Victor Davis Hanson on Citizenship - Western Conservative Summit 2021

[@xdp10]

Victor Hanson is a real rare patriot of America with a conscience, to whom Americans, natural or naturalized, need to listen and follow!

[@timquilter431]

VDH is one of the most important persons in America today. His words are gold .

[@KimberlyMorrisonMcClintock]

Common sense & intelligence.

[@oceanhome2023]

He brings intelligencia to the common man and nothing disarms and threatens the Left more than that

[@taunteratwill1787]

@@oceanhome2023 It's about time someone brought some intelligence to the right. Btw, only his followers have heard of this guy, so no he's as much as a "threat" as you are. Only in your sad limited mind. 😂 😂😂

[@lolguytiger45]

@@taunteratwill1787 Only the left values something as trivial as individual intelligence. Do you have any idea how insignificant to the history of civilization one persons intelligence is? The West succeeded by allowing the functions of society to be carried out in the most efficient way possible, i.e through the diffuse decision making of the entire populous. Nothing has had a more destructive effect on the people of this world in the past century than the pronouncements of intellectuals. World War 1, World War 2, Vietnam and the aftermath of the US withdrawal, the blood of countless millions slain, caused in large part by the influence of intellectual movements such as fascism, communism, pacifism, etc.. Bertrand Russell, George Bernard Shaw, all of the French continental philosophers, H.G Wells, William James, John Dewey ALL advocated for disarmament, even if it meant surrendering to bloody murderous regimes.

[@taunteratwill1787]

@@lolguytiger45 You don't have to tell me that the Reps don't give a flying fuck about intelligence. Every fucking move they make clearly shows it. Very much in par with the Nazis in 1935. 😂

[@johnvannewhouse]

God.... this man is a national treasure....

[@b.alexanderjohnstone9774]

Spot on mate, though I’m British and his wisdom speaks to us too. He’s a treasure of the whole English speaking world.

[@carolyndelong4737]

This is so good . My first time listening to him . He is so matter of fact with common sense and facts !

[@keithplymale2374]

VDH is a national treasure. He brings in references from classical history, modern history and even RAH. He writes great, easy to read, books. I have several. They are written so anyone with a basic education can read them yet they contain humor and facts. To hell with those pushing everything he talked about; light a candle to our Constitutional Republic, Citizenship, The Rule of Law, Freedom, Liberty and Equality. Keep your powder dry and your faith in God my brothers and sisters we are living The Crazy Years.

[@martinhanley9524]

This pandemic was arguably by design ( leak out of Wuhan) and as he said ‘ impermissible’ to mention it - this is how they pushed the closing down of millions of self employed tax paying American businesses . Then with open borders ( illegal Aliens allowed in) and identity politics : we got a divided weakly led country and with high tech and Hollywood and Academia allowed censureship and now demonize Western European culture whose forbears gave us the US Constitution. The fifth column went away !

[@Bootydoc1999]

With rhetoric like that, yeah, crazy times for sure 👍

[@mattd6086]

I find myself saying that often - that he's a national treasure. I lost count of how many comments for his videos say the same. It's not a cliche; I think a lot of people just arrive at that conclusion on their own, and those words just come out!

[@falcon5467]

VDH is the voice in the wilderness warning us that those who forget (or ignore) history are condemned to repeat it.

[@suzanneforstrom967]

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[@janclement2399]

God bless you Mr. Hanson. You are a shining light in the sea of darkness. Grateful for your intelligence. Looking forward to your new book. Citizenship. What a concept.

[@6663000]

Have you ever seen someone speak so knowledgeably and so eloquently about such complex contemporary issues without looking at their notes? It is a rare and wonderful skill, and VDH does it all the time.

[@cubansoy]

Yeah, Thomas Sowell.

[@Jaapst]

Pp

[@oldkoot5828]

@@cubansoy He and Thomas are awsome! It is just too bad that their voices are not heard like those of Congress and that both men have father time looking at them.

[@curtisvalle5141]

Jordan Peterson

[@Jaapst]

@@curtisvalle5141 no Jordan Peterson is not who he was anyMore. He is braindead

[@tamto9266]

Mr VDH this country will be lost if we don't have your voice. Thank you for being the voice of us all. 🇺🇸

[@6663000]

Victor Davis Hanson is the wisest man in the world.

[@poweraccountabilityleague6877]

He couldn't say the Nov 2020 election is illegitimate. Like all those on the right, a fucking coward. And the left knows it ... so the right gets credit for emboldening evil. Way to go rationals. You lost civilization because you didn't want to get your hands dirty.

[@nsh1980]

@@poweraccountabilityleague6877 yup, no way to civic nationalism our way out now.

[@poweraccountabilityleague6877]

@@nsh1980 I'm glad someone gets it. "We're nicer and more polite so we will win in the end" There is no historical precedent to support that Republican mantra. There is plenty of evidence to disprove it though. I luv DJT but one of the first things he did upon taking office is give an interview and say, "Nah, we're not gonna prosecute Hillary. I won the Presidency so watch how my magnanimity brings us together as a nation and wins elections for republicans." All he (and Sessions/Barr) did was signal to the left that the right isn't up to the challenge. And now Trump may go to prison, because that's how the left rewards magnanimity.

[@megamillionfreak]

@@nsh1980 There won't be a political solution.

[@BecomeAWebDev]

perhaps so

[@jjforcebreaker]

VDH's talk is great, as always.

[@philbridges3033]

"Reporters are just young people who know nothing." Mr. Hanson, as someone who worked for 20 years in the newspaper business, I can tell you you don't know how right you are.

[@mariakovacs9867]

Wonderful person!! Victor Davis Hanson is extremely worthwhile listening to and learning from.

[@lolguytiger45]

Victor Davis Hanson and Thomas Sowell are two of the most important American thinkers of the past 100 years. Their friendship is one of my favorite things in the world.

[@timquilter431]

We need more citizens like VDH.

[@duncansunrise]

Wisdom and courage - "consilio et animis". My respect to this brave man.

[@redpillpharmacist]

Each person must push back against Marxist lies.

[@hieutrungluong119]

He is, perhaps, the best living historian.

[@EdenBubbles]

Thank you for your enlightening speech. Your accurate knowledge of history and strategic foresight is amazing.

[@maudieperkins1147]

Victor Davis Hanson speaks the truth! He's a National Treasure!

[@lindawade9647]

This guy is brilliant. If only all the young people were introduced to his videos. I would homeschool my children, if I was a young parent today.

[@dashdigital5869]

what a great lecture. the only thing i didn't like about it was that it ended too soon. i could've easily sat through another hour listening to Victor Davis Hansen talk about government bureaucracies and overreach, the importance and influence of classical Greek and Roman literature on shaping the West, and the correlation between property rights and civil liberties. great talk tho. really enjoyed it.

[@harryjoseph7831]

i am going to pray for this guy.thank you SIR!

[@rexboyles1529]

Listen to this man! VDH’s “sober and judicious” insights are based on empirical data and “muscular” common sense. Thank you, sir. May God bless you and yours.

[@vivianoosthuizen8990]

When you speak from your heart you don’t need notes

[@kzoo4053]

Very true!

[@viewer3091]

Victor Davis Hanson is a Great Guy.

[@latheredup533]

VDH is brilliant. As always.

[@99Racker]

Thank you for letting VDH talk to us. He presents information that we don't pay attention to daily in a plain text we can understand. His historical context let's him reference what is happening in relation to what has happened before.

[@boazklachkin4177]

His wisdom, crispness of presenting truth beats the hell out of the Zinnicism spreading amongst the poisonous Ivy Legion.

[@Hurmeri]

Zinnicism meaning...? (it's a sincere question: I can't keep up with all the lingo, jargon, slang and idioms being bandied about)

[@elainehiggins713]

@@Hurmeri The word doesn’t exist, unless it was just invented. Neither does the poisonous Ivy Legion, unless it’s Poison Ivy in Legion of Doom.

[@Andrew-cc4vk]

Howard Zinn

[@kevinstagi1497]

Again, Victor Davis Hanson knocking it out of the park! Keep fighting the good fight sir!!!!!!

[@networth8754]

Citizenship requires accountability for one's own actions and there is expected a contribution of labor to the economy. Ask not what your country can do for you...

[@murep]

I love VDH. Been listening to him for years. He's always right. Worst takeaway is we are dying a slow death in USA. No stopping it.

[@goodtalker]

IMO, having grown up in a farming and cattle investing family myself, VDH has a unique perspective compared to others because agriculture requires one to assemble a vast number of skill sets into one cause. Farmers must be businessmen, laborers, mechanics, electricians, accountants, welders, painters, weather experts, politicians, and really, people of faith. VDH is a national treasure.

[@oliverave1234]

He doesn't ever use notes or, I'm sure, a teleprompter. Brilliant.

[@kennethobrien8386]

VDH does not use a teleprompter or written notes, for that matter.

[@ConsueloCastanuela]

Amazing

[@tomasina10]

He doesn’t have pockets full of notes he can’t read ? Interesting

[@oliverave1234]

@@tomasina10 You may notice in videos that many speakers stand at a lectern with notes in front of them to refer to. In more tech-friendly environments, perhaps where presidents speak, there are 2-3 teleprompters to read from. VDH never pulls notes out of his pockets to look at.

[@allencollins6031]

@@oliverave1234 pure brilliance

[@kevinajjenkins]

How awesome would that be to have your best friend be Thomas Sowell.

[@km5449]

I'd say they saved the best for last! Thank you VDH for your wisdom, knowledge and generosity in sharing your gifts with all Americans!

[@justinbressler7773]

Man this guy is really easy to listen to. He makes some great connections to what citizenship means in the broader historical context. Thank you VDH

[@docsmith8540]

This is one of the most succinct, comprehensive and accurate synopsis of the current state of the republic citizens of the US are ever likely to hear. A recitation of factual history not just an opinion.

[@attilaann9421]

Great insights.

[@jonboy9912]

All without notes I was typing as the guy said it - marvellous intellect.

[@juleseight2513]

I absolutely love and respect the wisdom of VDH and am a huge UK fan. Superb lecture thank you.

[@jtcloser5897]

VDH has a unique way of dismantling and devastating liberal policies and arguments. I admire how he uses rhetorical questions in an argument while weaving in history of such mistakes in the past. I’d love to see him debate AOC or Bernie Sanders in current events. What a National Treasure

[@oldkoot5828]

That would never happen. AOC and Bernie woule lose their shirts and look like school yard loud mouth punks.

[@missywong6832]

VDH is timeless wisdom.

[@mirnagarcia8786]

To have one million more like him Love respect admire him He earned A gift to us

[@normanzimmerman5029]

Rudy VD Hanson...lift him and carry him to Congress!!!

[@Politicallyhomeless957]

This is probably my favorite historian and political commentator. Period. 😎👍🎯🇺🇸 VDH- “War is laboratory”

[@ConsueloCastanuela]

Love this man...had the pleasure of meeting him and speaking with him in the Tea Party days in Fresno CA. Clear concise truth teller.

[@Jaapst]

He stands up for FREEDOM 🗽

[@jamespyers_wiresworld]

God bless Victor Davis Hanson

[@amartin9293]

What a lot to think about! My head is bigger now...

[@joedonzi9552]

Why is this not on "FAKE FOX NEWS" phuken Tucker Carlson is also fake !

[@ireneduke5022]

🤣🤣🤣

[@Ryan-xq3kl]

@@joedonzi9552 kzbin.info/www/bejne/rX-yZJKOoNSdb7s

[@KimberlyMorrisonMcClintock]

@@joedonzi9552 VDH is interviewed often.

[@okinakamura4122]

As always terrifying insights

[@thanksfernuthin]

Thank you for featuring Victor Davis Hanson. His intellectual clarity can make the most befuddling cultural malformations understandable.

[@shepherd1690]

thanks for the video, it's the only way to connect with such extraordinary man.

[@tomcusack884]

Intelligence isn't all that rare. Knowledge isn't all that rare either. Combine intelligence with knowledge, add wisdom and acumen, then you have something special. That describes Victor Davis Hanson.

[@forthfarean]

It depends on what level of intelligence you mean. Wisdom is actually quite rare. A formal education does not necessarily bring wisdom.

[@thomasr7284]

good comment

[@rockyroads1735]

Thank you Mr Hanson for the truth

[@orunabho]

A great man, the world need to listen to him

[@andrewwhite9268]

Again well done Victor DH rip it up and bring it down I stand with you and T.Sowell .HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY TO ALL CITIZENS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 🇺🇸 FROM SCOTLAND 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 U.K. 🇬🇧

[@mlankford6077]

If it's not Scottish it's crap!! Lol My Grandmother Keith grew up in Edinburg, I miss her ways. Thanks!

[@albertfarah2472]

He's one of very few people I trust to get the truth and understanding of What is truly going on during this time period in our nation.

[@nilsanderson6303]

Victor Hanson is a natural treasure!!!!

[@ermafreitas3673]

Thank you Mr Hanson! 👍🇺🇸

[@kzoo4053]

I felt so good to find out there are so many who feel the same about VDH but then I realize there is this guy JB in the WH. Instant depression.

[@lhamothondup8596]

Lots of respect for VDH!

[@brooklynrobotworks9866]

Thank you VDH, thank you.

[@lindalambert8727]

A wise man. I love VDH!

[@mrmarshmadness1]

Stunning analysis - spot on. And I simply LOVE the way he kept looking down at the podium from time to time as if he were checking his notes . . . only to remember he wasn't using any. :-)

[@markslist1542]

VDH is excellent.

[@Xandil]

Great video, VDH is my favorite historian.

[@brianmoran1196]

Listening from Australia.

[@Pops2]

One of the last voices of reason. God bless you VDH.

[@vivianoosthuizen8990]

South Africa was the training ground for much of what we see everywhere

[@RebekahOMalley777]

Perpetual civil war, communism, cannibalism..... and outright murder!

[@judijacques3793]

Excellent message .. and the Truth

[@Tami23able]

VDH is foundational and essential. One of the greatest thinkers of all time.

[@georgerod5676]

Certainly has good memory stay healthy victor we support your wisdom

[@Jaapst]

This is amazing I’m stunned wow. This is new footage I from him I needed!

[@oceanhome2023]

You can be GOOD. Without being perfect !

[@batman4329]

I love VDH. Thanks for the content. Like VDH, I’m from the Central Valley of California (Fresno State) and it is very conservative and just needs to form a new state.

[@ameliam7898]

I have the utmost respect for VDH, but can also fully agree that those with PhD’s are some of the most insane & dangerous ppl…

[@nobodynowhere7163]

I have a PhD in Electrical Engineering working for a defense contractor and, I voted for Biden, as it was my right to do so, am I insane?

[@synon9m]

@@nobodynowhere7163 probably

[@ameliam7898]

John Wiesmer sure why not lol! 😘

[@nobodynowhere7163]

@@synon9m Great, tell that to the FBI.

[@matt75hooper]

Nice picture. Hubba Hubba. SoooOooo pretty.

[@BecomeAWebDev]

Hanson, brilliant as always.

[@alandavis9644]

Share this people it needs to be heard by all.

[@jacksalisbury8076]

I’ve read mr. hanson and Mr. sowell so many times. Both have great minds. Thank goodness.

[@jacksalisbury8076]

Unfortunately, not enough people even know who he is. As one of the other people mentioned, he’s a national treasure.

[@hudsonjamesc]

The Michael Jordan of conservative speakers

[@kloschuessel773]

Rockstar

[@BellaMarsilioRN]

Thank God for great minds like Victor! #BlessedBeThee🦋

[@mjschoensee93]

Fantastic!!!!

[@annsheridan12]

Charles Murray “ we are like the coyote in the roadrunner, off the cliff in thin air still running but destined to fall”.

[@goatgate3815]

Excellent content 👌 Thank you

[@sebastianluxford9455]

I think his host was uncomfortable but VDH showed uncompromising honesty. As always.

[@ryr4770]

Thank you.

[@dudewithaniphone]

I wish he would mention The Great Compromise. Every time someone brings up how the dems want the Senate to be based on population, they never bring that up. They never say that same argument was discussed over two centuries ago and our Senate/House is the result.

[@cpyburnify]

VDH =leadership

[@100HOLYGHOST]

A brilliant mind indeed!

[@lukelucy1980]

Thank You once again VDH !! I so appreciate how you share your true intellect. You do the reading that I an many other 99%ters can't get to during my 60+ hr work week, with the remaining time spent on sleep and survival duties. Laundry, shopping / food prep, and home and yard upkeep.

[@larrybaker1579]

Dr. Hanson clarified so much of our US muddle waters!!

[@rdekemper]

🇺🇸 America..........

[@stevep927]

55 downvotes . They can't refute what he's saying. They just don't like it

[@PhreezyOnTheBeat]

we've created a federal octopus that's strangling its citizenry

[@jerryhatley5004]

…dr. hanson, I’ve admired you, listened to you and been educated by you for at least 10 years… I proudly say I’m a tribalist…..I’m an american….of the american tribe….our founders created a new tribe, never before created in the world by ethnics, skin color, place of birth, genetics, etc…..they created a tribe of all….all ethnics, all genetics, all religions (or lack thereof)….I’m of the American tribe and will fight to the death to preserve my tribe…..

[@JohnOliverY]

Everything that is happening is by design.

[@madpeace1764]

That Was Beautiful VDH!!!!!

[@lightforged6017]

If Victor Davis Hanson and Thomas Sowell were allowed to take their rightful place as intellectual leaders, this Nation could be saved. Sadly, these modern prophets will more than likely be ignored until it is too late.