker6233]

VDH is exactly right. I believe that was the premise for January 6th and I believe more situations like that will be coming soon. We may be witnessing the beginning of the end of America as we know it. Sooo Sad!

[@sean3223a]

Excellent.

[@niguel4438]

Ignore these wise words at our peril.

[@timford3599]

Unfortunately there are many unwise people who cannot or will not see the wisdom in these two men's thinking.

[@bcreed9348]

Stay together people. Don't let the rats sink our beautiful country.

[@embahbornolaparn]

Americans have always had the ability, Rationally/ Intellectually and Logically to talk themselves further into the manure pile of ridiculousness. VDH is a rare exception, he has thrown the sensationalism of nonsense into a digestible discussion. Well done to both of you. It is about AWARENESS Not RATIONALITY. VDH and John are AWARE.

[@JamesBond-uz2dm]

VDH is the most concise, articulate speaker have ever heard.

[@rogermenendez4052]

Great interview. What a gorgeous room!

[@altoM40]

Awaiting the full interview. VDH gets it.

[@JM-kq4le]

There's not much of a middle class left. They're paying for subsidy to the very rich and the very poor. Just look at the numbers.

[@maryhooper786]

Great Teacher

[@fwarleader]

My god this man is brilliant and articulated what all of us workers think.

[@scrweylouie2657]

Stalin once said he was going to grind the middle class between the millstones of taxation and inflation.

[@ralphholiman7401]

And, listen to how calmly he explains his positions, with the evidence to back them up. When was the last time you heard someone from the left talk like this instead of screaming and spitting and just saying, "you have to believe me."

[@reaccionapuertorico]

The DC bar already gave that FBI attorney his law license back

[@zMuddaFkka]

Release the full interview.

[@mikedodson4595]

Do it.

[@AbbyEllie69]

Victor Davis Hanson, oh my gosh, you are always on point. Smart, articulate, a historian, like no other. Thank you for connecting all the dots. I love that you grew up in California, like I did. And you have watched and pointed out what’s actually going on in the state in the country. You are a true gem❤️ ❤

[@mr.c3928]

I love this farmers brain 👍

[@tonybells131]

I hate to say it, but it's probably gonna get worse before it gets better. Even with a new president and republican elections, it's gonna take a few years to save our beautiful country. God help us all, God Bless America 🇺🇸 !

[@tomsmith2361]

VDH knows full well that our Nation is not well. Sadly the chaos will get a lot worse before it gets better. Good luck folks👍

[@kwnorton5834]

It goes way past all that. The great middle class seems to prefer “peaceful slavery”. The sad truth is when tyranny arises within the people fail to recognise it.

[@elizabethannegrey6285]

Simply brilliant!

[@michaelveramo4382]

Excellent points.

[@johnoa1146]

Awesome summary of the state of affairs! I am Canadian, and my left tilted, bent over government disgusts me. Canada is dying under Trudeau. The fact he will not meet out NATO commitments nor participate fully in the defense of North America is shameful!!! Your words about the US resonate with what is happening here!!! Thank you for standing and speaking out!!!!

[@blastbeatsfrombeyond]

Release the full interview

[@zhubotang927]

I can never reconcile the fact that collectively we might be everything but individually we are worthless.

[@barrywalsh7926]

If only Victor Davis Hanson was in the Oval Office, America would be in a much better place.

[@gwarlow]

No. America would be exactly where it is today. The person sitting in the Oval Office is just a placeholder, a symbol to make Americans think they have a “democratically elected” leader. The real decisions are made by the corporate elite (big banks, big oil, big pharma etc.) and then passed on to Congress via ongoing campaign donations (bribes) and enforced with constant lobbying (more bribing) in Washington. The political system is broken and there is no internal mechanism (political will?) for fixing it. This is a simplification of why it doesn’t matter who sits in the Oval Office. Sadly.

[@brandongriffin110]

He's like a masterful album well put together and thought out.... Most of the selections ring true and strike a chord to ones own sentiments; then there are the selections that are in stark contrast. Regardless, the Man is a phenomenal intellectual and speaks on core issues that resonate with the common citizens

[@junebaldwin5352]

God bless the workers in the world

[@ninjay700]

THANK YOU.

[@benjaminredekopp1701]

I could listen to him all day long. He’s one of the very wise we still have left. So let’s appreciate him while we still have him.

[@chriswertz1438]

Thank you Victor

[@ExcitingBob]

Is this a recent interview Is the entire thing being released?

[@michaelpjr.2017]

9-13-22, full interview will be available soon

[@snort455]

Absolutely spot on!

[@RussiaIsARiddle778]

Love Dr. Hanson. ❤ 🇺🇸🇦🇺

[@alanaadams7440]

Free the people who are in jail without speedy trial that need. Medical care who are not allowed to have visitors or an attorney who are languishing in the DC jail

[@graciemitchem7515]

Exactly. Well said.

[@charlesmckenzie5250]

FINALLY. Someone is paying attention and gets it.

[@frankhuston2616]

Victor is the best. I sit in the Midwest farming I also operate a Land improvement business and keep a few trucks on the road. I also have a bachelor’s degree in engineering and yes I am one of Hillary’s deplorable’s. Victor puts into words what we have been saying for a long time, what a fine gentleman.